By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Contrary to traditional beliefs, babies and toddlers can and do suffer mental illness. Toxic stress in early childhood is associated with persistent effects on the nervous system and stress hormone systems that can damage developing brains and lead to lifelong problems in learning, behaviour, and both physical and mental health. So how do babies and […]
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By Kerrie Gottliebsen
As part of Children’s Week, Tweddle will host “Healthy, Happy & Safe” a play and learning session for parents, carers, babies and toddlers explaining what different cues mean, a discussion about healthy eating and what safety at home looks like for babies and toddlers. With the Children’s Week theme ‘Children have the right to be […]
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By Kerrie Gottliebsen
With thanks to two Pilot programs supported by the Collier Charitable Fund and The Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust, Tweddle has embedded therapeutic play facilitation at Tweddle. Tweddle’s two new play practitioners are Stephanie and Liz who work in groups and one-on-one with parents, babies and toddlers. In their roles, Stephanie and Liz support children and […]
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By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Tweddle is delighted to announce a pilot evaluation in partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). Funded by a Learning System Grant (LSG), the mixed methods study will examine Tweddle’s ten day Residential Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service (PASDS) for families receiving child protection services. LSGs funded by the DHHS and administered by […]
Read morePlease contact Communications Manager Kerrie Gottliebsen on 03 8387 0623 for media enquiries or to interview a Tweddle member of staff.