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
    0
    Children born to Mums aged 20-24