Resources for younger mums

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    Our Amazing Launch

    The Empowerment Challenge Launch on October 17th 2019 was absolutely amazing. The launch night saw almost 200 people attending, it was beyond our expectations. It was an unforgettable evening with Nicky Buckley emceeing and the incredible speakers Jules Allen and Lynda Mori sharing their powerful stories (these 3 wonderful women also donated their time to…

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    Getting back to Education

    There are many different options to return to education as a younger mum. You might like to start by chatting to someone about these options. The Skills and Jobs Centre Geelong which is associated with The Gordon Tafe might be a great place to start… Skills and Jobs Centre – you can book in for an…

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    Getting back to work

    After having a baby you may have a lot of mixed feelings about going back to work. You may be feeling guilty about leaving your bub, anxious about who will care for them, or worried about the costs of childcare, but there’s also lots of positive feelings you may think about. Working is a great…

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    Anxiety, what is it?

    Anxiety is described as an intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations, so many of us can experience it. There’s so many coping strategies we can use to reduce anxiety, but not all can help you. The coping strategies that a lot of people turn to when feeling anxious can actually be doing…

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    You are a great younger mum!

    Ahh, the smell of a newborn baby is divine, warms your heart and puts an immediate smile on your face. Being a younger mum is a wonderful privilege.  There are so many younger mums who struggle to conceive and are unable to experience the joy of pregnancy and giving birth.  Enjoy the privilege, the experiences and love…

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    Emily & Chris – Their story

    Hi my name is Emily, my husband Chris and I have two gorgeous children, 5 years old and 1½. This is our story to show people that yes we are young, yes we are married, we have two beautiful children & we have full time jobs, but there’s been so many challenging times too. I…