You're not alone.
There are many local, national and online organisations devoted to providing independent, professional counselling and support to women &/or men who may be facing an unplanned pregnancy, as well as those who have suffered an abortion in the past.Our Collective Mission
Real help when it’s needed
Every pregnant woman should receive information and support, including emotional and practical assistance to continue a pregnancy. No woman should be pressured or coerced into making a decision to terminate.
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy or want to talk to someone without feeling judged or pressured no matter what you decide, the organisations below have been carefully chosen to help you. They are completely free.
Community Partnerships
Churches are often ‘first responders’ to an unplanned pregnancy and have the opportunity to let men & women know they won’t be condemned but congratulated and supported.
Consider getting to know your local pregnancy resource centre and how they can help you better meet these common needs, and maybe even how you can help them continue their good work too.
The organisations listed below have no formal association or endorsement of Sanctity of Life Sunday or this website and may not even be aware they have been listed in this directory; a result of our own research & suggestions by the public.
Post-Abortion Counselling
The following services offer professional counselling for pregnancy loss including abortion with complete privacy and without any judgement.
Is your church a
House of Refuge?
40% of post-abortive women were attending church at least once a month at the time of their abortion. Women are not feeling able to ask their church for help. Even one woman in this position is too many.
The local church must be a place where women and men find the support and care they need so that an abortion is no longer the first or easiest option. Working together in unity to share the hope of the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ — the Church will become an accessible refuge of love and ministry no matter what choices people have or will make.
Every congregation needs a clear plan in place to care well for those families and for those hurt by abortion to be gently guided to healing and freedom.
“[This church] is a House of Refuge: A place of refuge and safety for anyone dealing with an unplanned/crisis pregnancy. Whether you are a member of this church, a visitor, or it’s someone you know, we are here to help.
If you find yourself in an unplanned pregnancy, please know that being pregnant is not a sin and the child you carry is not a punishment, this child is a blessing. God is creating this child in your womb. Whatever the circumstances that led to this pregnancy, we want you to know that you are loved and we will do whatever it takes to help you carry and care for this precious child before and after birth.
We will never encourage a woman to have an abortion, because the child you carry is made in the image of God and is intrinsically valuable and loved by Him. You need to know how we will respond.” [read more]
Pregnancy Support
The following services offer confidential help and advice for expectant mothers in all circumstances, often as well as practical care and support.
National / Online
Pregnancy Help Australia
(24/7 phone counseling helplines)
1300 139 313
Pregnancy Counselling Australia
(8am – 10pm, 7 days)
1300 737 732
Brave Foundation
Support especially for teenagers
0448 088 380
Queensland
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory
Victoria
South Australia
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