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

SWAMS - South West Aboriginal Medical Services

Provides a range of health services including antenatal and post-natal support, counselling, and education and provention workshops.

SWAMS provides counselling and support to Aboriginal families throughout the SW through the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program

Free Call 1800 779 000

9726 6000

www.swams.com.au

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 service where a family support worker provides care in the children's home when the parent/s are unable to look after the children. There is a fee schedule based on family income, but please contact if you have diffuculty paying.

9791 1335

http:/swecc.com.au

Audiology

Hearing screening and assessments for children.

9795 2888

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

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 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

SIDS and Kids WA

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

9474 3544

Women's Domestic Violence Helpline

Support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

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

Parenting Line

Information and advice about parenting children up to 18 years of age.

1800 654 432

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.

Play Group WA

Information on Playgroups in your area by postcode.

0421 819 171

www.playgroupaustralia.com

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

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

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

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

South West Autism Network

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

Better Health Channel

Health and medical information

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Dietitian's Association of Australia

Nutrition information, tips and recipes.

www.daa.asn.au

Foodcents

Education and resources to help families achieve a healthy diet and save money on their grocery shop.

www.foodcentsprogram.com.au

Go for 2&5®

Recipes and nutrition information

www.gofor2and5.com.au

Heart Foundation

Health eating and active living information including local information for walking groups.

www.heartfoundation.org.au

Live Lighter

Recipes and weight loss information

www.livelighter.com.au

Nutrition Australia

A nutrition and information resource encouraging food variety and physical activity.

www.nutritionaustralia.org