Friendships

Good mates are there for you in good times and bad, and can help you feel connected when you're feeling lonely. It’s a good thing to remember, though, that not every friend is the right friend for you. Learn how to maintain your good friendships, work through a bad or even toxic friendship and how to be a good friend.

Ready to find friends but not sure how? Read our tips on how to make friends and meet new people.

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What makes a good friend?

Figure out what makes a good friend, and learn how you can be there for your friends when they need you most.

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The Mate Breakup: 6 ways to make sure you’re okay when a friendship ends

Falling out with a friend can be pretty gutting. Check out our top tips for making it through a mate breakup.

Loserfruit's guide to being a good friend online

It's a bit different maintaining healthy friendships when everyone's online. Thankfully, Loserfruit explains it all in this instructional VHS tape.

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How to make friends at school

Forming strong friendships can make your school days way more memorable. Explore our top tips for building solid connections at school.

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When does banter go too far?

We spoke with the guys at Randwick Rugby about the banter that goes on in the team and locker room. Hear what they have to say about joking around, and when it goes too far.

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4 steps for coping with changing friendships

We chatted to a bunch of young people on the ReachOut Forums about how they cope with changing friendships. Get some of their top tips.

How to tell your friend they've hurt you

Talking to your friend about how they've hurt you, or about other friendship issues, can be tricky. Check out these tips to get you started.

Friendships and exam stress: 5 tips for keeping things positive

Is study stress affecting your friendships? Discover our 5 practical tips for maintaining strong friendships during exam season.

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Dealing with a toxic friendship

It’s not always easy to know where you stand in a friendship, but there are ways to spot when it’s no good.

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What is peer pressure?

Making friends is important, but sometimes fitting in can turn sour. Learn about peer pressure and how to handle it, especially when things get serious.

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5 ways you can call out your mates for sexist behaviour

If you're tired of your mates saying weird stuff about women, here are a few ways you can encourage them to do better.

How Josh and Nathan keep the bromance alive

Josh and Nathan chat about how they stayed good mates after Nathan left school to work full-time.

Rugby League legend Joe Williams talks about ways to create a safe place for others to ask for help

Rugby League legend Joe Williams and Justin Tall share their story about how to get support in tough times.