Belongside Families is a non-for-profit organisation that supports families with children aged 0-8 years with a developmental delay or disability and medical needs. Kindred offers a range of programs to help support and connect parents and caregivers.

Carers NSW works with all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances. This includes those caring for individuals with support needs relating to ageing, disability, health and mental illness.

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government website providing free services and support for carers.
Carer Gateway provides a range of free services and support just for carers that are delivered in-person, online, and over the phone.

ENVISAGE is a free online or face-to-face peer support program that has been co- designed with parents, carers, service providers, health professionals and researchers and includes a dedicated First People’s program.

Provides multicultural communities with access to resources, links to services and translated information on mental health.

Build the life you want for your family. Parent Pathways is a free, flexible, voluntary service for parents and carers of children under six. You set the goals; a Mission Australia Parent Coach supports you step-by-step to reach them – in ways that work for you. 

• Free, voluntary, flexible support tailored to your situation. 
• Your own Parent Coach to listen, encourage, and help you take the next step. 
• Sessions in person, by phone or video – times that suit family life.
• Financial support for attending sessions; help toward costs involved in your goals may be available.

Free, confidential parenting support from trained counsellors — whatever’s on your mind.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday (excluding public holidays)

Parent Line NSW is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children, aged 0 to 18 years, who live in New South Wales.

Parent Line can help with positive parenting strategies, useful information and referrals to a variety of face-to-face services. Parent Line is also a place to explore frustrations, feel supported and discuss different options to create more harmonious family relationships.

Parent Line counsellors provide confidential and non-judgemental advice and support for parents, carers or professionals living in NSW, seven days a week. 

The Carer Gateway Counselling Service is a free service for carers.

Each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, professional counsellors are waiting to talk through the concerns you have and how you feel about your carer role. To learn more about how counselling helps carers, watch our video “Introducing the Carer Gateway Counselling Service” on this page.

This website has a range of resources with expert tips for looking after your mental health

This program is provided free of charge as a gift from the Curran Foundation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. Over four modules you’ll learn practical skills to understand and manage stress using evidence-based CBT techniques, such as identifying triggers, challenging unhelpful thoughts, practicing relaxation, and building healthier routines. The goal is to help you feel more in control, resilient, and better equipped to handle daily challenges.

Over four modules, you’ll learn foundational mindfulness skills to help you manage normal life stresses. The program teaches you what mindfulness is, how your mind works, how to listen to your body, and practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life.This program is provided free of charge as a gift from the Curran Foundation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.

Free professional coaching for parents and carers of teens (12-18 years) in Australia.

The Get Healthy Service helps people over the age of 16 living in NSW to have better health and wellbeing. It’s a free customised program to help you reach your diet and health goals.

A guideline on how to support siblings of children with disability