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.
Tweddle to Deliver new Early Parenting Centre for Wyndham
After 100 years in Footscray, state-wide Early Parenting organisation Tweddle is delighted to announce a new Early Parenting Centre (EPC) for Wyndham, in addition to its Footscray site, with thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The new development, launched by the...
Tweddle Tips to Prioritising your mental health this festive season
While many of us are preparing for holidays and family gatherings, it’s important to remember that challenges with parenting and mental health don’t go away over the festive period. In fact, stress and frustration can magnify existing problems. If you are a parent of...
Tweddle Enters Its Second Century with 101st AGM
The Tweddle Board, management, staff, and guests gathered on the 8th of December for the 101st Annual General Meeting of Tweddle, held on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Tweddle Chair Doris Whitmore and CEO Jacquie O' Brien...
Intake Team Offering Reassurance and 47 years of Experience
In 2020/2021 Tweddle’s Assessment and Intake (A&I) team delivered an incredible 1614 intake assessment calls with referring health professionals, mums, dads, carers, and interpreters. For some parents, their in-depth discussion with a Tweddle A&I clinician is...
Notice of Tweddle’s 101st AGM
The Board of Tweddle Child & Family Health Service is pleased to invite interested members of the public to attend its 101st Annual General Meeting. The AGM will take place on Wednesday 8th December between 3pm and 4pm. The AGM will be onsite at Tweddle at 53...
Laura’s 35 years of Love and Listening
For over 100 years Tweddle has cared for the most vulnerable of families. In the early years, Tweddle was a training centre for Mothercraft Nurses and a respite centre for sick and foundling babies. There are few staff who have been around long enough to witness...
Tweddle Returns to Face to Face Childbirth Education
Tweddle is delighted to announce a return to face to face Childbirth Education classes after nearly two years of online groups. While the online option remains, many expectant parents have told us that the face to face option is preferable. Tweddle’s experienced...
Hobsons Bay Community Fund Supporting Local Parents
With thanks to the Hobsons Bay Community Fund, Early Parenting organisation Tweddle will be delivering a series of education and support sessions for Hobsons Bay parents of multiples. Local group, the Westgate Multiple Birth Association (WMBA) support approximately...
Make a Difference and Join the Tweddle Board
An exciting opportunity exists to make a difference in the lives of babies, toddlers, families and communities. We invite you to apply to join the Tweddle Board. The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part-time board director...
