Counselling Services EarlyStart: Diagnosis Support Program This program is for any family with children aged 0-5yrs old, who has just been diagnosed with a disorder, disabiliy or developmental delay. See FLYER for more details. Family Relationship Centre The Family Relationship Centre can help you by providing information about family relationships at all stages – forming new relationships, overcoming relationship difficulties or dealing with separation. Shellharbour satellite site - Flinders Child & Family Centre Address: 12 - 18 Adam Murray Way FLINDERS NSW 2529 Phone: 4220 1100     Fax: 4225 0637 Parent Line – Phone 132 055 - Professional help 24/7 Free information for parents available 24 hours toll free in NSW Parent Line is a telephone help line for NSW parents of children and young people aged 0 – 18 years. Experienced counsellors are able to provide on the spot advice, information by mail or links to other services. Parent Line also provides multi lingual and Aboriginal counsellors. Parent Line is run by Centacare through funding provided by the NSW Government. For more information and fact sheets visit www.centacare.org Tresillian A community service, providing positive and practical advice on caring for babies, for both parents and health professionals. Tresillian 24 hour Parents Help Line on 9787 0855 or Freecall 1800 637 357 (outside Sydney metropolitan area)

Urunga House Wollongong Sexual Assault Service
Crisis and Counselling service for children, young people and adults who have been sexually assaulted.
Available 24-hours 7 days per week Ph: 4222 5408
Postal Address: Locked Mail Bag 8808 SCMC 2521

Need2Connect COACHING FOR CONNECTION…at work or at home We offer group or individual coaching for both professionals and parents in preschools, schools, high schools and in the workplace. For more information visit our WEBSITE, or contact: Barbara Phone: 0403 582 372 Email: info@need2connect.com.au Website: http://www.need2connect.com.au/ Address: PO Box 562 UNANDERRA NSW 2526

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
A variety of topics about death and dying in a range of languages.

Community Services (formally NSW Department of Community Services (DOCS) )
Whether it's due to separation, divorce, illness or death, children and adolescents may feel vulnerable and insecure when families experience a loss.

Family Planning New South Wales
Provide training in Sexual and Reproductive Health, for those who care for children, teenagers and adults. Also have a Disability Resource Library.
For more information contact Catherine, Senior Health Promotion Officer
Ph: 4283 2877 or Ph: 0425 310 278
Postal Address: PO Box 2158 WOONONA EAST NSW 2517

Family Planning Healthline
The FAP Healthline is the telephone information service of Family Planning NSW. When you call, a nurse who specialises in reproductive and sexual health will answer your questions using up-to-date information. The service is anonymous and confidential.
Ph: 1300 658 886 or Ph: 8752 4360
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5.30pm

South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service Multicultural Health Service Ph: 4229 2755

Women's Health Clinic
Services include:

• Pap Smears
• Contraceptive advice
• Emergency contraception
• Menopause advice
• Sexuality
• STDS and HIV/AIDS
• Breast checks
• Pregnancy testing and counselling
• Abortion referral, counselling and support
• Menstruation issues
• Lesbian Health

• Domestic violence support, advice and referral
• Quit smoking for women
• Self Esteem
• A variety of exercise classes including Tai Chi, belly dancing, yoga and gentle exercises meditation
• Relaxation massage
• Reiki/Back Flowers
• Homeopathy & Reflexology
• Eating disorders

And more! Phone for information on current programs:
Ph: 4296 7077
Fax: 4297 6076
Address: 2-14 Belfast Ave Warilla NSW 2528
Email: info@womenshealthcentre.com.au

Breast Screening
This site is funded by the government, and is aimed at early detection of breast cancer. This links you to frequently asked questions and answers about Breast Screening.

South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
An index of hospitals, health services and specialist information including locations.

Community Services (formerly DoCS)
Tips about looking after yourself that might make parenting a bit easier.

Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service
The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service provides a wide variety of services including medical, dental, substance counselling and others including those listed below. They have offices in Wollongong and Dapto.

Wollongong Branch
150 Church Street, Wollongong 2500
PO Box 1161 South Coast Mail Centre 2521
Ph: 02 4229 9495, 02 4229 9755 (Dental)
Fax: 02 4226 3566

Dapto Branch
Shop 2/130 Princes Highway Dapto 2530
PO Box 425 Dapto 2530
Ph: 02 4262 8777
Fax: 02 4262 8788

Medical Services - Wollongong and Dapto Branches
Both provide general medical services and Remedial Massage.
Wollongong also has specialist services including a Midwife, Dietician, Diabetes Educator, Paediatrician, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist and Asthma Clinic.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Ph: 4229 9495 for information or appointments.

Dental Service - Wollongong Office Only
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Ph: 4229 9755 for information, 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Ph: 4229 9755 for appointments, Monday mornings between 8.45am and 9.45am

Family Support Services
Support families with children 0-8 years and provides information about child development and parenting skills. They also provide advocacy and referral; conduct home visits and assist clients develop social networks.
Ph: 4295 6665 for more information Postal Address: PO Box 350 Warilla 2528

The Early Childhood Health Service
The Early Childhood Health Service is available Tuesdays & Wednesdays from the Wollongong and Dapto Offices. IAMS Doctors and Registered Nurses are available Monday to Friday.
The service provides newborn examinations, immunisations, advice on feeding, diet, behaviour and development, hearing checks, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist and Paediatric Clinics.
Ph: IAMS on 4229 9495 for more information.

Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service - Transport
Limited transport Services are available for clients who do not have private transport or are unable to travel independently to their appointments.
Ph: IAMS on 4229 9495 for more information.

Prenatal Care

Illawarra Division of General Practice Perinatal Service
Group therapy for women with ante-natal depression and anxiety.  For more information see FLYER or phone 4220 7600

Birthing Sense
List of Birthing Sense Birth Education dvds available for purchase, information about prenatal care, birthing and baby care, and a monthly newsletter of interviews with experts (all brought to you by a local prenatal educator).

ABC Parenting - Pregnancy & Birth
Topics include, infertility, diet, miscarriages, breastfeeding and a fertility quiz.

Postnatal Depression

Illawarra Division of General Practice Perinatal Service
Are you concerned about how you're coping since the birth of your baby? IDGP's Clinical Psychology Service can provide individual and group therapy for women and families in the perinatal period, particulary for women with post-natal depression and anxiety.
Referral needed from GP, covered by Medicare- bulkbilled.
See FLYER for more information or phone 4220 7600

Raising Children Network
Lists the signs and symptoms, and gives advice on how to help deal with this illness.

Beyond Blue - Emotional changes during pregnancy and birth
A helpful booklet to download to help you understand the emotional changes that can affect your lives and relationships during pregnancy and birth.