PARENTING HELPLINES – NSW

P.A.N.D.A (perinatal anxiety and depression Australia) Helpline (Mon to Fri, 10am – 5pm AEST) Call 1300 726 306

Parentline 1300 130 052
9 am-9 pm, Monday to Friday
4 pm-9 pm, Saturday

Karitane Care Line 1300 227 464
24 hours, 7 days

Tresillian Parent Helpline
1800 637 357
24 hours, 7 days

Playgroup Australia 1800 171 882
9 am-3 pm, Monday to Friday

GENERAL HELPLINES
Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS)
1800 422 599
24 hours, 7 days

Child Care Access Hotline
1800 670 305
133 677 (TTY service for people with a hearing/speech impairment)
8 am-6 pm, Monday to Friday

Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321
8 am -8 pm, Monday to Friday
10 am -4 pm, Saturday

Health Direct Australia (not available in Vic or Qld)
1800 022 222
24 hours, 7 days

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
24 hours, 7 days

Lifeline 131 114
24 hours, 7 days

Medicare Public Enquiries Line 132 011
24 hours, 7 days

Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
24 hours, 7 days
(Support and referral to specialist men’s services)

National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 MUM 2 MUM
(or 1800 686 268)
24 hours, 7 days

National Poisons Information Centre 131 126
24 hours, 7 days

Sane Australia Mental Health
Helpline 1800 187 263
9 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday

Abuse hotline
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
Confidential 24 hour helpline

Child Wise National Child Abuse Prevention
Helpline 1800 991 099
9 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday