Referral Organisations
Sometimes it just helps to talk to someone who understands so don’t be afraid to reach out for free advice and support from LLTF or any of the organisations listed below.
Many of the team at Life’s Little Treasures Foundation have had a premature or sick baby so we will be best placed to help you at certain times.
At other times you might like to talk to a nurse, counsellor or another expert. There are so many free help lines for parents and carers to help you on this journey.
13Health
13 43 25 84 (24-hr/QLD only) is a confidential phone service that provides health advice to Queenslanders. You can phone and talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the cost of a local call.
Raising Children Network
Providing free, reliable, up-to-date information to help your family thrive.
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Information, phone/ email counselling and support groups. 1800 686 268 (24hr)
Maternal and child health line
132 229 (VIC only). For all other states please click button below.
Australian Multiple Birth Association
1300 88 64 99 (24-hour). Support and information for families with twins and multiples.
Beyond Blue
Whether you’re seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we’re here for you. Talk to a counsellor online 1300 224 636
Panda Helpline
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia -An information, support and referral services (10am-5pm AEST, weekdays) 1300 726 306
Lifeline
You are not alone. We’re here to listen with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. 13 11 14
PANDA
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports parents and families during pregnancy and throughout the first year of parenthood.
You can access their counselling and information to support mental health and wellbeing, informed by evidence-informed mental healthcare practice, and the expertise of people with a lived experience via online or via phone.
Red Nose
Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep, safer pregnancy advice, and bereavement support for anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, the death of a baby or child.
Their vision is a future where no child dies suddenly and unexpectedly during pregnancy, infancy or childhood.
Their services are available via phone or online.
