Women's health centres in WA
Women's health centres provide quality, holistic healthcare services to enable women to make informed decisions regarding their health and lifestyle. A list of Women’s Health Centres in WA.
Community Child Health Program in WA
Community child health nurses support all families with young children. The Community Child Health Program offers health and development assessments and screening, immunisation advice and support to families with young children.
Raphael Services (St John of God Health Care) WA
Raphael Services offer vital early-intervention counselling, therapy and support up until baby's fourth birthday, enabling mums and dads to thrive – emotionally, physically and as a family. Call 1800 292 292, 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
WA parenting helpline
The Ngala Parenting Line is a free telephone support service for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 18 years who live in WA. It provides up to date child development information, parenting support and referral to assist parents in their parenting journey. Call 9368 9368 (call back service), 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. Country callers using landlines can call 1800 111 546.
National telehealth counselling for pregnant women and new parents
The Gidget Foundation offers telehealth counselling and support Australia-wide for up to 10 sessions for pregnant women and new parents. For details, visit Gidget’s COVID-19 website or call 1300 851 758.
Perinatal (before and after birth) mental health helpline
The PANDA National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Helpline is a free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal anxiety and depression. Call 1300 726 306, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7.30pm AEST/AEDT.
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Beyond Blue’s trained counsellors are available to provide counselling and useful information to help support your mental health and wellbeing, based on your specific needs. Call 1800 512 348, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pregnancy, birth and baby helpline
On the Pregnancy Birth and Baby helpline, speak to a maternal child health nurse for personal advice and guidance on pregnancy, birth, being a parent and raising a child. Call 1800 882 436, 7am to midnight, 7 days a week.
Breastfeeding helpline
The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides the National Breastfeeding Helpline. It is staffed by trained, volunteer counsellors who answer calls on a roster system in their own homes. Call 1800 686 268, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental health helplines
Lifeline – 13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week