Parenting

ABC Parenting

The ABC Parenting website provides information and advice on raising children from pregnancy through to school years. The ABC has partnered with the Raising Children Network to present factual content about everything from health and nutrition to appropriate media and games. In addition there are relevant stories, podcasts, video, activities and highlights of TV and radio programs from the ABC.

Website: http://www.abc.net.au/parenting/

Australian Breastfeeding Association

This is the leading source of breastfeeding information and support in Australia and aims to support and encourage women who want to breastfeed their babies. They also raise community awareness and provide free access to a 24 hour a day, seven days a week breastfeeding counselling line.

Postal Address:1818-1822 Malvern Road, Malvern East
Phone (B/H): 1800 686 263 (helpline) or 9885 0855 (head office)
Email:info@breastfeeding.asn.au
Website: http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au

Australian Family

The Australian family website is a valuable resource for families. It contains information and articles on topics including parenting, health and wellbeing, nutrition, safety, learning and entertainment. You can use the website to join a parenting forum, find holiday information or websites for children. It features a service directory including emergency phone numbers, child care centres, babysitters, local council services, even a public toilet map and more.

Postal Address:Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Phone (B/H): 9819 6777
Website: http://www.australianfamily.com.au

Dads' Club

This website offers parenting advice to new and existing dads and suggests activities and do-it-yourself projects that fathers can take part in with their children. The website also offers specific advice for new fathers, fathers of teenagers, single fathers and even information for grandfathers. There are forums where fathers can discuss issues, provide advice and share stories.

Website: http://www.dadsclub.com.au

Family Relationships Online

Family Relationships Online provides all families (whether together or separated) with access to information about family relationship issues, ranging from building better relationships to dispute resolution. It also allows you to find out about a range of services that can assist you to manage relationship issues, including agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parent/guardian separation.

Website: http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Kidscount

Kidscount is an Australian Childhood Foundation website. They recognise the importance of being a parent and have designed this website about childhood, especially for parents. It contains information that can help you to raise happy and confident children and is structured in five sections: thinking about being a parent; understanding children's experiences; understanding children's development; responding to children; and finding help. Some of their information is available in an audio format for easy listening and if you want to receive regular updates or newsletters, you can register on the website.

Website: http://www.kidscount.com.au

Kidspot

Kidspot Australia was launched in 2005 and is a parenting resource where you will find a wealth of information about products, pregnancy, parenting, things to do, recipes, time saving tools, lifestyle, family health and much more. The content of the website is driven by feedback from parents is continuously being updated. Their online community is a way to talk online to other parents.

Website: http://www.kidspot.com.au

Natural Parenting

Natural Parenting is a comprehensive website offering quality information and support for parents and parents to be. It includes topics such as pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, sleep, health, nutrition, education and family life.

Website: http://www.naturalparenting.com.au

Newborn Baby

This website offers information on what mothers-to-be can expect during different stages of pregnancy, and in caring for a newborn. The site also provides articles on topical issues such as bottle feeding and breastfeeding, as well as health-eating plans for pregnant women.

Website: http://newbornbaby.com.au

OurKids

OurKids.com.au features a range of directories and information guides on parenting, health and safety, education, children's activities, and products and services. There are also fun activities for the kids, family games, teaching and learning resources, competitions, movie reviews, recipes, an events calendar and more.

Website: http://ourkidz.com.au

PANDA - Post and Ante Natal Depression Association

PANDA is a national, not-for-profit organisation that was formed in Victoria in 1985. PANDA's national Helpline provides confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth (perinatal depression and anxiety), including partners, family members and friends. PANDA also produces and distributes accurate information about perinatal depression and anxiety to health professionals and the wider community.

Postal Address:810 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy
Phone (B/H): 1300 726 306 (Support helpline)
Website: http://www.panda.org.au

Parenting Australia

Parenting Australia is a comprehensive website featuring information for parents. It includes a wide range of information, articles, the experiences of parents and advice from professionals. This website focuses on information from pregnancy and birth, newborns, toddlers, preschool and early primary school age children.

Phone (B/H): (02) 9380 9633
Email:info@parentingaustralia.com.au
Website: http://parentingaustralia.com.au/

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Information and Helpline

This initiative from the Australian Government aims to provide general health information on topics surrounding pregnancy, birthing and parenting in the first 12 months.

Phone (B/H): 1800 882 436 (Helpline)
Website: http://www.healthdirect.org.au/pbb

Questions Kids Have

Questions Kids Have is a website formulated by Interrelate Family Centres, an organisation that has been a leading provider of quality relationship services in New South Wales. The website provides information about books that will help you answer your children's questions about relationships, sex and family separation. It also has a facility where questions about bullying can be answered online by a professional counsellor.

Website: http://www.questionskidshave.com.au

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network website is the leading Australian parenting website full of reliable and scientifically validated information and resources.

Website: http://raisingchildren.net.au

Single Parents Active Kids

Single Parents Active Kids (SPAK) was established to provide single parents in Melbourne with the opportunity to feel socially included and active with their children while networking and establishing connections with other single parents who understand the challenges of parenting alone. SPAK is run by a group of volunteer, single parents who are passionate about providing a quality social network for single parents and their children. They arrange a diverse range of affordable activities and events and have several camps during the year. There is generally at least two activities organised each weekend and during school holidays. They are a non-discriminatory group and encourage single fathers and mothers from diverse backgrounds to join. For more information and their calendar of events, go to their website.

Email:info@singleparentsactivekids.org
Website: http://www.singleparentsactivekids.org

The Australian Multiple Birth Association

The Australian Multiple Birth Association is a not-for-profit organisation comprising of multiple birth families. They provide support, resources and education to multiple birth families.

Postal Address:PO Box 181, Bundoora
Phone (B/H): 9513 9586
Website: http://www.amba.org.au

Your Kids

Your Kids is an online parenting resource. It has everything you need for your kids, from pregnancy to teens. Their online directory lists Australia's leading suppliers of children's products and services, places to visit, recipes, monthly competitions, information on parenting issues and an online community.

Website: http://www.yourkids.com.au