Raphael Services

A free service supporting parents through the emotional challenges of early parenthood, so their families can thrive.

Community and youth services

A safe place to talk

Pregnancy and parenthood can put significant stress on new parents. It isn't uncommon for anxiety and depression to disrupt parent-baby relationships, wellbeing and family life.

That's why, at Raphael Services, we offer vital early-intervention counselling, therapy and support to baby's fourth birthday, enabling mums and dads to thrive - emotionally, physically and as a family.

Our service is named after St Raphael, the angel and patron of those who work to improve the lives of others and ease their burdens.

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information for clients

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our services.

We now offer the option of telehealth sessions via phone or video to all our clients, allowing them to receive counselling from the comfort of their own home or preferred private location.

These measures will allow us to keep supporting the wellbeing of our clients during these uncertain times.

Our services

No out-of-pocket expense, personalised counselling and group support for mums, dads and families.

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Client stories and news

Read our client stories and blog articles written by our trusted experts to find out more about the support we offer.

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For health professionals

Easy referrals for your patients so they can receive the emotional support they need.

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Latest news and events

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events from St John of God Raphael Services.

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Farming family from Lexton win national photo competition highlighting men’s mental wellbeing

6 Jul 2022

Victorian woman Rebecca McErvale has won the 2022 St John of God Raphael Services Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition with her photo capturing a sweet moment between her daughter and husband a few days after a devastating bushfire swept through their property in 2019.

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Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition 2022

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Photo competition highlights mental health among new dads

13 Jun 2022

This Men’s Health Week, St John of God Raphael Services has launched its annual Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition to raise awareness of mental health in new dads and the free emotional support available to new those who might be struggling.

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Helping people in need

16 Nov 2021

St John of God Social Outreach end of year highlights.

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Social Outreach support and understanding with client

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St John of God Health Care to run new adult mental health centre

4 Oct 2021

St John of God Social Outreach has been appointed by WA Primary Health Alliance as the lead agency to establish and operate the new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre.

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Singing with your Baby songbook

28 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic provided the inspiration to develop a digital resource that would encourage parents to sing to their baby to improve mood and develop essential bonding moments, particularly while group sessions were unable to run.

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Living with pregnancy loss

12 Nov 2020

Pregnancy loss is common, impacting approximately 150,000 Australians each year, but it’s a topic that is still largely shrouded in silence.

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Where we offer these services

Call 1800 292 292 to speak to one of our friendly caregivers.

Blacktown
36-38 First Avenue, Blacktown NSW 2148
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 02 9672 1318
Email: [email protected]

Ballarat
Wexford Place, 105 Webster Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: (03) 5331 8455
Email: [email protected]

Bendigo
15 MacKenzie Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: (03) 5441 3423
Email: [email protected]

Berwick
57 Fairholme Boulevard, Berwick VIC 3806
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: (03) 9707 0297
Email: [email protected]

Geelong
Lower level, 265 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: (03) 5221 9766
Email: [email protected]

Torquay
Kurrambee Myraing Community Centre
12 Merrijig Drive, Torquay VIC 3220
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 03 52219766
Email: [email protected]

Cockburn
14/11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164

Maddington
40 Orr Street, Maddington WA 6109

Midland
Stan and Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre
1 Watertank Way, Midland WA 6056

Wanneroo
Level 3, 30 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo WA 6065

Wembley
192 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014

Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 1800 696 526
Email: [email protected]

Mailing address:
192 Cambridge Street
Wembley WA 6014

In 2020, St John of God Social Outreach was awarded full accreditation against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards, demonstrating our commitment to providing quality services that are best practice, driven by effective systems and processes that support our clients’ positive experience and achieving better outcomes for everyone we serve.