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See what services and supports are available for parents and carers.

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Maternal and Child Health

  1. Maternal and Child Health Service

    All about the Maternal and Child Health Service in Victoria

You can find more services for parents at the Better Health Channel.

Before school

  1. Services for carers

    Services, advice and financial support for non-parent carers.

  2. First time parent groups

    New mums and dads can learn how to look after your new baby and to get to know other families in your local community, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

  3. Community playgroups

    Information about community playgroups in Victoria

  4. Supported playgroups

    Supported Playgroups is to improve the learning, development, and wellbeing outcomes of children from birth until they start primary school.

  5. Services for parents in regional areas

    Services for parents of babies and young children in regional areas of Victoria

  6. Early parenting centres

    Early parenting centres offer a range of specialised support, counselling and advice services aimed at supporting parents.

  7. Family intervention services

    Family intervention Services offer consultation, counselling, skill development and education services including individual and group interventions.

  8. Support for parents of children with disability

    Program for parents and families of children with disabilities and developmental delays to support each other through the sharing of common experiences, concerns and aspirations.

  9. Child FIRST and family services

    Child FIRST (Child and family information, referral and support teams) are the entry point into family services located across Victoria.

  10. Telephone services for parents

    Telephone services for parents of young children and babies in Victoria

  11. Parentline

    ​Phone counselling for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old

  12. Financial help for parents

    Outline of types of financial assistance available to parents who want to enrol their child in childcare or kindergarten programs

  13. Services for parents and carers

    See what services and supports are available for parents and carers.

You can find more services for parents at the Better Health Channel.

School age

  1. Help with school costs and fees

    Options if you're having financial difficulties.

  2. Services for carers

    Services, advice and financial support for non-parent carers.

  3. Family intervention services

    Family intervention Services offer consultation, counselling, skill development and education services including individual and group interventions.

  4. Child FIRST and family services

    Child FIRST (Child and family information, referral and support teams) are the entry point into family services located across Victoria.

  5. Parentline

    ​Phone counselling for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old

You can find more services for parents at the Better Health Channel.

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