The New Parent Group is a four-week program run by our Maternal, Child and Family Health (MACH) nurses and/or midwives.
About this service
New parent groups give you the opportunity to meet other first-time parents with babies of a similar age. The groups discuss topics and issues about:
- parenting
- caring for yourself and your baby
- how to access services available to you in the community.
This group is available to first time parents of infants from 6 weeks to under four months. Due to social distancing and room sizes, numbers are limited.
The groups are run by Maternal, Child and Family Health nurses and/or midwives.
Who we care for
This group is available to first time parents of infants from 6 weeks to under four months. Due to social distancing and room sizes, numbers are limited.
This service offers support, education and information on all aspects of parenting.
Our services are free to Medicare and Asylum Seeker card holders.
How to access this service
To book into a new parent group please call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.
Remember to book early as places are limited.
What to expect
Once you’ve booked in, we’ll send you a letter confirming your New Parent Group start date and details.
We ask that you do not bring prams to these groups as some venues may be small. Please bring a rug or blanket to lay your baby on during the group if needed.
What to bring to your appointment
- Your child’s personal health record (Blue Book).
Where we’re located
Our New Parent Groups are offered at the following locations:
North Canberra
- Belconnen Community Health Centre
- Inner North (Dickson) Community Health Centre
- Gungahlin Community Health Centre
- Ngunnawal Child Health Clinic
- West Belconnen Child and Family Centre.
South Canberra
- Lanyon Family Care Centre
- Weston Creek/Molonglo area classes are held at Weston Creek Community Centre
- Narrabundah Early Childhood School
- Phillip Library
- Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre.
