STAR4kids provides free psychological therapies to children aged 3-12 years with, or at risk of, developing a mild to moderate mental illness, including depression, anxiety or stress disorders.
The STAR4kids program consists of up to 12 hours of free psychological support with a mental health professional (psychologist, mental health nurse or accredited social worker) who has experience working with children.
This service cannot be made available to:
- Children that do not experience barriers to accessing Better Access (Medicare).
- Children with a diagnosed behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorder, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), unless the main presenting concern is the child’s mental health problem.
Access information about Free or Low-Cost Services and Resources for Neurodevelopmental or Behavioural Disorders.
For further information on any of the above you can contact the intake team on 0455 104 104 or via email on mhintake@communitylinks.org.au