• Help for new parents

    The Maternal and Child Health Line is a 24-hour telephone service (phone 13 22 29 in Victoria). Qualified MCHNs offer information, advice and referral to all families with young children.

  • Help with breastfeeding

    The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) runs the National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Local breastfeeding support in Warragul (03) 5623 0672

    Parents experiencing feeding / parenting difficulties with babies.

    Mothers who are experiencing problems and require extra assistance to successfully breastfeed their baby.

    Parents with unsettled babies.

  • Family violence

    1800 RESPECT: Support is available for people experiencing violence and abuse. For phone counselling, call 1800 737 732.

    The Orange Door: Help and support for women, children and families experiencing issues with family violence. 163 Princes Drive, Morwell 1800 319 354

  • Food Relief

    Baw Baw Shire: 10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday Factory 6/ 11 Pearse Street, Warragul – (03) 5622 3891

    Latrobe Shire: Heart Focus Community Care Morwell and Traralgon - 0421 841 250

  • Anxiety, depression, suicide and perinatal mental health support

    The Beyond Blue Support Service provides advice and support for people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide via telephone 24/7 (just call 1300 22 4636).

    PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline 1300 726 306 9am – 7.30pm Mon – Sat (AEST/AEDT).