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Ngala’s Covid-19 News and Resources

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We’ve compiled the latest news from Ngala and resources from our community partners to help you navigate your way through the information being shared to best address your concerns through Covid-19. We’ll always update this page with the latest news, resources and supports for our West Australian community.

Ngala News

Virtual Parenting Programs
The Early Parenting Program is provided by Ngala and funded by the State Government through the Child and Adolescent Health Service. Ngala Child health nurses, through these virtual sessions will be offering different groups that parents can attend to support them through various stages of their child’s development from newborns to 6 months. Find out more here.

 

Ngala Resources
Do you know, Ngala has a range of resource articles available for free on our website. The downloadable resources are for parents with children aged from 0 to 18 years. Topics range from Becoming a Parent, Baby Growth and Development, School and Education, Sleep and comforting and Promoting Good Mental Health. You can download the resource for you here.

 

Residential Parenting Services at Ngala’s hospital in Kensington
Ngala’s Residential Parenting Services at our hospital in Kensington is still open and parents and carers can book into our Day Stay Program. The Ngala team of nurses, social workers and psychologists are all working within Department of Health guidelines in relation to Coronavirus recommendations, so are assured to be in safe hands while getting the support you need. If you would like to know more or book in you can find out more here below or contact our Parenting Line on 9368 9368.

Community Support Resources and Information

Telethon Kids Institute Constable Care Online Nurse Dotty Books
Telethon Kids has joined scientist around the world in the fight against COVID-19 and is committed to helping in this crisis. Click here to read the latest COVID-19 information , research news and updates. Constable Care is now online to navigate us through this new normal of information overload, fake news, scamming and family routines which are now very different. Click here for more. Nurse Dotty is a great way to navigate your child’s understanding of COVID-19. Create your own Nurse Dotty book with your family and add in the questions you think your child may have. Click here for more.

 

Breastfeeding Association of Australia Translated COVID-19 Resources Screen time and COVID19
If you need to know more about how COVID-19 affects breastfeeding, this information can be found on the Breastfeeding Association of Australia website here. The Department of Health has a range of COVID-19 Resources translated to address the multi-lingual needs of our West Australian society. If you need a resource in a language other than English please click here. Joanne Orlando, a Senior Lecturer in Educational Technology at the University of Western Sydney has written an article here that may provide some reassurance to parents coming to terms with the increase in screen time during Covid-19.

 

Online fun – great brain science and health for your children

Every Little Cell by                     Allison Davies
The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Smoos & Smeds, social distance
Five tips to make those video chats fun and engaging for 0 to 3 year olds
This great 5 minute video is wonderful for your child (and parent), Allison Davies, a music therapist has created this just to ease COVID-19 worries for children. Available on youtube and stream it here. What would the Gruffalo do if her was social distancing? It may be hard to explain to your child why they can’t hug their gran, play with their friends and lead life as per normal. Share with them the 12 images here. Family catch ups and playdates with their little friends may not be the norm now but there is a way make those video streams engaging and fun. Read more here.

 

Strong Self Strong Spirit

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Strong Self Strong Spirit (SSSS) uses strengths-based practices to improve the well-being of children aged 8 – 12 years of age in Geraldton.

Weekly mentoring sessions will engage mentees in activities aimed at building resilience and self-regulation of behaviour.  The mentors will act as a role models and supporters, to intervene early and prevent or reduce the emergence of anti-social or offending behaviour.

SSSS will engage parents and family members in family evenings, peer support groups and participant exhibitions.

Our commitment

  • Form community partnerships that enhance children’s social and emotional development.
  • Involve families and others in educating and caring for our children to nurture their healthy development and well-being.
  • Ensure children have well-rounded development and are supported to self-regulate their behaviour.

How will we do it?

  • Working in partnership with services and the community in the planning and development of a program to enhance children’s well-being and social and emotional development.
  • Increasing opportunities for mentoring.
  • Creating awareness of the Strong Self, Strong Spirit program and generating referrals.
  • Improving knowledge and skills related to children’s social and emotional development.
  • Increasing opportunities for parents to establish informal networks that promote positive parenting.
  • Providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming, acknowledging and valuing all families.
  • Increasing children’s capacity to self-regulate their behaviour.
  • Providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming, acknowledging, valuing and supporting all children, individually and as part of a family and as part of a group.

