Support services for families and children
Our philosophy recognises that it takes a village to raise a child. We have compiled a list of community services, groups and agencies that provide services and supports for families.
Primary schools
Deniliquin area | Barham area | ||
Blighty Public School | 03 5882 6238 | Barham Public School | 03 5453 2133 |
Bunnaloo Public School | 03 5489 7275 | Koondrook Primary School | 03 5453 2428 |
Conargo Public School | 03 5884 6624 | Kerang Primary School | 03 5450 3181 |
Deniliquin North Public School | 03 5881 1042 | Kerang South Primary School | 03 5450 3900 |
Deniliquin South Public School | 03 5881 2045 | Cohuna Consolidated School | 03 5456 2361 |
Edward Public School | 03 5881 2612 | Murrabit Primary School | 03 5457 2284 |
Mayrung Public School | 03 5882 4243 | ||
St Michael’s Parish School | 03 5881 1787 | ||
Moama Public School | 03 5482 1564 | ||
Moama Anglican Grammar | 03 5480 5900 | ||
Finley Public School | 03 5883 1135 | ||
St Joseph’s Primary (Finley) | 03 5883 1630 |
Crisis and help lines
Children and Families
Child Protection Helpline | 13 21 11 | Kid’s Helpline (5-25 years) | 1800 551 800 |
PANDA (pregnancy and newborn) | 1300 726 396 | Kid’s Helpline (Parent Support) | 1800 551 800 |
Parent Line NSW | 1300 1300 52 | Centrelink Families Line | 13 61 50 |
Parent Line VIC | 13 22 89 | Family Relationship Advice Line | 1800 050 321 |
Karitane Careline (child nurse) | 1300 227 464 | Relationships Australia | 1300 364 277 |
Tresillian Parent’s Help Line | 1300 272 736 | Breastfeeding Helpline | 1800 686 268 |
The Orange Door (parenting/DV) | 1800 290 943 | Pregnancy Choices Helpline | 1800 551 800 |
Community Health Intake (CCIS) | 1800 654 324 | Family Drug Support | 1300 368 186 |
Family Advocacy NSW (disability) | 02 9869 0866 | National Autism Helpline | 1300 308 699 |
General
Accessline (24/7 mental health) | 1800 800 944 | Health Access (AH GP) | 1800 272 767 |
Lifeline (24/7 crisis support) | 13 11 14 | Health Direct (24/7 advice) | 1800 022 222 |
Suicide Call Back Service (24/7) | 1300 659 467 | MensLine (24/7 counselling) | 1300 789 978 |
1800RESPECT (24/7 DV) | 1800 737 732 | 13 YARN (24/7 First Nations) | 13 92 76 |
NSW Domestic Violence Line (24/7) | 1800 656 463 | Link2home (24/7 homelessness) | 1800 152 152 |
Full Stop (24/7 domestic violence) | 1800 385 578 | Beyond Blue (24/7) | 1300 224 636 |
NSW Sexual Violence Line (24/7) | 1800 424 017 | Griefline | 1300 845 745 |
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorder) | 1800 334 673 | ListenWell (Wellways) | 1300 111 400 |
Alcohol Drug Info Service (24/7) | 1800 250 015 | QLife (LGBTQIA+) | 1800 184 527 |
Health Services
Deniliquin area | Barham area | ||
Infinity Pharmacy | 03 5881 2081 | Barham Pharmacy | 03 5453 2260 |
Soul Pattinson Pharmacy | 03 5881 2233 | Terry White Chemmart Barham | 03 5453 2048 |
Deniliquin Health Service | 03 5882 2800 | Barham Multipurpose Service | 03 5451 1000 |
Deniliquin Dental Clinic | 1800 450 046 | Cohuna Dental Clinic | 03 5456 4554 |
Child and Family Health Nurse | 1800 654 324 | Barham Child and Family Health Nurse | 03 5451 1000 |
Community Health | 03 5882 2900 | Koondrook Maternal Child Health Nurse | 03 5450 9333 |
Community Mental Health | 1800 800 944 | Barham Community Health | 03 5451 1000 |
Headspace Echuca | 03 5485 5048 | Headspace Swan Hill | 03 4010 7100 |
Children and family services
Deniliquin and Barham | ||
Community Care Intake Service (CCIS) | Telephone based central access point for community health services, including child family health nurse, counsellor, dietician, speech, OT, social worker. Weekdays 8.30am - 4.30pm | 1800 654 324 |
Deniliquin Community Health Child and Family Health | Pregnancy care, immunisation, vision screenings for preschoolers, hearing screenings for newborns, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietician, child protection counselling and oral health. Outreaches to Barham | 1800 654 324 03 5882 2900 |
