Support services for parents, families and young people

If you want more information about child health you can contact these support services.

Asthma Foundation NT

Access affordable and evidence-based services for people with asthma.

For more information, call 1800 278 462 or go to the Asthma Foundation NT website.

Australian Breastfeeding Association

For more information, call 1800 686 268 (1800 mum 2 mum) or go to the Australian Breastfeeding Association website.

Australian Government's Department of Health

Guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behaviour for all ages, including screen time recommendations.

For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care.

Child and Family Health Service

News and practical health and wellbeing information for parents, carers and young people.

For more information, go to the Child and Family Health Service website.

Children's Development Team

Free developmental assessments and support for children and their families from birth to 18 years old, read more about children's allied health therapy services.

Community health and care centres

• Alice Springs - 08 8951 6711
• Darwin - 08 8922 7301
• Katherine - 08 8973 8570
• Palmerston - 08 8999 3344
• Nhulunbuy - 08 8987 0435
• Tennant Creek - 08 8962 4218

Continence Foundation of Australia

Free helpline, information and resources for incontinence and bedwetting.

For more information, call 1800 330 066 or go to the Continence Foundation of Australia website.

Government for Western Australia's Department of Health

Healthy eating for families - go for 2 and 5 fruit and vegetable campaign.

For more information, go to the Government for Western Australia's Department of Health website.

Healthdirect Australia

Access 24/7 health advice and information.

For more information, call 1800 022 222 or go to the Healthdirect Australia website.

NSW Government's Health Stuttering Unit

Leading specialist speech pathology service.

For more information, go to the NSW Government's Health website.

NSW Poisons Information Centre

Get the latest poisons information.

For more information, call 13 11 26 or go to the NSW Poisons Information Centre.

Remote health centres

Find a remote health centres near you.

Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention

Information for children, parents, friends, teachers and adults who stutter.

For more information, go to the Lidcombe Program website.

SIDS and Kids NT

Safe sleeping information and 24 hour bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.

Call 08 8948 5311 or 0448 849 234 (bereavement support phone).