New parenting service for WA families
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Community Services. Media Release.
"Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney took the first step in revitalising the State’s parenting services by launching Parenting WA, which replaces the Parent Help Centre. Mrs McSweeney said the service, based in Mount Lawley, would provide Western Australian families with support and information about parenting, child care and early childhood programs from a single reliable and credible source. The Parenting Line, a telephone service providing information and advice on caring for children up to the age of 18, was available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1800 654 432 or 6279 1200. Country residents can call this hotline and request free resources. “Changing the name of the centre to Parenting WA is more than just a new sign on the door - it recognises that it is natural for all parents to seek information and assistance,” Mrs McSweeney said."