MikaylasMummy
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 Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: WA CONTACT NUMBERS |
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general women's health & women's issues
Australian Women's Health Network (AWHN)
"A national women's health advocacy, information and lobbying organisation. The site aims to provide general information, key services and up-to-date policy information regarding women's health."
Women's Health Care Association (Western Australia)
ph: (0 9227 8122
ph: Toll Free (outside Perth Metro) 1800 998 399
"Western Australian women's health service web site. The site describes services offered, workshops and groups for women and health workers and provides some health information in the form of fact sheets."
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pregnancy & childbirth
Pregnancy Support
ph: Tollfree 1300 139 313 (national)
Free, professional, confidential counselling in relation to pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion concerns, pregnancy support, pregnancy loss & adoption
Pregnancy Counselling Link
ph: Tollfree 1800 777 690 (national)
Free, professional, confidential counselling in relation to pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion concerns, pregnancy support, pregnancy loss & adoption
Pelvic Instability Association
ph: (VIC) (03) 9539 3217
Not-for-profit organisation providing support and information for women suffering from Pelvic Instability / Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD).
Birthrites - Healing After Caesarean
ph: (0 9331 5681
Support groups and information for families in regard to caesarean birth and vaginal birth after caesarean
Birthplace Support Network
WA support groups and information for families in regard to birth and parenting choices
Community Midwifery WA
ph: (0 9430 6882
Peel Pregnancy Resources & Midwifery Support Group (PR&MS)
ph: (mobile) 0404 857 272
Community organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based information to families about pregnancy, birth and parenting, building support networks among families and improving birth options for Peel women. Regular gatherings for pregnant women and new mums.
Medicines Line
ph: 1300 888 763
A national service offering telephone advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
Australian Multiple Birth Association (WA)
ph: (0 9332 8680
Voluntary organisation run by multiple birth parents for expectant or other multiple birth parents. Call for details of nearest group.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia
Support and information for women suffering from PCOS. Local support groups also.
Australian Action on Pre-eclampsia
ph: (VIC) (03) 9330 0441
Hashimoto Hypothyroid Postpartum
Online info
Australian Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Support Group
ph: (07) 3849 8198
Voluntary organisation - The Australian Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Support Group has been formed to help parents who are or have been diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
Australian Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness
ph: (mobile) 0416 388 987
Australian & worldwide twin to twin transfusion support group providing TTTS information, support, contacts, message board, yahoo group, parents stories, memorial section, parents contacts, medical professionals & treatment centre contacts specialising in TTTS.
AIMS Australia (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services, Australia)
ph: (07) 3207 7444
"AIMS Australia is a consumer organisation and our members promote the rights of parents to choose the place and manner of birth; the rights of parents to accurate information and parents' rights to be treated with respect during pregnancy and childbirth."
The Maternity Coalition Inc
"Australia�s peak birth care consumer advocacy group. Are you having difficulties accessing the care you want in birth? Has your local maternity unit closed? If you have concerns about birthing services in your area visit Maternity Coalition�s website and find out how you can make a difference to your local community and to birthing services Australia-wide"
Caesarean Awareness Network Australia (CANA)
"Access up-to-date and evidence-based information and resources about caesareans and birth after caesareans, links to support groups around the country, information on workshops and antenatal courses relevant to caesareans or vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), and information on issues related to maternity services for women who are planning a caesarean, or planning to VBAC."
Birth Trauma & Stress Support Group
ph: Ursula: (07) 3809 0196
email: birtrasup@yahoo.com.au
Voluntary support group for mothers who have had traumatic birth experiences. Support offered through email and phone Australia-wide.
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premature babies
Perth Early Babies Group
ph: (0 9359 1963
We support local parents and families of babies who spend their early days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nurseries.
Austprem
Internet based Australia-wide support group and information website
Preterm Infants Parents Association (PIPA)
ph: (07) 3216 5114
Queensland based support group
Victorian Infant Collaborative Study
Information website
also see contacts for Australian Multiple Birth Association in pregnancy & childbirth section above.
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help for parents
Ngala
ph: (0 9368 9368 or for country callers 1800 111 546
Family Nurturing Centre
Parenting Helpline ph: (0 9482 4154
610 Stirling Hwy, Mosman Park ph: (0 9383 2229
Parenting Line
ph: 1800 654 432
"Parenting Line is a confidential telephone counselling service for parents and/or primary care givers. Parentline is staffed by paid counsellors who have been professionally trained to understand and respond to the particular issues that concern parents."
