FAQS

Hey Lifehouse…

  • 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…

  • Shop 3/138 Mary St, Gympie for the Lifehouse Loved shop - pre-loved pregnancy to preschool goodies.

    For Pregnancy & Baby Help walk through the back of the shop or enter from Reef St, opposite the Memorial Park rotunda & playground. Look for our flag and signs on the wall and door.

  • 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 services are free.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • No.

  • Yes. Lifehouse has off-street parking and a private entrance. Our service is confidential.

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

    We are here to help.

  • 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..

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

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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