If you are experiencing financial difficulty, your first point of contact is Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) who will provide you with relevant information and advice based on your circumstance and may also refer you to a financial counselling service in your area.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/financial-support/financial-counselling

Parentline provides a statewide telephone counselling service to parents and carers of children aged from birth to eighteen years. Professional telephone counsellors provide counselling, information and contact details for community services.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/earlychildhood/parentline/default.htm

On this site you will find general health information on topics including pregnancy, birthing and parenting in the first 12 months.

http://www.healthdirect.org.au...

http://www.healthdirect.org.au/pbb

Find a health practitioner or service in Victoria.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au...

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/services_and_support?open