Good Beginnings Australia
see website for local contact details
Volunteer Home Visiting and Parenting Program
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feeding concerns
Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
formerly Nursing Mothers' Association Australia (NMAA)
articles & online information
Breastfeeding 24 hour Helpline ph: (0 9340 1200
Australian Lactation Consultants Association (ACLA)
"ALCA is the only national, non-profit, incorporated professional association for Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultants." Refer to the web site for the ALCA list of Private Practitioners in your area.
Family Nurturing Centre
Parenting Helpline ph: (0 9482 4154
610 Stirling Hwy, Mosman Park ph: (0 9383 2229
La Leche League International (Australian branch)
"La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed."
Reflux Infants Support Association
ph: (07) 3229 1090
The association is a non-profit organisation who's aim is to support families and carers of children with reflux.
Dietitians Association of Australia
ph: (ACT) (02) 6282 9555
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children with special needs
Carers Association of Western Australia
ph: Freecall 1800 242 636
Information on carers' support groups and resources throughout WA
The Asthma Foundation of WA
ph: Freecall 1800 645 130
Asthma Australia
ph: Freecall 1800 645 130
Autism Association of Western Australia
ph: (0 9489 8900
Australian Hearing
ph: 13 17 97
Deaf Children Australia
ph: 1800 645 916
The Western Australian Deaf Society
ph: (0 9441 2677, TTY (0 9441 2655
Royal Blind Society
ph: 1300 134 560
Association for the Blind of Western Australia
ph: Freecall 1800 658 388
Leukaemia Foundation
ph: 1800 620 420
Children's Cancer Institute Australia
ph: Freecall 1800 685 686
Cancer Foundation of Western Australia
ph: Cancer Helpline 13 11 20
Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia
ph: (0 9443 0295
CP Australian (formerly Australian Cerebral Palsy Association
ph: 1300 30 29 20
Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia
ph: Freecall 1800 678 766
Diabetes Australia
ph: 1300 136 588
Disability Services Commission (Western Australia)
ph: (0 9426 9200
ph: Freecall 1800 998 214 (outside Perth Metro area)
ph: (0 9426 9315 (TTY)
Down Syndrome Association of WA
ph: (0 9358 3544
ph: Freecall 1800 623 544
Australian Dyspraxia Support Group & Resource Centre
ph: (02) 4577 6220
Eczema Association of Australia
ph: 1300 300 182
Epilepsy Action
ph: 1300 EPILEPSY (1300 37 45 37)
Muscular Dystrophy Australia
ph: (VIC) (03) 9370 0477
Ronald McDonald Houses
ph: Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (0 9382 2960
Ronald McDonald Houses are accommodation for country families whose babies are born prematurely or whose children are undergoing treatment for serious illness
Speech Pathology Australia
ph: (0 9450 8281 (WA branch)
Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association
Spina Bifida Association of Western Australia
ph: (0 9346 7520
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bereavement & grief
Bonnie Babes Foundation
ph: (03) 9758 2800
"The Bonnie Babes Foundation provides a 24 hour, national grief counselling services to Australian families who have lost a baby. The Foundation's trained counsellors will provide grief counselling for any member of the family or friends grieving after pregnancy loss including miscarriage, stillbirth, premature-birth loss, genetic termination (forced abortion due to complications), and neonatal death (death shortly after birth)."
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group (SANDS)
ph: (03) 9899 0218
"Sands is the mutual support, information, education and advocacy for parents and families who experience the death of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other reproductive losses."
SIDS and Kids Australia & SIDS and Kids Western Australia
ph: (0 9474 3544 or Freecall 1800 686 780
ph: 1300 308 307 (National number)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome resource and information organisation
Pen Parents of Australia
Support network for those who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a child
Teddy Love Club
ph: (mobile) 0416 388 987
Registered non profit organisation. The program is the donation of teddy bears to bereaved parents whilst in hospital, in the aim of easing the pain of leaving the hospital with empty arms. We provide support and understanding for bereaved parents by bereaved parents,a message board & a yahoo support group on the website.
OzMOST ~ Aussie Mums Of Surviving Twins
Online support group to offer friendship, understanding and mutual support to other parents when a twin or higher order of multiples dies during the pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
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post-natal depression
Postnatal Depression Support Association (PNDSA) ph: (0 9340 1622
Local support groups and phone support to people suffering from PND.
