Karitane

Our Careline is here to support you through the holidays. 🧡 Call 1300 227 464 to speak with an experienced child and family health nurse. We're open: 💙 December 23rd, 24th & 27th - 9am - 3.30pm 🧡 December 31st - 8am - 4.30pm 💙 January 2nd & 3rd - 8am - 4.30pm All other Karitane services will be closed from COB 20th December, reopening on January 6th, 2025.

Parenthood can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, but you don't have to do it alone. 💕 We have a range of valuable resources on our website, designed to support you. From managing baby blues, to pregnancy emotions, and supporting a loved one, we cover it all. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpGMJzvg

We are thrilled to announce the ForWhen program led by Karitane has successfully achieved ACHS accreditation by meeting the requirements of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s, National Safety & Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards, valid until November 2027. Gaining this accreditation is a testament to the high quality service we are delivering to clients around Australia each day. A huge thanks to all the host sites and partners for their commitment, passion and dedication to developing and continually improving this service which has now helped more than 6000 new and expectant parents. #ForWhen #DigitalMentalHealthStandards #Accredited

At Karitane, we are thrilled to see the continued support for early intervention programs, including the extended contracts for Targeted Early Intervention (TEI), set to begin in January 2026. As a provider of specialised early parenting services, we know first-hand the value of stability and continuity in delivering quality services for families in the critical first 2000 days of a child’s life. The extended contracts for TEI provide certainty and create the space for providers to focus on the most important thing: delivering positive outcomes for families. By reducing the strain of frequent contract tendering, this policy decision allows us to invest in workforce planning, professional development, and retention, ensuring our team can provide the best care for the children and families who need it most. We look forward to continuing our work with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the Minister for Families, Minister Kate Washington MP, to ensure that families continue to receive the expert care they need and deserve. #Karitane #EarlyParentingSupport #TargetedEarlyIntervention #FamilySupport #NSW #WorkforcePlanning #ChildrenAndFamilies

Our ‘inner child’ came out today as we celebrated Christmas with some wonderful parents and children who have invested so much into their parenting journey in 2025. The face painters were kept busy… perhaps a little too busy with the line up of adults. We loved having Quill from Junkyard Rascals who turned up with a van of junkyard bits. It’s always awesome to see the kid’s creativity come out. Highlights were the kitchen, manikin leg and old phones. Thanks to Krispy Kreme for the donut donation. It’s almost a wrap for #VillageConnect in 2025. Couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved in maintaining a mindset of flexibility and agility. Karitane Uniting Sonder Bec Egan Latoya Corbett Shari Sabatini Lee Bratel Sharlene Vlahos

We are thrilled to share our Annual Report 2023/24! ✨ This year has been one of exciting growth and collaboration at Karitane. We rounded out our Centenary, focused on strengthening partnerships, expanding services, and fulfilling our purpose of providing accessible, specialist early parenting support to families across NSW. Thanks to our incredible team of professionals, volunteers, and community advocates, we have positively impacted over 116,737 lives this year. 🧡 Karitane remains a foundation of support for families in the critical first 2000 days of their child's life, listening to parents' needs, guiding them to their goals, and advocating for equitable access to services on their behalf. From all of us at Karitane, thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we are giving children the best possible start in life.💙 We encourage you to read the report here 📖👉 https://lnkd.in/gHm55kSt #annualreport #parentingsupport #karitane

Today, living my dream at our PlayStrong playgroup at Karitane in Fairfield. A sage reminder of the power of play, the power of kindness and the power of passion. Thank you Nadia and Lujain for the genuine warmth you bring to our playgroups and to me today, to Jennifer Kemp for your ever inspiring leadership, and to Jess Pasciolla for your unrelenting drive. Kudos also to Grainne O., Erin and the Karitane team for exploring this values aligned partnership, as we work with you towards the realisation of the innovative Fairfield Integrated Child and Family Hub. Beyond proud of our Playgroup NSW team.

🌏Today is International Volunteer Day. It's a day to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers in strengthening communities and creating lasting positive change. Take a look at this video highlighting our Volunteer Family Connect Program, which connects trained volunteers with families experiencing parenting challenges. This program showcases the power of connection, support, and compassion in overcoming life’s hurdles. Join us in celebrating our volunteers' selfless contributions and dedication to making a lasting difference for families.💖 Thank you to all the volunteers past and present, for your invaluable service! 🙌 #InternationalVolunteerDay #CommunityPrograms #ParentingSupport #Volunteers

We're delighted to welcome Paul W. to the Karitane Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. On his new appointment, Paul said "this fits with my values of early intervention, out of hospital support and true innovation in healthcare. I am looking forward to working with the Executive and the rest of the Board to make a difference." Welcome Paul, we're all looking forward to working with you!

Together, we'll know what to do. 🧡💙⁠ ⁠ Need parenting support? Call the 📞 Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 to speak to a compassionate and experienced Child and Family Health Nurse. ⁠ ⁠ If you'd like to access a Karitane service you can submit a referral here 👉️ karitane.com.au/referral⁠