The birth of a new child is one of the most precious moments for any parent – but for many it can also be a stressful and difficult time.
The challenges associated with parenting in the early years of a child’s life can affect families very differently. In some cases, this requires specialised support, beyond that available through universal services such as maternal and child health services.
To address this need, a new Early Parenting Centre will be built and established in Bendigo, being one of eight new centres around Victoria.
For more information on EPCs, visit: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/maternal-child-health/early-parenting-centres
The Early Parenting Centre will provide specialist support for families with children aged 0-4 years of age.
It delivers flexible, targeted services which assist parents with the following:
We will deliver services that aim to enhance parent-child relationships and support parents with strategies for achieving their parenting goals.
The new centre includes residential family suites and day stay rooms, providing both day-stay programs and homestays to improve the health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for children while delivering care closer to home.
The new centre also features a shared kitchen and dining area, playrooms and outdoor play areas for children and also multi-purpose rooms.
It has been designed to create a safe and serene environment with natural light and rooms suitable for various family arrangements to help allow families to feel at home.
Our Early Parenting Centre can assist with a range of issues that are common for new parents including the following:
Parents with children aged 0-4 who need more specialised or targeted support can access our Early Parenting Centre including those who need assistance with the following:
Recruitment for roles at the Early Parenting Centre will begin in coming weeks.
Positions required include:
To express your interest to join our team, submit your details via this link or QR code below.
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