About
Supporting Young Parents to Build Stronger Futures
Becoming a parent at a young age can be both exciting and overwhelming. At Anglicare WA, we understand the unique challenges young parents face—and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence and support.
Our Young Parents Support Service is designed to empower young mums and dads to build healthy, stable lives for themselves and their children. Whether you need help with parenting, housing, education, or emotional wellbeing, we’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.
Details
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Who is this service for: Young parents up to 25 years old.
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Costs: This is a free service.
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Waitlist: Wait times can vary depending on the service and demand. Anglicare WA aims to provide support as quickly as possible. Please call us now to see how we can support you.
Urgent Help
For immediate parenting support, please contact the Parenting WA Line on 1800 654 432.
More Information
- We can come to you, e.g Mobile support units, community engagement programs, and home visits.
- In-person support at various Anglicare WA locations in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs.
Parental support
Parental support services provide resources and guidance to help parents raise their children. This can include parenting classes, support groups, and one-on-one coaching to address specific parenting challenges.Advocacy
Advocacy services help people speak up for their rights and make sure their voices are heard. This can be especially important for those who might feel powerless or unheard. Advocates support individuals in understanding their options and making informed decisions.Resources
Resource services provide access to various materials and information that can help families or individuals meet their needs. This can include pamphlets, online databases, and community resource guides.Parents, kinship, carers, and families.
People raising children — whether parents, carers, or relatives — who need support and information.
Individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
The service is suitable for children and young people who may be having a tough time as a result of observing or being impacted by family violence. This service is for people who are living with, escaping, or healing from family or domestic violence. We offer safety planning, emotional support, and help with next steps. If you feel unsafe at home or know someone who is, this service could be right. If you’re not sure, please call Anglicare WA on 1300 11 44 46.
Locations
To find out where this service is available, please select a region.
Young Parent Support Service and Anglicare WA would like to thank
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous partners — Telethon Kids Institute, Austal, and Alcoa — whose support helps us continue delivering vital services to young parents and their children across our communities.
