Mar
15
Closing the Gap on Health Inequality for Aboriginal Babies and their Families
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
The national Close The Gap day is a reminder of the role that Tweddle, a state-wide family health and early parenting organisation, plays in helping to improve and influence health outcomes for Aboriginal families, children and their communities. For Tweddle, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families means acknowledging the injustices of the past and […]
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Mar
09
Babies and Children Thrive When Culture is Respected and Celebrated
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Celebrating culture is a priority at Tweddle. Because culture is such a powerful indicator of a child’s future well-being, it is important for staff to understand and embrace different cultural parenting practices, beliefs and preferences. Harmony Week (20th-26th March), Cultural Diversity Week (11th – 21st March) and Harmony Day (21st March) are opportunities to celebrate, […]
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Mar
02
Emma Fleming making a positive difference at Tweddle
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
My name is Emma. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for the past 20 years. My background is 14 years in Neonatal Intensive Care, where I cared for extremely premature babies and their families. My passion has always been supporting families in their transition from hospital to the comfort of their homes. This love of babies and their […]
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Mar
01
Creating Positive and Lasting Change at Tweddle’s 102nd AGM
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Tweddle’s 102nd AGM was celebrated this afternoon with a gathering of Board members, staff, and guests. After an incredible year of growth, getting together gave us time to reflect and acknowledge the many achievements of 2021/2022. An Historic Year at Tweddle Without doubt, turning 102 years has been a historic milestone for all involved at […]
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