Enhance your parenting abilities.

Give your child the best start in life through dedicated support to build the skills and confidence you need as a parent.

Support for families to thrive

Dedicated support to build your skills and confidence as a parent.

If you’re a new parent or are experiencing challenges with raising your family, we offer programs that can help to build your confidence and skills in a safe and supportive environment. We provide information and advice around child/ adolescent development, behaviour management, developing routines, and time management.

We can help if you:

Feel isolated or lack support
Are experiencing mental health concerns
Have financial difficulties
Are involved with child protection
Have children with complex needs
Are experiencing family violence.

We offer free short to medium term programs and services tailored to your family’s unique needs.

If you are looking for support to develop your parenting skills and build confidence, we can support you with:

Referral and advice

We offer information and links to other support services in your area, depending on the needs of you and your family. This may include community activities, support groups, accessing interpreters and other specialist services including family violence, drug and alcohol, financial, disability, housing, employment, education and mental health services.

The Orange Door

Eligibility.

Some of these programs require a referral from The Orange Door.

The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children, and young people, who are currently facing or have encountered family violence, as well as families requiring additional assistance with childcare. For more information contact your local Uniting office or visit orangedoor.vic.gov.au to locate your nearest office.