FAQS

Yes we do! And it’s free.
And confidential…
You get 6 initial sessions and then we look at whether you want more.

Sometimes when you need to work something out or get some perspective, it’s good to be able to talk to someone outside your normal family/friendship circles.

Our counsellor works Thursdays at Lifehouse. She has 9.30am, 11 am, 1.30pm and 3pm appointments.
Call us to arrange.

If you are concerned, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible and call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

If you have noticed an abnormal decrease in your baby’s movements or frequency of movement, contact your doctor, midwife or hospital as soon as possible to be checked out.

*If you are bleeding heavily, leaking fluid or feel very ill please call 000 or have someone take you to the Emergency Department at your local hospital.

We do have free pregnancy urine tests available to do here at Lifehouse if needed.
We are not a medical service.
We recommend you speak to your doctor or visit your local hospital for any pregnancy-related medical care.

If you are considering abortion as an option we can provide information and space to consider your path before making your decision.

If you have definitely chosen or choose to have an abortion we recommend you speak with your doctor regarding medical care.

Absolutely. Come in and share with us what’s happening for you, whether in recent times or in your past, and we’ll look at how we can support you.

If you have immediate medical concerns about post-abortion health, please see your doctor as soon as possible
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*If you are in need of urgent care, please call 000 or have someone take you to the Emergency Department of your closest hospital.

A pregnancy loss can be really hard to process. It can be a lonely, painful, confusing time, even when you have people who care around you.
We are here for you.
Give us a call and we can talk about how we might support you.

Yes. Your partner is important too. Sometimes they have their own questions and may need support. Call us and we’ll arrange a phone or face-to-face conversation..

Yes. It’s your choice and if you feel safe and supported, please do..
If you don’t want to bring them with you and are feeling forced into it, please call or message us and we will make other arrangements to speak privately with you.em description

Yes. If possible it may be better for you if you can arrange someone to look after them while at Lifehouse. It gives you the opportunity to concentrate on your own needs for that time. If children will be with you, please let us know when making your appointment so that we can arrange one of our team to oversee them in our little play space. Babies and young toddlers may be more comfortable in the room with you but we are happy to have a cuddle!

Lifehouse does not give out money. If we have agreed that you need financial assistance, we can refer you to other agencies and organisations that might help with that. We can provide free baby stuff, gift cards and other options to help you if that is needed.

We can help you. Come in and see us or call us on 0477 821 113

We are a non-government, stand-alone, community-funded, independent charity.

We are here to help.

We are community funded (we call it love-funded) and you are very welcome to join us in making a difference with your financial gift!

All the goodies in our shop are donated by the community so that’s a great way to support us too! Please read the DONATE section first… There are things we can take and not take and very good, clean, unbroken condition is so important for us and our mummas.

Go to our DONATE page for donor & payment options.
We also welcome maternity and baby goods in new, as-new or excellent condition.
Please go to DONATE for baby goods information or call us on 0477 821 113.