Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a web resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making the evidence base readily accessible via the internet.

www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Boodjari Yorgas and Koolangkas

Stong babies - strong families. helath check for you and your baby.

Speak to your Child Health Nurse, Midwife, GP or Aboriginal Health Service.

Indigenous Community Links

Supports Indigenous community members and their families by providing links and referrals to a range of mainstream and Indigenous services, such as wlefare and social support, employment, family violence, health (including drug and alcohol services), legal, child care and housing.

9721 5033

South West Aboriginal Medical Service

Provides a range of health services including antenatal and post-natal support, counselling, and education and prevention workshops.

SWAMS provides counselling and support to Aboriginal families throughout the South West through the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program.

Freephone 1800 779 000

www.swams.com.au

Child and Parent Centre Carey Park

Located at Ecclestone Street Bunbury (on site at Carey Park Primary School) Offers playgroups where your child can learn and grow, as well as lots of fun and playful programs to help your child's physical, mental, social, and even creative development.

Playgroups for kids:- Shaping Brains - Tuesdays 9am - 11am Chitty Chat - Wednesdays - 9am - 11am Let's Get Ready - Tuesdays or Thursdays 1pm - 2.30pm My Time - Thursdays 9am - 11am Let's Get Musical - Mondays 9am, 10am or 11am Bubs & Grubs - Thursdays 9am - 10.30am

9721 6991

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Child Care Services

For up to date information on services, locations, times, in-home child care options and fees and enrolments see the website.

www.mychild.gov.au

Southwest Emergency Care for Children

A regional home based service where a family support worker provides short term care for children in an emergency situation. There is a fee schedule based on family income, but please contact if you have difficulty paying.

http://swecc.com.au

Audiology

Hearing screening and assessments for children.

9795 2888

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

A National register that records vaccinations given to children under 7 years of age.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/australian-childhood-immunisation-register

Child Safety - South West

Workshops to educate children from an early age on the importance of keeping safe. Empowers children to deal with bullying and other forms of abuse.

9721 8944

Disability Services Commission

Provides information, advocacy and support to people with disabilities.

9722 3000

FACE

Program supporting young people aged 10 - 15 years who live with drug and/ or alcohol misuse.

9791 4140

Health Direct

A 24 hour telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice.

1800 022 222

Nutrition/ Dietitian

Assessment, support and review for nutrition related issues for children.

9795 2888

Poisons Information Centre

Help line available 24 hours - 7days

13 11 26

Speech Therapy

Individual and/ or group therapy for feeding and communication difficulties in children.

9795 2888

Waratah Children's Services

A free, confidential and professional service that provides counselling and support to families who have experienced family and domestic violence and/or sexual assult/ abuse.

9791 2884

24 hour Bereavement and Loss Helpline

Available to anyone affected by the loss of a child during pregnancy or after birth.

1800 686 780

Alcohol & Drug Information Services

Confidential counselling and information.

1800 198 024

Anglicare Financial Counselling Services

Offers free advice to anyone in financial crisis.

9791 1900

Bunbury Community Legal Centre

Free preliminary legal advice to the community on all areas of law. Mediation service to help resolve family, neighbourhood, workplace and other disputes.

9791 3206

Bunbury Supported Accommodation Service

Provides supported crisis accommodation for singles or families who are currently homeless in the Bunbury area. Information and referral to relevant services, living skills, budgeting advice, advocacy and liaison with other services.

9792 9000

Department for Child Protection and Family Support

Families can ring to ask advice if they are concerned about a child being harmed.

9722 5000

Family Helpline

A confidential telephone counselling and information service for families with relationship difficulties.

1800 643 000

Family Relationship Centre

Information and referral service for people wanting to strenghten their family relationships. Dispute resolution services for separated parents wanting to establish agreements regarding parenting arrangements. All individual sessions or up to 3hr of joint sessions free of charge.

9792 1155

Family Relationship Program

Service for families wanting to work on any issues relating to relationships.

9792 9000

Men's Domestic Violence Helpline

This service provides counselling for men who are concerned about becoming violent or abusive.

1800 000 599

Mensline Australia

For men with family and relationship concerns.

1300 789 978

Pregnancy Assistance

Confidential service offering a wide range of information on pregnancy related issues. Provides emotional and practical assistance (ranging from free pregnancy testing to baby clothing and furniture). Monday & Friday 9am - 5pm.

9792 4759

Pregnancy Counselling Link

Supportive, confidential and non-judgemental counselling for concerns or queries associated with an unexpected or difficult pregnancy.

1800 777 690

Relationships Australia

Counselling to individuals, couples, families and children. Education courses. Enquiries about fee structure are welcome.

9792 1111

Salvation Army Family Crisis

Can assist with temporary crisis accommodation to young families, food voucher and hampers (appointment preferred), furniture, bedding, and clothing.

9721 4519

SIDS and Kids WA

Offer education and advice about Safe Infant Sleeping for parents/ carers.

9474 3544

South West Community Drug Services Team

Services to any individual, or to family members, or community members, who may be affected by alcohol or other drug use.

9721 9256

South West Women's Refuge

Crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic/ family violence. Outreach support for children and women in the South West.

9791 2894

Waratah

Waratah is a free, confidential and professional counselling service for people who have experienced sexual assult/ abuse or domestic violence.

