Resources for working parents

Directory of useful resources

  • Finance Sector Union of Australia
    For support, advice and representation at work.
    Phone: 1300 366 378
    Website: www.fsunion.org.au 
  • Australian Government Department of Human Services
    For government paid parental leave scheme, childcare assistance and Dad and Partner Pay.
    Website: www.humanservices.gov.au
  • Mychild.gov.au
    Find a registered childcare provider via the Australian Government’s childcare portal.
    Website: www.mychild.gov.au
  • Playgroup Australia
    Find your local Playgroup.
    Website: http://playgroupaustralia.org.au
  • Australian Breastfeeding Association
    For breastfeeding information and support.
    Phone: 1800 MUM 2 MUM (1800 686 268)
    Website: www.breastfeeding.asn.au
  • Health Direct
    For non-urgent baby health information.
    Phone: 1800 022 222
    Website: www.healthdirect.gov.au
  • Tresillian Family Care Centres
    For baby and toddler care and sleep advice.
    Phone helpline: 1800 637 357
    Website: http://www.tresillian.net/
  • Karitane
    Support for parents with children under 5.
    Phone helpline: 1300 227 464
    Website: http://karitane.com.au
  • PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
    Support for families affected by anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood.
    Phone helpline: 1300 726 306
    Website: http://www.panda.org.au
  • Beyond Blue
    Information and support to achieve your best possible mental health.
    Phone: 1300 22 4636
    Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
  • Raising Children Network
    Parenting resources including useful information about work and childcare.
    Website: http://raisingchildren.net.au/  
  • 1800RESPECT
    National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
    Phone: 1800 737 732
    Website: www.1800respect.org.au