City of Greater Bendigo's Maternal Child Health service would like to invite you and your baby to join us at one of our Dad Nights. Together a team of experts including a Maternal Child Health nurse, Early parenting worker and a male Healthcare worker want to bring you a chance to connect with other Dad’s, learn how to support your babies sleep and discuss the important role Dad’s play in their children’s lives.

This is a one off session held at the Bendigo Tennis Centre (21-26 Nolan Street) from 6pm-8pm.

These sessions will include short talks from your facilitators, several opportunities to connect with other local dads as well as dinner for Dad.

For Face to Face group sessions: Each attendee will need to book their own ticket. All parents and caregivers are welcome. This includes grandparents etc. Children under 12 months welcome and will not require their own ticket. We will be collecting minimal personal information for all attendees - full name and relationship to child.

Face to Face sessions will be held at the Bendigo Tennis Association, 21-26 Nolan St, opposite Lake Weeroona. Ample onsite parking, room for prams. Tea and Coffee are provided from the onsite cafe.

Vaccination requirements

Due to the recommendations of the Chief Health Officer and the requirements of the venue, all attendees must be fully vaccinated to stay onsite, for the safety of our young families. If you are waiting to complete your second vaccination and want to attend a face to face session, please book in after your second vaccination appointment. Please be aware that all children, regardless of their parents coronavirus vaccination status, will continue to be seen at MCH centres in line with the current Chief Health Officer directives.

We will continue to keep you up to date with any changes to directives if and when they occur. We appreciate your understanding throughout this changing time.

FAQ

Your baby not up to coming along on the night?

That’s ok, we would love to see you still come along.

You haven’t looked after your baby before on your own?

That’s ok, there is no judgement and we provide a supportive environment.

Should I bring food for my child?

As we have a range of ages coming, we ask that you bring appropriate food for your child.

We have baby change facilities and plenty of space for prams at the sessions.

Got a mate with a child from 0-2 years of age?

Tell him to book a ticket and come along too. These sessions are free to attend – yep that includes dinner.

Questions before you book?

Please contact us at sleepandsettling@Bendigo.vic.gov.au

GROUP RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

We are required to gain your agreement to the following rules and requirements to ensure the safety, wellbeing and privacy of all involved.

All content and conversations provided and discussed in Sleep and Settling Groups are kept completely confidential and private. Under no circumstances should anything be discussed elsewhere including on social media.

Recording of sessions is not permitted in any format including still photos, video or audio recording.

All participants must agree to the above terms prior to attending the group.

By purchasing a ticket you are consenting and agreeing to the above rules and requirements.