MCH programs
Our programs include:
- Circle of Security groups
- sleep and settling support
- breastfeeding
- immunisation
- playgroups and toy libraries
- New Parent groups.
Circle of Security groups
Designed for parents of children ages 0 to 4 to enhance their connection and relationship with each other. This is a 7-week course.
Through the DVD presentation, group discussion and reflective moments you can learn to:
- Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs
- Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
- Enhance the development of your child's self esteem
- Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to feel secure.
To get the most out of the program you're required to attend every session.
Circle of Security will run during Terms 1 to 4.
Children 6 months or younger may go with you but you may benefit more from the course if you are able to attend on your own.
Register for Circle of Security Groups
Here are 2 videos with more information about what to expect from the program:
Sleep and settling
We provide support for normal sleep behaviour for babies and children aged from birth to 2 years.
For sleep and settling advice, please speak to your MCH nurse or contact us at [email protected].
Breastfeeding
You can seek advice on all your breastfeeding questions. For a lactation appointment or advice, speak to your MCH nurse or contact us at [email protected].
Please visit the Australian Breastfeeding Association or the Royal Women's Hospital website for more information.
New parent group
These groups cater for parents with new babies and cover a range of parenting topics.
Sessions are held for 6 weeks and each session will have a theme to cover things like:
- sleep and settling
- brain development
- nutrition and play
- safety
- self-care and practical parenting.
We then finish off with a session at a local library facilitated by Eastern Regional Libraries and a session with our Knox Playgroup Team, at a local playgroup centre, where you will be able to see how playgroups work and talk about joining a playgroup together.
If you would like more information about our Parent Groups, please email [email protected].
Need help?
Email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Or call our Maternal and Child Health team on 9298 8741 between 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
You can speak to qualified MCH nurse anytime on the Maternal and Child Health 24-hour line on 13 22 29.
