Summary of Support
We are client-led in our approach. This means we listen carefully to your specific circumstances through an initial intake process, and work from there.
Many of our clients are referred from other health and community services. But referring yourself, a friend or a family member is as easy as giving us a call, sending us a message on Facebook, or dropping in to our centre in Drouin.
About Organisation
Olivia’s Place works directly with new families in Gippsland to give them the social and emotional support that parents need to feel confident and empowered in their parenting journey.
You may have just discovered you are pregnant, or you may have just welcomed your newborn baby. Whatever stage you are at in your pregnancy or newborn parenting journey, Olivia’s Place can help.
In practical terms, our support may mean:
Regular calls to check in during your pregnancy and first year of your child’s life, providing advice and seeing what support we can offer
Connecting you with maternal and child health services, mothers’ groups, playgroups and other support networks
Linking you with free or affordable personal or financial counselling
Providing letters of support for housing applications
Help with filling out forms and advice on what Centrelink payments you may be eligible for
Linking you with birth support
Undertaking assessments for perinatal depression, then linking you with a GP and a mental health plan if required
Referral to domestic violence support services such as Quantum Support Services or Orange Door
Providing a pram, cot, car baby capsule, baby clothes, maternity clothes, nappies and other assistance through our Material Aid Program
