The sleep and settling program provides in-home support to parents and carers who identify a sleep concern with their child.
Parents can be referred by a maternal nurse/health professional or can self-refer.
The sleep and settling program has been developed through the Victorian Government’s More help for new Victorian mums and dads initiative that aims to support parents and caregivers who identify a sleep concern with their child.
The program strategies are evidence informed and the program provides information and guidance around typical sleep patterns and behaviours across a range of developmental ages. The program also addresses common sleep concerns.
24 hour hotline 13 22 29
Frequently asked questions
The program is introduced during your appointment with a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse or at the MCH Drop In Clinic where sleep and settling concerns can be discussed. Alternatively, you can phone MCH Admin on 4408 6590 and ask to speak to a team member from the Sleep and Settling Program.
The Program offers:
- In home support (for families experiencing significant and ongoing sleep and settling concerns)
- Telephone consultations
- Group sessions (newborn, baby and toddler)
Sleep and Settling factsheets are available online at betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Support is also available through the MCH 24 hour line on 13 22 29
The program allows parents to learn about typical sleep patterns and behaviours, discuss strategies to avoid poor sleep habits and information to address sleep concerns that parents may identify.
The sleep and settling program is fully funded through the Victorian Government. There is no cost to families to attend these sessions.
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Child and Family Support Specialist and Early Parenting Workers who have undergone sleep and settling specific training will deliver the program in Greater Bendigo.
All parents or caregivers with a child under school age can discuss sleep and settling concerns at any Maternal Child Health appointment, at the MCH Drop In Clinic or by speaking directly with the Sleep and Settling Program team member.
Any parent or caregiver with a child under school age may attend the face-to-face group sessions. If your child is outside the age range indicated, please choose the most appropriate group session to your needs.
Any parent or caregiver with a child under school age can call the MCH 24 hour line on 13 22 29
Fact sheets and resources
Better Health Channels website links:
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Newborn, baby and toddler sessions
Group face to face sessions will be offered for:
- Newborn (0 - 4 months)
- Baby (4 - 12 months)
- Toddler (12 months +)
The City posts session dates and times each month on their Facebook page.