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The Parenting & Wellness
Education Program is a free service to
women residing in the
Blacktown, Mt Druitt local
government area. Interpreters can be arranged for
women requiring language assistance.
A female support friend or relative is welcome to attend with you
If you would like to attend you must register by emailing
OR Calling Athena Kandris
On: 9881 8191
Education will include information on: Early parenting and caring
for a newborn Baby’s development,
illnesses and immunisation Babies and toddlers safety Baby massage and playing
with baby/toddler Breastfeeding and infant
feeding Looking after yourself:
nutrition and exercise Coping with loneliness and
sadness Women’s health, wellbeing,
contraception and relationship issues
You will also learn about: Mothers groups and
playgroups in your area Meet other mothers in your
neighbourhood At the end of the program you
can be referred to relevant services for further assistance
The Parenting & Wellness Education Program
Aims to make the journey of motherhood a more enjoyable one for mothers through
the provision of relevant education and
social networkingA partnership initiative between: WSLHD Blacktown Hospital Maternity Services, Blacktown Community Health, Wesley Mission Quakers Hill Family Support
Service and Blacktown Women’s and Girl’s Centre Inc.
THE PARENTING & WELLNESS EDUCATION PROGRAM (FREE) SESSIONS 2016
VENUE: Wesley Family Centre, 32 Highfield Road Quakers Hill
WHEN: Thursdays 10:00-12:30pm
TERMS Weeks 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6Feb - March Feb 18th Feb 25th March 3rd March 10th March 17th March 24th
May – June May 5th May 12th May 19th May 26th June 2nd June 9th
Oct – Nov Oct 20th Oct 27th Nov 3rd Nov 10th Nov 17th Nov 24th
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
TOPICS Caring for newborn
(Child and family health nurse)
Women’s health(Women’s health
nurse)
Baby’s development
(Speech pathologist)
Kids safety & women’s activity
Immunisation and playing with
baby(Child and family
health nurse)
Women’s well-being
(Counsellor & Nutritionist)
Discussion Sleeping and settling baby
Signs of a well or unwell baby
Feeding baby Baby clinic Fun activity
Cervical, breast screening and self-examination
Contraception Pelvic floor
exercises Yoga
Speech, language Baby’s
milestones Baby massage
A presentation on kid’s safety around the home and play area.
Information to local services
Childhood illness i.e. mumps, measles, colds etc.
Immunisation clinic
Play time with baby
Healthy eating and cooking
Taking better care of yourself