Parenting programs

First Time Parent Group

Our group is offered over 7 weeks and aims to support you in your new role as a parent.

Adapted to suit the needs of families, the group discussion may include; transition to parenthood, sleep and settling, diet and active play, parenting resources, and forming playgroups.

Benefits include:

• increasing parental confidence and independence in child-rearing
• gaining information on child health and development
• meeting other first-time parents, sharing experiences and learning from each other
• establishing friendships and social networks

All first-time parents are invited to attend soon after the birth of their child and is age appropriate for babies between the ages of 6 - 12 weeks.

Sleep and Settling

This program provides support to parents to better understand their child’s sleep patterns and cues and create a safe sleeping environment.

Please speak to the Maternal and Child Health nurse at your regular Centre or contact 9404 8888 to organise attendance at a sleep information session.

Commonly discussed topics may include

• Learning about how your baby sleeps and how it changes over time
• Ways to establish good sleeping habits through the use of different strategies and techniques for you and your family
• Recognising your child’s cues and patterns around sleep
• What other supports are available for you and your family.