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Surge in Crisis Interventions at Kids Helpline Reflects Pandemic-Era Levels
According to Kids Helpline, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of young Australians requiring urgent assistance, following a record high during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s annual report disclosed that in 2025, a total of 5,190 young individuals sought crisis intervention, which represents a threefold increase compared to the lowest figure recorded…
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Former NSW headmaster and convicted sex offender prohibited from providing counselling services
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) in New South Wales has permanently prohibited Frankie Allan Bailey from providing any health services. This action follows Bailey’s previous convictions for child sexual offenses, which led to his inclusion on the Child Protection Register. In a troubling incident, he posed as a counselor and requested an unsupervised appointment…