Birth, Postpartum & Parenting Support
Birthing
Maternity Care Provider Choices provides a summary of the major care provider models in Australia.
Homebirth Victoria is a community-driven group that serves as a valuable resource for those interested in homebirth, planning a homebirth, or seeking connections with fellow homebirthing families.
A list of endorsed Private Midwives in Victoria
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
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.
Australian Babywearing Association is Australia's peak body for babywearing education, advocacy, and training.
(Book) ‘The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy’ by Dr. Oscar Serralach
First Aid Course