Learn more about the Residential Program.
Residential Program
The residential unit offers ten private family rooms, each with its own bathroom. There is a large communal dining and kitchen area, where families can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner provided by the centre. Laundry facilities are also available. It is surrounded by gardens and a large, light-filled playroom that is supported by a child life therapist.
What to expect
At the Murrumbek Casey Early Parenting Centre, we aim to provide a culturally sensitive and inclusive service to a diverse range of families and welcome parenting partners to join you during your stay.
It’s normal for some families to feel overwhelmed before they visit the centre; our staff will support you as you build confidence. Our team is passionate about providing the highest standards of care for families who come into the centre.
After your stay
We understand that change doesn’t happen overnight; our team is committed to supporting you and your family once you return home. One of our clinicians will contact you a week after your stay, to check in on how you are putting your new strategies into practice.
You may also be eligible for the Homebased Support Program, where one of our team can visit you at home.
What to bring
- All the things you need for feeding: formula, teats and bottles (sterilising equipment and bottle warmers are available at the centre)
- Supply of disposable nappies
- Non-perishable food items (breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided in the centre)
- Current medication used by either the parent or child (medication or vitamins in their originally dispensed containers); these will be managed by you and can be stored in the safe in your room
- Medicare Card, Health Care Card, Pension Card, if applicable, for each person attending
- Your Child’s Health Record (Green Book)
- Toiletries for the whole family (towels and face washers are provided)
- Clothing for parents and child, such as hats, sunscreen, raincoats, or warm jackets, depending on the season
- Pram
- Security items (dummies, special toys, blankets) clearly labelled with your child’s name
- An extra blanket/doona or pillow. You may like to bring your child’s own fitted cot sheet from home to make it more familiar for them. Basic linen is provided.
- Contact details (phone numbers and email addresses) for other professionals involved in your child’s care e.g. GP, Paediatrician, Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Referring to the Murrumbek Casey Early Parenting Centre
Families can access the centre through their GP, Maternal and Child Health nurse or by completing the referral form below.
Parents/carers can be provided with a carers certificate to attend our programs if needed.
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Testimonials
“I self-referred my son and I to the early parenting centre after feeling that I needed extra support to assist getting his sleep back on track.
My son has never been able to settle himself to sleep, but after a few days in the early parenting program, he was self-settling for naps and day sleeps. We now feel equipped with the tools to go home and keep improving my son’s sleep.
We really loved socialising with other parents going through similar challenges, and we appreciated how kind and caring the staff were to my son and I.” – Isabella
“The residential program has truly been life-changing for our family. Our nine-month old was waking multiple times during the night, and the only way to get her to sleep was to feed her.
By day three of the program, she had learnt to self-settle, and the night wakes decreased. After months of terrible sleep, having this improve so quickly was incredible. All of the staff were so warm, kind, caring and helpful and it felt like a home away from home. They ensured we were always comfortable with the strategies they suggested and offered so much support.
Whilst our main goal of the program was to improve sleep, we also learnt so many amazing tools to help raise and understand our child better. We are forever grateful – thank you so much to everyone.” – Tayla
