Congratulations, your baby is coming home!

It may feel like only yesterday that your miracle baby was in the NICU or SCN and you were navigating your way around this unfamiliar setting. 

You may be feeling a lot of mixed emotions such as excitement and elation along with feeling fear, overwhelm and worry.

We are here to help you.

Once home from the hospital you may have had a schedule of appointments to assess your baby’s growth and development or you may have relied on community support and your GP. During this time, you may have been alerted to some challenges that your child faces and you may have been referred to a specialist. Knowing and understanding what challenges your child may face will help you advocate for your child throughout the early years.

Babies born premature, small for their gestational age or babies that have had complications that lead to their NICU/SCN stay run a higher risk of challenges, therefore it’s important to watch your child’s progress once the developmental assessments have stopped via the Hospital follow on clinics. We support keeping your Paediatrician and GP informed about your concerns.

The Early Years

The early years can be a busy time with many firsts and milestones. 

NurtureGroup

NurtureGroups are free play and support groups for families who have experienced the birth of a premature or sick newborn. 

NurtureLine

NurtureLine is a free 24hr family support helpline for families of a premature or sick newborn; 1300 622 243 (1300 MBABIES).

Nurture E Information Hub

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Available resources

We have a range of resources available, these are some that you might find useful once you've finally taken your baby home.

Grad Bag

Our Grad Bag has been introduced to help you with your transition from hospital to home.

Sibling Activity Pack

Supporting children while visiting their new sibling in the Neonatal unit.

NurtureProgram Resources

Our vital resources assist with the support, education and connection for parents throughout different needs of their NICU/SCN journey.