Links for parents and carers
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GambleAware NSW Australia
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Free Call 1800 858 858
Available 24/7
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Free confidential support for anyone affected by gambling 
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Men's Referral Service
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No to Violence
Phone:
1300 766 491
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Web chat- This is My Chance to Change
One -off counselling and referral discussions with men about family violence issues
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| MensLine Australia |
Mens Line
Phone:
1300 789 978
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A telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.
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| NSW Health Mental Health Service |
Guide for Dads
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness.
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| Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Health Promotion |
Health Promotion |
For classes on Prenatal and Postnatal Aqua, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Postnatal Physiotherapy and Infant Massage |
| The Royal Hospital for Women Mothersafe Service |
Mothersafe |
A free phone service for exposures (prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, street drugs, infections, radiation, occupational exposure) during pregnancy and breastfeeding |
| Health Direct Telephone Service |
Health Direct
24 hour Health Advice (Speak to a Registered Nurse)
Phone:
1800 022 222
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A government funded free service providing approved health information and advice. You can also find health services (GP, Pharmacies Hospitals) |
| Tresillian |
Tresillian |
Organisation providing parenting advice, support and education |
| Karitane |
Karitane |
Organisation providing parenting advice, support and education |
| Parentline NSW - Telephone Counselling |
Parentline
Phone:
1300 130 052
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Phone support for parents and grandparents who care for their grandchildren |
| Family Connect and Support |
Family Connect and Support
Phone:
1800 066 757
eMail:
familyconnectandsupport@barnardos.org.au
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Brings together families, support services and community resources to keep children and young people safe and well |
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'Mum for Mum' NCJWA
Volunteer Home Visiting Program
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Mum For Mum |
Free non-denominational program to provide emotional support to pregnant women (from their last trimester) and during the first year of their baby's life |
| Embrace Multicultural Mental Health |
Multicultural Health |
Multicultural and language resources |
| Centre of Perinatal Excellence - COPE |
COPE |
Providing support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent |
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Centre of Perinatal Excellence - COPE
The Mum Drum
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The Mum Drum |
Podcasts of new mums experiences of parenthood |
| NSW Family and Community Services (FaCS) Domestic Violence Line |
Domestic Violence Line
Phone:
1800 65 64 63
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24 hour / 7 days a week crisis phone line |
| Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network |
Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network |
Information and resources on Domestic and Family Violence issues |
| Beyond Blue Ltd |
Beyond Blue |
Informations and support for Mental Health including 'Online Chat and Online forums' |
| NSW Health Mental Health Advice Line |
Mental Health Line
Phone:
1800 011 511
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24 hour / 7 days per week. Speak with a mental health professional about your symptoms and be connected with appropriate care. |
| Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) |
PANDA
Phone:
1300 726 306
Mon-Fri 9am -7.30pm AEST/AEDT
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Perinatal anxiety and depression support for women, men and families during pregnacy and the first year of parenthood. |
| Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget |
Provides support for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety, including telehealth |
| Relationships Australia NSW |
Relationships Australia |
Relationships support, counselling services and relationship education programs |
| Mind the Bump Mindfullness Meditation APP |
Mind the Bump APP |
Mindfulness meditation APP to support families menatl and emotional wellbeing preparation for new baby and becoming a parent |
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Monash University
What Were We Thinking! (WWWT)
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What Were We Thinking! |
Information about common experiences of many parents in the early months or parenthood. An APP is also available |
| Smiling Mind |
Smiling Mind Mindfulness |
Mindfullness information including a daily mindfulness and meditation guide in a free APP |
| Family Planning NSW |
Family Planning |
Reproductive and sexual health advice, including a talkline |
| Sydney North Primary Health Network |
Sydney North Health Network |
Health Information, accessing GPs and other health professionals |
| NSW Government - Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages |
NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages |
How to register the birth of your new baby |
| Australian Government - Department of Human Services:
Medicare |
Use your Parent Pack to enrol in
Medicare |
How to enrol your baby in Medicare |
| After Hours Visiting Doctor Services |
National Home Doctor Service:
13SICK
Sydney Medical Service Co-operative Ltd:
1300 HOMEGP
myhomeGP:
1300 968 737
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In the after hours period you can phone for a home visiting doctor service that will visit in your home |
State Library NSW - Public Library Services
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Public Libraries in NSW Directory |
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ACON
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acon.org.au
Phone - 9206 2000
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Health promotion organisation for people of diverse sexualities and genders
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Mentoring Men
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Mentoring Men
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Mentoring for men going through challenges or changes in life
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13 Yarn
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13YARN
Phone -13 92 76
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Support line for mob feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping
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Caber-ra Nanga Engage
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Caber-ra Nanga Engage
Call: 1300 364 277
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Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages
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Postnatal Physiotherapy Education Video
| Video
| Optimise your recovery following the birth of your baby
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