The range of programs provided by EI&FS is varied. The richness and diversity of our programs provide families with a range of options for culturally responsive support in times of need. These include childhood and parenting programs such as: Cradle To Kinder,

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency- Preston

Creepy Crawlies drop in sessions for babies 0 to 18 months offers a forum for families to sit with a children's services team to discuss:

- Physical or general development
- Talking and listening skills
- Play skills
- Feeding and eating
- Comforting

Drop in sessions run on the first Friday of each month (excluding public holidays).

cohealth - North Melbourne

Local government services All information on additional local health services numbers are available on the website Local government services.

Council provides a range of high quality services for families and children in Yarra. As the number of families and young people in Yarra continues to grow, Council is committed to planning for the future, so the needs of local families continue to be met. Family and children services provided by Council include:


Yarra City Council Aged Care Services

Maternal and child health nurse
Services offered: home visits and day stay programs; phone consultation; web site advise; RockABub app.

Safe Sleep Space P/L

Mercy Health - O'Connell Family Centre

After hours appointments can be arranged when necessary.

Private psychotherapy, counselling and supervision. Registered Psychologist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

Karen Potter - Psychotherapy and Counselling

The Early Parenting Support (EPS) Service supports young families during the early infant period
Parenting Support Service where an experienced Nurse can visit your home and provides a range of services tailored to the needs of your family, such as:
* Monitoring child's growth
* Monitoring child's development
* Dealing with parenting concerns
* Provision of play and learning ideas
* Connecting and communicating with your child

Nest Family Clinic

Relationships Australia Victoria is a valued provider of specialist family and relationship services. Our services include counselling, family dispute resolution, family violence prevention, support and recovery services, mental health services, professional training and relationship education.

Relationships Australia Victoria - Sunshine

Parenting Orders Program - for separated parents in high conflict. These services include Parent-Child Therapy, Girls with Attitude, Grief and Loss Workshops, Grandparents Group, Parents Resolving Conflict, Renovation Your Relationship, Fathering after Separation, Men's Behaviour Change Group and Indigenous Men's and Women's Network.

Ringwood Family Relationship Centre

Supporting Learning for Children with Needs (SLCN) provides early parenting support through family‑centred assessment and therapy, helping caregivers understand development, build skills, and support communication, behaviour, play, and daily routines. Services are offered in‑clinic, at home, in early learning settings, and via telehealth.

Early parenting support in Preston

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