Sleep and Settling Program
Our free Maternal and Child Heath Nurse run programs offer different options and supports for families to address sleep concerns for children aged 0-5 years.
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These programs provide safe, evidence-based settling strategies that allow parents and caregivers to make informed choices to suit their individual needs and preferences.
Sleep Information sessions
Wondering how to help your baby or toddler have healthy sleeping habits?
Join us for a free 90 minute information session with a Maternal and Child Health nurse. Regular sessions are run at the Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central
For babies (6-12 months)
What the session will cover
- Information on typical sleep patterns and behaviours of older babies
- Ways to support healthy sleep habits for your baby
- Strategies to help current sleep and settling behaviours of your baby
Bookings are essential for each parent attending.
Our sleep and settling sessions are parent-focused discussions to help your family with information and strategies. We recommend you make arrangements for your child so you can get the most out of the session.
If you are unwell on the day of your group session, please do not attend. You can reschedule your session.
Please note, you will need to complete a booking form for each adult attending.
For toddlers (18-24 months)
What the session will cover
- Information on typical sleep patterns and behaviours of toddlers
- Ways to encourage your toddler to develop healthy sleep habits
- Settling strategies to help with challenging behaviours and sleep
Bookings are essential for each parent attending.
Our sleep and settling sessions are parent-focused discussions to help your family with information and strategies. We recommend you make arrangements for your child so you can get the most out of the session.
If you are unwell on the day of your group session, please do not attend. You can reschedule your session.
Please note, you will need to complete a booking form for each adult attending.
Sleep clinic - Children 0-5 years old
The Sleep Clinic is a free 45 minute appointment focusing on individual family sleep patterns and concerns.
When: Tuesdays by appointment only available via face to face, telephone call or telehealth
Where: Parent Place, 39 Sturt St Ballarat.
Bookings: To access this service please make a booking with your Maternal and Child Health Nurse on 5320 5720
Sleep drop-in clinic
When: Tuesday mornings 10am–12.30pm
Where: Parent Place, 39 Sturt St Ballarat.
Bookings: No appointment is needed to use the drop-in service.
Sleep outreach program
Outreach consultations are available in the home setting and provide more intensive and tailored sleep and settling information to maximise support for families.
Bookings: Call Family and Children’s service on 5320 5720, to make an appointment with your Maternal and Child Health Nurse