For more information contact:

Samantha Cerezo or Taryn Chrystall

Team Leaders

Phone: (08) 9921 4477

Mobile: 0429 020 235

Email: [email protected]

 

Additional resources:

Strong Self Strong Spirit flyer

Confidential Referral Form

 

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Our History

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An early start

Ngala’s story began in 1890 as ‘The House of Mercy’, a refuge and maternity home for young pregnant women. It later became known as the Alexandra Home for Women.

Strong social pressures and stigma for unmarried mothers to relinquish their babies resulted in many who were born in the home being fostered or adopted. This practice continued until the 1980s. Ngala acknowledges the trauma that the forced adoption era caused many families, and we sincerely regret the role that our organisation has played in what we now know to be a harmful practice.

In 1949, the Alexandra Home for Women opened its first training facility in WA for Mothercraft nurses. It was named Alexandra Home for Mothers and Babies and Mothercraft Training School, and later, changed to Ngala Mothercraft Home and Training Centre Inc.

The name Ngala was chosen from Aboriginal Noongar language and means ‘we two, the dual between parents and children’. The Centre soon included infant health nurse training (now child health nursing) for registered nurses and midwives.

A new direction

Ngala’s first Childcare Centre opened in 1971 with places for 54 children. It was one of a very few registered not-for-profit day nurseries in Perth, in response to a community need for affordable childcare.

During the 1980s, Ngala changed its focus to a family-centred approach and was no longer involved in out of home care for children or Mothercraft training. Child Health Nursing training was transferred to Curtin University in 1985.

100 years of service

In 1990, the early Child Health Hotline began operating out of hours by child health nurses, which laid the foundation for the Ngala Helpline (now known as the Ngala Parenting Line).

Exciting new evidence emerged about early brain development and perinatal mental health, which was used to improve Ngala’s services. We embraced a holistic approach to early parenting education and support.

In 1995, a move to the current Kensington premises marked a new growth period for Ngala Family Resource Centre, as it was known. Expansion began into the community in outer metropolitan and country areas with group and education programs.

The 1990s also marked the beginning of Ngala’s strong partnership approach. Our focus on working with the whole family, not just mothers and babies, positioned Ngala to champion father inclusive practice in the early years with our Hey Dad program, now DadsWA.

2021 and beyond

Today, Ngala operates across Western Australia, and continues to use the latest internal and external research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

*Ngala sincerely regrets the trauma caused to parents, children and families by past adoption practices. You can read our statement of apology here.

Our History

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129 years of history in WA communities

Humble beginnings

Ngala’s story began in 1890, and was known as ‘The House of Mercy’, a refuge and maternity home for young pregnant women. It later became known as Alexandra Home for Women.

The Home’s policy was to keep mothers and babies together as much as possible. However, many babies born in the Home were fostered or adopted. This practice continued until the 1980s. The separation from family had significant impacts for many.

In 1949, the Alexandra House for Women opened their first training facility in WA for mothercraft nurses. It was named Alexandra Home for Mothers and Babies and Mothercraft Training School, and later, changed to Ngala Mothercraft Home and Training Centre Inc. Ngala was chosen from Aboriginal Noongar language and means ‘We two, the dual between parents and children’. The centre soon included infant health nurse training (now child health nursing) for registered nurses and midwives.

A new direction

Ngala’s first Childcare centre opened in 1971 with places for 54 children. It was one of very few registered not-for-profit day nurseries in Perth in response to a community need for affordable childcare.

During the 1980s, Ngala changed its focus to family-centred approaches. Ngala was no longer involved in out of home care for children or mothercraft training. Child Health Nursing training was transferred to Curtin University in 1985.

100 years of service

In 1990, the early Child Health Hotline began operating out of hours by child health nurses, which laid the foundation for the Ngala Helpline (now Ngala Parenting Line).

