Organisation on Parent Support

Social Work – RDHS

Our aim is to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our community members using a strong emphasis on health...

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The Orange Door

The Orange Door can work with you on your own, or together with your family members depending on your situation.The...

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Relationship Services – MFC

Our Focus                                                                                                                             We believe that achieving human potential lies at the heart of social justice and each of us deserves the...

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Are-Able Parent Pathways

Parent Pathways is a voluntary support service that can help you identify and achieve future goals. The service is flexible,...

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Breastfeeding Support – SHDH

At Swan Hill District Health we provide a Breastfeeding Support Service. Our experienced midwives (including a qualified Lactation Consultant) are here to...

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Children Services – SHDH

INFANT programThe INFANT program is a designed to provide the opportunity for parents of young children to learn about healthy...

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HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) Australia

The HIPPY Program is a free, two year home based, early learning program for families with children attending four-year-old Pre-School,...

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Integrated Family Services – MVAC

­We offer a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Aboriginal people in the Murray Valley region...

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Intereach Family Day Care

Intereach Family Day Care provides education to children aged 0-13 years in a home environment with a registered educator. Educators...

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Resources on Parent Support

App – mum2mum

This app provides breastfeeding evidence based support and advice, at your fingertips with an online journal function to track sleep,...

Australian Breastfeeding Association – Your questions answered

Breast feeding questions answered, advice and support for breastfeeding your baby.

Baby Steps

Baby Steps is a program which focusses on improving the wellbeing of new parents.

Babytalk with Penny Johnson

This podcast series will share insights and offer advice about living with your baby.

Beyond Blue – dadvice

Dadvice, this page has everything from videos to a stress test for new dads or early parenthood.

Beyond Blue- Healthy Families

Information for new and expectant parents, covering everything from bonding with your baby to spotting the signs of anxiety and...

DAD

Real-life advice, sense and nonsense from dads who’ve been there, done it, and are wearing the spewed on t-shirt.

Dad and Partner Pay

A payment for up to 2 weeks while you care for your new child.

Direct Advice 4 Dads Podcast

A podcast for fathers to help them navigate being a dad and coping with family life.

Early Childhood Education and Training Victoria

T​raining for early childhood professionals, support for families, regulations​ for running a service.​

Eat the Rainbow

Eating many different fruits and vegetables is important for providing your little one with essential nutrients.

Education Vic- Information for Parents

Practical information for Victorian parents and carers to support their child's learning needs for example childcare, disability and inclusive play...

For When Helpline – Resources for Parentrs

We connect parents navigating pregnancy and parenthood to critical mental health services in every state around Australia.

Fussy Eating

Is your little one a fussy eater? This information factsheet has all you need to know on how to best...

Get Up & Grow – Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

This brochure includes; expressing breast milk, breastfeeding when back at work and a checklist for preparing your return to work.

Grandparents & kinship carers

Information for grandparents and kinship carers and any common concerns.

Happy Families Podcast

Get helpful parenting news and tips delivered weekly.

Kids Safe

Provides information relating to home, water, road, product and sport/ play safety and relevant resources from pregnancy to 5 years.

Long COVID Help in 19 different languages

The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Heath recently launched a new website that tackles the impact of Long Covid among...

Medicines in Breastfeeding – Royal Women’s Hospital

This factsheet is for parents who are concerned about the use of medicines while breastfeeding and lets you know what...

Mens Line Australia

A number of articles on being a father.

Not the Baby Sitter Podcast

Listen in, as we explore what’s happening in the gap between intentions and reality when it comes to equality in...

Parental Leave Policies and Staff Support (Business Victoria)

Pregnancy and parental leave entitlements are covered by the National Employment Standards (NES), which sets the minimum conditions for most...

Parentline

A phone service offering counselling and support for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years.

Pregnancy and New Parents (Beyond Blue website)

Information for new and expectant parents, covering everything from bonding with your baby to spotting the signs of anxiety and...

Pregnancy Birth & Baby – Dad’s Guide to Fatherhood

Advice and guidance for new and expecting dads.

Pregnancy planning for dads

Getting pregnant takes two and male infertility reduces a couple’s chance of conception.

Pregnancy Support – Fathers, Partners and Carers

Pregnancy support for fathers

Pregnant Pause website

Supporting mums to be stay alcohol free during pregnancy.

Preparing for Birth

Preparing and nurturing yourself before, during and following birth.

QuitCoach website – Planning a Pregnancy and need help to Quit smoking?

QuitCoach is a free service that helps to develop a personalised plan to quit smoking. Sign up via the website...

Raising Children – Antenatal and Postnatal depression

Antenatal and Postnatal depression in non-birthing partners.

Raising Children – Babies 3 – 12 Months

Full of practical ideas, our email newsletters give you the information you need to care for your growing baby, look...

Raising Children – Behaviour and Development

Information regarding, behaviour, development, nutrition, play, learning, sleep and safety for preschool aged children.

Raising Children – Choking Prevention

Information regarding the prevention of choking in new born babies and young children.

Raising Children – Fatherhood

A page dedicated to fathers with videos, advice and links to services and support for navigating fatherhood.

Raising Children – Looking after yourself

Tips on looking after yourself and being a healthy grown up.

Raising Children – NDIS Support

Information regarding disabilities and how to manage mental health of both parent and child as well as information regarding NDIS.

Raising Children – Newborns 0-3 months

Practical tips on parenting newborns.

Raising Children- Antenatal and Postnatal Depression

Signs of antenatal & postnatal depression in your partner and how to support them.

Raising Children- Disability

Information on children with disabilities, including laws, NDIS information, support services and more.

Raising Children- healthy eating

Vegetables: tips to encourage your child to eat more.

Raising Children- Toddlers

Information on everything from behaviour to nutrition and fitness for your toddler.

Red Nose- Grief and Loss

With over 40 years’ experience supporting grieving individuals and families, we understand what you're going through and we're here to...

Safe Sleeping Practices for Newborns (Red Nose Australia website)

The latest evidence for creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby.

Services Australia – Dad & Partner Pay

A payment for up to 2 weeks while you care for your new child.

Smoking and Pregnancy: in Pictures – Raising Children Network

Smoking and pregnancy: in pictures.

Soothing a Crying Baby

Information on potential ways to help sooth a crying baby.

Support for Dads – PANDA

It's important to understand that dads can suffer post natal depression too.

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

Children's health resource of information sheets covering medical conditions from A to Z.

We Are Family

A guide to nuturing the child and pet relationship from pregnancy to preschool

What Were We Thinking!

Information, resources and reassurance for new parents navigating the highs and lows of life with a baby.

World of Work – Happier, healthier women at work.

The World of Work is an innovative program designed to support women looking to restart or strengthen their career after...

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