Referrals to these specialist programs are made by your Maternal and Child Health nurse and bookings are essential.
Speak to your nurse if you would like to know more about them.
Early Parenting Program
Our Early parenting program will recommence face-to-face sessions from Friday 20 November. If you would prefer to continue with a telehealth appointment, please arrange that with your MCH nurse.
This program provides advice on sleeping and settling techniques, feeding support, understanding your baby’s behaviour and caring for yourself during baby’s first year. Please call 9294 5736 for more information.
Happy Scrappers Group
This program has been postponed for the remainder of 2020. We apologise for any inconvenience and can't wait to see you back in 2021.
The Happy Scrappers Group is unique to Maroondah.
The group offers mothers the opportunity to discuss their birth and parenting experience in a friendly and supportive environment when the experience has been difficult, or not as expected. Scrapbooking techniques are used to create a beautiful keepsake for mother and baby to enjoy. It is facilitated by Maternal and Child Health nurses. Session times for this program will be updated when available.
Mindfulness for Mum
This program has been postponed for the remainder of 2020. We apologise for any inconvenience and can't wait to see you back in 2021.
Mindfulness for Mum is a supportive group for mothers to discuss the many challenges of being a parent, such as maintaining personal relationships and managing self care while looking after the family. Session times for this program will be updated when available.