Established in 1994, Australasian Association of Parenting and Child Health (AAPCH) is a national organisation and peak body of key agencies in Australia & New Zealand providing early parenting services using both centre based residential and community outreach models of care and support.
Our Purpose
To inspire, guide and amplify our members ability to make life changing positive impacts for young families.
Our Vision
We will be highly sought after for our shared know how and collective voice.
Together, member agencies provide support to an estimated 300,000 + Australian & New Zealand families each year.
Although there is some variation of how services are provided across member agencies, all:
• are unique services that are family-centred
• are committed to the delivery of improved health, wellbeing and social outcomes for children and families
• focused on supporting families with complex needs and families experiencing vulnerability
• deliver strength-based services
• have a strong child health emphasis
• apply an ecological approach that recognises the interconnected influences on child and family wellbeing
• provide support at the secondary and tertiary levels of care
• are multidisciplinary and team-based, drawing on expertise from nursing, social work, medicine, psychology and other disciplines
• work with socially and culturally diverse communities and individuals
• are committed to evidence-informed practice and contributing to the evidence base for early parenting services
• undertake research and evaluation to advance knowledge and improve outcomes in early parenting and child health
• collaborate to share expertise, strengthen services and improve outcomes for children and families
WHY JOIN US
AAPCH provides a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with peer organisations delivering primary, secondary and tertiary early parenting services across Australia and New Zealand.
AAPCH’s governance structure includes a Board of Directors and dedicated subcommittees focused on Clinical, Quality and Safety, and Education and Workforce matters.
Membership brings together professionals from a broad range of disciplines and leadership roles, including CEOs, managers, quality specialists, clinicians, researchers and educators. Members build relationships, share knowledge and experiences, and contribute to subcommittees that meet throughout the year.
Organisations typically nominate between one and five representatives to participate in AAPCH activities and attend the annual meeting. Attendance is available both in person a
MEMBERSHIP
AAPCH membership is available to organisations providing early parenting services across Australia and New Zealand.
The membership fee comprises a one-off joining fee of $7,500 and an ongoing annual membership fee of $300.
OUR MEMBERS
Child, Youth & Women Health (SA)
Ellen Barron Family Centre (QLD)
Illawarra Early Parenting Centre (NSW)
Karitane (NSW)
Ngala (WA)
O’Connell Family Centre (VIC)
Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre (ACT)
Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Inc (NZ)
The Queen Elizabeth Centre (VIC)
Tresillian Family Care Centres (NSW)
Tweddle Child & Family Health Service (VIC)
Tasmania Child Health & Parenting Service (TAS)
Grampians Health (VIC)
Bendigo Health (VIC)