Exciting new evidence emerged about early brain development and perinatal mental health, which was used to improve Ngala’s services. We embraced a holistic approach to early parenting education and support.

In 1995, a move to the current Kensington premises marked a new growth period for Ngala Family Resource Centre, as it was known. Expansion began into the community in outer metropolitan and country areas with group and education programs.

The 1990s also marked the beginning of Ngala’s strong partnership approach. Our focus on working with the whole family, not just mothers and babies, positioned Ngala to champion father inclusive practice in the early years with our Hey Dad program, now DadsWA.

2019 and beyond

Today, Ngala operates across Western Australia, and continues to use the latest internal and external research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

 

Ngala sincerely regrets the trauma caused to parents and their children and families by past adoption practices. We commend the formal apologies by the State and Federal Governments in 2010 and 2013.

NGALA’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BACKED BY WA STATE GOVERNMENT

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The WA State Government has granted a portion of Crown land in Kensington to Ngala to help expand its valuable support services to children and parents. The land will be home an integrated service hub and a new state of the art childcare facility that will enable WA families to access child development and parenting services.

Ngala plan to invite services from across the government, not-for-profit, and private sector to work collaboratively from the hub to ensure that parents and families get the assistance needed to allow children to flourish.

Lands Minister Rita Saffioti said, “Ngala has played a pivotal role in supporting WA families to access childcare and parenting support for more than 125 years, and is a service that families have grown to rely on.

“The Government is pleased to be able to help Ngala to expand their Kensington base to ensure even more families can access these vital services. Community Services Minister Simone McGurk added, “Early childhood education is vital to support children’s development.

“By building strong foundations in the early years, we are supporting a brighter future for our children, our community and our State.”

Ngala has an outstanding reputation, and I am pleased the State Government can support the expansion of their Kensington service to allow parents and children access to high-quality early childhood education and parenting support.”

The planned hub will be a place for organisations and providers with a shared vision for childhood development and parenting to collaborate share learning and pool resources. This will include working alongside research partners to streamline the process of translating research into practice through consistent rollout across the family services sector.

Ngala CEO Fiona Beermier said, “We are very appreciative to the State Government for their support as it demonstrates both the government’s commitment to the importance of early childhood development and parenting support, as well as their confidence in Ngala”.

“We know that the first three years of a baby’s life are the most crucial to the development of a baby’s brain and Ngala is well placed to support parents through these challenging yet very exciting times. We also know that parents can find navigating the health and community sector challenging. By providing a place where families can access quality, integrated services that improve locally based connections; we are better able to respond to the needs of the community.” Ms Beermier added.

Stage one of the project will involve the establishment of a new Early Learning Centre with planning commencing in early 2019.
• Significant evidence demonstrates the importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life in their future health, wellbeing and relationships.
• The hub will build on the foundations of programs such as the Stronger Families Alliance from NSW and will create the platform for WA families to get the support and services they need, in a collaborative non-fragmented way.
• Collaboration will be sought with organisations supporting at-risk groups such as Aboriginal and CaLD communities; children of parents living with a mental illness; and those experiencing general socioeconomic strain.

About Ngala

Ngala is a provider of Early Parenting and Early Childhood services, working with and for Western Australian families to enhance their experience of parenting and to promote the healthy development of children and young people. At 128 years, Ngala is one of the oldest non-government organisations in Western Australia and is widely recognised as a leader in early parenting.

Find out more at www.ngala.com.au

Media contact

Brian Smith
Manager Business Development
Call (08)9367 9473
[email protected].

Download the PDF:

Media Statement PDF

Ngala’s Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are welcome at all of Ngala’s services and programs.

Ngala offers specific services to support Aboriginal families in the City of Swan, Midwest and Gascoyne regions, responding to local community needs.

Here is a snapshot of those services:

SERVICES

REMOTE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE STRATEGY

It’s important for kids to go to school every day. Based in Carnarvon, RSAS brings together families, schools, communities and other services to find local solutions to get kids to school. Local RSAS teams work with families to support children to attend school.

