Important Contacts and Help Services for Families

Education & Care Services National Law

National Law

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Education & Care Services National Regulations

National Regulations

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Parentline

1300 130 052

Mon-Fri: 9am – 9pm, Sat-Sun: 4pm – 9pm

Parentline is a telephone counseling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years who live in NSW. Services include the Early Childhood Intervention Infoline since early 2011.

13SICK

13 74 25

After hours family medical care – for when your GP is closed.

Relationships Australia

1300 364 277

Support for individuals and families trying to achieve positive relationship outcomes or amicable separations.

PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia

1300 726 306

Supporting families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.

Mindspot

1800 614 434

A free service helping people through stress, anxiety, worry and low mood.

Tresillian Parents Helpline

1800 272 736

You can speak to one of Tresillian’s qualified Child and Family Health Nurses on any aspect of parenting children aged up to 5 years, including questions and advice on breastfeeding, settling your baby, dealing with post-natal depression and nutrition.

Available Monday – Sunday 7am to 11pm

Australian Breastfeeding Association

1800 686 268

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

You can contact a breastfeeding councellor for information and support. The Australian Breastfeeding Association website also has an extensive range of FREE breastfeeding literature.