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Karitane

Supporting families on their parenting journey. Together, we'll know what to do. Our promise to you is together we will know what to do!

In our 100 years of working alongside parents, we continue to listen to their needs, guide them to their goals, train and advocate on their behalf for greater support. Karitane fosters meaningful partnerships with mums, dads, and carers to provide knowledge and support on the unique challenges of parenting. Because we understand the first 5 years of raising a child can come with challenges, and parents should never have to learn alone.
Our free services are evidence-based and delivered by a team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists around
the topics of:
• Sleep & Settling
• Establishing Routines
• Feeding & Nutrition
• Toddler Behaviour
• Pre and Postnatal Anxiety and Depression

05/01/2026

After holidays or time away from routine, it’s normal for babies and young children to take a few days — or even a couple of weeks — to settle back into a predictable rhythm. 💙
Talking things through as a family and making a gentle plan can really help.

Try these tips to ease the transition:

💙 Create a simple daily pattern of feed, play and sleep, with roughly the same start and finish time each day⁠
💙 Be patient — babies and young children often need extra help to stay calm enough to fall asleep⁠
💙 Encourage active play every day⁠
🧡Babies: around 30 minutes of tummy time⁠
🧡Children 1–5 years: around 3 hours of active play⁠
💙 Enjoy sun-safe outdoor time daily⁠
💙 Focus on a healthy diet, and offer water for thirst from 6 months⁠
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Small, consistent steps can make a big difference — you’re doing a great job. 🧡⁠

Support is available. 📞Call the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 to speak with a child and family health nurse.

01/01/2026

We're here to support you. 📞 Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse. 🧡

Careline hours this week:

Fri 2 Jan | 9am–4pm
Sat 3 Jan | 9am–3:30pm

31/12/2025

Happy New Year! ✨⁠
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Wishing you and your family a year ahead filled with love and happiness. 💙🧡

28/12/2025

Parenting questions don’t take a holiday — and neither does support. 💙

If you have questions about sleep, feeding, behaviour, or your wellbeing, Karitane is here to help.

📞 Careline hours:

Mon 29 Dec | 9am–4pm
Tue 30 Dec | 9am–4pm
Fri 2 Jan | 9am–4pm
Sat 3 Jan | 9am–3:30pm

Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅⁠
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We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. ❤️

23/12/2025

A gentle reminder for parents this holiday season 🧡

You don’t need to do everything.
You don’t need to feel festive.

If you need parenting support, our Karitane Careline is open through the holidays.

📞 Careline hours:

Wed 24 Dec | 9am–4pm
Mon 29 Dec | 9am–4pm
Tue 30 Dec | 9am–4pm
Fri 2 Jan | 9am–4pm
Sat 3 Jan | 9am–3:30pm

Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse. 🧡

21/12/2025

The holiday season can bring a mix of emotions — joy, tiredness, overwhelm, and everything in between 🧡

If parenting feels a little harder right now, you don’t have to do it alone.

📞 Karitane Careline holiday hours:
Mon 22 Dec | 9am–4pm
Tue 23 Dec | 9am–4pm
Wed 24 Dec | 9am–4pm
Mon 29 Dec | 9am–4pm
Tue 30 Dec | 9am–4pm
Fri 2 Jan | 9am–4pm
Sat 3 Jan | 9am–3:30pm

Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse. 🧡

19/12/2025

Our Careline is here to support you through the holidays. 🧡⁠
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Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced child and family health nurse. ⁠
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We're open: ⁠
💙 December 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 30th - 9am -4pm⁠
🧡 January 2nd - 9am - 4pm⁠
💙 January 3rd - 9am - 3.30pm⁠
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All other Karitane services will be closed from COB Friday 19th December, reopening on Monday January 5th, 2026.

16/12/2025

The holidays can bring a lot of noise — plans, opinions, expectations, and comparison. 💙

But here’s your reminder: you’re allowed to do things your way.

Your family doesn’t need perfect moments — they need you.
Rest when you can. Say no when you need to. Set realistic expectations.
Doing your best looks different every day, and that’s okay.

Be kind to yourself this holiday season. You’re doing enough. 🧡

04/12/2025

🌟 Applications Now Open! 🌟
Are you a parent aged 25 or under and interested in studying Community Services?
The Karitane Young Parents Program is now recruiting! 🧡👶🎓

This free program gives you the chance to learn in a supportive environment with other young parents — with childcare and lunch provided.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✨ 1-on-1 case management and personalised support
✨ A 6-month training course, one day per week at Karitane
✨ Graduate with a Certificate III in Community Services (TAFE NSW)
✨ Access to future study + education pathways
✨ Opportunity to be paid to present to high school students about real-life parenting
✨ Free training + free onsite childcare for successful applicants

📍 Location: Campbelltown
🕙 Time: 9.30am–2.30pm, one day per week

Interested or know someone who might be?
📞 Contact Sarah Jane Stoicescu: 0407 942 397
📧 sarahjane.stoicescu@health.nsw.gov.au

28/11/2025

‘Even though postpartum psychosis is rare, I have still found lots of comfort and healing talking with other mums in the community about their experiences, struggles and joys’ – Emily Chamberlain

Post-partum psychosis, a serious mental health emergency that requires immediate help. It’s a medical condition, not a personal failing, and it can happen to anyone.

🧡 Recognise the signs: Post-partum psychosis is a severe condition that can involve hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and a dramatic shift in mood. It is not the same as postpartum depression and requires immediate medical intervention.

💙 Act fast: If you or someone you know is showing these signs, it is an emergency. Getting immediate medical care can save lives. This is a treatable illness, and acting quickly is what's needed for a life-saving response.

🧡 Ending the stigma: Awareness is critical to ensure that those affected can receive the urgent, life-saving care they need without hesitation or shame.

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of post-partum psychosis, please seek emergency medical attention. For additional resources and support, visit pmhweek.org.au.

27/11/2025

‘I reached out for ForWhen at one of the darkest points of my life, and I don't know where I would be without them. As soon as I began speaking to one of their Navigators, I felt an enormous weight lifted’ – Lauchlan Craig

The unexpected journey of welcoming a premature baby can be a traumatic experience for the entire family. For both parents, the sudden shift from a normal pregnancy to the NICU is incredibly stressful. Fathers often feel the dual pressure of needing to be a rock for their partner while feeling helpless themselves. The NICU environment, medical uncertainty, and feelings of powerlessness can bring significant stress to everyone involved.

🧡 Your trauma is real: The experience of having a premature baby can be a source of significant trauma, anxiety, and grief for both parents. It’s okay to feel this way and to acknowledge that this is an incredibly difficult time.
💙 You matter, too: As a family, your emotional well-being is just as important as your baby’s physical health. Both of you need care and support to navigate this challenging period.
🧡 The support you need: There are specific resources for parents of premature babies. You both deserve to get what you need, when you need it, and to feel supported every step of the way.

ForWhen is here to support you, when you need it. Call 📞 1300 24 23 22 to be connected with a skilled and compassionate navigator who can help you find the right local support.⁠

Address

Cnr The Horsley Dr & Mitchell St
Villawood, NSW
2163

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 3:30pm

Website

http://karitane.com.au/

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