13YARN
Free, confidential, culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, connecting callers with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters 24/7.
Support & groups
You do not have to carry this alone.
The Mamman Box does not provide medical, psychological, counselling, or crisis care. We make it easier to access Australian Government health information, evidence-backed products, and independent support organisations for mothers, partners, parents, and children.
Immediate help
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
For crisis support in Australia, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These services are independent of The Mamman Box, which does not provide crisis or clinical care.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
Culturally safe pathways and community-led connections
NACCHO
Find local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and community-led health and wellbeing services across Australia, including child, maternal, and mental-health pathways.
Thirrili
An Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service offering emotional and practical support to families impacted by suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents.
For every family shape
Parents and partners belong here too
PANDA for parents and partners
Information and support for expecting and new parents, including dedicated guidance for dads and partners navigating the emotional load of parenthood.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
An Australian Government service offering trusted information and access to maternal child health nurses from pregnancy to preschool.
Gidget Foundation Australia
Accessible, timely, and specialised mental-health support for families from pre-conception to early infancy. Gidget is not a crisis service.
Pregnancy and perinatal mental health
Find support for the feelings as well as the body
PANDA for expecting parents
Perinatal mental-health information, stories, checklists, and support for the emotional changes that can come with pregnancy.
Gidget Foundation Australia
Specialised mental-health support for parents from pre-conception to early infancy, with pathways to professional support. Not a crisis service.
Beyond Blue
Free mental-health support, online peer forums, and counselling for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Miscarriage, baby loss, and grief
Support after a loss
Pink Elephants Support Network
An Australian support network focused on miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss, with information and connection for women and families.
Red Nose Grief and Loss Support
Compassionate counselling, information, and support groups for families grieving the loss of a baby or child.
Breastfeeding support
Help for your feeding journey
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Evidence-led, judgement-free support from qualified breastfeeding counsellors, local groups, education, and a 24/7 helpline for families.
Children and family wellbeing
Support can grow with your family
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential counselling and peer support for children and young people, available by phone and online 24/7.
Raising Children Network
Ad-free parenting information, videos, and apps backed by Australian experts, covering pregnancy through the teenage years.
Reliable health information
Start with information you can trust
Healthdirect Australia
Government-funded Australian health information and a 24/7 advice line to help you understand your options and find health services.
Women’s Health & Equality Information Hub
Reliable, accessible health information with a gendered lens, plus resources to help women advocate for themselves and understand their rights in the health system.
Safety and support
Help is available if home does not feel safe
1800RESPECT
Free, confidential support available 24/7 for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. Their website includes online-safety guidance.
A note from The Mamman Box
This page is a directory, not a service. The Mamman Box does not provide medical, psychological, counselling, or crisis care; it connects you to Australian Government information, evidence-backed product discovery, and independent support organisations. Availability, eligibility, and opening hours can change, so visit each official website for current information or speak with your GP, midwife, nurse, or another trusted health professional.
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