Support Organisations

This is a community and support site, for people interested in going the cloth nappy route, or those stay-at-home parents involved in cloth nappy businesses.

"Everything you need to know about modern cloth nappies in Australia and New Zealand. Oz Cloth Nappies is an established community site, offering comprehensive information, support and advocacy for parents, work-at-home nappy business owners, and others"

Lots of good info for Dads with daughters. Unfortunately a lot of it is paid content, but there is a fair bit of free stuff.

This site is for New Zealand’s teenage fathers and fathers-to-be, their parents, and their kids. Lots of positive first-hand stories and links to useful resources. Definitely worth visiting if you're facing the challenge of being a father a little earlier than you may have expected.

Man Alive is New Zealand's biggest and most comprehensive men's centre dedicated, since 1996, to working with men and boys on issues that affect their lives.

They provide courses, counselling and resources to support men in the New Zealand community.

"Run by men for men, Man Alive's team is dedicated to working with men in straightforward and practical ways. We believe that men are strengthened when they stand in a healthy community of men who support them as they face transitions in their lives."

Child and Youth Health promotes the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families across South Australia by providing:

* support to parents in areas of parenting
* health services for infants, children and young people
* support for families and children with additional needs
* up-to-date health information for parents, children and young people.

They have a helpline for parents in South Australia:

1300 364 100 (local call cost within South Australia)

In New Zealand more than 700 sets of twins, 15 sets of triplets and on average one set of quadruplets are born each year.

If you are expecting, or raising multiples, the New Zealand Multiple Birth Association can help you.

Lots of help for mothers taking on breastfeeding. Don't listen to anyone who says it always 'comes naturally'... breastfeeding can be difficult, traumatic, painful and demoralising if things don't go right. These people can help.

My advice though...? Do what is right for Mum and baby, and sometimes that means knowing when the stress of the situation outweighs any potential benefits.

If you've got more than one on the way... congrats! You may need a bit of help though... these people have some of the answers and you get to join an exclusive group!

Relationships Australia is one of Australia’s largest community-based organisations providing relationship support to people regardless of age, religion, gender, cultural or economic background. Government funded.

Post and Antenatal Depression Association

PANDA is a Victorian, not-for-profit, self-help organization that was formed to provide confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members.

If you feel you need help in this area, don't hesitate, talk to people.