Best for General pregnancy, birth and early parenting information and nurse advice
Direct help Yes: maternal child health nurse line What it offers: Pregnancy and birth information, service finder, nurse phone/video support and links to local care.
Its purpose: Provides trusted health information and connects expecting/new parents with qualified maternal and child health nurses.
Phone 1800 882 436 (maternal child health nurse, 7am-midnight AET, 7 days); Healthdirect nurse: 1800 022 222 (24/7)
Address Operated by Healthdirect Australia; service is national and primarily phone/online Only pregnancy, birth and parenting resources are referenced in this directory.
Official website for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government / Healthdirect Australia) (opens the official site) Help and contact for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government / Healthdirect Australia) (opens the official site) About for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government / Healthdirect Australia) (opens the official site)
Best for Mental health and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood
Direct help Yes: specialist National Helpline What it offers: National Helpline, counselling, mental health checklist, multilingual resources and education for families and professionals.
Its purpose: Supports expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal mental health challenges and improves awareness and pathways to care.
Phone 1300 726 306; Monday-Friday 9am-7:30pm, Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm AEST/AEDT (official pages show seven-day support) Not a crisis service. Call 000 for immediate danger.
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Best for Depression, anxiety, stress and adjustment in pregnancy and early parenthood
Direct help Yes: psychological therapy and group supports What it offers: Gidget House psychological therapy, telehealth, group programs, referral pathways and perinatal mental-health resources.
Its purpose: Supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents and their families.
Phone 1300 GIDGET (1300 443 438 / 1300 851 758), Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Address 34A McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia Not a crisis service. Clinical services have eligibility/referral requirements; check current service page.
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Best for Breastfeeding preparation, feeding questions and post-birth breastfeeding support
Direct help Yes: 24/7 helpline and live chat What it offers: 24/7 Breastfeeding Helpline, LiveChat, local groups, antenatal education, counsellors and professional training.
Its purpose: Provides evidence-based breastfeeding information, peer support, education and advocacy.
Phone Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 686 268 (24/7); National Support Office: 03 9690 4620
Address Level 3, Suite 3.02, 11 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia; PO Box 33221 Melbourne VIC 3004 Peer breastfeeding support; urgent infant feeding or maternal health concerns should also be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Official website for Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) (opens the official site) Help and contact for Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) (opens the official site) About for Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) (opens the official site)
Best for Midwifery information, maternity-system advocacy and professional standards
Direct help No central patient helpline What it offers: Professional standards, guidelines, education, advocacy, BFHI work and public information about midwifery.
Its purpose: Represents and strengthens midwifery and advocates for high-quality, woman-centred maternity care.
Phone 02 6230 7333; out-of-hours media: 0432 939 121
Address Suite 77, Level 4, 89-97 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007; postal: PO Box 62, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia A professional body rather than a direct maternity-care provider.
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Best for Pregnancy/infant loss, bereavement and safe-sleep education
Direct help Yes: 24/7 grief support and safe-sleep advice What it offers: 24/7 Grief and Loss Support Line, peer support, remembrance, research, safe-sleep advice and education.
Its purpose: Supports families affected by pregnancy and infant loss and works to reduce preventable infant and child deaths.
Phone Grief/Loss 24/7: 1300 308 307; general/safe sleep: 1300 998 698
Address Suite 2, 2 Domville Ave, Hawthorn VIC 3122; PO Box 6063 Hawthorn West VIC 3122, Australia Grief support is national. For an immediate medical emergency call 000.
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Best for Stillbirth information, prevention research, advocacy and bereavement resources
Direct help Limited: support information, education and advocacy What it offers: Research funding, public education, advocacy, family stories, support resources and remembrance registry.
Its purpose: Reduces the incidence and impact of stillbirth through research, education and advocacy.
Phone 02 9557 9070
Address Suite 8, Level 3, North Shore Private Hospital, Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia Research and education organization; use Red Nose or local health services for immediate bereavement counselling needs.
Official website for Stillbirth Foundation Australia (opens the official site) About for Stillbirth Foundation Australia (opens the official site)
Best for Threatened pregnancy, prematurity, NICU/SCN experience and transition home
Direct help Yes: 24-hour NurtureLine What it offers: 24-hour NurtureLine, peer family support, hospital programs, resources, research and advocacy.
Its purpose: Supports families impacted by premature or sick births and improves long-term family wellbeing.
Phone NurtureLine: 1300 622 243 (24 hours)
Address PO Box 7309, Mount Annan NSW 2567, Australia For medical emergencies, call 000.
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Best for Endometriosis and non-IVF fertility/preconception support context
Direct help Education, advocacy and patient resources What it offers: Education, awareness, research funding, advocacy and patient resources.
Its purpose: Raises awareness, educates the public and clinicians, advocates for better care and funds endometriosis research.
Phone Media contact listed publicly: +61 434 866 053
Address c/- HLB Mann Judd, Level 5, 10 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Included for non-IVF fertility and reproductive-health support; not a fertility-treatment clinic.
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