Support For Parents
Parenting can be overwhelming at times, and while Baby & You is not an on-call service, we have provided you with contact information for parent helplines and online resources for urgent or immediate reference.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
Support for Parents
Parenting can be overwhelming at times, and while Baby & You is not an on-call service, we have provided you with contact information for parent helplines and online resources for urgent or immediate reference.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
Parent Support Contact Numbers
Mental Health line - click to call - 1800 011 511
The Mental Health Line is a 24-hour telephone service operating seven days a week across New South Wales, Australia.
Panda National Helpline - CLICK TO Call 1300 726 3062
PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline is a national helpline for people affected by changes to their mental health and emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period. They support people throughout pregnancy up until their baby is 12 months old.
Parent Line New South Wales - CLICK TO Call 1300 130 052
Early parenting service offering advice & guidance to parents on baby settling, feeding, behaviour & daily routines.
Tresillian New South Wales - CLICK TO Call 1300 272 736
Parent Line NSW is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW.
KARITANE New South Wales - CLICK TO Call 1300 227 464
Karitane is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity offering free evidence-based support to families with children from birth to 5 years around the unique challenges of parenting including sleep and settling, feeding and nutrition, establishing routines, toddler behaviour and perinatal mental health.
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. - CLICK TO Call 1800 686 268
Their Breastfeeding Helpline is staffed by qualified breastfeeding counsellors, who have breastfed and are passionate about supporting other mums and families on their individual journey.
Mothersafe - CLICK TO Call 1800 647 848
The MotherSafe service provides a comprehensive counselling service for women and their healthcare providers concerned about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Online Parent Support Resources
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