We've designed this hub to nurture the relationship we have with all of our partnering hospitals by providing training tools and easy to access
Wrap-around family support through peer support services and resources in the unit:
- Peer support service in-hospital (NurtureTime) delivered weekly or fortnightly, cot-side (championing zero separation between parents and their baby) in the unit
- Dedicated Team Member per hospital (all parents with lived experience)
- Resources carefully developed in partnership with parents and health care professionals, designed to provide vital tools to empower and educate families at every stage of their journey - our resources are grounded in key emotional and education needs for the broader family unit at each stage.
- Continued support and play after-discharge (NurtureGroups) and information hub
- 24/7 Family Support Line - NurtureLine
* NurtureProgram services and resources are provided at no cost to hospitals
Enhancing the neonatal experience and parent-staff relationships:
- Parent-focused talks and education to neonatal staff
- In-services to staff
- Educating and empowering families to be involved in baby’s Neonatal care
- Celebration and awareness day campaigns with hospitals: Thank U NICU Day, World Prematurity Day
- Special Day Gifts I.e. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Day
Funding toward equipment and family supplies for hospitals:
- Kangaroo Care Chairs, Petrol Vouchers, Breast Pumps
- Special requests with a family focus
Further education and Advocacy
Need support? NurtureConnect allows you to connect with our NurtureProgram support team, or call our 24 hour NurtureLine 1300 622 243 or join our Facebook community.
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