Resources & Links
Useful resources and links to organisations offering support with pregnancy and birth, early parenthood, relationships and anxiety and depression.
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)
Supporting women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and early parenthood. Visit panda.org.au
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
High quality, practical information to help you work through all the emotional challenges of becoming and being a parent. Visit cope.org.au
Mumspace
Supporting women’s mental anad emotional wellbeing during and beyond pregnancy. Visit mumspace.com.au
Relationships Victoria
Specialist family and relationship services. Visit relationshipsvictoria.com.au
Pregnancy Birth and Baby
Supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. Visit pregnancybirthbaby.org.au
Beyond Blue
Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Visit beyondblue.org.au
Parentline Victoria
A confidential and anonymous telephone counselling service for parents and carers of children and teenagers in Victoria. Parentline offers counselling, information and support around a range of parenting issues. Phone 13 22 89
Support and education for health practitioners, bereaved parents and their families. Visit theperinatallosscentre.com.au
Australian Psychological Society
APS is the leading association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 24,000 members. Visit psychology.org.au
Crisis Support
Please note this is not a crisis service.
If you require emergency or crisis assistance, the following services are available for support, advice and referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Peninsula Health Mental Health Triage Service
Phone 1300 792 977 - Emergency services
Phone 000 - Lifeline
Visit lifeline.org.au
Phone 13 11 14 - Suicide call back service Visit suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Phone 1300 659 467

