Resources
You are not alone. I want you to find the support you need.
If you think I can support you, awesome. I'll see you at our next session.
See if any of the below support services might be right for you.
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Other Support Services
AUstralasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA)
Why contact them? If you experienced birth trauma and want support around this experience.
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ABTA is the peak charity in Australia dedicated to supporting women, people, fathers, partners, and families after birth-related trauma. They listen to the voice of the consumer and respond to the unmet needs of birthing families. As a committed advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to maternity care, they actively collaborate with diverse health professional groups and highly value each group’s unique contribution and strong commitment to maternity care. Through these partnerships, they aim to enhance their services and provide comprehensive information support to birthing families.​
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Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
Why contact them? For information about every breastfeeding, mixed feeding, solids, and adjusting to motherhood question. They also support the National Breastfeeding Hotline a free, 24/7 service. 1800 686 268.
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The Australian Breastfeeding Association is Australia's peak body for breastfeeding information, education and support. Through the provision of practical mother-to-mother peer support, up-to-date and evidence-based information and continuing education for health care workers, ABA helps hundreds of thousands of families each year on their breastfeeding journey. Internationally recognised, the ABA also works to affect policy and societal change to make it easier for mothers to successfully breastfeed for as long as they choose to.
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Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
Why contact them? For information throughout family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
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COPE’s vision is a connected, informed and empowered community that supports women and their families to achieve strong and enduring mental health during pregnancy and the year following birth. COPE will enable mandatory national perinatal mental health screening and referrals, based on the National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline, to ensure the best mental and emotional health and wellbeing of Australian mothers and their families.
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For When Helpline
Why contact them? Guiding new and expecting parents to perinatal and infant mental health supports. Perinatal depression and anxiety helpline. 1300 24 23 22
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ForWhen is a free national care-navigation phone line that connects new and expecting parents or carers to perinatal and infant mental health services and supports in their local area.
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Gidget Foundation Australia
Why contact them? For support with perinatal anxiety or depression.
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Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and specialist care. Gidget Foundation Australia promotes awareness, drives advocacy, educates and delivers services to prevent and treat perinatal mental health issues through early detection and intervention.
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healthdirect
Why contact them? Health advice and care navigation helpline. 1800 022 222.
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healthdirect are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice
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Karitane
Why contact them? For support on your parenting journey.
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Founded in 1923, Karitane is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity who has been a pioneer in offering expert parental support, education and advice. For over 100 years, Karitane has become a recognised leader in supporting families to navigate parenting in the first 2,000 days of their child's life. We have a history of innovation, providing leading specialist early parenting services while driving accessibility and support for parents, to ensure that every child receives the best start in life.
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Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
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Why contact them? For support in the first 12 months postpartum.
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PANDA supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
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Tresillian Helpline
Why contact them? If you need support about your baby's sleep patterns. Tresillian Parent’s Help Line 1300 272 736
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Tresillian Family Care Centres is Australia’s largest Early Parenting Service offering professional advice, education and guidance to families with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler.​​
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Podcasts
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Australian Birth Stories
Why listen to it? To hear other birth stories and feel less alone.
Discover the Australian Birth Stories podcast where Australian women share the often unpredictable adventure of pregnancy and their unique birth experiences. Over 300 women bare all to discuss their conception and pregnancy journey, choosing a care provider, birth education and preparation, vaginal birth, c-sections and caring for a newborn whilst navigating postpartum.
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Perinatal Stories Australia
Why listen to it? To hear other perinatal stories focusing on mental (ill) health.
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Welcome to Perinatal Stories Australia - a podcast and safe space sharing the personal stories of Aussie mums and their journey with maternal mental ill health.
By providing a listening ear to the lived experiences of struggle and healing in the perinatal stage, I hope this podcast helps to reduce stigma around maternal mental health, informs listeners about support services available, and inspires those on their own healing journey.
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