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

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

Mercy Health - O'Connell Family Centre

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

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

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

Programs and Services offered at Yappera Children's Service include Long Day Care, Early Start Services, Preschool – Kindergarten Programs and School Holiday Programs.

Yappera Childrens Service Co-Operative Ltd

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

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.

Early parenting support in Richmond

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