The following services
may be able to help you:
Karitane Karitane has cared for mothers and
babies since 1923 when Sir Truby King founded the
Society. Its aim is to promote health and provide
quality care and guidance to families so that children
can thrive.
Karitane provides support, guidance
and information to families experiencing parenting
difficulties, to health professionals and to the
community.
Karitane programmes encourage a
self care model which is flexible and responsive
to the clients needs.
The Karitane Care Line is a statewide
24 hour Telephone Information Service. Child and
Family Health Nurses are available for consultation
on a wide range of issues concerning infants and
children from birth to five (5) years of age.
Sydney Metropolitan Area Tel: (02)
9794 1852
Outside Sydney Metropolitan Area Tel: 1800 677 961
Some of the issues you may like
to discuss include:
- Feeding problems - breast, bottle or solids
- Sleep and settling routines
- Immunisation information
- Weaning
- Toilet training
- Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Developmental milestones
- Toddler behaviour management
- Information regarding common childhood illness/problems
- Any other queries carers may have regarding
this age group
For non-urgent inquiries relating
to children under 5 years and parenting, an email
service is available by contacting: karitane.online@swsahs.nsw.gov.au
For more information visit the Karitane
Web Site
Following is a list of other providers:
TRESILLIAN
Tresillian (Parent Helpline) (02) 9787 5255 or 1800 637 357
PARENTLINE
Parentline (Centacare) 13 02 55
LIFELINE
Lifeline - 24 Hour Counselling 13 1114 
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