Children and Family Information
Raising Children Network
Information for families about child development, health and parenting.
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Speech Pathology Australia
Communication and swallowing information, supports and resources
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/
Waiting for Speech Therapy Information
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/wnswlhd/services/speech-pathology
Mental Health
Kids Helpline
Free confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling for ages 5 to 25.
https://kidshelpline.com.au/about/about-khl
Relationships Australia
Counselling, mediation and support for couples, families, people with disabilities, carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and more. Free support for people with disabilities and other groups.
02 9418 8800
1300 364 277
www.relationshiphelponline.com.au
Reachout
Supporting youth during difficult times
www.reachout.com.au
Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
Support and information for anyone affected by complex trauma
1300 657 380
Yellow Ladybugs
Supporting the mental health of Autistic girls and gender diverse young people
https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
Mind Spot
Free online mental health support
1800 61 44 34
PANDA
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
1300 726 306
Open Arms
Veterans and Families Counselling
1800 011 046
Dads in Distress Helpline
Support for dads experiencing trauma from family breakdown
www.dadsindistress.asn.au
SANE Australia Helpline
Mental Health service
1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263)
www.sane.org
The Butterfly Foundation
Mental health services focusing on eating disorders and negative body image
02 9412 4499.
www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
Beyond Blue
Mental health and wellbeing support
1300 224 636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Lifeline
Free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service
13 11 14
Gidget Foundation
Supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
Parenting and Family
Kindred
For families raising children with disabilities
https://kindred.org.au
Family Planning Information Line
1300 658 886
www.fpnsw.org.au
National Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
1800 88 24 36
Child Support Agency
www.csa.gov.au/
Bright Tomorrows
Tools for parents and carers to support their child's development
https://www.brighttomorrows.org.au/about-us/
Tressilian
Expert parenting advice in the early years including feeding, settling and play.
Karitane
Expert parenting advice in the early years including feeding, settling and play.
Disability Inclusive & Free Children’s Groups
Sensory Storytime, Auslan Storytime and Rhymtime - City of Parramatta
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/library/story-time
Sensory Storytime, Auslan Storytime and Rhymetime - City of Ryde
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library/Something-for-Everyone/Children/Storytime-and-Rhymetime-Programs
Mini Maxi
https://thenortherncentre.org.au/supported-groups/
Inclusive supported play group
https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/PlayStrongAuburnCommunityGarden
MyTime
https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/AuburnMyTime
Karabi
http://www.karabi.org.au/ndis/
Play and Grow Playgroup
https://www.hopeconnect.org.au/how_we_can_help/groups-we-run
Food, Housing and Financial Relief
Multiple supports listed here:
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Support/Support-Services
Anglicare
https://www.anglicare.org.au/what-we-offer/food-and-financial-assistance/
Yabadoo
Turbans 4 Australia
Sage Community - Parramatta Holroyd
https://sagecommunity.org.au/family-support/
The Northern Centre - Ryde
https://thenortherncentre.org.au/our-partners/
Accessible Diversity Services Initiative Limited
http://www.adsi.org.au/aboutus/whatwedo
Hands and Feet
https://handsandfeet.com.au/i-need-food/
Hope Connect
https://www.hopeconnect.org.au/services/who-can-use-our-services/emergency-relief
St Vincent De Paul
https://www.vinnies.org.au/nsw/find-help/assistance-with-food-and-everyday-essentials
The Manning Foundation
https://manningfoundation.org.au/our-services/direct-relief/
Food Bank
Support and Advocacy Groups
Dementia Social Cafe
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listing/Dcaf-Community-Social-Dementia-Cafe
I CAN network
Reframing Autism
https://reframingautism.org.au/
Aphasia.org
Aphasia Community
https://www.aphasia.com/aphasia-library/support-group-finder/
Parkinsons NSW
https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/support-groups/
Stroke Foundation
https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/life-after-stroke/help-after-stroke/support-near-you
Daycare Educators Support
https://www.star.org.au/about-star/
Post School Support
https://www.star.org.au/about-star/
Online Groups
There are numerous online support groups across social media pages including Facebook which many find useful. We encourage you to exercise privacy and safety if using these platforms.
Free For Kids
Imagination Library
Residents in eligible locations can receive free monthly books delivered to their home.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/au/
Toy Libraries
Local libraries where you can hire out toys as well as books
http://www.sunnycornertoylibrary.org.au/
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library/Something-for-Everyone/Children/Toy-Library
Or Find one near you here: https://www.toylibraries.org.au/find-a-toy-library
Drug, Alcohol & Domestic Violence
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
02 9361 8000
1800 422 599 (Freecall)
Family Drug Support
1300 368 186 (cost of a local call Australia wide)
24 hours 7 days
www.fds.org.au
Domestic Violence Line
24 hours 7 days
1800 656 463
1800 671 442