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.
National Reconciliation Week Calls for Action
Tweddle was honored to join the reconciliation movement with the launch of our Reflect – Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2020. Tweddle is now embarking on our RAP Innovate which is designed to develop and test the foundations established in the RAP Reflect....
Mental Health Focus in Labor State Budget
Tweddle welcomes the Victorian Government’s budget commitment of $3.8 billion in order to fund important improvements to the mental health system that supports babies, toddlers, children and their families. Tweddle CEO Ms Jacquie O’Brien said the commitment will be...
Strengths Highlighted for Families Week
This week is National Families Week (15 – 21 May), a week where hundreds of organisations celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. Parenting support programs at Tweddle empower parents to help their children reach their full potential in...
Sleep and Settling Training for Health Professionals
Over 1890 health professionals have now registered to complete the Victorian Government Sleep and Settling Training for Victoria’s MCH Workforce. Developed by Tweddle and The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, the Sleep and Settling Model of Care...
Families sought for Telehealth & Telepractice research study
Are you a parent or carer in Victoria who has received family services or supports over the past 12 months? If so, the Parenting Research Centre would love to hear from you. The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) would like to learn about the experiences of...
Closed Monday 26th April
Tweddle will be closed on Monday 26th April and reopen from 9am on Tuesday 27th April. Please phone the 24 hour Maternal and Child Health line on 13 22 29 if you need parenting support during this time. You can visit Tweddle's 'Our Work' website link to find out about...
Students Present Sleep Hygiene Study
Tweddle recently had the pleasure of providing placement for ACU Occupational Therapy students Eleanor Barry and Amelia Ford. At the completion of their placement they presented a Sleep Hygiene project to staff. Their research and presentation was excellent and...
Student Placements Shaping Future Workforces at Tweddle
Tweddle partners with various universities to provide student placements. Universities include RMIT, La Trobe, ACU, Monash and Deakin. Student qualifications include Maternal & Child Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Art Therapy and...
Partnerships and Pop Ups for Multiple Birth Awareness Week
Tweddle's new partnership with the Westgate Multiple Birth Association was celebrated yesterday with a Pop Up Playgroup at Tweddle. The Herald Sun, which reported on the event, said that people are being reminded of the extra needs of parents of twins and greater...
