The 97th Annual General Meeting of Tweddle Child and Family Health Service was held yesterday Wednesday 22nd November in the Tweddle Conference Centre. Tweddle Chair Dr Nicole Milburn, CEO Ms Jacquie O’Brien, Treasurer Ms Melanie Telford, board members, staff and a consumer panel of a Tweddle Mum, Dad and volunteer gathered to reflect on a year […]
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The Country Women’s Association of Footscray has helped launch the One Hundred Dads social impact project with a generous donation. The CWA, while placing an emphasis on improving the lives of women and children, recognise the benefits of healthy fathers and their vital contribution to their children and families. A cheque was presented to Tweddle […]
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This week is perinatal depression and anxiety awareness week (12th-18th Nov). At Tweddle, the importance of perinatal mental health is crucial. Tweddle’s parenting programs help thousands of parents every year, many experiencing a combination of stress, anxiety and depression. Mums and dads admitted to a Residential program undertake a ‘Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale’ (DASS) […]
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Tweddle needs help to transform the residential unit outdoor children’s play area and create a welcoming and happy space for stressed and anxious families. On Saturday the 11th of November between 9am and 4pm we will be hosting a working bee. Do you have general handyman skills or carpentry skills or can donate materials? Can you spare […]
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As leading educators working in the very early years, it’s vital that Tweddle staff prioritise learning and partnerships. October is proving to be a busy month with staff travelling far and wide sharing news of pilots and research, delivering seminars and establishing new partnerships. New partnerships include the Daughters of The West to deliver the […]
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Tweddle has partnered with Brimbank City Council’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Support Service to launch a breastfeeding support program for Brimbank families. Designed to support families with babies up to 3 months old, the service will operate Tuesdays and Fridays during school terms. Tweddle’s Manager Community Programs and Maternal and Child Health Nurse LeAnn […]
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Children’s Week (21-29th October) is a time when Tweddle celebrate the right of babies and toddlers to enjoy childhood regardless of race, colour, sex, ability, religion, nationality or social origin. Tweddle, a Childsafe Organisation, is committed to the protection of all children attending one of our many programs across the State. Children’s Week is also […]
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The Minister for Health, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of the Tweddle Child and Family Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2018. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring every Victorian receives safe and high quality healthcare. Applicants must be able to demonstrate […]
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National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation. Tweddle’s six MyTime groups across Melbourne’s west are where carers of children with special needs can connect with others facing the same challenges. Every week over 86 families regularly attend MyTime groups in Avondale Heights, Sunshine, Point Cook, […]
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day. In 2017 Tweddle would like to encourage parents and carers to go from stress to strength by removing the stigma and reaching out for help. Parenting is stressful at the best of times, but struggling with a mental illness as a mum or a dad with a baby […]
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