FAQS

Hey Lifehouse…

  • Our Lifehouse Centre is at 3/138 Mary St, Gympie (just down from the Reject Shop).
    The Lifehouse Loved shop - pre-loved pregnancy to preschool goodies - is at the front.
    The Help Centre, for pregnancy & baby help, is at the back. Just walk through the back of the shop to come see us.

  • Our Help Centre is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.30am to 4pm. Our counselling appointments and pregnancy consults are on Wednesdays.

  • Our pre-loved pregnancy to preschool shop is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.30am to 4pm and Saturday morning from 9.30am to 12pm at Shop 3, 138 Mary Street, Gympie. Near the Reject Shop…

  • Absolutely!
    All the stock in the shop and most of the supplies we give to our families are donated. We run on community love!

    Just bring it in to the shop when we are open on a Tues, Weds or Sat morning.

    We want goods in clean, very good to as-new condition for our mums n bubs. We do launder and iron our stock but it really helps us if it’s clean and in great condition AND we really want to bless our mummas with lovely stuff! That includes you :)

    For legal reasons we can’t take carseats (sigh) or prams/high chairs/bouncers without harnesses or used bottles, dummies & breast pumps.

    We also don’t take toys due to space limitations.

    If you’re unsure give us a call
    0477 821 113

  • Bus Stop in Reef St opposite Memorial Park.

    Either access Lifehouse Loved shop via Mary St or Lifehouse Pregnancy & Baby Help by walking up Reef St, past The Hatch, and opposite the little playground in Memorial Park.

  • All our Help Centre services are free.

  • No. We try to help women of any age, stage or circumstance.

  • We work with pregnancy challenges, baby stress and pregnancy loss.

  • We are happy to work with couples or men who have options, pregnancy, newborn or partner questions or concerns.

  • No

  • Yes. You enter by just coming into the Lifehouse Loved Shop and the Help Centre is accessed through a door at the rear of the shop. Our service is confidential.

  • 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!

    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.

We’re here for you when you…

  • are unexpectedly pregnant and making decisions

  • are freaking out about being pregnant.

  • have pregnancy challenges

  • are pregnant or have a baby and are scared, lonely, overwhelmed

  • don’t know if you want to have your baby

  • want to know what your options are

  • are considering abortion but not sure

  • do want your baby but don’t think you can or need help

  • have a potential diagnosis that might brings risks for mum or baby

  • are doing ok but need maternity, birth or baby stuff

  • need counselling or help to recover from loss of a baby through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or infant death

  • are pregnant or have a baby and need extra support

  • are pregnant or have a baby and feel like you are not safe/trapped/experiencing abuse

  • are pregnant or have a baby and have had a relationship breakdown

  • are pregnant or have a baby and are experiencing homelessness

  • have problems that make it hard to be pregnant and to have a baby

  • have a baby and need practical help or emotional support

  • have a baby and want to talk to someone

  • want help to be the best mum you can be