QEC and Tweddle merger approved
Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) and Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Tweddle) will merge on 1 April 2027 to become Kinhaven, following approval by the Minister for Health.
We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which we together walk, live and raise our children.
We pay our respects to Traditional Owners past, present and future.
We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connections to culture, community and family. View our Acknowledgement of Country.
Inclusion statement
At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.
We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes, and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all.
It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected, and a sense of belonging.
Our Residential Unit in Noble Park is at the final stages of expansion and rebuild!
Soon, we will be increasing from 16 to 20 rooms in our Residential Unit, meaning we will be able to support a higher number of families in our new facilities.
Childcare experts, diverse local community groups and Traditional Owners were consulted by Brand Architects, who led the design of the Noble Park expansion.
The carefully considered design ensures that QEC reflects the communities we serve and allows families to:
For further information, you can visit the Victorian Health Building Authority.