Life can be very difficult as a single parent, particularly in this area which is full of happy new families.

Due to the fact that many people have moved to the Hills from elsewhere, it means that newly single people may find that they often don't have a support network of family, friends or work colleagues in the area. This, added to the burdens of coping with a relationship breakdown, financial pressures and a lack of babysitting can lead to isolation. However, there is no need to be alone because there are social groups in the area which exist purely for single parents and other organisations which can also offer support.

There are two social groups, run by volunteers who are single parents themselves: Parents Without Partners and Single With Children. See the details below for further information or visit their websites.

Alternatively, see below for other organisations with websites for single parents.

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Parents Without Partners is part of an international organisation which aims to recognise the special needs of children in single parent families.

Affordable functions and activities for adults, for children and for families are held, often with subsidies for the children, in order to establish a network of support for single parents and their children. Further information and membership enquiries can be directed to 02 9634 7502 up to 8 p.m or email pwp-hills@hotpop.com.

Single with Children was launched in Oct 2005 as a social group which evolved from The Single Parent Family Association Inc (SPFA). The vision of the organisation is to allow single parents to get together with their families in a safe, non-threatening environment and focus on the unique and special challenges of raising children alone. Single with Children offers affordable social functions for adults and children. Leave a message with your land line number and address on the toll-free number 1300 300 496 to receive an information pack & membership kit.

Space4 is an online database of single parents looking to house share and exchange childcare/babysitting with other one parent families Phone: 1800 70 20 79   Fax: 02 9973 1946   Email: admin@space4.com.au You can receive a free regular newsletter or upgrade your subscription to a paid one for further benefits.

Lone Fathers Association of Australia

Specifically for fathers there is the Lone Fathers Association of Australia website, focused on the interests of single fathers and their families.

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