Parenting Programs
We use evidence-informed practices to address a range of parenting challenges.
Ngala Residential Parenting Service is a parenting program that provides a safe, nurturing environment where parents and families stay on-site at our Centre in Kensington and work directly with our professional team to identify and address a range of parenting challenges.
Every child and every family is unique, so we approach every challenge with fresh eyes, aiming to understand your situation, identify the whole scope of the issue, and develop practical and realistic strategies that will work in your household.
Our team include Child Health Nurses, Midwives, Lactation Consultants, Mothercraft Nurses, Social Workers and Psychologists, all dedicated to treating you with the kindness and respect you deserve.
What challenges can we help you with?
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How we work.
We start with a thorough discussion about your family history and experiences to learn as much as we can about you and your child. We then, together, set some goals for your stay and get clear on what a great outcome looks like for you.
Next, we develop strategies for addressing your challenge, and begin to test them. You will always be in control and leading the delivery, with our team observing, analysing and offering advice throughout.
Together we test the strategies, refining them as needed until you are comfortable you have something that will work at home.
You leave with a clear strategy to continue implementing at home. Our team are always here to assist and adapt after you leave.
Hear from our past families.
How to apply.
All Ngala services are available to all parents in WA – there are no eligibility requirements, although you will need a referral from a GP – you can either ask your GP to fill out this form: Request your Admission here .
This form is a requirement for all admissions to Ngala’s private hospital. Please complete the family section of this form and take it to your GP to complete their section with you. They will then send the form to Ngala for assessment by the hospital’s intake nurse.
Once this assessment is completed, a Ngala Bookings or Intake team member will contact you to offer an admission date.
For more information you can also call the Ngala Parenting Line on 9368 9368 to speak with our team.
How long can you stay for?
Currently we offer two options for Parents and Caregivers:
A Day Stay – where you will work directly with a Child Health Nurse, who will observe your routine and together develop strategies you can implement at home.
An Extended Stay where you will stay on-site where our whole team will get to know you and your child to collaboratively develop and test realistic strategies.
How much does it cost?
The costs for your stay depend on the level of cover supplied by your private health insurance. If you would like an estimation of how much you will need to pay for your level of cover please contact our team and we will be able to provide one for you.