Find out more

PARENTS AND LEARNING

Parents and Learning (PaL) is a home based parent engagement program that supports Aboriginal families in getting their children, aged 3 – 5 years ready for school. PaL supports parents to participate in their children’s early literacy learning, by providing educational resources delivered to family homes. PaL is delivered in Geraldton, Carnarvon and Mullewa.

Find out more

NGALANG MOORT NGALANG KURLANGAH (OUR FAMILY, OUR CHILDREN)

Based in the City of Swan, Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (Our Family, Our Children) is a school-readiness program.
The program provides a space for children to play and provides parenting support.

The program also provides:

  • Home visiting
  • Transport to and from our groups
  • Referrals to other services
  • Telephone support

Find out more

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.

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ABOUT NAIDOC WEEK

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Find out more

NGALA’S RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN (RAP)

At Ngala, we believe that reconciliation means building positive, respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians; working together to help ‘close the gaps’ and achieve equity and justice. For us, the spirit and process of reconciliation is an important part of healing the past and fostering shared understanding.

Find out more

Swan Communities for Children

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WHAT IS COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN?

Communities for Children (CfC) is a ‘place-based’ initiative funded by the Department of Social Services. Swan CfC is delivered by Ngala as the Facilitating Partner delivering the Communities for Children initiative within the Swan Local Government Area whose core business is to:

“develop and facilitate a ‘whole of community’ approach to support and enhance early childhood development and wellbeing for children from birth to 12 years”.

As part of this responsibility, the Facilitating Partner sub-contracts other organisations, known as Community Partners, to deliver services that contribute to achieving this core role.

WHO ARE COMMUNITY PARTNERS?

Community Partners are organisations sub-contracted by Swan CfC to deliver ‘Activities’ which meet the outcomes of the Communities for Children initiative and the community.

HOW ARE COMMUNITY PARTNERS SELECTED?

The Swan CfC Community Committee assists the Swan CfC to plan, guide and support the Communities for Children initiative within the Swan region.

The Community Committee is an advisory group comprising of community members and organisations who each bring a unique perspective that complements the knowledge and skills of the Swan Communities for Children initiative team.

WHAT ACTIVITIES DO COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE?

BabyFAST, CLAN Midland: An eight-week program for young parents, expecting parents and grandparents to support building informal social support networks, maximise brain development and encourage healthy parent-child relationships. For more information contact 9250 6335 or [email protected]

Bullsbrook Junior Hangout, City of Swan: An eight-week program providing an opportunity for children aged 7-11 years to socialise, meet, take part in activities, learn new skills and have positive experiences. For more information contact 9207 8565 or [email protected]

Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC), CLAN Midland: EPEC is a peer-to-peer program that trains parents to deliver the ‘Being a Parent’ (BAP) course in their communities. The BAP course aims to help parents develop positive communication and parenting skills, emotional literacy, and to encourage parents to be mindful of how their words and actions can impact on children’s wellbeing. For more information contact 9250 6335 or [email protected]

FAST, CLAN Midland: Families and Schools Together (FAST) is an eight-week program where families within the school community are brought together to meet other families, school staff and community members. For more information contact 9250 6335 or [email protected]

Multicultural Playgroup-Ellenbrook & Brabham, Playgroup WA: Playgroup for families with young children aged 0-5 years from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to meet other families in the local area and have fun playing and learning together.  For more information contact 1800 171 882 or [email protected]

Strong Fathers, Indigo Junction: A program to support Aboriginal fathers living in the Swan Region. For more information contact 9274 7929 or [email protected]

Midland Hip Hop, Indigo Junction: Known as the ‘Beat Walkers’, this activity is a school holiday program for school-aged children and is inclusive of children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. For more information contact 9274 5382 or [email protected]

Mother Baby Nurture, Playgroup WA: A 10-week relationship-focused group program for mothers who are struggling to care for and connect with their baby (0-6 months). For more information contact 1800 171 882 or [email protected]

INNOVATION FUND:

The Innovation Fund provides annual grants of up to $10,000 to local organisations who work with families and can successfully identify a service area gap. This funding allows for investment in innovation while also helping to build the capacity of groups and organisations in the Swan region. For more information about the current Innovation activities being delivered in the region or for more information about future opportunities please contact the Swan CfC team at [email protected]

COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING FUND GRANTS

The Community Capacity Building Fund (CCBF) provides one-off small grants to assist in the personal, professional or educational development of community members or organisations which directly or indirectly benefit vulnerable children 0-12 years and their families, support collaborative community partnerships and are inclusive of all cultures and abilities.

