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Kids Helpline says demand in Victoria for its counselling service rose 8% in July – The Guardian
Exclusive: a spokeswoman says it’s likely young people are turning to phone counselling due to the loss of other support
Victorian children were in crisis as much of the state returned to lockdown and remote education, with Australias only free 24/7 counselling service for young people reporting demand in the state increased 8% in July compared with the previous month.
A spokeswoman for Kids Helpline said the Victorian figure contrasted with a national increase of 2% over the same period. The phone and online counselling service targets young people aged five to 25.
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