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Waikato Family Centre
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Description
All of the services provided by the Waikato Family Centre are free and available to any family / whānau who are struggling with concerns they have relating to their babies and under two-year-olds. Our services are free of charge for everyone in the community and the greater Waikato including Thames, Tokoroa, Tauranga, Huntly and Raglan.
Referrals come from Mothercraft, Plunket, GPs, Midwives, Maternal Mental Health, Paediatrics and self-referrals, making it easy for families to access our service.
Our centre provides up to an hour consultations or families can spend the day with us to assess and support with their concerns.
Staff
Our dedicated, passionate Health Professionals consist of a Nurse Manager, Officer Administrator, Registered Nurses, Karitane Nurses and Volunteers.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Families can self-refer by phoning or emailing us. Referrals also come from Mothercraft, Plunket, GPs, Midwives, NICU, Perinatal Mental Health and Paediatrics, making our service easily accessible.
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
The Waikato Family centre is a FREE service.
We are a Charitable Trust so donations are always gratefully received.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Perinatal and Depression group therapy, Family / whānau who are struggling with concerns they have relating to their babies and under two-year-olds, Young Parent Support / Education groups, Women's wellbeing groups such as Pilates, Yoga, Pelvic Floor classes, Dads support groups
Perinatal and Depression group therapy, Family / whānau who are struggling with concerns they have relating to their babies and under two-year-olds, Young Parent Support / Education groups, Women's wellbeing groups such as Pilates, Yoga, Pelvic Floor classes, Dads support groups
- Perinatal and Depression group therapy
- Family / whānau who are struggling with concerns they have relating to their babies and under two-year-olds
- Young Parent Support / Education groups
- Women's wellbeing groups such as Pilates, Yoga, Pelvic Floor classes
- Dads support groups
Support Consultations Our experienced Registered Nurses provide guidance, advice and support on a number of parenting concerns, including: An unsettled baby Dairy intolerances Breastfeeding Bottle feeding and introduction to bottle Allergies Adjustment to motherhood Parenting skills Postnatal anxiety and depression Reflux Slow or low weight gains Sleep concerns Toddler behaviour and its many challenges Any other areas of concern We provide day-to-day support for Mums and Dads within the Centre by providing an invaluable 6 week group course facilitated by our Registered Nurse and coached in (ACT) acceptance and commitment therapy, a mindfulness based cognitive behaviour therapy giving women the tools to be able to assist in their recovery. We provide young parent evenings where education and support are given by our Health Professionals with guest speakers who provide relevant information to support our young parents with parenting skills e.g. CPR, Family Planning, Family Violence, the Role of the Dad, Brain Development and Baby Massage. Our centre offers valuable group sessions such as pelvic floor classes coached by a physio with a specialty in assisting women in the recovery of their pelvic floor, Pilates, yoga and sound bowl classes are also offered by Health Professionals.
Support Consultations Our experienced Registered Nurses provide guidance, advice and support on a number of parenting concerns, including: An unsettled baby Dairy intolerances Breastfeeding Bottle feeding and introduction to bottle Allergies Adjustment to motherhood Parenting skills Postnatal anxiety and depression Reflux Slow or low weight gains Sleep concerns Toddler behaviour and its many challenges Any other areas of concern We provide day-to-day support for Mums and Dads within the Centre by providing an invaluable 6 week group course facilitated by our Registered Nurse and coached in (ACT) acceptance and commitment therapy, a mindfulness based cognitive behaviour therapy giving women the tools to be able to assist in their recovery. We provide young parent evenings where education and support are given by our Health Professionals with guest speakers who provide relevant information to support our young parents with parenting skills e.g. CPR, Family Planning, Family Violence, the Role of the Dad, Brain Development and Baby Massage. Our centre offers valuable group sessions such as pelvic floor classes coached by a physio with a specialty in assisting women in the recovery of their pelvic floor, Pilates, yoga and sound bowl classes are also offered by Health Professionals.
Service types: Education and training, Family / whānau support, Home support, Pregnancy and parenting, Breastfeeding support, Parent wellbeing, Pregnancy support, Parenting education, Support after birth, Family / whānau support, Support for Dads, Young mums, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Information & support.
Support Consultations
Our experienced Registered Nurses provide guidance, advice and support on a number of parenting concerns, including:
- An unsettled baby
- Dairy intolerances
- Breastfeeding
- Bottle feeding and introduction to bottle
- Allergies
- Adjustment to motherhood
- Parenting skills
- Postnatal anxiety and depression
- Reflux
- Slow or low weight gains
- Sleep concerns
- Toddler behaviour and its many challenges
- Any other areas of concern
We provide day-to-day support for Mums and Dads within the Centre by providing an invaluable 6 week group course facilitated by our Registered Nurse and coached in (ACT) acceptance and commitment therapy, a mindfulness based cognitive behaviour therapy giving women the tools to be able to assist in their recovery.
We provide young parent evenings where education and support are given by our Health Professionals with guest speakers who provide relevant information to support our young parents with parenting skills e.g. CPR, Family Planning, Family Violence, the Role of the Dad, Brain Development and Baby Massage.
Our centre offers valuable group sessions such as pelvic floor classes coached by a physio with a specialty in assisting women in the recovery of their pelvic floor, Pilates, yoga and sound bowl classes are also offered by Health Professionals.
We run evenings for dads with a guest speaker, to network and connect with other dads. Family and whānau support with babies 0-2 years, by registered health professionals. Young parents evenings to educate and support young parents, to enable them to parent effectively and with confidence.
We run evenings for dads with a guest speaker, to network and connect with other dads. Family and whānau support with babies 0-2 years, by registered health professionals. Young parents evenings to educate and support young parents, to enable them to parent effectively and with confidence.
- Parenting education
- Support after birth
- Breastfeeding support
- Young mums
- Support for Dads
- Family / whānau support
We run evenings for dads with a guest speaker, to network and connect with other dads.
Family and whānau support with babies 0-2 years, by registered health professionals.
Young parents evenings to educate and support young parents, to enable them to parent effectively and with confidence.
We provide family harm support, education and access to resources.
We provide family harm support, education and access to resources.
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
We provide family harm support, education and access to resources.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Travel Directions
4 Radnor Street, Hamilton (just up from Waterford Birth Centre).
Parking
Some roadside parking and limited amount of parking on site
Region
Waikato
Website
Contact Details
4 Radnor Street, Hamilton
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 834 2036
Email
Website
4 Radnor Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
4 Radnor Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
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This page was last updated at 2:44PM on October 10, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Waikato Family Centre.