Residential Stay

Tresillian’s Residential Programs operate in NSW at Tresillian Canterbury, Nepean, Macksville and Willoughby and in the ACT at the QEII Family Centre. The residential service is a statewide 4-night, 5-day inpatient service for families experiencing significant parenting challenges that require intensive intervention and strategies to promote family health and wellbeing.

The Tresillian team of child and family health nurses, psychologists, social workers, paediatricians and psychiatrists work in partnership with you to increase confidence; resolve concerns; and provide guidance and information on issues such as:

  • Sleep and settling difficulties
  • Breastfeeding and Bottle feeding
  • Infant nutrition
  • Multiple babies
  • Toddler behaviour
  • Understanding your child’s developmental needs and cues
  • Parent Education Groups
  • Parent Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Caring for Baby
  • Cultural Support

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Locations in NSW:

Locations in ACT:

Age Range

Tresillian’s Residential Services caters for families with children in the following age groups:

  • Tresillian Canterbury and Willoughby – birth to 24 months
  • Tresillian Nepean – birth to 36 months
  • Tresillian at QEII – birth to 36 months
  • Tresillian Macksville – birth to 36 months

How much does it cost?

Residential Services are covered by Medicare and/or your family’s private health fund. If both parents stay overnight one parent is a boarder and an accommodation/meals charge applies per day. You will be advised of the current rate prior to your admission.

About our Canterbury Residential Unit

To learn more about Tresillian’s Canterbury Residential unit, click here: