Parent & Family Communities

Free peer-led breastfeeding support across Melbourne. Volunteer counsellors, local groups in every suburb, 24/7 helpline, and education classes. The most trusted breastfeeding support organisation in Australia.

24/7 helpline staffed by qualified maternal and child health nurses for Victorian families. Free service for advice on feeding, settling, sleep, development, and parenting concerns from birth to school age.

National helpline (1300 726 306) for mums, dads, and partners experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Free, confidential, evidence-based.

Victoria's leading public maternity hospital. Specialist clinics for high-risk pregnancies, midwifery group practice, drug and alcohol pregnancy service, and culturally-responsive care.

Residential and day-stay programs for families with babies and toddlers facing sleep, settling, feeding, and behaviour challenges. Public service with bulk-billing options for eligible families.

Long-running mum and bub social group meeting Wednesdays at Brunswick Baths café. New mums welcome, no booking. Coordinated by local mums for the past 8 years.

Inner-north Melbourne mums group with regular meetups in Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, and Northcote. Weekly coffees, mum-and-bub yoga, and a 4,000+ strong Facebook community. Free to join.

Bayside mums network organising weekly beach walks, mum-and-bub fitness, sleep deprived dinners, and supportive WhatsApp circles for first-time mums.