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Parenting services directory

Use our parenting services directory to find local support for you and your family. The directory lists programs, services and organisations across South Australia that can help with parenting, child development and family wellbeing. It’s an easy way to discover the right support close to home.

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125 services found

SMS 4 Deadly Dads

Support for Aboriginal dads during pregnancy and early parenting. Get tips, messages, and resources to stay connected and strong for your family.

02 4921 6401

Visit SMS 4 Deadly Dads website

Speech Pathology Australia

Helping children and families improve communication and swallowing skills through expert, caring speech therapy tailored to individual needs.

Visit Speech Pathology Australia website

Statewide Eating Disorder Service (SEDS)

For people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and other specified feeding or eating disorders.

7117 8800 (9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Mon to Fri)

Visit Statewide Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) website

Suicide Call Back Service

Free phone support for people at risk of suicide, and their carers and supporters. Online chat available.

1300 659 467 (24-hour service)

Visit Suicide Call Back Service website

Talk soon. Talk often.

A free government resource to help parents have regular and relaxed conversations with their children about relationships, sex education and consent.

Visit Talk soon. Talk often. website

The Butterfly Foundation

Supporting people with eating disorders and body image issues. Online chat available.

1800 334 673 (8:00 am to midnight, 7 days)

Visit The Butterfly Foundation website

The Trauma and Grief Network (TGN)

A network for everyone involved in the wellbeing and care of children and adolescents, offering resources for those experiencing trauma, loss and/or grief.

Visit The Trauma and Grief Network (TGN) website

ThinkUKnow

Cyber safety for parents and teachers including privacy management, sexting, gaming consoles and preventing online child sexual exploitation.

Visit ThinkUKnow website

Transcend

Support for parents of transgender and gender diverse children. Access resources, peer networks, and guidance to help your family thrive with confidence.

Visit Transcend website

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

Interpreting and translating services to help families, governments and health services talk to each other. Available for over 150 languages across Australia.

13 14 50 (24-hour service)

Visit Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) website

Uniting Communities

Support for families with counselling, financial help, disability services, and community programs.

1800 615 677

Visit Uniting Communities website

Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority

Resources to help explain donor conception to children and others, plus support groups for parents and donor-conceived adults.

Visit Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority website

Page last updated 20 January 2026