Parent support communities
6 resources. Free options are listed first.
- FreeAges 0–18
Raising Children Network
An Australian Government-funded, not-for-profit parenting website with expert-reviewed articles and videos covering pregnancy to age 18, including development, behaviour, disability and parent wellbeing. It carries no advertising.
Visit raisingchildren.net.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 12–18
ReachOut Parents
A free online service for parents and carers of teenagers aged 12–18, with articles, a peer forum and free one-on-one online support sessions with a professional. It is not a crisis service.
Visit parents.au.reachout.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 0–18
Parentline (Queensland and Northern Territory)
A free, confidential phone and webchat counselling service for parents and carers living in Queensland and the Northern Territory, run by yourtown. It also lists Parentline services in other states.
Visit parentline.com.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 0–18
Beyond Blue Healthy Families
Beyond Blue's information for parents and carers about children's and teenagers' mental health, organised by age, with links to its online forums and support service.
Visit healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges All ages
Home Education Association (HEA)
A volunteer-run national membership association for Australian home educators, with a free phone helpline, free resources, state contacts and advocacy to governments. Membership is paid.
Visit hea.edu.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges All ages
Home Education Network (Victoria)
A volunteer-run Victorian home education support group founded in 1980, with a directory of local groups, events and camps, and registration guidance for members. Some services require paid membership.
Visit home-ed.vic.edu.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)