Nov
23
97th AGM hears the voice of the consumer
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
The 97th Annual General Meeting of Tweddle Child and Family Health Service was held yesterday Wednesday 22nd November in the Tweddle Conference Centre. Tweddle Chair Dr Nicole Milburn, CEO Ms Jacquie O’Brien, Treasurer Ms Melanie Telford, board members, staff and a consumer panel of a Tweddle Mum, Dad and volunteer gathered to reflect on a year […]
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Nov
13
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of Footscray digs deep for dads
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
The Country Women’s Association of Footscray has helped launch the One Hundred Dads social impact project with a generous donation. The CWA, while placing an emphasis on improving the lives of women and children, recognise the benefits of healthy fathers and their vital contribution to their children and families. A cheque was presented to Tweddle […]
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Nov
09
Help a phone call away for Mums and Dads experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
This week is perinatal depression and anxiety awareness week (12th-18th Nov). At Tweddle, the importance of perinatal mental health is crucial. Tweddle’s parenting programs help thousands of parents every year, many experiencing a combination of stress, anxiety and depression. Mums and dads admitted to a Residential program undertake a ‘Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale’ (DASS) […]
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Nov
01
Calling on working bee volunteers or donors to help transform Tweddle.
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Tweddle needs help to transform the residential unit outdoor children’s play area and create a welcoming and happy space for stressed and anxious families. On Saturday the 11th of November between 9am and 4pm we will be hosting a working bee. Do you have general handyman skills or carpentry skills or can donate materials? Can you spare […]
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