For crisis support
Links
Excellent evidence-based advice designed to promote confidence in parents
An Australian website providing a wealth of information about parenting, from pregnancy to adulthood. The sections on "Baby cues", "How to wrap a baby", "Sleeping environment" and "How to Breastfeed: getting a good attachment" are particularly helpful.
Safe sleeping guidelines and essential information to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy (SUDI).
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's website, containing useful resources to assist with breastfeeding.
Valuable information about normal crying, colic and how to manage this in the newborn phase
Helplines
PANDA Helpline
1300 726 306
Free confidential counselling for expecting or new parents experiencing challenges during the transition to parenthood
Safe Steps Victoria
1800 015 188
24/7 Family Violence Response Centre
or contact them
for live chat support
Parentline
1300 30 1300
Call between 8am-10pm, 7 days a week, for help with the challenges of parenting
Dads in Distress
1300 853 437
Supporting men and their families.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 MUM 2 MUM (1800 686 268)
Run by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Family Relationship Advice Line
1800 050 321
Open 8am-8pm Monday to
Friday, and 1-am-4pm Saturdays.
The advice line is for anyone who is affected by family relationship or separation issues and difficulties.
This includes parents, grandparents, children, young people, step-parents
or friends.
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Call an ambulance 000
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Visit the emergency department at your nearest hospital
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Call Lifeline 13 11 14
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Call Suicide Call Back service on 1300659 467
Urgent support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Call 13YARN on 13 92 76