Women and Newborn Health Service
Health Professionals
King Edward Memorial Hospital
WAPMHU Links
Other WAPMHU Sites
WAPMHU
on the Women and Newborn Health Service intranet
The intranet is available to Department of Health employees
only.
Western Australia
Australian
Indigenous Health InfoNet
Online resource for health professionals working with Australian
Indigenous people.
Drug
and Alcohol Office
Part of the WA Department of Health. Coordinates treatment,
prevention, education and research activities.
Ishar
Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
Provides many services for culturally and linguistically
diverse (CALD) communities in the Perth metro area. These
include a mental health counselling service, and a support
and skills development program for those from a CALD community
who are caring for someone with a mental illness.
Ngala
Early Parenting Centre
Ngala provides support and education to parents and families.
Has a parenting helpline for country callers (1800 111 546)
as well as metro callers (9368 9368), 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.
Postnatal
Depression Support Association
Provides support and education to women and families affected
by stress and depression in the perinatal period.
Raphael
Centre, St John of God Hospital, Subiaco
Facilitates support and treatment groups for women and their
families affected by perinatal anxiety or depression. Also
provides psychiatric advice, referral information and education
for health professionals.
Western
Australian Association for Mental Health
The peak body in WA representing non-government mental health
agencies.
Australian National
Austprem
A not-for-profit organisation that provides support and
counselling to parents and caregivers of premature babies.
Australian
Association for Infant Mental Health
A professional organisation for those who work with infants
and their families.
Australian
Multiple Birth Association
A support association for families with multiple births.
Local clubs meet regularly for social functions, workshops
and to share resources.
Beyondblue,
the National Depression Initiative – Postnatal Depression
Information on PND from Beyondblue, an independent, not-for-profit
organisation that raises awareness of mental health issues
in Australia.
Black
Dog Institute
A specialist facility at the Prince of Wales Hospital in
NSW, which assists GPs treating people with mood disorders
such as depression and bipolar disorder. Conducts research,
provides training and develops resources.
Federal
Department of Health and Ageing - Mental Health
Information on national mental health initiatives and policies.
Good
Beginnings
A national not-for-profit organisation providing early intervention
programs for children, families and communities, to ensure
that each child has a ‘good beginning’.
Multicultural
Mental Health Australia
Coordinates nationwide support services, treatment and prevention
programs for CALD communities in the field of mental health.
Also provides resources and training for health professionals.
Funded by the federal Department of Health and Ageing.
Raising
Children Network
Guidance and information for parents of children aged zero
to eight.
SANDS
(Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Society)
Based in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Australia
Aims to eliminate sudden infant deaths through education,
research, intervention and advocacy. State-based member
organisations provide support to families during bereavement.
The
Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
Information for members of the public and health professionals
on breastfeeding. Provides classes and telephone counselling
for new mothers.
The
Marcé Society, Australasian Branch
An international society for the understanding, prevention
and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing.
Other Australian States and Territories
Mental
Health Association of New South Wales Inc (NSWAMH)
A non-government organisation promoting awareness of mental
health issues in NSW, particularly anxiety disorders.
Mental
Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria)
Organisation of health professionals and members of the
public, dedicated to raising awareness of mental illness,
providing support for sufferers, and promoting research
and collaboration.
Parenting
and Child Health
A resource for parents and caregivers on health and development
in childhood. Produced by the Children, Youth and Women's
Health Service, part of the South Australian Government.
Post
and Antenatal Depression Association Inc (Panda)
Provides information, support and referral to those affected
by depression throughout the perinatal period. Based in
Victoria.
South
Australian Department of Health - Pregnancy Information
Information on staying healthy before, during and after
pregnancy.
