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.

27/02/2026

Meet the team 💛

These are just some of the friendly faces who support families at our Early Parenting Centre every day. We’re so proud of the care, compassion and experience they bring to the work we do.

We’re grateful for feedback like this, showing how our program can make a real difference for families 💖 Are you looking...
27/02/2026

We’re grateful for feedback like this, showing how our program can make a real difference for families 💖

Are you looking for early parenting support and tips?
Visit https://www.qec.org.au/ for information on how to self-refer.

QEC and Tweddle Child & Family Health Service have announced we are exploring a voluntary merger to strengthen care for ...
24/02/2026

QEC and Tweddle Child & Family Health Service have announced we are exploring a voluntary merger to strengthen care for babies, children and families.

For more than a century, both organisations have supported Victorian families during the critical early years. Now, as Victoria’s largest and most experienced Early Parenting Centres, we are exploring whether working as one organisation could strengthen outcomes and experiences for babies, children and families, improve access to services and build an even stronger early parenting sector.

Throughout this exploration, both organisations will continue to deliver the same high-quality care and support families rely on, with no changes to services.

Over the coming months, we’ll be listening to staff, families, partners and the community to understand what matters most and whether working as one organisation would deliver clear benefits for the Victorian community.

Your voice matters.
· Consultation is open from 24 February to 31 March 2026.

Complete the survey and share your views: www.qec.org.au/about-us/strengthening-care

Creating a space where families feel supported and genuinely looked after is at the heart of what we do. We’re thankful ...
19/02/2026

Creating a space where families feel supported and genuinely looked after is at the heart of what we do. We’re thankful to receive feedback like this 🤍

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 grateful to receive feedback that reflects the care, compassion, and sleep settling support our team provides to f...
13/02/2026

We’re grateful to receive feedback that reflects the care, compassion, and sleep settling support our team provides to families every day 🌟

Are you looking for early parenting support and tips?
Visit https://www.qec.org.au/ for information on how to self-refer.

Well done to the ForWhen team on reaching 10,000 families supported 🎉 A meaningful achievement that reflects the impact ...
08/02/2026

Well done to the ForWhen team on reaching 10,000 families supported 🎉 A meaningful achievement that reflects the impact of trusted mental health navigation for parents 💚

07/02/2026

What are the simple ways we can connect with our children every day?
Let's hear what our clinicians have to say 🤩

Here’s a snapshot of what families shared with us last quarter 🌟 Thank you to all the families who shared their feedback...
05/02/2026

Here’s a snapshot of what families shared with us last quarter 🌟
Thank you to all the families who shared their feedback. Your insights help guide our programs and make sure we’re meeting your needs.

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 💛

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