Important Contacts
Health Advice - Health Direct
1800 022 222
24/7 health advice from a Registered Nurse
Australian Breastfeeding Association
1800 686 268
Breastfeeding Helpline - 24/7 support from qualified breastfeeding counsellors.
Poisons Line
13 11 26
Fast and reliable advice on poison emergencies and education in Australia
Medicines Line
1300 633 424
Contact Medicines Line for information on prescription, over-the-counter and other medicines (including complementary medicines). Calls are answered by registered pharmacists. The service is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm AEST (excluding NSW public holidays).
After Hours Doctor
13 74 25
Monday to Friday – before 8am and after 6pm
Saturdays – before 8am and after 12pm
Sundays – all day 24 hours
Public Holidays – all day 24 hours
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
1300 726 306
Monday to Friday, 9am - 7.30pm. Saturday, 9am – 4pm (AEST/AEDT)
Supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
Domestic Violence Helpline
Phone Call - 1800 737 732
Text - 0458 737 732
Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
National charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support
Peach Tree
Peach Tree | Because parenthood isn't always peachy
Peach Tree is a community based mental health organisation, which provides services for parents, partners, and families who are impacted by emotional and mental health challenges in the period of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Australian Parenting Advice
Reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together.