Parent & Family Support

www.beyondblue.org.au

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=94.600

Click on this link to find out more about Postnatal Depression.

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding.

www.playgroupaustralia.com.au

Go to Playgroup Australia to find a local playgroup in your state or territory.

www.risa.org.au

Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc. is a community group that aims to provide support, understanding, and information to families of children who have problems associated with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR). It is run solely by reflux families who understand how stressful and overwhelming it can be.

New South Wales

www.rotarnet.com.au

Hope For the Children Foundation Inc. is a Rotary project operating in New South Wales.  The service is focussed on supporting families in need, or with new babies, by providing weekly visits by trained volunteers.

South Australia

www.cyh.com

Child and Youth Health (CYH) - also known as Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFHS) - promotes the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families across South Australia by providing health information, parenting support, health services, and support for families and children with additional needs.  CYH provides a 24-hour Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100.

www.parenting.sa.gov.au

Parenting SA aims to give recognition to the important and demanding role of parenting, promote the status of parenting, the importance of effective parenting practices, and support parents by providing them with information, resources, encouragement, and skills training.

Victoria

www.panda.org.au

PANDA is a Victorian, not-for-profit, self-help organization that was formed in 1985 to provide confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members. PANDA also produces and distributes accurate information about post and antenatal mood disorders to health professionals and the wider community.

www.parentline.vic.gov.au

Parentline (13 22 89) is a statewide telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth to eighteen years. It is a confidential and anonymous service that assists with the development of positive parenting strategies and the provision of skills aimed at empowering parents by promoting and contributing to the confidence, resilience and well being of families.