Coming to Tweddle
Before Your Stay
Coming to Tweddle may bring up a variety of mixed emotions, and that’s completely normal. We understand that you might be feeling tired or exhausted, and we want you to know that we are here to support you through every step of the program. Your wellbeing is important to us, and we’re committed to making this journey as supportive and understanding as possible for you.
What to Bring
Day Programs
What to Bring
- Medicare Card and Health Benefit Card (if you have one)
- Completed administration forms (mailed/emailed to you prior to admission)
- Child Health Record book
- Any medication that any family member is currently taking, in original containers.
For Yourself
- Comfortable clothing
- Pen and paper
- Lunch, snacks & cold drinks (tea, coffee and biscuits supplied).
For Your Children
- Change of clothes
- Nappies
- Nappy wipes
- Bag to take soiled nappies home
- Dummy (if used)
- A special toy—book, blanket, soft toy
- Infant formula, bottles, bottle brush and teats (sterilising equipment is provided)
- Food for your child
- Sheets and blanket for the cot
- Bathroom towel
Overnight Programs
What to Bring
- Medicare Card and Health Benefit Card (if you have one)
- Completed administration forms (mailed/emailed to you prior to admission)
- Child Health Record book
- Any medication that any family member is currently taking, in original containers.
For Yourself
- Clothing
- Reading material or personal music
- Toiletries.
For Your Children
- Clothing including footwear
- Nappies
- Nappy wipes
- Dummy (if used)
- Training cup (if used)
- A special toy—book, blanket, soft toy
- Infant formula, bottles, bottle brush and teats (sterilising equipment is provided)
- Pram or stroller
- Breast pump (if used)
- Sun hat and sunscreen
Your Information
Once you are booked into the Tweddle program such as the Residential Program or Day Stay Program you will receive some information by email or mail for you to complete and bring with you on the day of admission:
Certificate of Attendance
Tweddle is very keen for both parents or important support people to attend the program as it benefits the whole family. Please contact Tweddle before your admission date to request a Certificate of Attendance for your employer to enable both you and your partner to attend.
Day of Admission
Don’t forget to bring the completed paperwork on the day of your admission.
We understand how hard it might be to get to Tweddle on time, especially if you are coming from a distance. Just let reception know if you are running late. You will be welcomed whenever you get to Tweddle, we appreciate the effort you have made to come.
Click on the links below to learn more about the program you will be accessing:
Our focus is on early intervention and prevention, targeting sleep and settling, building strong attachments, enhancing resilience, and helping you decipher your baby’s cues.
Spend the day with fellow parents, all navigating the challenges of parenthood. Our focus is on supporting each other and empowering your family.
Our experienced Tweddle Practitioners offer 30-minute telephone consultations, providing support and guidance on sleep and settling, parenting uncertainty, and various other issues.
Tweddle’s no-cost in-home support is a valuable program offering two 2-hour home visits to families across the West. We provides gentle solutions to various parenting concerns.
Early Help Family Service is a collaborative program by Anglicare Victoria, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), and Tweddle, offering inclusive support to families in Western Melbourne with children aged 0-18.
Getting ready for a baby and becoming a parent can be challenging. The GGB&K team helps growing families access tailored support anytime during pregnancy and the first few weeks after the baby is born.
Looking for a way to build stronger bonds with your little one, while having fun and connecting with other parents? This free 8-week program welcomes mums, dads, foster parents, and primary carers with babies and toddlers aged 8 months to 2 years.
We offer a wide range of education classes to provide the best care for parents before and after the birth of their baby.
Child Safe Organisation
Tweddle offers a Child Safe environment by putting the best interests of children first to ensure their rights and needs are met. We apply this principle in policy and practice, screen applicants for suitability to work with children and promote a culture of child safety, wellbeing and identification and prevention of harm. Tweddle has a duty to respond to any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm.
Diversity; Everyone is unique, included and heard.
Equity; Advocacy for fair opportunities.
Inclusion; Meaningful participation for all.
Belonging; Be your authentic self.
Tweddle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We believe in supporting babies, toddlers, children and families to stay connected to cultures, communities and Countries.
- Tweddle welcomes people of different age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status, culture, sexual orientation, relationship status, language, faith, ability levels and socio-economic backgrounds.
- We take an intersectional approach in reducing inequality and discrimination by embedding safe, inclusive and affirming partnerships.
- We celebrate families from all walks of life and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging in principle and practice.
