Raising Children Network: the Australian parenting website
  • Parenting Hotlines

    These state-based hotlines offer free parenting advice 24 hours a day.

    NSW: 132 055
    ACT: (02) 6787 3833
    VIC: 132 289
    QLD: 1300 301 300
    SA: 1300 364 100
    WA: 1800 654 432
    TAS: 1300 808 178
    NT: 1300 301 300

  • Contact us

    Contact Us

    We'd love to get your feedback on the Raising Children Network website, however, we can't offer parenting advice via email so if you need assistance, please call the parenting hotline in your state.
Click the map to find support services in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA and NT
For Indigenous family and children's services, see the Services Directory at the SNAICC website.
Child Care to School

Child Care to School 

Get the facts on one of your biggest sources of support: your kid's child care centre and school.
 
Links & Resources

Links & Resources 

Discover some of the other great parenting resources on the web including support groups and online services.
 
Money & Finances

Money & Finances 

Find tips on managing the household budget along with details of the Australian Government's financial assistance for families.

 
Parenting and the Law

Parenting & the Law 

Learn about your legal rights as a parent and how to find help during marriage breakdowns and custody battles.