Day stay programs offer help and support for families without the need for a residential stay.

Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre conducts a day stay program in Canterbury. We also participate in delivering programs in the municipalities of Boroondara and Maroondah.

Families can contact us directly, through their Maternal and Child Health Nurse or another health professional or community worker.

Click here for more information on Mercy Health O'Connell Family Centre's day stay program in Canterbury.
 

Canterbury Day Stay Program

Our day stay program provides support and education for families experiencing early parenting difficulties. This program operates once a week. There are costs associated with this program.

Boroondara Day Stay Program

This program is for residents of the City of Boroondara. It is available for parents with infants between six weeks and six months of age.

The program operates at the South Camberwell Maternal and Child Health Centre located on the corner of Bowen Street and Toorak Road, South Camberwell.

It operates twice a month, 9am-4pm. There are costs associated with this program.

Bookings can be made through the Administrative Support Officer at the Boroondara Maternal and Child Health Centre. Ph: 03 9278 4606.

 

Maroondah Day Stay Program

This program is provided for residents of the City of Maroondah.

It operates at the Ringwood Maternal and Child Health Centre located at 28 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood. Ph: 03 9845 8001.
The day stay program operates weekly, 9am-4pm.