QEC

QEC Children are at the heart of everything we do. At QEC, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. But that’s only the beginning.

That’s why we’ve been partnering with families in Victoria for over 100 years – and are proud to be Victoria’s largest provider of early parenting services. We support families with children aged from newborn until their 4th birthday, delivering specialised services, guidance and education. Every family and child is different, so our approach is tailored to you. From residential, day-visit, and telehealth programs, we’ll help you find the right support at every stage. All our programs are delivered by our specialised team, made up of Registered/Enrolled Nurses, Early Parenting Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Mental Health Clinicians, Midwives, Psychologists, Art Therapists and General Practitioners. Parents and carers often tell us how rewarding it is to see their children’s personalities shine through during their time with us at QEC. At QEC we get to enjoy the rewards of seeing parents become more capable and bring joy back into their parenting relationships. It’s all about building confident, healthy, sustainable routines, habits, communities and families that enable children to thrive.

Feedback like this means so much to our team 🤍“Very supportive and empathetic to my journey and was very encouraging to ...
30/01/2026

Feedback like this means so much to our team 🤍

“Very supportive and empathetic to my journey and was very encouraging to help me achieve the best future for myself and my kids.”

Are you look for early parenting support and tips in areas such as:
✅️ Responsive sleep and settling strategies
✅️ Feeding, nutrition and creating positive mealtimes
✅️ Age-appropriate daily patterns
✅️ Understanding child behaviour
✅️ Understanding your child's cues

Visit our website for information on how to self-refer https://www.qec.org.au/

We're excited to announce we will be delivering a new Rainbow PlaySteps program for parents with children under the age ...
20/01/2026

We're excited to announce we will be delivering a new Rainbow PlaySteps program for parents with children under the age of 4 who are part of the LGBTIQA+ community in Melbourne. The program is facilitated by a member of the q***r community.

This program explores parenting topics specific to the LGBTIQ+ community within an inclusive and supportive environment drawing upon q***r family’s unique strengths and resilience to navigate the challenges of parenting.

Delivered over 6 weeks, each week focuses on infant and child topics including:
☑️ Communication
☑️ Behaviour
☑️ Development
☑️ Routines
☑️ Play
☑️ Attachment

This program is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other LGBTIQA+ families, share experiences, and build a strong community network, and it begins in Term 1 of 2026!

To register your interest to join Rainbow PlaySteps, visit rainbowfamilies.com.au
Copy & paste: https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/rainbow_playsteps_a_new_program_for_lgbtiqa_families

We’re back and looking forward to supporting more families! 👋 Referrals will be accepted and processed from Monday, 5 Ja...
04/01/2026

We’re back and looking forward to supporting more families! 👋

Referrals will be accepted and processed from Monday, 5 January, once our team has settled back in for the new year.

As we come to the end of 2025, we reflect with gratitude on the year that’s been.Together, we’ve made a meaningful diffe...
31/12/2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we reflect with gratitude on the year that’s been.

Together, we’ve made a meaningful difference in 2025, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in 2026 💛

Happy holidays from QEC! 🌟
24/12/2025

Happy holidays from QEC! 🌟

Moments from a busy week of play in our Playroom last week 🎨👏
24/12/2025

Moments from a busy week of play in our Playroom last week 🎨👏

We are now closed for the holiday break 💛We are currently not accepting referrals.Our team will return on Friday 2nd Jan...
23/12/2025

We are now closed for the holiday break 💛

We are currently not accepting referrals.
Our team will return on Friday 2nd January, and we will begin receiving referrals again from Monday 5th January, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful time!

Celebrating Nan’s incredible 23 years of service to QEC!Thank you Nan, for your unwavering dedication to supporting chil...
18/12/2025

Celebrating Nan’s incredible 23 years of service to QEC!

Thank you Nan, for your unwavering dedication to supporting children and families to thrive. QEC will not be the same without you, but we wish you all the very best as you embark on many more exciting adventures ahead.

Bringing the outdoors in 🌿 Our playroom nature garden invites little hands to explore, imagine, and connect with the nat...
16/12/2025

Bringing the outdoors in 🌿
Our playroom nature garden invites little hands to explore, imagine, and connect with the natural world using treasures gathered from outside.

With 2026 right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about how you want to grow in the new year. If yo...
09/12/2025

With 2026 right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about how you want to grow in the new year.

If you're interested in learning how to build parenting confidence and capacity with evidence-informed practices, these early parenting university short courses could be your first step towards developing your career in this rapidly growing sector.

Course Dates:
• Semester Units: 3 March – 9 June 2026
Unit 1 – Tuesdays | Unit 2 – Fridays
• Intensive Option: One-week blocks in Jan 2026

For more information including how to apply, visit:
Early Parenting Fundamentals (Unit 1)
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/professional-education/early-parenting-fundamentals

Early Parenting Practice (Unit 2)
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/professional-education/early-parenting-practice

Our team will be taking a short break 💛Our last working day will be Tuesday 23rd of December, and we will be reopening o...
04/12/2025

Our team will be taking a short break 💛
Our last working day will be Tuesday 23rd of December, and we will be reopening on Friday 2nd January.

Please note that referrals will pause from Tuesday 23rd December 2025, and we’ll begin accepting them again on Monday 5th January 2026.

Thank you for your understanding!

07/11/2025

We’re back with Part 2 of Ash’s story 🤍
Here, Ash shares her experience of our Residential Program with us.
We’re so grateful for her openness and for giving other parents a glimpse into what the journey is really like.

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