Postnatal and Antenatal Depression Support & Information (PaNDSI)
ph: (ACT) (02) 6232 6664
PaNDSI provides support and information to mums with Post or Ante Natal Depression and their families.
Birth Trauma & Stress Support Group
ph: Ursula: (07) 3809 0196
email: birtrasup@yahoo.com.au
Voluntary support group for mothers who have had traumatic birth experiences. Support offered through email and phone Australia-wide.
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parent support groups
Esperance First Time Parent Group
ph: (0 9071 2499
Informal group meetings for new parents in the Esperance region. Weekly meetings held at Esperance Community Health Centre.
Peel Pregnancy Resources & Midwifery Support Group (PR&MS)
ph: (mobile) 0404 857 272
Community organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based information to families about pregnancy, birth and parenting, building support networks among families and improving birth options for Peel women. Regular gatherings for pregnant women and new mums.
Perth Mums Shack
Online msn group for WA mums
Mums in Business
ph: (07) 5502 7756
National Council of Single Mothers & Their Children
ph: (0 8226 2505
Parent Support
online support community and information
Single Parents n' Kids Adventureland
Outings and social support for single parents
SPACE4
Single Parent Accommodation & Childcare Exchange
Business Mums Network - ph: (VIC) (03) 9720 2581
Online support network for mums starting & running a business.
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children's issues
Child Abuse Prevention Services Foundation
ph: Freecall 1800 688 009
ph: (02) 9716 8000
National 24 hour helpline. 5 drop-in centres in NSW
Napcan Western Australia
ph: (0 9357 1157
"NAPCAN is the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect. Established in 1987, we are a non government, not for profit, volunteer based organisation"
Kids Help Line
ph: Freecall 1800 551 800
"A National 24 Hour Telephone Counselling Service for Children and Young People in Australia"
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government departments & agencies
Family Assistance Office
ph: 13 61 50
ph: 13 12 02 (for multilingual enquiries)
ph: 1800 810 587 (TTY)
Centrelink
locations: customer service centres
ph: 1800 050 004
ph: 13 12 02 (for multilingual enquiries)
ph: 1800 810 586 (TTY)
Medicare
locations: Medicare offices
ph: 13 20 11
ph: 13 14 50 (multilingual enquiries)
Western Australia Government Department for Community Development
website
ph: Perth (0 9222 2555 or 1800 622 258 (outside Perth metro area).
The Department for Community Development's vision is improved social wellbeing for all individuals, families and communities in Western Australia.
Federal Department of Families and Community Service
National Child Care Access Hotline 1800 670 305
Child Support Agency
ph: 13 12 72
ph: 13 14 50 (multilingual enquiries)
ph: 1800 631 187 (TTY)
Assisting separated parents to take responsibility for the financial support of their children
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family planning & un-wanted pregnancy
Pregnancy Helpline
ph: Tollfree 1300 139 313 (national)
Free, professional, confidential counselling in relation to pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion concerns, pregnancy support, pregnancy loss & adoption
Pregnancy Counselling Link
ph: Freecall 1800 777 690
Free, professional, confidential counselling in relation to pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion concerns, pregnancy support, pregnancy loss & adoption
Family Planning Western Australia
ph: (0 9227 6177 or click on the web link for regional office contact details
"FPWA offers clinic, counselling, education, information and training services."
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general helplines
HealthDirect
ph: 1800 022 222
ph: 1800 022 226 (TTY)
HealthDirect is a free 24 hour, seven day a week health advice line. You should always try to contact your regular doctor first. But if they're not available, HealthDirect's experienced nurses will provide immediate professional advice on how urgent your problem is and what to do about it. HealthDirect is a State and Federal Government initiative.
Lifeline
ph: 13 11 14
national 24-hr counselling line
The Women's Refuge Group Inc of WA
ph: (0 9420 7264
Providing a voice on domestic and family violence issues.
Crisis Care (WA)
ph: Freecall 1800 199 008
Quitline
ph: 13 18 48
24 hr quit-smoking counselling and information service
Medicines Line
ph: 1300 888 763
A national service offering telephone advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
Men's Info Line
ph: Freecall 1800 600 636
Advice to men on relationships, health, family issues and domestic violence
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accidents
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (Kidsafe) WA
Centre: Godfrey House, Corner of Thomas St and Roberts Rd adjacent to Princess Margaret Hospital,Subiaco
ph: (0 9340 8509
Poisons Information Centre
ph: 13 11 26
Adverse Medicine Events Line
ph: 1300 134 237
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