Community members, community groups or not-for-profit organisations within the City of Swan may apply for grants from $1,000 to $2,000 for organisations and up to $500 for individuals.

For further information and assistance please contact the Swan CfC team.

Ph: (08) 9368 9309 Email [email protected]

WHAT ELSE DOES THE SWAN COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN DO?

Offer opportunities for cross-sector engagement and learning together by organising professional training, workshops and a Quarterly Network Breakfast.

Our staff and volunteers work alongside members of the Aboriginal community to inform community planning and decision making.

Develop, update and distribute resources for local service providers:
– Connecting to Aboriginal Culture and Community
– Environmental scan documents
– Understanding Our Way: Perceptions from culturally diverse communities

Brings together children to inform community planning and decision making through hearing the Voice of the Child.

Our staff and volunteers work alongside members of CaLD communities to inform community planning and decision making.

Support Community Partners to develop best practice evaluation tools and evidence-based programs in partnership with Curtin University.

 

WOULD YOU LIKE SOME MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like further information please contact the Swan Communities for Children team.

Address: Level 1, Suite 3, 38 Main Street, Ellenbrook WA 6069
Telephone: (08) 9368 9309 or (08) 9368 9311
Email: [email protected]

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

DSS Communities for Children Operational Guidelines
Our Impact over the decade 2011 – 2021 – Summary
Our impact: a decade of the Swan Alliance 2011-2021

RESOURCES FOR LOCAL SERVICES

Connecting to Aboriginal Culture and Community
Understanding Our Way: Perceptions from Culturally Diverse Communities 

 

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Supporting your child’s learning

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Parents have an important role in encouraging and supporting your child’s learning and engagement in education. You remain your child’s first teacher, even as they move through their primary years toward the transition to high school. 

Your changing child

As children enter early adolescence, they experience educational and physiological changes, which can be challenging for the child and the family.  

By this time you will be gaining an understanding of how your child prefers to learn and in which areas they have real strengths and talents. You can help support their learning by helping them develop these strengths and interests. Provide opportunities for them to learn by reading, storytelling or doing activities together. 

Moving to high school

Toward the end of this period your child will be transitioning to high school. Children (and parents) will need to manage:  

  • a change in schools  
  • different styles of teaching  
  • new peer groups  
  • increased exposure to issues such as bullying, sex and social media.  

This can sometimes result in attendance issues and affect your child’s general health and wellbeing. 

Boarding school

Families who live in rural and remote locations may face the additional challenge of their child moving away to boarding school.  

Children may experience homesickness and even a loss of self-identity as they move outside their safe, comfortable environment. For children moving away from Aboriginal communities, the new environment may be completely unfamiliar. 

Most schools will have information to support the transition to high school. Ask for assistance from the class teacher, student services team or school counsellors at your school.   

Want to know more?

Raising Children Network – Sex education for older children 

Raising Children Network – Adolescent bullying 

Raising Children Network – School problems 9-15 years 

Raising Children Network – Talking about school 

Raising Children Network – Learning primary and secondary school 

Learning Potential – Positive parenting a preteen in primary school 

DadsWA

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DadsWA

DadsWA was established in 1999 to deliver services and support for fathers, with a particular focus on the early years. DadsWA staff have 25 years of combined experience in working with and supporting fathers.

DadsWA emphasises the importance of fathers being an active and engaged part of the parenting team and the benefits this brings for child development.

