Parenting groups
Sometimes parenting is more difficult than first expected, or we are not “a natural” at coping
with a young baby or toddler. The reality is that parenting is a demanding and challenging role that requires a lot
of skills. Not all people have learnt the skills for parenting and most do not know what to do in every single
situation that you may find yourself in as a new parent. This is where parenting education can help. It can teach
you basic skills such as nappy changing and hygiene, and other skills such as budgeting, communication skills, how
to access childcare, and how to look after yourself when things get tough.
Parenting groups are also a good way to meet other parents in your area.
Listed below are some services that are able to provide you with more information on parenting.
Parentline
1300 301 300
Support and information on all issues facing parents. Available 8am-10pm.
24 Hour Child Health Line
1800 177 279 (outside Brisbane) or (07) 3862 2333
Queensland Health government service staffed by child health nurses.
Riverton Early Parenting Centre
Free residential program in Brisbane for Queensland parents experiencing
complex parenting issues concerning 0-2 age group. Referral
available through the Child Health Line.
Playgroup Association of QLD
1800 171 882
Playgroups help parents and carers to share ideas, experiences and worries, to learn from each other, and support each other.
Alina Families Program
Works alongside families where one or both parents describe themselves as being “slower at learning”.
Affiliate of Anglicare and available to Brisbane northern suburbs
residents only.
Young Parents Program
(07) 3357 9944
Provides health care, support, counselling, and parenting groups. They can assist young people who are having difficulties
with housing, health, money, friends, family, partners, school, or anything else.
Located at Kedron, North Brisbane.
Brisbane Youth Service Parents YES Program (Young, Equal, & Supported)
(07) 3254 2955
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre.
Supporting young pregnant and parenting people experiencing homelessness, substance use or emotional health issues
affecting their safety and the well being of their family. They also assist young parents expressing a desire for
additional parenting skills and a willingness to accept supports.
Youth and Family Service
(Logan City) Inc
Runs a young parent’s group and antenatal classes.
Young Mothers for Young Women
(07) 3844 4866
Provide support for young mothers through peer support networks, and address the issues often present in young women’s
lives (such as violence, drugs, housing, sexual health, pregnancy, and parenting).
Inala Young Mum’s Program
(07) 3278 8755
Supports young pregnant and parenting women up to 25. They provide information, counselling, and support as well as
running mothers' groups.
Although fathers are sometimes welcome at parenting groups, the majority of parenting support groups
are focused on women. However, there are a number of services available
specifically for men.
Mensline
1300 78 99 78
Provides information, support and counselling for men 24 hours a day 7 days a week for the cost of a local call.
Family CARE for Young Parents Program
Riverview, Ipswich and Goodna
Support Groups (07) 3817 2394 or 0419 671 173
Home visiting program (07) 3817 2506 or 0409 617 096
Provides support and referrals to community agencies, home visits, and antenatal classes.
Ipswich Peace Centre
(07) 3818 2622 or 0408 733 927
15 Church Street, Goodna
Counselling and specialized support services for men.
Youth and Family Services
(Logan City) Inc
Corner of Rowan St & Kingston Rd, Slack Creek
Offers free counselling and support for young people, families and men in the Logan area. Programs just for men and
for fathers including parenting groups for dads of all kinds and a Young Parents group for men and women.
YFS also provide individual/family/couple
counselling.
| 