Kids Helpline crisis interventions on the rise again towards COVID high
Kids Helpline reported a 350 percent surge in crisis interventions in 2025 compared to 2018, reaching 5,190 cases. The organization noted that young Australians face increasing pressures from COVID-era challenges, with many reaching out late at night. This trend raises concerns as the number of youth needing immediate help approaches previous decade highs.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 07:41 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 07:50 UTC
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