How to parent better as a team
What is Family Foundations?
Family Foundations is a free 10-session program that helps parents (couples and those parenting with someone else like a partner, a grandparent or friend) work together to manage the ups and downs of raising children.
Two qualified and experienced coaches will work with you and your co-parent in your home or online to:
- Strengthen your relationship
- Develop skills to manage challenges and conflict
- Communicate better together
- Manage stress and provide practical ways to cope
Find out more or book now!
Ph: 9355 9901
E: family.foundations@merrihealth.org.au
View our Family Foundations brochure
Who can use this service?
Anyone who:
- is having a baby
- has a child aged five or under
- is part of a parenting team
Priority is given to families living in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne (Wyndham, Brimbank, Merri-bek and Hume), however our team can work with clients outside these areas online.
Location
Sessions are available online or in your home - we fit around you!
Cost
It’s free.
More information
If you are expecting your baby, we recommend doing five sessions before baby arrives and five after baby comes home. Otherwise, if your child is of preschool age, you can start all ten sessions now.
A coach is an experienced and trained staff member from Merri Health who will work with you and your co-parent to manage the ups and downs of having children.
That’s not a problem! We are flexible with our visiting times and will try to fit in with your family circumstances.
Yes. You don’t need to leave your home to participate in the program – we come to you, or we can deliver sessions online.
We can talk through your needs and work out if Family Foundations is right for you.
This service is funded by the Victorian State Government and is supported by Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Deakin University.
