Parenting support
Access organisations that offer expert knowledge, support and advice to families and families of paramedics.
- Children, teenagers, and young people
- Parenting
- Family planning
- Pregnancy and postpartum
- Support for Dads
- Family and relationship support for NSW Ambulance employees
Children, teenagers, and young people
Headspace - for young people looking for information and referral options relating to general mental health, physical health, work and study and alcohol and other drugs. Call 1800 650 890 or visit Headspace.
Kids Helpline – a free and confidential phone (call 1800 551 800) and online counselling for young people aged 5-25.
NSW Ambulance - preparing kids for emergencies- everyone should understand how and when to call for emergency services. Our activities are designed to build confidence in children to make that call that could save a life.
Parenting
In Home Care - is for families who can’t access other forms of early childhood education and care. It is typically for families who work unusual hours, live in a remote area or have complex needs.
SleepWellBaby - provides specialist parenting and mental health support via an app.
Beyond Blue Parenting and Mental Health - provides information about how to help your child manage anxious feelings from ages 6-12. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit the website.
Family planning
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - whether you’re planning, starting or raising a family, PANDA has answers to your questions on perinatal mental health and wellbeing.
Pregnancy and postpartum
Food and nutrition in pregnancy - a guide to healthy eating whilst pregnant from the Royal Women’s Hospital.
Moving safely postpartum - a downloadable NSW Ambulance guide on what to do and when to start exercising postpartum.
Post-natal depression advice with a NSW Ambulance Mental Health and Resilience Program Coordinator - a video resource.
Support for Dads
Family Man (Movember) – A free research-backed online parenting programme designed with dads in mind.
Family and relationship support for NSW Ambulance employees and their families
Fortem – provides wellbeing support to first responders and their families. All services and resources Fortem supplies are free for NSW Ambulance employees and their families.
EveryMind - works with family and friends of paramedics across Australia and provides family and parenting support.
Relationships Australia – is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Call 1300 364 277 to speak to someone near you.