Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre (WEPC) is an Early Parenting Centre (EPC) located in South Morang, Victoria. As a public hospital funded by the Victorian Department of Health, WEPC is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of Victorian families with children aged 0-4 years. The centre offers a range of core services including residential programs, day stay programs, and telehealth services, all aimed at promoting the parent-child relationship and equipping parents with strategies to achieve their parenting goals in areas such as sleep and settling, child behavior, and overall health and wellbeing.
WEPC strives to create a nurturing environment where families can access specialized support to ensure the optimal development and outcomes for their children. The centre also provides placements for postgraduate university students in maternal and child health studies, further contributing to the advancement of knowledge and expertise in early parenting care. With a focus on holistic family health, WEPC recognizes the importance of the primary caregiver’s wellbeing and offers services to support the entire family unit in achieving a harmonious and thriving environment for young children to grow and thrive.
Committed to excellence in early parenting care, WEPC collaborates with various organizations such as PANDA, beyondblue, and Lifeline to ensure that families have access to comprehensive support services for perinatal anxiety and depression, mental health, and crisis intervention. By offering a range of programs and resources, WEPC aims to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of early parenthood and create a positive and nurturing environment for their children’s growth and development.