Dads Support Services Sunshine Coast

“Guiding the journey of parenthood, through dedicated and personalised HealthCare from birth to beyond”

Fathers involvement, engagement and support from birth is especially critical during key developmental years.

Research shows that engaged and involved fathers have been associated with increased levels of social responsibility and capacity for empathy, social maturity, self-control and self-esteem.

Kids have better language development and better life skills, social skills and fewer problems with peers.

Dads of yesteryear were not as involved as they are today.

Yet today there is still obstacles for men to be as present as they would like to be. This may be due to structures and policies at the workplace and social norms. Dads of yesteryear were not as involved as they are today. We now know through research, the many benefits of hands on Co-parenting not only for the child but for Dads self-esteem and couple’s relationship.

Dads / Non- birth partners often say that it doesn’t become really real for them until after the birth or even around the six-week mark when their baby becomes more responsive

Find a full summary of the evidence including references:
VIEW thefatheringproject.org research PDF

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant working for a community based, perinatal mental health service I work collaboratively with Community Child Health Nurses. As such I have had the pleasure to work with Julie Thomas on and off since 2010. During this time, we have co-facilitated the ‘together in mind’ program for women and their children. This program runs over 6 weeks, covering information, skills, and strategies in support of a family’s emotional, physical, and developmental wellbeing.

I have observed Julie to be knowledgeable, observant, responsive and a respectful communicator. Her work with families is underpinned by her being a passionate, committed advocate for parents
and children. I have no hesitation in recommending Julie if you are looking for information and support regarding your child’s overall wellbeing

Joyce

Julie has been an absolute blessing to not only my child’s life but my life. She has been there for me since my child was born as the most amazing, trustworthy, confident and reliable support I could possibly ask for. Julie has extremely helpful resources at her fingertips to help get you going in the right direction.

But best of all Julie is a very real, down to earth, kind and thoughtful person to have to confide in, we are very greatful for her. Thankyou Julie.

Julia

Seeing Julie regularly was very helpful in increasing my confidence as a first-time mum. She also identified Postnatal mental health issues, I was trying to handle alone and arranged for me to receive some help. I hugely appreciate her!

JB

I have worked with Julie in clinical paediatrics for many years. Julie is a focused and patient centred clinical paediatric nurse. She shows kindness and excellent clinical insight. As a colleague I admire her energy and determination to assist infants and children and their families. Kind regards,

Tom Hurley

Our Family Support Services

Support with Breast Feeding, Sleep, Settling and Adjusting to Parenting for babies under 12 months.
We’ll be extending our support services, help us identify what’s needed – Family Health Survey

In-Home Consultation

A consultation in the comfort of your home will be offered as a package: Home visiting package will be offered (1.5 hr home visit and then 3 x follow up phone calls) for $300

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Face-to-Face or Tele-Health

Appointments may be arranged with an initial charge of $180 Consultation fee (90 min appointment)Then $150 (1 hr) for ongoing appointments.