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Support, Information & Help Lines

Poisons Information - State Details

Call 131 126 from anywhere in Australia 24 hour Service.

Lifeline
If you are feeling low, depressed or suicidal, or worried about a friend or family member and need immediate help, please call: Lifeline on 13 11 14

Kids Helpline
Is Australia's only FREE, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18. Covers many topics including bullying and child protection, useful links and resources on all topics. If you need Help call the Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Breast Cancer Network Australia
Did you know 32 Women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer? The "My Journey Kit" is a free resource for newly diagnosed women. The kit contains comprehensive information based on other women's experiences, messages of hope and inspiration, regional information about support services and a personal record.

Beyond Blue - Postnatal Depression
Provide a range of resources for use by Women and their families to understand and deal with Post Natal Depression. Having postnatal depression (PND) can be a frightening and isolating experience. Some women fear that they will be ridiculed or labelled as a bad mother if they tell anyone how they are really feeling when suffering from PND. However, postnatal depression is a real illness and one from which women can recover given appropriate medical treatment, support and time.

SIDS and Kids Online
Contains information and publications on SIDS, sudden infant death, grief/bereavement issues and safe sleeping. SIDS and Kids provides these free resources for use by parents, health professionals, researchers, school teachers and children.

Bonnie Babes Foundation
Provides medical research projects and support for families who are grieving after the loss of a baby. They offer 24/7 Counselling for Parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth and prematurity. Phone: (03) 9758 2800

Cancer Council
The Cancer Council Australia and its members have developed many cancer prevention programs and campaigns, and helped establish programs designed to detect cancer early. Their website has many valuable resources and information.

The Australian Multiple Birth Association
Is a volunteer organisation established and maintained by multiple birth parents to provide support, resources and education to multiple birth parents. AMBA Forum is an online place for people to discuss the wide range of issues relevant to families of multiples.

Heart Foundation
Information on Healthy Lifestyle for your Heart, Heart Disease and Conditions articles and news. You can donate online, find great healthy recipes and kids games, activities and heart facts.

National Asthma Council
Serves the community by creating awareness and provides the latest information on asthma to health professionals, people with asthma and their carers.

Eczema
The Eczema Association of Australasia Inc - supports and educates Eczema Sufferers and Carers, along with the wider community in all aspects of Eczema and its impact. FREE information pack available. Members receive quarterly newsletter, in-depth information sheets, free product samples to try along with other benefits contact 1300 300 182 or visit our site.

Beyond Blue
An informative website working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. On average, one in five people will experience depression at some point in their life - find help here...

Quitline
An informative website with helpful resources, ideas and information to help you or a loved one - Quit Smoking.

The Salvation Army Offer help to those in need in the following areas Aged Care, Counselling Service, Domestic Violence, Drugs & Alcohol, Financial Troubles, Missing Persons, Prayer Requests, Problem Gambling, Rural Isolation, Unemployment and Youth Issues,

Red Cross The Australian Red Cross is active in every State and Territory in Australia, and provides over 60 community services, ranging from blood supplies and disaster services to first aid and refugee services.

Kids Gastro
Has been specifically designed to provide parents with information about identifying, treating and avoiding gastro. It also has a really useful vaccination reminder on the website which parents can log on to in order to receive sms reminders when rotavirus immunisation is due, as rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children.

Fed up with Food Additives
Independent information about the effects of food chemicals on behaviour, health and learning in Children and Adults.

Government Resources

Family Assistance Office
Offers a range of payments to support families with their work and family responsibilities. Information about Family Tax Benefit (A&B), Maternity Payment, Child Care Benefit and more. Check your entitlements today.

Safety for Children