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The Karitane Careline will be closed on the upcoming Public Holidays.

Friday 18 April - Monday 21st April, reopening from Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Friday 25th April, reopening from Saturday 26th April 2025.

If you need support during this time, please reach out to HealthDirect on 1800 022 222 or the Pregnancy Birth & Baby Helpline on 1800 882 436.
 

100 years of supporting the community.

We provide a range of community groups and programs to support parents throughout NSW. Our programs support families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, new migrant and refugee backgrounds and Aboriginal communities.

100 years of parenting through generations.

Since 1923, Karitane has been a trusted partner in parenting, working alongside families, listening to their needs, guiding them to their goals and advocating on their behalf for greater support.

Self-refer online today.

Accessing trusted parenting support from Karitane has never been easier. Just complete our online referral form and our team will be in touch with you.

Your trusted sleep and settling expert.

With 100 years of expertise behind us, our team of friendly, experienced Child and Family Health Nurses are here to support you and your baby to settle better and sleep longer.

100 years of supporting the community.

We provide a range of community groups and programs to support parents throughout NSW. Our programs support families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, new migrant and refugee backgrounds and Aboriginal communities.

100 years of parenting through generations.

Since 1923, Karitane has been a trusted partner in parenting, working alongside families, listening to their needs, guiding them to their goals and advocating on their behalf for greater support.

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For Parents

Your parenting journey isn’t always going to be easy, but it’s worth it. You're not always going to know what to do, but with 100 years of expertise behind us, Karitane is here to guide, support and empower you.

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How Can We Help?

Sometimes you’ll feel like you know what you’re doing. Other times you won’t. But you don’t have to learn it all on your own. We’re here for you, to work with you. Our team of health professionals will listen to your unique experiences to understand your family’s needs, and work with you as a guide through this new chapter of your life. We offer both face-to-face and virtual services, parents you can self-refer on-line here.

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98%
of parents will use the webinar information to improve their child's eating behaviours

 

141,874
lives touched by Karitane last year

 

4,110
referrals last year

 

91%
decrease in child disruptive behaviours at the Toddler Clinic

 

98%
of parents will use the webinar information to improve their child's eating behaviours

 

141,874
lives touched by Karitane last year

 

For Professionals

For almost 100 years, Karitane has dedicated itself to providing parents with the partner they need, and the one you can trust. We offer professional development and training on parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), family partnership and specialised workshops on sleep and settling, toddlers, brain development and more.

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Latest news

ForWhen Funding Reinstated!

We are thrilled and deeply grateful to the Commonwealth Government for their commitment to refunding of ForWhen! This incredible announcement ensures that our team of skilled and experienced Navigators can continue to help guide new and expecting parents to the mental health care they need.

ForWhen Funding Reinstated!

Karitane Annual Report 2023/2024

We are proud to share our Annual Report 2023/2024 with you, showcasing our highlights and achievements this year.

Karitane Annual Report 2023/2024

$13 Million to Support Families

Today, NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park announced the Minns Government will be investing $6.5 million in the 2024/2025 NSW Budget to redevelop Karitane’s facility at Carramar into the Karitane Fairfield Integrated Child and Family Hub. These funds will be matched by a $6.5 million grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF).

$13 Million to Support Families

Karitane History Book

100 Years of Karitane, Parenting through Generations. See a Pictorial History celebrating our 100 Years.

Karitane History Book