The First Steps Count Navigator can walk alongside your family, to get the support you need early and connect with services operating inside and outside of the centre including parenting groups, playgroups, and other community services.

Cost: Free | Availability: 9am-4pm Monday to Friday | Appointment required: No | More information: 02 5543 1324 | Organisation: Karitane

Empowering Parents is an 8-week program supporting parents to increase their confidence and knowledge of children’s feelings and emotions and build social connections.

Cost: Free | Registration required: Yes | More information: 0483 369 880 | Organisation: Karitane

Foundation supports mums to reconnect with their body through safe and supportive exercises beginning with gentle movements designed to restore core strength and pelvic floor health. The program also supports connection with other mums in a safe and supportive environment.

Cost: Free | Registration required: Yes | More information: 0431 775 954 | Organisation: Embody Women’s Health and Fitness

Volunteer Family Connect offers support to families with children birth to 5 years living in Taree, Forster, and surrounding areas. The program trains volunteers and matches them with families in the community. Volunteers provide support to families in their parenting role to adjust to a new baby, cope with multiple children, overcome feelings of isolation and frustration.

Cost: Free | Registration required: Yes | More information: 0436 932 021 | Organisation: Karitane

Wellbeing4Kids offers up to 12 free therapy sessions per calendar year for children under 12 years requiring mild to moderate mental health supports. Our clinicians provide flexible models of therapy for children and caregivers at FSC, including face to face, group therapy and telehealth options. Referrals can be sent to 

Cost: Free | Availability: By appointment | More information: wellbeing4kids@uniting.org | Organisation: Uniting.

The Women’s Health Nurse Service provides a range of supports and service for women including Breast Checks; Cervical Screening including Self Collection; Pelvic Floor assessment; Pregnancy Testing; Psychosocial Support; Post-natal assessment; as well as Information about: Contraception; Fertility; Menopause; Reproductive Health; and Sexuality.

Cost: Free | Availability: By appointment | More information: (02) 6592 9536 | Organisation: Taree Community Health Centre