Support for young parents
Health and wellbeing
Visit our Health and wellbeing website for information about children’s health, parenting and pregnancy, including:
- pregnancy and family planning
- babies and early childhood health
- school-aged children’s health
- parenting advice
- immunisation
- emergencies and after-hours help.
You can also find more information about health services, recreational and family activities, financial help, legal advice and education on our Parents and families website.
Preparing for parenthood
If you, or someone you know, is a young parent-to-be, there are many resources available to help you prepare for pregnancy and birth.
Additionally, if you are a young parent who is experiencing domestic and family violence or abuse, there are services that can provide help. These services can assist in providing emergency housing and any help you may need as you prepare for pregnancy. Look on our Domestic and Family Violence website for more resources.
If you are experiencing an emergency where violence is happening now or a life is at risk, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
If there is no immediate danger, you can report domestic and family violence to the police by contacting Policelink on 13 14 44.
You can also request non-urgent police contact by submitting an online form.
Connect with other young parents
Join a community of young parents! Use the links below to discover programs and resources that offer a supportive network for young parents like you. Connect with others facing similar challenges and share experiences, advice, and encouragement along your parenting journey.
Below are some websites which contain helpful information and support.
Raising Children Network
On this website, young parents will find information and resources to support them in the day-to-day of raising children and looking after their own needs. Key topics covered on this website include:
- opportunities to connect through a national network of support and services
- a wide range of innovative features.
Young Parents Program
For young parents under 25 based in Townsville. Support activities include:
- weekly playgroups and parent group activities
- individual case management
- help to get baby items, furniture, clothing and food parcels.
Young Parents Support Program
For young pregnant women and mums aged up to 25 on the Sunshine Coast. Services include:
- pregnancy and parenting support
- social activities
- weekly playgroups
- home and hospital visits.
Young Mothers for Young Women Program (Micah Projects)
To assist young mothers 25 years and under to parent their young children (0-4 years) in Brisbane. Services include:
- individualised, planned family support and advocacy services
- mothers’ groups
- peer-led education.
Where to get help
- Beyond Blue
Phone 1300 224 636 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Chat online (3pm to 12am, 7 days a week)
Email (get a response within 24 hours) - Kids Helpline
Phone 1800 551 800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Chat online
Email
Find out more
- Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for pregnant women, new mums and other carers
- Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for new dads, partners and other carers
- Understanding perinatal depression and anxiety
- Just speak up – talking about your pregnancy, birth and parenting experiences is an important step towards seeking support and feeling better.