First National Real Estate is proud to announce that its major sponsorship for 2019 will be Kid’s Helpline, Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The national helpline has fielded more than 8 million contacts over the past 27 years, helping children; young people and families manage the challenges of modern life. ‘First National Real Estate is proud to help children access the confidential guidance they need to cope with problems like cyber-bullying, depression, homelessness, mental health or suicidal thoughts’ says First National Foundation chairman, David Lovell. ‘The service aligns perfectly with First National’s we put you first philosophy because it puts the families that live in our members’ communities first. We want to make sure that Kid’s Helpline has the backing it needs to respond to more calls for support than ever before, at anytime, for any reason, because all children and young people deserve to be heard’. Every 90 seconds, someone’s son or daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend gets in contact with Kids Helpline via its free call number or web chat service. With First National Real Estate’s support, Kid’s Helpline will become more powerful and better known across Australia. ‘By sponsoring Kid’s Helpline and working to raise awareness of the excellent support it provides young Australians, First National Real Estate is helping secure this important counselling resource and we are certain this will have a positive impact on the families we serve on a daily basis’ says Mr Lovell. IT’S TIME TO FEEL GOOD If you’re under 25 and something’s worrying you, join in the conversation with people just like you. Call 1800 55 1800 Anytime, for any reason.