Useful Websites

These are some websites and resource centres that you as new parents may find helpful.

NSW HEALTH DEPARTMENT MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION
www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/
Information on pregnancy, birth and childhood in English and selected other languages.

KARITANE MOTHERCRAFT SERVICE
www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/karitane
Careline: (02) 9794 1852 (24 hours)
Information on survival tips for parents, postnatal depression, residential and family care facilities.

TRESILLIAN FAMILY CARE
www.cs.nsw.gov.au/tresillian/
Helpline: (02) 9787 0855 (24 hours)
Information on breast and bottle feeding, outreach services, and parents helpline.

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH ASSOCIATION
www.sidsandkids.org.au/safe_sleeping.html
Phone: (02) 9818 8400 or 1300 308 307
Information on infant sleeping positions, bedding and the latest research.

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Excellent information on all aspects of breastfeeding.

MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOCIATION
www.amba.org.au/
Information and resources for families with twins, triplets or more.

KIDSAFE
www.kidsafe.org.au/
Phone: (02) 9845 0890
Information about child safety at home.

FIRST AID
www.stjohnnsw.com.au/
Phone: 1300 360 455
www.redcross.org.au
Phone: 1300 367 428

ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/
Information regarding child restraints, and where you can have them fitted.

DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
Information about baby furniture, equipment and safety.

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
www.ato.gov.au
Information regarding the Baby Bonus.

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD
www.chw.edu.au/
Phone: (02) 9845 0000

SYDNEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Randwick
www.sch.edu.au/
Phone: (02) 9382 1111

OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

MOTHERSAFE
Phone: (02) 9382 6539
Information on medication in pregnancy and lactation service.

POISONS INFORMATION SERVICE
Hotline: 13 11 26

KIDSNET
Medical Support Line: (02) 9845 2432