Blue Mountains Community Services Supporting Parents & Carers
  • Pregnancy
  • Birth – 5 years
  • Youth Services (12 – 24 years)
  • Child & Family Services
  • Safety & Crisis Support
  • Recommended Websites
Pregnancy
Blue Mountains Women’s Health and Resource Centre

124 Lurline Street, Katoomba. PH: 4782 5133
bmwhrc.org

Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy and termination advice, and referral and contraceptive advice. 


Family Planning Australia – Penrith Clinic

1300 372 372 (appointments) 1300 658 886 (Infoline)
fpnsw.org.au/clinics/penrith-clinic

Contraception, pregnancy testing, pregnancy counselling, pre and post-natal checks. Fees may apply. 


Australian Multiple Birth Association

1300 886 499
amba.org.au

Umbrella organisation for groups throughout Australia that provide support to parents expecting or who have multiple births. Also provides support for bereaved families and those with special needs. 


Homebirth New South Wales

homebirthnsw.org.au

Support for women and families planning a homebirth in NSW. 


Catholic Care – Pregnancy and Parenting Support

13 18 19
catholiccare.org/family-youth-children/parenting/pregnancy-fertility/pregnancy-support/

Free face-to-face and telephone counselling for emotional and practical help. Open to pregnant women, partners and families. 


Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service

23 – 27 Cascade Street, Katoomba. PH: 4782 6276
gwahs.net.au/healthy-for-life

Provides ante natal, maternal and child health support. 


Birth – 5 years
Community Health Centres

1800 222 608 (Central Intake Line)
nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/services

Provide developmental checks for children 0 – 5 years. Access early detection and support for developmental delays. Referral required. 


Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service

23 – 27 Cascade Street, Katoomba. PH: 4782 6276
gwahs.net.au/healthy-for-life

Provides ante natal, maternal and child health support. 


Tresillian

1300 272 736 (Parent Help Line)
tresillian.org.au/

Free service providing advice, education, and guidance to families with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler. Services include Family Care Centres offering Day programs and Inpatienty Residential units. Self-referral available. 


Australian Breastfeeding Association Blue Mountains Group

1800 686 268 (Helpline)
breastfeeding.asn.au/local/nsw/blue-mountains-nsw

Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group for the Blue Mountains. Organises regular meetings about breastfeeding and parenting, as well as informal catch-ups. 


Youth Services (12 – 24 years)
Mountains Youth Services Team

31 Waratah Street, Katoomba and 59 Springwood Ave, Springwood. PH: 1300 006 978
myst.com.au

A free service for young people aged 12 – 24. Provides drop in Youth Centres, programs like Outdoor Explore, adolescent and family counselling, and youth events throughout the year. 


Ted Noffs Street University

93 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. PH: 1800 151 045
65 Station Street, Penrith. PH: 02 4545 3388
streetuni.com.au

A place to hone creative skills, access drug and alcohol support, find housing, develop a social network, and/or learn how to do better at school or start a new business. 


headspace

37 Waratah Street, Katoomba. 
606 High Street, Penrith.
PH: 1800 477 626.
headspace.org.au

Offers young people aged 12 – 25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health and drug and alcohol support as well as help with work and study. 


Platform Youth Services

2/ 570 High Street, Penrith. PH: 02 4760 0800
platformys.org.au

Provides homelessness support to young people aged 12 – 25 in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith. For emergency accommodation, call 24/7 support line Link2Home: 1800 152 152.


Blue Mountains Women’s Health and Resource Centre – Under 25s Drop-In clinic

124 Lurline Street, Katoomba. PH: 02 4782 5133
bmwhrc.org

Free, walk-in health clinic for young people to access a GP, Women’s Health Nurse, counsellors, information and resources. No appointment required. Tuesday afternoons. 


Child & Family Services
Gateway Family Services

Church Lane, Katoomba. PH: 1300 316 746
70 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland. PH: (02) 4720 6500
gatewayfamilyservices.org.au

Free programs and services for families including Play & Art therapy, Parenting programs, emergency financial relief, Parent/Carer counselling, Family Support Work and more. 




Thrive Services

2 Station Street, Katoomba. PH: 02 4782 1555
thriveservices.org.au

Offers free and voluntary services to support families in the upper Blue Mountains. Family case management support, parenting and family programs, community events and group activities, homelessness support for families with dependent children under 18, and practical assistance with material aid and food. 


Connect Family Services

48 – 50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook. PH: 02 4758 9966.
connectcfs.org.au

Provides a range of services to families, including supported playgroups, early intervention and disability services, and Early Education centres. 




Mountains Outreach Community Services

48 – 50 Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook. PH: 02 4758 6811.
mocs.org.au

A not-for-profit community organisation offering a range of inclusive programs, including parenting groups, playgroups, community events, and groups for young people and more. 


Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre

39 Whitton Street, Katoomba. PH: 02 4782 6569
bmacrc.org.au

A community-led organisation supporting the Blue Mountains Aboriginal community through a Family and Youth support program, Koori Playgroup, community events and more. 




Wellways Carer Hub – Katoomba

7 – 9 Gang Gang Street, Katoomba. PH: 1800 422 737
wellways.org

Wellways Carer Hubs are welcoming community spaces for anyone who supports a family member or friend who has a disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, terminal illness or frail aged. No appointment required. Drop in for a cuppa, access free workshops and events, and free counselling support. 


Safety & Crisis Support
Blue Mountains Community Directory – Crisis & Support Services

bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community-directory

Find out about local crisis support services, including Domestic Violence services, Financial Support, Homelessness services, Mental Health services and more. From the home page, click on the ‘Crisis and Support Services’ tile. 

Recommended Websites
Pregnancy Birth and Baby

pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Australian Government website supporting parents/ carers on the journey from pregnancy to preschool.