Services for parents and carers

Maternal and Child Health

Services for carers
Services, advice and financial support for non-parent carers.
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.
Community playgroups
Information about community playgroups in Victoria
Supported playgroups
Supported Playgroups is to improve the learning, development, and wellbeing outcomes of children from birth until they start primary school.
Services for parents in regional areas
Services for parents of babies and young children in regional areas of Victoria
Early parenting centres
Early parenting centres offer a range of specialised support, counselling and advice services aimed at supporting parents.
Family intervention services
Family intervention Services offer consultation, counselling, skill development and education services including individual and group interventions.
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.
Telephone services for parents
Telephone services for parents of young children and babies in Victoria
Parentline
Phone counselling for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old
Financial help for parents
Outline of types of financial assistance available to parents who want to enrol their child in childcare or kindergarten programs

Services for parents and carers of children with a disability
The strengthening parent support program is for parents and carers with a child from birth to 18 years with a disability or developmental delay.
Triple P Online program
The Triple P Online program has resources specifically on parenting during coronavirus (COVID-19).

Help with school costs and fees
Options if you're having financial difficulties.
Services for carers
Services, advice and financial support for non-parent carers.
Family intervention services
Family intervention Services offer consultation, counselling, skill development and education services including individual and group interventions.
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.
Parentline
Phone counselling for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old

Services for parents and carers of children with a disability
The strengthening parent support program is for parents and carers with a child from birth to 18 years with a disability or developmental delay.
Triple P Online program
The Triple P Online program has resources specifically on parenting during coronavirus (COVID-19).