Aboriginal Services

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a web resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making the evidence base readily accessible via the internet.

www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Busselton Little Dolphins (Nyit Kwilena) Playgroup

Healthy Playgroup for Aboriginal Mum's, babies and children. Playgroup is held every Thursdays 9am to 11am at Busselton Primary School, Avocet Boulevard, Busselton.

9754 2544

South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)

Provides a range of health services including antenatal and post-natal support, counselling, and education and prevention workshops. SWAMS provides counselling and support to Aboriginal families throughout the South West through the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program.

1800 779 000

www.swams.com.au

Child Care

Child Care Services

For up to date information on services, locations, times, in-home child care options and fees and enrolments see the website.

www.mychild.gov.au

SW Emergency Care for Children

A regional home based service where a family support worker provides short term care for children in an emergency situation. There is a fee schedule based on family income, but please contact if you have difficulty paying.

9791 1335

http:/swecc.com.au

YMCA Family Day Care Service

YMCA provides licenced child care in a home environment for smalls groups of children throughout the South West region. YMCA also provide a child care service in the child's own home.

9752 4033

YMCA Family Daycare and In Home Childcare Services

Busselton

Email: info.frc@ymca.org.au

97524033

Child Health & Safety

Audiology

Hearing screening and assessments for children.

9795 2888

Department for Child Protection

Family and children's services and financial assistance

97523666

Health Direct

A 24 hour telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice.

1800 022 222

Poisons Information Centre

Help line available 24 hours - 7days

13 11 26

Family Assistance

24 hour Bereavement and Loss Helpline

Available to anyone affected by the loss of a child during pregnancy or after birth.

1800 686 780

Alcohol & Drug Information Services

Confidential counselling and information.

1800 198 024

Family Help Line

24 hour confidential telephone counseling and information service

1800643000

Family Helpline

A confidential telephone counselling and information service for families with relationship difficulties.

1800 643 000

Men's Domestic Violence Helpline

This service provides counselling for men who are concerned about becoming violent or abusive.

1800 000 599

Mensline Australia

For men with family and relationship concerns.

1300 789 978

Pregnancy Counselling Link

Supportive, confidential and non-judgemental counselling for concerns or queries associated with an unexpected or difficult pregnancy.

1800 777 690

Red Cross Family Support

Ph: 97266709

1800810710

SIDS and Kids WA

Offer education and advice about Safe Infant Sleeping for parents/ carers.

9474 3544

South West Emergency Care for Children

Home help for families in times of stress/ illness/ crisis

97911335

St Vincent De Paul

Food provision and household effects to families in need

97524325

Waratah

Waratah provides free, specialised intervention services for people who have experienced sexual assault and sexual abuse and/or family domestic violence; or for those who need to know how to deal with issues and impacts of the trauma in their lives.

9791 2884 or Freecall 1800 017 303

www.waratah.asn.au

Women's Domestic Violence Helpline

Support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

Parenting Support

Busselton Family Centre

Email: busseltonfc@westnet.coma.u

97523550

Dunsborough Toy Library

Natraliste Community Centre

Saturday 9.30am to 11am

Email: dunsborough@toylibrary.asn.au

Karitane

Karitane provides help and advice to mothers and families during the early years of parenting. They offer a wide range of services to support families with parenting issues including: sleep and settling, toddler behaviour, establishing routines, feeding and nutrition and perinatal mood disorders.

1300 227 464

www.karitane.com.au

Lotus Young Mums Group

Lotus is a support group for mothers aged 15-25. The group meets every Tuesday at the Busselton Family Centre and do all sorts of activities for the mums and children. There are regular guest speakers who talk about things like nutrition, sexual health, child restraints, sleeping and behaviour issues and toddler music. Lotus mums share morning tea/lunch then have an activity or guest speaker and then read a story and sing some songs to finish off for the day

Amy (0434 582 388) or Celeste (0422 049 928)

Play Cafes

School cafe and activities for local families with children 0 - 4 years. Informative discussion and free coffee. Contact your local primary school for session times and dates.

Playgroup WA

Find a Playgroup in your area.

playgroupwa.com.au

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.

1800 882 436

www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Raising Children Network

Raising Children Network is the complete parenting resource for all stages from pregnancy to newborns to teens.

www.raisingchildren.net.au

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children website offers up-to-date, research-based material on more than 800 topics spanning child development, behaviour, health, nutrition and fitness, play and learning, connecting and communicating, school and education, entertainment and technology, sleep and safety.

www.raisingchildren.net.au

Women's and Children's Health Network

News and practical health information for parents, carers and young people.

www.cyh.com

Services for Migrants

City of Busselton Multicultural Group

Cultural events and projects that are undertaken in the City many of which are free to the community, and are across a broad spectrum of areas and industries.

9781 0335

www.busselton.wa.gov.au

Stress & Mental Health Support Services

Beyond Blue

Support, Advice, Action. 24hours, 7 days per week.

1300 224 636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Doctor

Your GP can refer you to free counselling services if required. The service is available to all patients requiring counselling with an allied mental health professional.

Kids Help Line

Free, private and confidential telephone and online services specifically for young people aged 5 to 25.

1800 551 800

Lifeline

Connects people with care by providing services in suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health support.

13 11 14

Mindhealthconnect

Mindhealthconnect provides access to online mental health resources for all Australian's who are concerned with their own or someone else's mental health. The website features online programs, fact sheets, audio and video, and online communities.

www.mindhealthconnect.org.au

ReachOut.com

ReachOut.com is an Australian, online youth mental health and wellbeing service. It helps young Australians with information, support, tools and stories on everything from finding your motivation, through to getting through really tough times.

https://au.reachout.com

Rural Link

Specialist afterhours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia.

1800 552 002

South West Counselling

24 Hour Service

1800555336

Support Groups

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Support network for breast-feeding mums.

Group Leader & Breast Pump Hire - 9795 8633

1800 686 268

FIFO/ DIDO South West Support Group

Support group for families living the fly in fly out and drive in drive out lifestyle.

0419 097 586

MATES

24 hour service

Men's support group Anger Management Support Network resource centre One on one session

0439939446

Pregnancy Care Clinic

Busselton Health Campus

97536000

South West Autism Network (SWAN)

The South West Autism Network (SWAN) is a not for profit, charitable organisation supporting individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the South West.

0499 819 038

www.swanautism.org.au