Karitane Shellharbour - new support service for parents

Karitane has been assisting NSW families, with children aged birth – 5 years facing parenting challenges for over 100 years. Our experts can help with:

• Sleep and settling
• Feeding and nutrition
• Establishing routines
• Toddler behaviour
• Struggling with adjusting to parenting (including post-natal depression, anxiety or stress)

To access our Shellharbour Parenting Centre, you can complete a self-referral here

Volunteer Family Connect Program
Karitane also runs a Volunteer Family Connect Program in Shellharbour. This program connects trained volunteers with families facing parenting challenges. Our trained volunteers can assist with:

• Helping parents to further develop their skills and confidence
• Helping parents establish routines that work for their family
• Helping parents become aware of services available to them
• Helping parents identify needs or concerns

Enjoying accessing the community - going to a library, the park or even the shopping centre - things that can be overwhelming for some new parents

Karitane's volunteers are trained, experienced and non-judgmental, ready to support you in adjusting to a new baby and connecting you with local services. At home support also available.

To learn more about the Volunteer Family Connect program get in touch with the Shellharbour Program Coordinator: Jaimie on 0476 411 560 or [email protected]

Parenting Webinars
Want to learn simple tips are tricks from our experts? Join one of our parenting webinars. These short 30 minute webinars provide  simple tips on a range of topics including:

• Sleep and Settling
• Breastfeeding
• Fussy Eaters
• Starting Solids and
• Trickly Toddlers and Tantrums

You can find the full list of webinars and register for a time that suits you here

Karitane Virtual Breastfeeding Clinic
FREE Service for parents of children aged Birth – 4 years. Speak with Qualified Child and Family Health Nurses or Lactation Consultants who can assist with questions about:

• Positioning and attachment
• Concerns with milk supply
• Painful breasts - blocked ducts or mastitis
• Weaning and returning to work
• Expressing and bottle feeding
• Breast refusal
• Nipple shields
• Find out more and book your free consultation here

Karitane is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity offering free, accessible, evidence-based support around the unique challenges of parenting. Karitane run a number of in-person and virtual services as well as community programs.

You can read more about their range of supports and services at their website: karitane.com.au

Do you have a parenting question? Call the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 to speak to a qualified and experienced Child and Family Health Nurse.