The $148 million early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program will more than triple the number of early parenting centres (EPCs) in Victoria. This will provide support to more than 5,000 extra families each year.
The birth of a new child is one the most precious moments for any parent – but for many it can also be a stressful and difficult time.
The challenges associated with parenting in the early years of a child’s life can affect families very differently. In some cases, this requires specialised support, beyond that available through universal services such as maternal and child health services.
The early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program will upgrade and expand facilities at existing EPCs in Footscray and Noble Park. It will also build and establish eight new EPCs in the growing areas of: