
Parenting has been described as the most rewarding and incredible yet challenging accomplishment in their life. As a parent/caregiver, it’s important to take care of yourself and take regular time out to refresh, rejuvenate and regroup. If you or your partner are feeling particularly stressed and/or overwhelmed, we encourage you to speak with your CaFHS nurse who can support you and your family.
Australian Breastfeeding Association website
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Parenting SA – Parent Easy Guides
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Child and Family Health Service: Breastfeeding Support Services
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Beyond Blue
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Perinatal Anxiety& Depression Australia (PANDA)
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Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website
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Shine SA
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Relaxation Exercises
We encourage you to check out Beyond Blue’s website which
offers a range of relaxation exercises to help decrease stress and anxiety.
Finding a sense of peace and calm in our day-to-day lives can be difficult so
it is important to focus on relaxing our mind and body and also manage some of
the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Domestic and Family Violence
For some people, home is not a safe place. Self-isolation
and increased stress during COVID-19 may increase domestic violence incidents.
Research has found that there is often a spike in violence against women during
disasters where we see an increase in self-isolation and increased stress,
which we’re seeing with the current COVID crisis.
During self-isolation you may find yourself at home with an
abusive partner, and without access to your usual support networks and/or
friends. It is important for people to keep in touch with their friends or
family members who may be in an unsafe environment.

Safety planning tips
- Identify safe areas of the house where there are less dangerous items and may be ways to
escape if possible
- Have a phone
charged and accessible, with stored important numbers, and a backup phone
if possible
- Call 000 at any
time if you are in immediate danger, and teach your children how to call
000 if you are unable to do so. You will have to notify the police if
there are COVID19 concerns at your home
- Let trusted friends and neighbours know of your situation and develop a plan (this
might include a code word or visual signal if you need help)
- Make a habit of backing into the driveway and keeping the car fuelled
- Look through our
Escape Bag checklist and make a note of things you may need to take with you
(for example, phone and charger, keys, important documents, key card or
cash)
- Download the Sunny or Daisy apps for more
information about safety planning and services in your area.
Where to go for help
If you are feeling unsafe and need help, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) who have
highly trained and qualified counsellors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, via phone and webchat, for free, confidential information and support. 1800 RESPECTcounsellors are
experienced in dealing with situations where the person using violence is still
in the house, and will work with you on a safety plan


Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) continues to operate during COVID-19. WSSSA is an
essential service and will continue to provide risk assessments, safety
management and access to safe accommodation for those who need it.