9791 2884

Women's Domestic Violence Helpline

Support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

Best Beginnings

A home visiting service for mums and dads with extra demands. the service can start at any time from pregnancy until your baby is three months old, and you can continue in the program until your child is two years old. It involves regular visits to your home by caring trained professionals.

9781 2900

Karitane

Karitane provides help and advice to mothers and families during the early years of parenting. They offer a wide range of services to support families with parenting issues including: sleep and settling, toddler behaviour, establishing routines, feeding and nutrition and perinatal mood disorders.

1300 227 464

www.karitane.com.au

My Time

A group for parents and carers of children with special needs.

9721 8944

Nixi Teen and Young Mums Group

Parenting support for teens, young mums and mums to be. A great opportunity to get out of the house, and meet other young mums. Activities for parents and children, information sessions and free creche provided.

9721 8944

Parenting Line

Information and advice about parenting children up to 18 years of age.

1800 654 432

Play Cafes

School cafe and activities for local families with children 0 - 4 years. Informative discussion and free coffee. Contact your local primary school for session times and dates.

Playgroup WA

Information on Playgroups in your area by postcode.

www.playgroupwa.com.au

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.

1800 882 436

pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children website offers up-to-date, research-based material on more than 800 topics spanning child development, behaviour, health, nutrition and fitness, play and learning, connecting and communicating, school and education, entertainment and technology, sleep and safety.

www.raisingchildren.net.au

Women's and Children's Health Network

News and practical health information for parents, carers and young people.

www.cyh.com

Bunbury Multicultural Group

Organises various social events to enable migrants and Australians to find friends and learn about culture and diversity.

0427 315 931

Multicultural Service Centre of Western Australia

A referral and support service for migrants with assistance given to access housing, education, health and employment services.

9791 5281

SMILE - Supporting Migrants in Learning English

A social, relaxed and child friendly environment for migrant mums with children to learn English together.

0402 262 759

Beyond Blue

Support. Advice. Action. 24 hours, 7 days per week.

1300 224 636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Doctor

Your GP can refer you to free counselling services if required. The service is available to all patients requiring counselling with an allied mental health professional.

Kids Help Line

Free, private and confidential telephone and online services specifically for young people aged 5 to 25.

1800 551 800

Lifeline

Connects people with care by providing services in suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health support.

13 11 14

Mindhealthconnect

Mindhealthconnect provides access to online mental health resources for all Australian's who are concerned with their own or someone else's mental health. The website features online programs, fact sheets, audio and video, and online communities.

www.mindhealthconnect.org.au

ReachOut.com

ReachOut.com is an Australian, online youth mental health and wellbeing service. It helps young Australians with information, support, tools and stories on everything from finding your motivation, through to getting through really tough times.

https://au.reachout.com

Rural Link

Specialist afterhours mental health telephone support for the rural communities of Western Australia.

1800 552 002

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Support network for breast-feeding mums.

Group Leader & Breast Pump Hire - 9795 8633

1800 686 268

Bunbury Men's Support Group

Chat, listen and share a little about the complicated world of personal relationships.

0427 539 198

FIFO/ DIDO South West Support Group

Support group for families living the fly in fly out and drive in drive out lifestyle.

0419 097 586

Millgan House

35 Milligan Street, Bunbury. Provide low cost classes and activities, tutoring for children, playgroups, support groups, young Mum's group, computer internet access and access to resources/information.

9721 8944

South West Autism Network

South West Autism Network (SWAN) is a not for profit, charitable organisation supporting individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the South West.

0499 819 038

www.swanautism.org.au

South West Multiple Births Association

Support group for expectant parents, carers, grandparents, and families of multiple births.

0488 639 058

Advocacy SW

Provides advocacy services in partnership with people with disabilities.

9797 3293

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

A National register that records vaccinations given to children under 7 years of age.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/australian-childhood-immunisation-register

Better Health Channel

Health and medical information.

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Bunbury City Library

Community Library

9792 7190

Child and Parent Centre, Carey Park

The Child and Parent Centre in Carey Park offers family friendly facilities and services to support parents, carers and children in their early years.

9721 6991

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Dietitian's Association of Australia

Nutrition information, tips and recipes.

www.daa.asn.au

Foodcents

Education and resources to help families achieve a healthy diet and save money on their grocery shop.

www.foodcentsprogram.com.au

Go for 2&5®

Recipes and nutrition information

www.gofor2and5.com.au

Healthy WA

Health and Nutrition Information for West Australians

www.healthywa.wa.gov.au

Heart Foundation

Health eating and active living information including local information for walking groups.

www.heartfoundation.org.au

Live Lighter

Recipes and weight loss information.

www.livelighter.com.au

Nutrition Australia

A nutrition and information resource encouraging food variety and physical activity.

www.nutritionaustralia.org

Parenting WA South West

A wide range of information including CDs, books, magazines and DVDs on pre-birth, babies, toddlers, children teenagers and parenting. Items can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks.

9729 9700

South West Women's Health and Information Centre

Offers health education and information promoting well being to women of all ages in the SW including pregnancy testing, Women's Health Nurse, Well Women's Service (pap smears), unplanned pregnancy support, Community Agency Information, general counselling and brochure and books.

9791 3350

Withers Community Library

Community Library

9792 7245