Fact Sheets & Resources

For people in crisis or at risk of suicide, there are 24-hour crisis counselling services available over the telephone or online. In Australia, this includes:

• Lifeline – Ph: 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service – Ph: 1300 659 467
• 13YARN – Specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people: Ph: 13YARN or 13 92 76

Useful Australian resources:

• PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – you can call the PANDA helpline to connect with trained counsellors for support and information on 1300 726 306 or visit their website for useful information on anxiety and depression for women and their families.
• Head to Health – mental health resources from trusted service providers (from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care). Resources include:
  • MindMum app – a free phone app with information, strategies and activities.
  • Mum2BMoodBooster – a free online treatment program
• MumSpace – a website supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women, new mums and their families (from the Australian Perinatal Depression e-Consortium).
• Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) website – provides support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent.
• Beyond Blue – Healthy Families – resources to support good mental health and wellbeing including for new or expecting parents.
• Gidget Foundation Australia – has programs to support women experiencing anxiety and depression before and after birth, including online support groups and telehealth.

Access free, evidence-based information from trained Asthma Australia educators on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462). Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

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The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia’s largest breastfeeding information and support service and is recognised worldwide as an authority on breastfeeding management. ABA supports and encourages women who wish to breastfeed or provide breastmilk for their babies and advocates to raise community awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and human milk to child and maternal health. Services include membership for both mothers and health professionals, a 24-hour Breastfeeding Helpline, LiveChat information service, local support groups, antenatal classes and numerous print and digital resources. You will find a wealth of information for both parents and for health professionals on their website.

The Quitline is a free and confidential telephone service providing personalised assistance to smokers to quit. Quitline advisors are qualified professionals with specialist training in helping people stop smoking. They can assist with preparing to quit, avoiding slip-ups and staying smoke-free. To contact NSW Quitline, dial 13 78 48 (13 QUIT).

You can also visit the Quitline website for helpful information, resources, and experiences from others.

The Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Website from Healthdirect Australia / Australia Department of Health and Aged Care, designed to support parents from pregnancy to early childhood. Includes resources and advice on healthy lifestyles during pregnancy, and links to to speak to a maternal child health nurse for personal advice and guidance.