Tresillian Macksville
Macksville District Hospital
Macksville NSW 2447
Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Phone: (02) 6598 3395
Early Parenting Support
Tresillian Macksville Residential Service
Self Refer to our Service
Call the Tresillian Parent's Help Line
1300 272 736
Ask your Child & Family Health Nurse or GP for a Referral.
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About
Tresillian Macksville is proudly enabled through a partnership with the Mid North Coast Local Health District
Guidance for Parents
Tresillian’s Macksville Residential Service helps families needing a more intensive level of support in their parenting journey. Families live in at Tresillian for 4-nights, 5-days with meals and accommodation provided.
Our team includes experienced child & family health nurses, specialists in lactation, psychologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists, and GP’s who work in partnership with you to help make sense of your child’s crying, sleep, feeding and behaviour. We aim to help you build a positive relationship with your child, giving you confidence and reassurance as you progress through your parenting journey. We can also support you with your own emotional well-being.
Partners are actively encouraged to participate during your stay. Group education is also offered on a variety of parenting topics.
Cost - For the parent and child, fees are covered by Medicare and/or by your Private Health Insurance. For partners, a boarding fee per night applies to cover meals and accommodation.
For a Referral - Contact your local health professional or parenting support service or call the Tresillian Parent’s Help Line on FREECALL 1300 272 736.
Your Referral to Tresillian's Macksville Residential
- Firstly, we’ll be in touch to arrange your appointment time.
- On the day of admission, our friendly Nurses will show you to your room that includes a double/single bed, ensuite and nursery, set up with a cot/toddler bed and baby change facilities. Healthy meals are available to suit most dietary requirements.
- Our nurses work in partnership with you, to understand your family’s needs and develop goals to work towards, during your admission.
- You’ll be encouraged to follow your child’s lead throughout the 4-nights/5-days stay, so when they need to sleep or feed, our Nurse can help with advice.
- We may suggest you consider joining one of our group programs held regularly in our Centres and virtually, on a variety of parenting topics.
Parenting support at Tresillian Macksville
An Unsettled Baby
Is baby often unsettled? For advice or to ask about our services, call the Tresillian’s Parent’s Help Line on 1300 272 736
Support with Baby’s feeding
Do you have questions on baby’s feeding? We can help. Call the Tresillian’s Parent’s Help Line on 1300 272 736
Parenting Courses
Join a Tresillian Parenting Course! Registration is FREE. Face to face and Telehealth Virtual options are available.
What our parents say
I felt very supported by the staff. The staff helped, supported by also let me think things through for myself. I'm feeling confident leaving as the staff really helped me. I'm incredibly grateful to the staff at Tresillian. Staff are incredible, I’ve learnt so much
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Thank you for your amazing help and giving me and my baby a chance to grow and connect. I think our relationship is better then it has ever been and our future looks bright and happy!
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The staff were absolutely amazing. I can't thank them enough for the level of support I received. I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about my great experience at Tresillian.
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For Health Professionals
Are you a local Health Professional working with families? You’re welcome to visit our Family Care Centre for a guided tour and meet the team to learn more about our referral services for parents and babies. Email the Nurse Unit Manager at Carol.Donnelly@health.nsw.gov.au
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Tresillian Macksville
Tresillian Macksville
Macksville District Hospital
Macksville NSW 2447
Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
(02) 6598 3395
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