Mar
15
Closing the Gap on Health Inequality for Aboriginal Babies and their Families
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
The national Close The Gap day is a reminder of the role that Tweddle, a state-wide family health and early parenting organisation, plays in helping to improve and influence health outcomes for Aboriginal families, children and their communities. For Tweddle, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families means acknowledging the injustices of the past and […]
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Mar
09
Babies and Children Thrive When Culture is Respected and Celebrated
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Celebrating culture is a priority at Tweddle. Because culture is such a powerful indicator of a child’s future well-being, it is important for staff to understand and embrace different cultural parenting practices, beliefs and preferences. Harmony Week (20th-26th March), Cultural Diversity Week (11th – 21st March) and Harmony Day (21st March) are opportunities to celebrate, […]
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Mar
02
Emma Fleming making a positive difference at Tweddle
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
My name is Emma. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for the past 20 years. My background is 14 years in Neonatal Intensive Care, where I cared for extremely premature babies and their families. My passion has always been supporting families in their transition from hospital to the comfort of their homes. This love of babies and their […]
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Mar
01
Creating Positive and Lasting Change at Tweddle’s 102nd AGM
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
Tweddle’s 102nd AGM was celebrated this afternoon with a gathering of Board members, staff, and guests. After an incredible year of growth, getting together gave us time to reflect and acknowledge the many achievements of 2021/2022. An Historic Year at Tweddle Without doubt, turning 102 years has been a historic milestone for all involved at […]
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Feb
08
Tweddle’s Parenting Programs Supporting MCH Services
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
This morning Tweddle Director of Clinical Services and Nursing Kirsty Evans spoke on ABC 774 regarding the impacts of reduced Maternal and Child Health (MCH) ages and stages visits. This followed morning presenter Ali Moore’s interview with a mother of a young baby unable to secure MCH appointments beyond 8 weeks. Kirsty reinforced the importance […]
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Feb
07
A Day in the Life of a Tweddle Day Stay
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
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 welcomes them with a smile. There are three other families […]
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Jan
31
New In-Home Parenting Assessment and Skills Development Service for Barwon families
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
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 who have Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) involvement. The new Barwon PASDS team […]
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Jan
30
Notice of Tweddle’s 102nd Annual General Meeting
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
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 Street Footscray. To register your attendance please […]
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Jan
25
The Tweddle Team Ready for 2023
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
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 programs. Health professionals are referring families to us for intensive early parenting support […]
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Dec
15
Do you know your toy safety checklist and product recalls?
By Kerrie Gottliebsen
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. As a parent, you can evaluate your child’s […]
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