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.
Inaugural Board appointed for Kinhaven
We welcome the appointment of the inaugural Board of Kinhaven, the new organisation that will form on 1 April 2027 when QEC and Tweddle merge. From 1 April 2027, Kinhaven will bring together QEC and Tweddle to improve outcomes for babies, children, families and carers...
Tweddle and QEC Merger Approved
Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Tweddle) and Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) will merge on 1 April 2027 to become Kinhaven, following approval by the Minister for Health. This is a significant moment for both organisations and an important step in a process...
Message from Tweddle’s Board Chair Annette Mercuri
On behalf of the Board of Tweddle, I am delighted to welcome Kent Burgess, who commences today as Tweddle’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. As an organisation with a proud history of supporting babies, children and families, we are entering an important and exciting...
Tweddle is All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
'All In' is the Reconciliation Australia theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2026, making clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. At Tweddle, National Reconciliation Week will be honoured with several events. Cultural Talk and Welcome to Country...
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...
