We provide a free telephone service for information and advice for people caring for children and teenagers up to 18 years of age. The Parenting WA Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our trained parenting consultants understand the issues parents face. We can answer your questions, big or small or put you in touch with other places which can help.
Who can call?
Anyone can call - parents, grandparents, other family members, friends, people taking care of children or those wanting to help someone who is.
Telephone: 6279 1200 (Metro) or 1800 654 432 (STD Freecall)
We can help you with...
You can call the Parenting WA Line with questions about any aspect of parenting or if you need some information or guidance. Things like:
- What to expect as your child grows and develops.
- How to manage your toddler's tantrums.
- Play ideas for different ages.
- Ideas to manage childhood problems like lying and stealing.
- Ideas for dealing with bullying.
- How to talk with your teenager about difficult things.
- Where to get information about alcohol and drugs.
- What services or groups can help you and your family.