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Virtual Residential Parenting Service

Having a baby is a huge change to your life. There may be times you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, but help is available. At Karitane, we offer a range of services to support you in your parenting journey.

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Virtual Residential Parenting Service (VRPS) is a free 5-day, 4-night (Monday to Friday) 24-hour online support service for NSW parents/carers with children aged 0-3 years who need more intensive parenting support, such as:

  • Sleeping and settling
  • Feeding – breastfeeding, bottle feeding and solids
  • Child development and behaviour
  • Adjusting to parenting
  • Parent/carer’s mental health and wellbeing.

 

What’s involved?

Enrolled families are connected virtually to a team of healthcare providers, such as a child and family nurse, GP, social worker and playroom coordinator.

VRPS has planned sessions across each of the 5 days. The sessions are flexible and work with families on their goals. We welcome partners and other caregivers to join the sessions.

VRPS is a confidential service that uses NSW Health’s secure, myVirtualCare platform. You will need reliable internet and your own personal device (preferable laptops and iPads/tablets) to access the service. Options may be available if you have limited data.

Watch a video about the VRPS here.

 

Referrals to VRPS

Referrals to the VRPS can be made by NSW healthcare providers, such as child and family health nurses, GPs, social workers, paediatricians or via our self-referral service.

We will assess your referral and discuss what the right Karitane service is for you.

Contact the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 to discuss if you might benefit from this service.

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 A quick tip

We can discuss what the right Karitane service is for you. To know more about VRPS and if you are eligible, please contact 1300 227 464.

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