Diverse parents and children

Parental Support Resources

Parent Line NSW
Free & confidential support to parents and carers of children aged 0 – 18 living in NSW
https://www.parentline.org.au | 1300 1300 52

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Mental Health support for parents and families during pregnancy & the first 12 months
of parenthood.
https://panda.org.au | 1300 726 306

Child & Family Health Services
Free for NSW parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years. They offer health and development checks for your child, support and information on a range of parenting topics, and referrals to paediatricians, nutritionists, audiologists and optometrists.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/child-family-health-services

Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding helpline is free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
They also offer resources, workshops & local meet ups.
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline | 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268)

Karitane
Offers expert parental support, education and advice to Australian families (including sleep and breastfeeding)
https://karitane.com.au | 1300 227 464

Tresillian
Offer professional advice, education and guidance to families with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler. Their Parent’s Help Line offers tailored advice on your baby’s sleep, feeding and development. Help Line is open every day from 7am to 11pm. They also offer residential sleep services.
https://www.tresillian.org.au | 1300 272 736

MotherSafe
Free telephone service for women in NSW concerned about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding (eg prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, radiation, infections). Factsheets available.
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
9382 6539 or 1800 647848

Triple P Positive Parenting Program
Families in Australia with children under 12 can access free online parenting programs.
https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/triple-p/

HealthDirect Australia
24 hour health information and advice
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au | 1800 022 222

Lifeline Australia
Crisis support.
https://www.lifeline.org.au | 13 11 14