Much of our work is centered on the early years and we provide regular online sessions for fathers-to-be and a three-week program for new dads.  Information on upcoming sessions can be found here – www.ngala.com.au/all-workshops/workshops/

We also provide information and referrals for dads and mums seeking support for fathers through contact with services and groups.  Parents seeking information can contact our Ngala Parenting Line on 08 9368 9368 or DadsWA – [email protected]

Through the work mentioned above, DadsWA has contact with over 500 fathers each year, as well as numerous service providers, and has gained a wealth of knowledge on the needs of today’s fathers and the services available to them.

DadsWA is seeking input from fathers/father figures who can draw on their lived experience to help us ensure we are meeting the parenting needs of fathers as best we can.  If you are interested in being a part of this, please email [email protected]

Online Tips, Resources & Information for Dads

Click on the links below to access:

Why Fathers Matter
The Fathering Project – New Fathering Research
Karitane – Dads make a difference

Websites for Fathers
Raising Children – Fathers
Direct Advice for Dads
The Father Hood – Dadlife

Agencies with Programs/Support for Fathers
Relationships WA
The Fathering Project
Anglicare WA

Workshops/Programs for Dads and Parents Nearby
Programs for NW Metro (Perth and Northern Suburbs)
Shire of Mundaring, City of Swan, Town of Bassendean and City of Bayswater
Communicare – Parenting Support Services: South East Metro
Meerilinga – Parenting Courses and Services: Southern Suburbs
Relationships WA – Courses and Workshops

Online Workshops/Programs
Birthing Dads – For expecting and new fathers
Support for Fathers – Online webinars for dads
SMS4dads – Receive free text messages, support, info & tips – especially for dads & dads-to-be
Parentshop – Online parenting course on guiding behaviour aimed at 2 years and above
Parentworks – Online course for dads with children 2 years and above
Familyman.movember.com – Online parenting program with dads in mind

Dads Groups
Hyde Park Dads
Perth Home Dads
Perth and WA Dads
Mr Perfect
Dads Group Youtube
Dads Group Website

Mental Health and Wellbeing
ForWhen Helpline – Mental health support for expectant and new parents (inc dads)
Beyond Blue
PANDA – Dads mental health and wellbeing
New Dads – mental health
Red Nose – grief and loss support

Deadly Dads
ForWhen Helpline – Mental health support for expectant and new parents (inc dads). Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Liaison Officers available.
Ngala – ngalang moort ngalang kurlangah
Indigo Junction – Strong Fathers
Raising Children – Indigenous dads
Parenting SA – Being a Dad
Raising Children – Routines: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
Raising Children – Watching your Kids: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
SMS4Dads – Deadly Dads: texts with info for you and bub

Disability Support
NDIS – Western Australia
Autism – Dads Support Groups
Kiind (formerly Kalparrin)
Carers WA

Separated Dads
Lifeline – Support for separated parents
Relationships WA – Fathering After Separation
Groups – search for “separated dads” on facebook

General Support/Information for Men
Mensline – telephone and online counselling for men
Mens Family Violence Helpline
Lifeline – 24-hour crisis support

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)

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HIPPY is a free home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment program. The program supports parents to create a learning environment at home to encourage children’s love of learning and provide opportunities for parents to enjoy positive time with their children.

A HIPPY Home Tutor visits parents or carers each fortnight to demonstrate a booklet of activities through role-play. The materials provide information about child development and the way children learn. Resources and support from our tutors increase parents’ confidence as their child’s first teacher. In addition to home visits, parents also attend monthly gatherings. These groups provide a safe, comfortable place for parents to meet other local families, build new friendships and develop new skills. Families can enrol in the program if their child is turning 3 before the 30th June 2023.

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence holds the license to operate HIPPY in Australia and the program is fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, visit www.dss.gov.au for more information. HIPPY is a national program, with sites throughout Australia. In WA, Ngala operates three HIPPY sites: Girrawheen, Rockingham, and Midland with enrolments taken from surrounding suburbs.

To find out more about Ngala’s activities or the HIPPY Enrolment criteria and age requirements call Ngala on 9368 9368.

 

                                         

 

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