Enabling Families to Thrive
We focus on the wellbeing of new primary carers, providing vital space to feel vulnerable and open to support. Removing the stigma around postnatal mental health and normalising the act of asking and finding much needed help.
How we help:
Each family is individually assessed by our professionally trained team members prior to allocating an appropriate Volunteer matched specifically for each family’s needs.
Our team provides physical, social and emotional post-natal care and promotes maternal/carer and infant bonding.
In-home support is provided by Volunteer team across Georges River, Bayside & Sutherland Shire. Volunteers provide weekly support in the home for 2 – 3 hours per week, and support can range from 3 months to 1 year in length.
Our Research
Outcomes:
For the Carer
- Increased parental confidence, particularly for first time primary carers
- Early detection of childhood developmental issues
- Improved health in carer and child wellbeing
- Primary carers experience an increased sense of belonging to their community
For the Community
- Reduced impact on public services
- Early detection of declining mental health
- Promoting carer and infant bonding
- Reduced risk of entry to child protection and health services
Join our team of volunteers
Our Volunteer Home Visitors are carefully selected, screened and trained by industry professionals. Many of our Volunteers are parents/grandparents themselves or have previous working experience in the women’s health sector.
