Support Helplines
If you or someone you know needs help, these free, confidential services are available to Australian mothers. You don't have to be in crisis to call — reaching out early is always the right move.
In immediate danger?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call emergency services first.
Call 000
Mental Health & Crisis
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians.
Beyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health — including a dedicated perinatal section for mothers.
13YARN
24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Perinatal & Postnatal Mental Health
PANDA — Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Specialised support for parents experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy and in the first year after birth.
Gidget Foundation
Free telehealth psychology sessions for expectant and new parents experiencing perinatal distress.
Pregnancy Loss & Infant Loss
SANDS Australia
Support for families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death.
Red Nose Grief & Loss
24/7 support line for anyone impacted by the sudden or unexpected death of a baby or child.
Domestic & Family Violence
1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Available 24/7.
Safe Steps (Victoria)
24/7 family violence response centre for Victorian women and children.
Breastfeeding & Early Parenting
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Free breastfeeding helpline staffed by trained volunteers. Available 24/7.
Tresillian
NSW-based early parenting service offering a parent helpline for sleep, feeding, and settling concerns.
Grief & Bereavement
Griefline
Free telephone and online counselling for grief, loss, and trauma. Available 7 days.