Premier Jacinta Allan made her first trip to Wyndham since assuming the role yesterday, touring a new Early Parenting Centre in Werribee.
The premier was joined by Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorne and Werribee MP and Treasurer Tim Pallas in inspecting the Wyndham Early Parenting Centre ahead of its official opening later this week.
The centre, to be operated by not-for-profit, Tweddle Child and Family Health Service, will provide specialised support for families with children under 4 who are struggling with sleeping, feeding and other developmental issues.
The facility has residential units that can accommodate families for both short and long-term stays, with space for multiple children, relatives and different family structures.
Premier Allan said the Wyndham Early Parenting Centre would assist locals through what can be a challenging period.
“Being a new parent is an incredible experience, but it can also be really hard in those first months and years – this new centre will help hundreds of families across Wyndham with sleep and settling issues, close to home.”
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said Wyndham would be the first of many communities across the state to benefit from early parenting centres.
“This is a significant milestone, the first of 12 new and upgraded Early Parenting Centres to open its doors as part of our $148 million investment to build and upgrade centres across Victoria.”
The Wyndham Early Parenting Centre will be officially opened on Thursday October 12.
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