Raphael Services

Because there’s no instruction manual for new parents.
Free emotional support for parents through pregnancy and early childhood.

Community and youth services

Many parents struggle with the highs and lows.

Pregnancy and your little one’s early years can be a joyful time. But it can also feel overwhelming. If that sounds familiar – if it’s affecting your life, wellbeing or relationships, particularly with your baby – we’re here for you.

From conception to your child’s fourth birthday, our specialist counsellors and therapists are here to help, providing free support for new mums and dads. Together, we’ll empower you to deal with challenges, build a healthy relationship with your baby and thrive as a family.

Our services

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

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Blogs and news

Read our blog articles written by our trusted experts to find out more about the support we offer as well as the latest news from our services.

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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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Early intervention is my passion

1 Nov 2022

Registered Mental Health Nurse Sarah explains why working at St John of God Raphael Services fuels her passion for helping parents address emotional issues early in the parenting journey.

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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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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: 1800 433 992
Email: [email protected]

Ballarat
U13, 25-51 Learmonth Road, Wendouree VIC 3355
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 1800 433 992
Email: [email protected]

Bendigo
15 MacKenzie Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 1800 433 992
Email: [email protected]

Berwick
57 Fairholme Boulevard, Berwick VIC 3806
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 1800 433 992
Email: [email protected]

Geelong
Lower level, 265 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Tel: 1800 292 292
Fax: 1800 433 992
Email: [email protected]

Cockburn
14/11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164

Maddington
40 Orr Street, Maddington WA 6109

Mandurah
2/116 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah WA 6210

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 433 992
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.