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Body & health

Looking after acne-prone skin

Cut through product pressure and get help when spots affect your life.

Matching section: Be sceptical of miracle promises

Digital life

Building online friendships with sensible boundaries

Enjoy shared interests while keeping privacy, independence and safety in view.

Matching section: Keep more than one source of connection

Relationships & identity

Making room for every part of your cultural identity

Navigate belonging, expectations and connection when different parts of life pull in different directions.

Matching section: Describe the tension before trying to solve it

Everyday independence

Getting around on your own: make the first trip easier

Plan routes, backup options and accessibility before an unfamiliar journey.

Matching section: Ask about accessibility before the day

Mind & wellbeing

Making space for big emotions

Create a pause between an intense feeling and a response you may regret.

Matching section: Choose a response that fits your goal

Body & health

Sun protection for ordinary Australian days

Plan for UV exposure at school, work, sport and the beach.

Matching section: Take workplace and school barriers seriously

Everyday independence

Booking and managing appointments for yourself

Use a simple system for calls, questions, costs and follow up.

Matching section: Know what kind of appointment you need

Relationships & identity

Getting help with bullying at school

Document the pattern, ask for a practical safety plan and keep following up.

Matching section: Keep seeking help if the first response falls short

Study & work

Write your first resume with little paid experience

Show relevant skills honestly using school, community, caring and personal projects.

Matching section: Make the important information easy to find

Digital life

Setting phone boundaries that actually fit your day

Make deliberate choices about availability, attention and downtime.

Matching section: Choose replacements that meet the same need

Everyday independence

Handling pressure to drink without a big explanation

Keep your choices clear and make it easier to leave an uncomfortable situation.

Matching section: Your choice does not require a persuasive defence

Body & health

Managing a long-term health condition at school

Coordinate learning, privacy and health needs without doing everything alone.

Matching section: Your education and health both matter