Family, Postpartum & Parenting Support
Violence Prevention & Community Support
Djirra: Legal and non-legal support for Aboriginal people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence; offering safety planning, financial assistance, counselling and referrals for Aboriginal women and their children; cultural, wellbeing and social activities. Call 1800 105 303
Thorne Harbour Health (THH): Family violence counselling, general counselling, case management, health and community support services for people who are LGBTIQA+, questioning and living with HIV. Call (03) 9865 6700 or email enquiries@thorneharbour.org
Undercurrent Victoria: Violence Prevention and Transformative Justice Education
Safe Steps: Victoria’s statewide, 24/7 first response service for women (trans inclusive), young people and children experiencing family violence. Call 1800 015 188 or email safesteps@safesteps.org.au
Supporting LGBTIQ+ people who have experienced violence
First Aid Course
Parenting Resources & Tools
Parentzone: Online programs and courses to help carers and parents develop and strengthen their parenting skills.
Sex Positive Families: Strengthening sexual health and body awareness talks between parents and their children through education, resources and supportive services.
Curious Parenting: Empowering children by providing community resources for caregivers.
The Upbringing Collective: Resources, community and coaching for parents and carers.
Sarah Ockwell-Smith: a highly regarded childcare author who specialises in the psychology and science of parenting, ‘gentle parenting’ and attachment theory, with a particular interest in child sleep.
‘The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy’ by Dr. Oscar Serralach
Postpartum Meal Delivery
Kin by Charlotte: Delivering acfross Yarra Ranges, Outer East Naarm / Melbourne
Emily The Doula: Pick up in Reservoir or delivery within 10km
The Golden Month: Delivery across Naarm / Melbourne
Kates Here Now: Delivery across Northern & Eastern Naarm / Melbourne