News and Events
Welcome to Tweddle’s News and Events Page! Stay updated with the latest happenings, insightful articles, and exciting events that aim to foster a strong sense of community, provide valuable parenting resources, and celebrate the journey of early parenting. We’re dedicated to sharing knowledge, creating connections, and ensuring every family is empowered with the information and support they need during this crucial phase of their lives.
QEC and Tweddle explore voluntary merger
Victoria's two largest Early Parenting Centres, Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Tweddle) and Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC), will explore a voluntary merger to understand whether working as one organisation could strengthen care for babies, children and...
Tweddle Launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Tweddle Child and Family Health Service is proud to launch its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2027, our commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships, cultural safety, and lasting change. Our launch day, April 4th, is Aboriginal and Islander...
New Board Announcements
At its June meeting, the Tweddle Board of Directors held its annual election of office-bearers. Ms Annette Vickery has stepped down from her role as Chair, though she will continue to serve on the Board. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Annette for her leadership and...
Reflections on Reconciliation by Annette Vickery
Over my working life, I have had many and varied jobs, some ordinary, mainstream positions, and some have been specifically designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members. In my late 30s I decided to go university and seek other work which...
Faster Access to Early Parenting Support at Tweddle’s Footscray and Wyndham Centres
Parents with babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children can now access shorter wait times at Tweddle’s newly enhanced and upgraded Footscray and Wyndham Early Parenting Centres (EPCs), including both Residential and Day Stay programs. Tweddle has been supporting...
Premier Allan and Minister for Children Officially Open Upgraded Tweddle Footscray Early Parenting Centre
We were delighted to welcome Premier Jacinta Allan, Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Children, and Katie Hall, Member for Footscray, along with our Board members and guests, to the official opening of Tweddle’s upgraded Footscray Early Parenting Centre (EPC) on...
Every Day is World Sleep Day at Tweddle
World Sleep Day is Friday 14th March. For parents, prioritising sleep might seem obvious, yet the reality of parenthood often turns restful nights into sleep deprivation. At Tweddle, we’re here to support parents and babies in achieving better sleep. Evidence shows...
Gratitude and Growth, End of Year Closures and Looking to 2025
A message from the CEO This year has been one of remarkable growth, not only for Tweddle but for the Victorian Early Parenting sector. We are grateful for the Labor Government’s $143m EPC investment which will improve access to families with babies and toddlers...
Tweddle launches new ‘Building Blocks’ play animation for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Tweddle’s new Building Blocks animation is designed to help parents, carers, early parenting and health professionals embrace the transformative power of play. This innovative resource was created following Tweddle’s HoPES team winning the prestigious 2023 Victorian...
