Some of our services are closed or have different hours over Easter, from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April.

Mental health for your family

When you’re focused on looking after young children, it can be difficult to also look after yourself. But looking after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally is worth it. Not only is it good for you, it's also good for your children.

Likewise, your child needs good mental health to develop in a healthy way socially, emotionally, mentally and physically. Good mental health in childhood also provides the foundation for better mental health and wellbeing later in life.

It’s more important than ever to be proactive in maintaining our mental health. Visit our Counselling and mental health services page for support services for everyone.

If you think you might have antenatal or postnatal depression, getting help early is important. Visit our Postnatal and antenatal depression page for more information on this.

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network provides well researched, evidence based information, along with videos about looking after yourself and your family:

Emerging Minds

Emerging Minds provides some great information to better understand child mental health including:

  • articles
  • podcasts
  • webinars
  • fact sheets.

Be sure to check out their resources.

Support and advice

Lifeline Call: 131 114
Beyond Blue Call: 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline Call: 1800 551 800

We also have a full list of local and national counselling and mental health services available to families.


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