Community Contacts
Parenting Support
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
Ngala
Information with parenting & development advise 0-18 years
1800 111 546 (Landline) or (08) 9368 9368
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.
(08) 9721 8944
Parenting Line
Information and advice about parenting children up to 18 years of age.
1800 654 432
Breastfeeding Association
Local group catch ups, breastfeeding education classes, and hire of breast pumps.
1800 686 268
South West WA (Formerly Capes Group) | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Playgroup WA
Information on Playgroups in your area by postcode.
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
Radiance South West
Supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents with their journey into parenthood.
A free Support group to… – Help you build resilience and improve your emotional wellbeing – Support you in building a relationship with your baby during the first months of parenthood – Get you to meet new friends in a welcoming and relaxed environment
0490 094 994
Raising Children's 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.
Women's and Children's Health Network
News and practical health information for parents, carers and young people.
Women’s and Children’s Health Network • Home (wchn.sa.gov.au)