Parents' services

Provides support and resources for playgroups in Canberra and outlaying areas. For children 0-5 years and their parents or carers.                                                                  Telephone: 1800 171 882 Web: www.playgroupaustralia.com.au

A voluntary association aims to support, encourages & educate those who choose to breasfeed.Services include breastfeeding education for new expectant parents and electric breast pump hire. Available telephone support or information on local groups. Helpline open 7 days.                                             Telephone: (02) 6258 8928   Web: www.breastfeeding.asn.au

A non-denominational, non governemtn organisation that offers a range of support services to children and their families.    Telephone: (02) 6241 5466   Web: www.barnardos.org.au

Canberra Midwifery   Program

Offers and envronment that fosters the normal process of childbith and is responsive to the needs of women and their babies. Appointment is required.                              Telephone: (02) 6244 3145   Web:  www.health.act.gov.au/cmp

Support groups for parents of multiple children. Provides information, social metings and functions for members.  Telephone: 1300 859 322        Web:  www.carmba.org.au

Provides information, support & services for families.                 Telephone:  Gungahlin (02) 6207 0120      Tuggeranong  (02) 6207 8228     Web: www.dhcs.act.gov.au/childandfamilycentres/

Provides single parents families with personal support, advocacy, information, referral and transport for appointments. Co-ordinates Kids Club (Kids In Divorce & Separation). A group for boys and girls aged 6-12.                                                                                               Telephone: (02) 6247 4282        

Offers free and confidential service to anyone with a parenting concern. Limited face to face counselling. Provides out of hours follow up service.                                                          Telephone: (02) 6287 3833

ACT Governement program which promotes positive parenting through education and the provision of information. A wide range of parenting guides are available on the website.

Web: www.parentlink.act.gov.au/

Provides support and information to families affected by post or antenatal depression. Services include: facilitated support groups with free childcare, pram walking, playgroups, video and book lending library, individual support, quarterly newsletter and information packs.                  Telephone (02) 6232 6277   

Email: info@pandsi.org.au  Web: www.pandsi.org.au

Most Youth Centres run young mums or expecting mothers support groups. For more information please call the following numbers.

U-Turn Youth Services:  (02) 6264 0260                      Southside Community Service: (02)6295 7572               Gungahlin Youth Centre: (02) 6123 4411

Provides support and advice for parents of children aged 0-3 years, experiencing difficulties with feeding, sleeping and behavioural issues.                      Telephone:   1800 637 357  Web: www.tresillian.net