Community Groups
Mums' groups, peer support, breastfeeding and perinatal support, and family community hubs across Melbourne. Every parent welcome.
Australian Breastfeeding Association (Vic)
Inner Melbourne
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.
Maternal & Child Health Line (Vic)
Inner Melbourne
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.
PANDA β Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Inner Melbourne
National helpline (1300 726 306) for mums, dads, and partners experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Free, confidential, evidence-based.
Royal Women's Hospital Pregnancy Care
Inner Melbourne
Victoria's leading public maternity hospital. Specialist clinics for high-risk pregnancies, midwifery group practice, drug and alcohol pregnancy service, and culturally-responsive care.
Tweddle Child + Family Health Service
Inner North
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.
Brunswick Baby Bistro Mums
Inner North
Long-running mum and bub social group meeting Wednesdays at Brunswick Baths cafΓ©. New mums welcome, no booking. Coordinated by local mums for the past 8 years.
Cool Mums Club Melbourne
Inner North
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.
Mama Tribe Melbourne
Bayside
Bayside mums network organising weekly beach walks, mum-and-bub fitness, sleep deprived dinners, and supportive WhatsApp circles for first-time mums.
Parent & Baby Support Highlights
Australian Breastfeeding Association
ABA Victoria runs free local groups, a 24/7 helpline, and antenatal classes β peer support for feeding however it goes.
PANDA
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia β a free national helpline and support for parents through pregnancy and the first year.
Maternal & Child Health Line
Victoria's free 24-hour line (13 22 29) for advice on feeding, sleep, settling, and your child's health and development.
List your parent group
Mums' groups, playgroups, and parent support services are always free to list on melbourne.baby.
Get listed β it's free