The first
2,000 days
shapes a child's future
The first
2,000 days
shapes a child's future
For Parents
Becoming a parent is an exciting and challenging time and Karitane have been the leaders in parenting services since 1923. We provide support and education on the unique challenges of parenting to mums and dads with children from birth to 5 years of age. All our services are evidence based and delivered by a caring and highly trained professional team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists offering complete holistic care.
Karitane support new parents around sleep and settling, establishing routines, feeding and nutrition, toddler behaviour and pre and postnatal anxiety and depression. We are a registered charity, supported by the NSW Ministry of Health and the Department of Family & Community Services. In addition to our government funding, much of our work is thanks to donations from individuals and organisations.
Parent Testimonials
How we
Help Parents
Due to COVID-19 100% of our services from March 30th will be delivered using Telehealth platforms.
Our caring healthcare professionals guide, support and educate families through our parenting centres, residential services, mental health services, specialised toddler clinics (now available via the internet), integrated care hubs, virtual home visits and community services.
In-Centre Care
Parenting Centres, Residential Stay, Mental Health Services, Toddler Clinic
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Digital Services
Virtual Home Visits, I-PCIT, Telehealth Mental Health Service
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Integrated Care Hubs
Oran Park Podium Shopping Centre, Early Parenting Store Bondi Junction, Balmain Village Health
Community Services
Linking Families, Circle of Security, Tuning into Kids, Talking Realities & more
Latest News
Healthdirect Symptom Checker
30 March 2020
If you’re worried about your health during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Parents Self-Refer & 100% Telehealth Services! COVID-19 Response
27 March 2020
We know these are challenging and uncharted times and want to ensure parents and carers get the support they...
Coronavirus Health Information Line
20 March 2020
If you or a loved one have any concerns or questions regarding COVID-19 please contact...
Christmas Closure 2019
28 November 2019
Karitane services will close for Christmas on 20th December and reopen as follows...
News - Studio 10
13 November 2019
Yesterday was an exciting day for Karitane as we were featured on Studio 10 in a sleep & settling segment.
PANDA Week 2019
13 November 2019
Perinatal anxiety and depression is costing Australia $877 million annually according to a PwC analysis
News - Health Leader TV!
29 October 2019
Karitane is thrilled to be featured in the 2019 Health Leader TV program, showcasing our digital delivery
Results are in! National Working Families Report
29 October 2019
First National Working Families Survey reveals work-life conflict takes a toll on personal and family wellbeing
For
Professionals
Karitane offers professional development and training to healthcare professionals including nurses, psychologists, nannies, childcare workers and others across Australia. Our leadership in education also includes the delivery of parent-child interaction therapy training (PCIT), family partnership training, and specialised workshops, on sleep and settling, toddlers and brain development. Karitane is involved in developing and deploying latest research to ensure all evidence based programs are up to date.
For Parenting Tips, Strategies and Support
Supporting
Parents at Work
Supporting Parents Benefiting Business is a Karitane service working with organisations providing practical and professional advice, education, and support to employees and managers navigating the challenge of balancing parenting and career. This support is delivered in flexible formats to help organisations improve diversity and return to work, improve employee wellbeing, reduce stress and absenteeism, reduce staff turnover and maximise employee focus and productivity.