Young Parent Network

 

 Our Young Parent Groups are open to new members. If you are a young parent or parent-to-be aged up to 25, come along for support, information and to make some new friends.

Young Parent Groups 

Our groups are friendly and relaxed where you can come and find support from other young parents.

Being young and a parent or pregnant can be both scary and exciting. It’s a time of mixed emotions and expectations. Raising a child is a pretty full-on responsibility and a lot of work. Every parent needs support. 

Our Young Parent Network offers young mums and dads an opportunity to get together with others of similar age who are pregnant or parenting young. The focus of the groups is on your needs as a young parent. We have activities and guest speakers on a range of topics that group members are interested in learning more about. 

What to Expect

  • Support
  • Child and Family Services
  • Meet other parents
  • Have fun with parenting
  • Pre-birthing information
  • Parenting information
  • Antenatal support
  • Play activities for toddlers
  • Occasional guest speakers
  • Relaxed atmosphere
  • Outings & opportunities
  • Relationship information and support

Children are welcome to come along with you to the groups - there are toys and activities for them to enjoy. 

What the Parents Say

Young parents coming to the groups have said:

“My name is Emma, I am 22 years old. I have two gorgeous girls, Annabelle who is four and baby Bronte who is one.I look forward to the group each week. I find most of the guest speakers really interesting but most of all I like it because the other parents are really nice. 

“Before starting this group I felt really isolated. My self confidence has improved and I feel much more supported in my role as a young mum.”

“This has been a life changing experience for me to have a network of like minded people to lean on & support has been an invaluable experience.”  

Transport

Let us know if you need help with transport to and from the groups and we will arrange community transport. The cars are fitted with appropriate child seating restraints for babies and young children, so all can travel in comfort & safety.To arrange transport, phone us on 6655 3087. 

When & Where

Bellingen
Weekly, Friday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
St Margaret's Church Hall, Oak Street Bellingen

Contact Us 

Phone:
(02) 6655 3087

Email:
ypesn@unc.org.au

Office:
Urunga Neighbourhood Centre
34 Bonville Street, Urunga
 

Young Parent Network Resources Available from Urunga Library

We have a variety of resources for young parents. These are available for loan from the Urunga Library.

Books - Non-Fiction

  • Getting on with Others
  • Helping Your Baby to Sleep
  • Parents Nutrition Bible
  • Difficult to Delightful in 30 Days
  • Birds and Bees
  • Your Baby and Child
  • Good Parenting Divorce
  • Post Partum depression
  • Up the Duff
  • More Secrets of Happy Children
  • Baby Proofing Your Marriage
  • Well Adjusted babies
  • New Babycare
  • What to Expect in the First year
  • Toilet Training without Tears or Tantrums
  • 200 Amazing Things to Do With Your Children
  • The Best Baby Name Book
  • Men At Birth
  • Breast, Bottle, Bowl
  • Kidwrangling
  • Teenage Pregnancy
  • Birth Skills with Sarah Murdoch
  • Kids Parties Survival Guide
  • Kids in the Kitchen

DVDs

  • Mum to Mum – The How to Guide on Preparing to Bring Home Your Baby
  • Being Dad

Packs

  • Family Help Kit