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We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional owners of the lands on which we walk, live and raise our children.

We pay our respects to traditional owners past, present, future and any Aboriginal people present here today. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connections to culture, community and family.

View our Acknowledgement of Country

Our team is here to connect you to the program that is most suitable to your needs and goals. Making a referral is the first step.

We support families with children aged from newborn until their 4th birthday.

QEC accepts referrals from parents/carers and health professionals.

What happens after you submit a referral?

You will be put in touch with our Assessment and Intake team and together discuss your needs and parenting goals, and choose a program best suited for your family.

We help parents and carers build confidence in areas including:

  • Responsive sleep and settling strategies

  • Feeding, nutrition and creating positive mealtimes

  • Age-appropriate daily patterns

  • Understanding child behaviour

  • Understanding your child's cues

  • Age-appropriate play and creating play in everyday moments

  • Building parenting confidence and strengthening your skills and knowledge

  • Promoting positive and healthy child and parent relationships

  • Offering early parenting education to help you navigate the early stages of your child's development

  • Tips to build your child's emotional resilience

  • Strengthening community and cultural connections

  • Connecting you with additional services and resources to support your family's needs

  • Supporting you in fostering an environment where your children can thrive