Residential Program
At Tweddle, we understand that parenting comes with its unique set of challenges. That’s why we’re here for you, offering vital support through our Residential Program, available every week from Monday to Friday. 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.
Tailored Support for Every Family
At Tweddle, we understand that each family is unique and has distinct needs. We are dedicated to addressing your specific requirements and collaborating with you to achieve your desired outcomes. Our team is available around the clock to offer guidance and support throughout your journey.
Empowering Families
Our mission at Tweddle is to boost your confidence as parents and foster meaningful, joyful relationships with your little ones. Throughout your stay, active participation is encouraged, with a focus on identifying and achieving your unique goals. Our compassionate team, including Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Early Parenting Practitioners, Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Lactation Consultants, is here to support you with tailored strategies that suit your individual circumstances.
Guidance and Learning in a Supportive Environment
We engage with you through one-to-one interactions, group education sessions, exploring parenting techniques, self-directed learning, and supported practice. Connecting with fellow parents during your stay can also provide additional comfort and support.
A Holistic Approach Over Four Phases
Our program is designed to guide you through four phases over five enriching days, aimed at addressing the root causes of your family’s struggles, building communication and confidence, practising and honing your newfound skills, and preparing you for a successful parenting journey beyond your time with us.
1. Explore Family Challenges
Explore the factors contributing to your family’s challenges, including relationships, past experiences, health issues, parenting education, and your baby’s communication.
2. Communicating with your Baby
Build confidence in communicating with your baby and each other, as well as learning new parenting skills and gaining knowledge about your baby.
3. Strengthen Skills with Support
Refine and enhance your parenting skills through personalised guidance and coaching from our dedicated and supportive team.
4. Ready for Parenting Journey
Equip yourself for a smooth transition home as you prepare to embark on the ongoing journey of parenthood with your baby.
Refer Today
Embrace our supportive and inclusive programs: Whether guided by a healthcare expert or through self-referral, your journey to supporting your family through those crucial first 1000 days starts here.
Comfort and Safety Throughout
During your stay, you’ll have your own comfortable rooms—one for parents and one for your child, furnished according to their age and needs. We prioritise your safety, providing secure storage options and a supportive environment to enhance your skills and confidence.
Your Tweddle journey starts here, a journey filled with understanding, growth, and the promise of a brighter parenting future. We look forward to supporting you and your family every step of the way.
Yoga at Tweddle
As part of your stay, we offer a weekly yoga program for parents, caregivers, and their babies and toddlers. Join us for a playful, strengthening, and nurturing yoga session.
Your teacher, Sara, is a certified yoga teacher with nearly a decade of experience. She is also a qualified kindergarten teacher and early parenting practitioner with over 15 years in the early childhood sector. Click on the button below to find more information about our Family Yoga sessions.
Tweddle Pre-Admission Information
Prepare for your stay with us by reviewing our Pre-admission Information, which provides essential details on what you should bring for yourself and your family. Get ready for a seamless experience.
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Thank you to the Rotary Club of Footscray for making these translated resources possible.
