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What is the Positive Start Parenting Program?

A program designed to assist young mums with:

• Developing personal and practical life skills to nurture a positive family environment
• One on one support
• Creation of individual Action Plans
• Counseling and mentoring services
• Links to support services available and referral to other community agencies where necessary
• Fun activities and making new friends
• Information sessions, workshops, guest speakers
• Practical hands-on approach using on-site facilities e.g. cot, change table, children’s play area
• Referral to training / employment opportunities
• Exploring transport solutions, child-care options and services on offer at Centrelink
• Budgeting advice

Assisting young expectant mums by:

• Helping them plan and prepare for the transition into motherhood
• Referring and offering support to attend pre-natal classes
• Offer ongoing Post-natal support

Who can access this service?

This free service is aimed at young mums and/or expectant mothers aged 15-24 years with children under preschool age, who identify the need for parenting assistance.

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable child friendly environment for mums and their children.

This support service can accommodate family networks, friends and mentors.

Entry to the program is voluntary and offers support to those in need of parenting assistance.

Support is also offered in Gin Gin and Childers as required

What People are Saying...

"It gives you more confidence in what to do especially when it’s your first baby and not knowing what’s going on. It puts you on the right track of what to expect and how to deal with it.”

“You get the benefit of talking to other young mums and learning from each other.”

“Your baby gets to socialise and we do fun things.”

“Meeting other expectant mums somewhere that is comfortable and feels safe.”

“You get to get out of the house and talk to others and get good support.”

“Positive Start gives great support and helps out so much. Even with transport.”

“We get a break in a safe environment for our babies.”

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs