The Empowerment Challenge

SERVICES | PROGRAMS | SUPPORT

We have the following services available for the Geelong Region.

Health Services

Available to individuals who gave birth to their first child under the age of 26.

NOW

  • Mental Health Support (trauma based practice / peer support for anxiety / depression, etc.)

 FUTURE

  • Health Promotion

  • Family Planning / Contraception

  • Sexual & Reproductive Health

  • STI testing / Specialised Nurse trained through Family Planning Victoria

  • Nutritional guidance

  • Counselling Services / CBT / Trauma Informed

Programs/Workshops

Available to individuals who gave birth to their first child under the age of 26. Based on the stages of change (pre-contemplative, planning, action and maintenance).

NOW

  • Younger Parents – empowerment, healthy relationships, motivational interviewing, parenting, etc.

  • Women – empowerment, resilience, healthy relationships, motivational interviewing.

 

  • Older women – developing a community leadership group to provide support

  • Playgroups – parents / children.

Social Support/Community

Available to individuals who gave birth to their first child under the age of 26.

NOW

  • Partnering / Collaboration

  • Access to Mentoring Programs

  • Social Involvement

  • Parenting supports

  • Family Violence Prevention

  • Life skills

  • Referrals to community services

Programs/Workshops

Available to individuals who gave birth to their first child under the age of 26.

NOW

  • Educational reengagement support

  • Employment supports

FUTURE

  • Counselling

  • Budgeting Courses

DID YOU KNOW?

In Victoria, the Australian Bureau of Statistic 2017 data shows there were;

0
Children born to Mums aged under 26
0
Children born to Mums aged 15-19
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Children born to Mums aged 20-24