Telephone, clinic and inpatient care services are available for ACT families with newborns and toddlers:
Parents Help Line
Tresillian offers telephone support to parents providing advice on breastfeeding and settling your baby, dealing with post-natal depression and nutrition. Support is available 7 days a week from 7am – 11pm
Phone 1300 272 736
Maternal and Child Health Clinics
Clinic nurses provide free health checks for all families at 11 locations across the ACT. Your child’s development and growth are checked, and any concerns can be discussed with the nurses. Services are by appointment only.
Phone 5124 9977
Tresillian QE II Family Centre
The QEII Family Centre in Curtin provides 4-night, 5-day inpatient care for families with young children between 0 and 3, who are experiencing significant postnatal and parenting challenges. Support is provided for breastfeeding, sleep, nutrition, mental health and behavioural problems.
Phone 1300 272 736 to self refer
Phone 5124 9977 for a referral from ACT Health
Address 129 Carruthers Street, Curtin, ACT 2605