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.

A mother holding her baby with her head resting in her hand.

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Time to destigmatise having scary thoughts about harming your baby

27 Oct 2023

If you’re a new mum and you’ve had disturbing thoughts about harming your baby, you’re not alone.

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Talking about perinatal loss on National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

15 Oct 2023

Janet Foggin at Raphael Services – St John of God’s perinatal support service – encourages grieving parents to name and talk about their baby on National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

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Students with caregivers from St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services and St John of God Raphael Services. From left, caregivers Chris and Leissa, students Iman, Liz and Angela, and caregiver Lloyd.

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Student placements bring big benefits to community mental health

18 Sep 2023

Students on placement in workplaces not only gain confidence in their practical skills, they also bring a range of learned experience and new perspectives. Below we explore how some of our community mental health services – and ultimately clients - benefit from this two-way street.

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Postnatal group facilitator Sarah Swiderski looking at her newborn daughter Grace

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‘By mums for mums’: postnatal arts group breaks new ground

6 Sep 2023

In a first for WA, and possibly Australia, St John of God Raphael Services is this month launching a support group for new mums experiencing postnatal depression and/or anxiety, facilitated by a mum who has been there herself and using creative methods for self-expression.

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A pregnant woman holding her abdomen in front of a mirror.

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Is there a link between body image and self-compassion among new mums?

4 Sep 2023

This is the question doctors Zara Zia and Min Loo are exploring as they present at the Marce Society and Helen Mayo House Joint Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Adelaide this week.

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Mum and baby sitting on playmat with colourful toys

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A bright future ahead for young mum, Lillian

13 Apr 2023

Lillian was 17 years old and facing homelessness in the lead up to the birth of her baby boy in August 2022. Today she’s forging a new path and the future is looking bright.

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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

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, with accreditation renewed in 2023, 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.