Parenting Resources
Parenting is equally the most rewarding and most challenging task we will ever take on. It really does take a village to raise a child and we all need some help, support and helpful pointers.
Perinatal
Services
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)
PANDA offers a range of services, including a telephone counselling service specifically for perinatal mental health concerns, a referral service to other perinatal services in your local area, and training & education. PANDA’s website contains useful information resources and fact sheets on various topics useful for expecting and new mothers and fathers and their families.
P: 1300 726 306 (Helpline available Mon to Fri, 10am – 5pm)
Breastfeeding Helpline
The Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by trained, volunteer counsellors who answer calls on a roster system in their own homes.
P: 1800 Mum 2 mum (1800 686 368)
Useful links
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Parenting
Services
Parent Line NSW
Parent Line offers telephone counselling, information and referral service to parents, grandparents and carers of children aged between 0 to 18.
P: 1300 1300 52
How Is Dad Going?
The transition to parenthood can be challenging and Dads need support too. Dads can experience anxiety and depression during the antenatal and postnatal periods. PANDA’s brother site “How is Dad Going” offers a range of useful information relating to issues faced by dads.
P: 1300 726 306 (Helpline available Mon to Fri, 10am – 5pm)
Useful Links
Raising Children
The Raising Children website offers up-to-date, research-based information and resources to assist parents with dealing with the everyday issues of raising children from aged 0 to 18 years old.
SMS4Dads
SMS4dads sends information straight to your mobile phone and offers expecting and new fathers helpful information, tips and links to other services to help fathers understand and connect with their baby and support their partner.
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