Support Directory
Postnatal & Parenting Support
North Brisbane & Moreton Bay
Motherhood can bring incredible joy, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. If you are feeling anxious, low, isolated or unsure during pregnancy or after having a baby, our support is available.
This page brings together trusted, free and accessible services across Brisbane and Moreton Bay to help you find the right support when you need it.
Postnatal Mental Health Support
If you are struggling emotionally during pregnancy or after birth, these services specialise in perinatal mental health support.
Specialist support for parents experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy or after birth, supporting families with children aged 0–4 years.
Services include assessment, treatment and support for bonding, attachment and early parenting challenges.
📞 +61 7 3266 0300
A community program supporting parents experiencing emotional or mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood.
They offer peer support groups, education and connection with other parents navigating similar experiences.
Australia’s national helpline supporting expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression.
Provides phone counselling, online support and resources for both mothers and partners
📧 info@panda.org.au
📞 +61 1300 726 306
A free online program designed specifically for mums experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety. Provides structured, self-guided programs you can complete from home.
📧 piri@austin.org.au
📞 + 61 1300 726 306
Support for Dads
Fathers and partners can also experience emotional challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. These services provide dedicated support.
PANDA provides resources and counselling for fathers adjusting to life with a new baby, including support for mental health challenges.
📧 info@panda.org.au
📞 +61 1300 726 306
Provides mental health support for parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety, including resources and guidance specifically for fathers.
📧 contact@gidgetfoundation.org.au
📞 +61 1300 851 758
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding can come with questions, challenges, and moments of doubt. Support is available 24 hours a day.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides 24/7 breastfeeding support via their national helpline, online chat and local community groups.
📞 National Breastfeeding Helpline:
1800 686 268 (1800 MUM 2 MUM)
Parenting & Family Support Services
Parenting does not come with a manual. These services provide practical guidance, counselling and community connection.
Queensland Child Health Nurses provide free support for parents with babies and young children.
Services include developmental checks, feeding support, sleep guidance and parenting advice through community health centres.
Free and confidential counselling and support for parents and carers of children aged 0–18 years.
Parents can speak with trained counsellors about parenting challenges, behaviour concerns or family stress.
Available 8am – 10pm, 7 days
📞 1300 30 1300
Play Matters supports community playgroups that help babies and toddlers build social skills while parents connect with other families.
📧 contact@gidgetfoundation.org.au
📞 +61 1300 851 758
A national service providing advice from maternal child health nurses on pregnancy, baby care and parenting.
📧 feedback@healthdirect.org.au
📞 1800 882 436
An Australian Government-funded parenting website providing trusted, evidence-based information on pregnancy, babies, toddlers and parenting.
If You Need Immediate Mental Health Support
Helps connect people to the right local mental health services and supports.
📞 1800 595 212
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and mental health challenges.
📞 1300 22 4636
24/7 crisis support and counselling if someone needs immediate help.
📞 13 11 14