Parenting help

Parenting information and advice, looking after yourself and getting mental health support.

Advice and support

Websites

The Raising Children website has practical parenting advice and information from pregnancy through to raising teenagers.

Courses

There are free online courses that can help with parenting skills. Go to the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and ParentWorks websites to find out more.

Helplines

There are parent helplines in each state and territory that can help with parenting advice and support. Some also have a web chat service available. Find a list of parent helplines on the Raising Children website.

Help in your state or territory

There may be services in your state or territory where you can get parenting advice. Find out more on your state or territory website.

State or territory	Resource
ACT	Get parenting advice and support in ACT
NSW	Parenting support in NSW
NT	NT Support services for parents, families and young people
Qld	Parenting advice in Qld
SA	Parenting and child health services in SA Parenting SA
Tas	Children and Families Programs Tas
Vic	Vic Parenting and family support Parent Support in Victoria
WA	Parenting in WA

Mental health

Looking after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally is good for you and your children. Find out more about looking after yourself on the Raising Children website.

There is free support and information available to help you with mental health. Find out more about getting mental health support.

Separated parents

Find out what help is available if you’re separating from a partner, including where to start and child support.

Page last updated: 5 November 2026