Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre is one of three early parenting centres in Victoria. We support the wellbeing of the whole family. Our services can enhance parents’ confidence in parenting newborn babies and children up to the age of four.

We welcome families of all cultures. We provide group education, day stay and residential programs. Families are referred to us by health professionals and community providers. They can also refer themselves.

Our services are provided by a team of professionals. Care is based on the needs of individual families.

• Day stay programs
• Residential stay programs
• Parenting education sessions 

Placements through universities are available for students undertaking Maternal and Child Health and Early Childhood Worker studies. Professional visits in related areas can be arranged on request.

For information about the location of the Mercy Health O'Connell Family Centre click here.