NurtureGroup

Miracle Babies Foundation NurtureGroup is free play and support groups for families who have experienced the birth of a premature or sick newborn. We welcome all NICU and Special Care Nursery families.

We offer a safe and secure environment for children from birth to starting school, who have been challenged by prematurity or sickness in which they can learn and develop through play, whilst offering families ongoing parent support after leaving the safety of a NICU/Special Care Nursery.

Parents and carers can exchange ideas on parenting, tackle medical issues, share stories, build support networks, form friendships and ease the isolation that can often be felt by families of premature and sick newborns.

NurtureGroup Locations

Click on one of the locations below to find out more information and to register:

NurtureGroup sessions are managed by an appointed NurtureGroup Coordinator who is also an approved Miracle Babies Foundation parent support volunteer.

Attendance is FREE for all sessions.

NurtureGroup is geared specifically towards the needs of premature and sick newborns and are equipped with toys and activities recommended by therapists to help advance physical development, to encourage sensory play and development.

Health professionals in maternal and child health fields attend NurtureGroup intermittently to provide information, assistance and expert advice of the children's development. Professionals may include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing and more.

A general Miracle Babies Foundation NurtureGroup session will include time for:

• Setting up
• Playtime
• Morning tea
• Playtime
• General clean up and pack away