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