Free Parenting Support services in Western Australia
Western Australia has some of the country's best-funded parenting support, including the newly free Ngala residential service. Here's everything available to WA families.
If you're a parent or carer in Western Australia, you have access to an outstanding range of free services — thanks in part to significant recent government investment. Whether you need a quick phone chat or hands-on residential support, WA has you covered.
Ngala Parenting Line
The Ngala Parenting Line is one of WA's most trusted free resources. Staffed by qualified child health nurses, midwives, and other professionals, it's a confidential, non-judgmental service covering any parenting topic for children aged 0 to 18.
- Perth metro: (08) 9368 9368
- Regional WA: 1800 111 546 (free call)
- Hours: 7 days, 8am–8pm
Ngala Residential Parenting Service (Now Free)
Since October 2025, thanks to a $39.5 million investment from the WA Government, Ngala's residential parenting service in Kensington is now completely free — no GP referral required, no out-of-pocket costs. Families can visit for a day or stay for up to three nights, working with a team of health and mental health professionals including child health nurses, midwives, lactation consultants, psychologists, and social workers.
- Book via: ngala.com.au
- No referral required
Parenting Connection WA
Parenting Connection WA is a state-wide partnership between Ngala and Anglicare WA, funded by the Department of Communities. It offers free parenting support programs, workshops, and group activities for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 right across WA.
- Visit: parentingconnectionwa.com.au
Anglicare WA Parenting Support
Anglicare WA offers a range of free and accessible parenting programs, including behavioural guidance, emotional support, and peer connection groups. They support all types of families including single parents, blended families, and kinship carers.
- Phone: 1300 11 44 46
- Parenting WA Line: 1800 654 432
Triple P — Positive Parenting Program
Free online Triple P programs are available for all WA families with children under 12, covering a wide range of parenting challenges and stages.
- Access online at: triplep-parenting.net.au
WA parents — you have some of the best support in the country right at your fingertips. Don't hesitate to use it.
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