News and Events

It’s 9am and mum Rosie, her partner and baby Jay aged 7 months have just arrived at Tweddle’s Footscray Day Stay program where they will stay until around 4pm. They’re all exhausted and not sure what to expect. Their Tweddle Early Parenting Professional (EPP) Janelle...

Tweddle is thrilled to announce a new In-home program for families living in Barwon. From February, Tweddle’s strengths-based Parenting Assessment and Skills Development Service (PASDS) will be adding an In-Home service for parents of children between 0 and 3 years...

The Board of Tweddle Child & Family Health Service is pleased to invite interested members of the public to attend its 102nd Annual General Meeting. The AGM will take place on Wednesday 1st March between 3pm and 4pm. The AGM will be onsite at Tweddle at 70 Sydney...

As we enter our 103rd year, Tweddle staff are rolling up their sleeves in readiness for an incredibly busy 12 months. Parents, babies, and toddlers are once again unpacking their suitcases and being warmly welcomed to Tweddle’s Residential unit and our community-based...

The health and safety of babies, toddlers and children is a priority at Tweddle. At this gift giving time of year, there are many toys that can be dangerous to a child, especially if they are not age-appropriate or if they are made from potentially harmful materials....

Dear friends, What an incredible year it has been. Adjusting to life following two years of COVID lockdowns hasn’t been easy for Tweddle families and our clinicians, but every day we see parents and staff demonstrating resilience, hope and genuine excitement for the...

Megan came to Tweddle teary and exhausted. Her daughter Abigail had reflux and colic which Megan felt was impacting their bonding and ability to read her daughter's cues.  She felt sleep deprived and was worried about whether she was doing things right. Although Megan...

At Tweddle, supporting babies and toddlers to get the best start in life is our priority. Feeling loved and safe at home is the foundation for a child’s life-long mental health and well-being. Unfortunately, not all infants and children grow up feeling safe. The 16...

This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week 2022 (6-12th Nov). Tweddle joins a chorus of government, industry, community and parents' voices to raise awareness of perinatal mental health. As a public hospital supporting expectant and new parents, we know how vital...