The organisations listed below provide specialised support for families and children.

These organisations are not part of the CDH Australia network. Links will open in a new window.

Crisis Support

Crisis support is short term, and provides assistance, non-judgemental support and resources in a time of need.

The purpose of crisis support is to relieve stress and improve the ability to cope with the current situation, as well as future crises. Several quality organisations in Australia provide 24/7 crisis support over the phone. Online chat support is also available.

Beyond Blue

Everyone experiences the ups and downs of mental health. But what happens when it’s down? Anxiety, depression and suicide affect ...
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GriefLine

GriefLine Community and Family Services Inc. (GriefLine) listens, cares and supports people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in ...
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Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and ...
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Grief Support

Grief and Bereavement Counselling Service

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement Counselling and Support Service, provides a statewide specialist bereavement service for individuals, children ...
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The Compassionate Friends Victoria

The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV) is dedicated to supporting grieving parents, siblings and grandparents in the event of the death ...
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Guiding Light

Supporting you on your journey after the death of a child Welcome to Red Nose Grief and Loss (formerly SIDS ...
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SANDS

Sands is a volunteer-based organisation providing individualised care from one bereaved parent to another, giving them support and hope for ...
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GriefLine

GriefLine Community and Family Services Inc. (GriefLine) listens, cares and supports people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in ...
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Mental Health Support & Resources

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Supporting all people in Australia ...
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Beyond Blue

Everyone experiences the ups and downs of mental health. But what happens when it’s down? Anxiety, depression and suicide affect ...
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Specialised Support for Premature or Sick Newborns

Raising Children

Raisingchildren.net.au provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. Funded by the Australian Government, reviewed ...
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Life’s Little Treasures

Australia’s foremost charity dedicated to providing support, friendship and information, specifically tailored for families of premature or sick babies. The ...
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Miracle Babies

Miracle Babies Foundation is Australia’s leading organisation supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for ...
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Creating Special Memories

Angel Nappies

Provides beautiful cloth nappies for angel babies. Nappies are made in identical pairs, one for baby and one for family to ...
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Angel Gowns

Angel Gowns Australia incorporated is a nationally registered not‐for-profit charity that specialises in supplying angel gown garments to families that ...
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Heartfelt

Heartfelt is a volunteer organisation of professional photographers from all over Australia and New Zealand dedicated to giving the gift ...
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