Intereach NDIS Early Childhood Intervention | Children up to 6 years with developmental delay or concern or up to 9 years with diagnosed disability | 1300 488 226 |
Intereach Family Links | Families with children up to 18 years to build parenting skills and outcomes | 1300 488 226 |
Intereach ROAR Program | Free early intervention mental health support for children and young people | 1300 488 226 |
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) | Loans for the purchase of essential goods and services up to $2000, or up to $3000. Repayments are set at an affordable amount over 12 to 18 months. | 1300 488 226 |
Deniliquin area | ||
Intereach New Parenting Group | Peer support group for new parents | 1300 488 226 |
Intereach Aboriginal Family Support | Free service to build parenting skills and improve wellbeing | 1300 488 226 |
WARATAH for kids | A free multi-disciplinary clinic with a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist for children up to 7 years. Referral needed through Deniliquin Clinic or Shiloh Medical Practice | 03 5881 1464 03 5881 7597 |
Vinnies Reconnect Youth Program | Early intervention for young people aged 12-18 years at risk of homelessness or disengagement from school | 1800 791 371 |
Mission Australia Family Preservation Service | Support for families with children aged 0-18 years experiencing trauma, violence, mental health or drug and alcohol issues | 02 6932 7500 |
Mission Australia Parents Next | Support for parents of children aged up to 6 years to return to work or training | 1800 791 371 |
Flourish Deniliquin | Support for mental health issues and the NDIS | 1300 779 270 |
Deniliquin Playgroup | ||
Deniliquin Toy Library | Lending service with more than 5,000 toys and guidance from an early childhood trained coordinator. | 03 5881 2394 |
Barham area | ||
Barham Community Health Early Childhood Health Centre | Services for families with infants & children 0-5 years, may include infant health screening, feeding advice, sleep and settling advice, parent and child groups, new mothers' groups, immunisation programs and referrals | 03 5451 1000 |
Koondrook Maternal and Child Health Centre | An outreach service providing in-home support for families who are experiencing early parenting difficulties. | 03 5450 9333 |
National | ||
Triple P Positive Parenting Program | Free online parenting courses | |
Partners in Parenting | Online program for families to protect teens from depression and anxiety disorders | |
Raising Children | Comprehensive Australian parenting information | |
Karitane | Free support and resources for parents. In-person and virtual services including parenting centres and toddler clinic | Careline 1300 227 464 |
Tresillian | Free support and resources for new parents, including virtual and residential services, sleep school and sleep app | https://www.tresillian.org.au/ Parent’s Help Line 1300 272 736 |
Australian Breastfeeding Association | Breastfeeding and postnatal resources, including help line, virtual village, workshops | https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 268 |
Office of the Children’s Guardian | NSW government authority that manages child safe worker checks | |
Counselling Online | Free 24/7 service for people affected by drug and alcohol abuse | |
Reach Out | Mental health support for young people and parents | |
Way Ahead | NSW education services for mental wellbeing | |
Transcend Australia | Support for trans and gender diverse children | |
Gateway Health Gender Service | Family-centred support for trans, gender diverse and non-binary children aged 3 - 17 | |
Cyber Safety Project Families Hub | Parent webinars, workshop modules and resources to manage online safety |