Support and Resources

Looking for further information and support?

Multiples specific:

The Australian Multiple Birth Association www.amba.org.au: a range of multiples-specific articles and links to specialist support services.
Twins Research Australia www.twins.org.au: twin-specific information and resources.
"Ready to COPE" multiple pregnancy tracker app: pregnancy tracker with special edition for multiples pregnancies. Introduction video found here, download from the App Store or Google Play or link here.
COPE www.cope.org.au: online resource created to address the range of challenges that modern parents face. Includes multiples specific information articles expecting multiples and coping with multiples. Also includes "The Mum Drum", each episode/podcast focuses on a specific challenge of modern parenthood.

Families/Parenting:

Raising Children www.raisingchildren.net.au: a complete online resource that answers any question about everyday parenting issues, approved by Australian experts.
Gidget Foundation Australia www.gidgetfoundation.org.au: information to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents. Offering telehealth conselling sessions and Gidget Village among other support resources.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program www.triplep-parenting.net.au: a free parenting resource that helps make raising children and teenagers easier.
Parentline 1300 301 300 www.parentline.com.au: a confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support in Queensland.
Anglicare 1300 114 397 www.anglicaresq.org.au: assistance for families with children under 12 years experiencing family and parenthood stress.
Eva's Place 1300 560 665 www.evasplace.org.au: a free pregnancy and early parenting support service for those dealing with unexpected or challenging pregnancies. Offering counselling, mentoring, baby items with offices in Toowoomba, Dalby and Kingaroy.
Qld Family Support Referral 13 32 64 www.familysupportreferral.org.au: to request access to a family support service to support you and your family.

Children:

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) by Mercy in Warwick 07 4617 7600 www.mercycommunity.org.au: a 2-year home-based early learning and parenting program for families with young children aged 4-5 years.
Early Childhood Early Intervention Toowoomba region 0429 632 923 www.unitingcareqld.com.au/services-and-support/disability/early-childhood-early-intervention: for children under age 7 with a disability or developmental delay.

Relationships:

Relationships Australia (Qld) 1300 364 277 www.relationships.org.au: assistance to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
Positive Relationships Program by Lifeline 1300 991 443 www.lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au/positive-relationships-program: provides broad-based education and counselling to build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, prevent family breakdowns, and support parenting. Services offered in Toowoomba; other regional services also available through Lifeline.

Mental Health:

PANDA 1300 726 306 www.panda.org.au: free national helpline for both mums and dad's experiencing peri- and post-natal depression. Website also has a lot of information including factsheets and links to other support services.
Mind Spot 1800 61 44 34 www.mindspot.org.au: free national online mental health clinic providing assessment and treatment for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au: for support regarding anxiety and depression, with an online chat forum option.

Other Counselling:

The Australian Counselling Service (ACS) 1300 374 033 www.acscounselling.com.au: provides high quality and highly subsidised counselling for a range of concerns including relationships, stress, parenting, families, youth and wellbeing. Available to access anywhere in Australia through a secure telehealth platform.

General:

AskIzzy www.askizzy.org.au: online directory that will link you directly to the support services you require within your postcode according to your need (food, money help, housing, support & counselling and many more options).