Mackay’s Child Youth and Family Health Service has initiated its 2024 support groups for parents.
All new parents of babies aged 0-6 months are encouraged to join the Early Parent Groups. These groups are facilitated by a Child, Youth and Family Health clinical nurse, aimed at providing support to families during the initial stages of parenthood.
Sessions are scheduled monthly at the Carlyle Community Health Centre on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The agenda across four sessions includes discussions on attachment, sleep and settling, adjustment to parenting, play, development, and safety.
Additionally, the groups offer a secure environment for families to share their experiences, concerns, and successes, or engage in conversations with other parents. Further advantages encompass establishing a support network, mutual learning, social engagement, fostering new friendships, exploring diverse parenting approaches, and discovering local resources available in Mackay.
The Child, Youth, and Family Health Service also provide Focus Groups for new parents. Visit this link for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/57xx2vyv
If you would like to be part of an upcoming group, please contact Carlyle Community Health Centre on 4885 7750.
Caption: Mums and bubs who attended the January Early Parent Group