Ellen Barron Family Centre
Open Until 4:30PM
Child and Youth, W&G - Maternal Health, W&G - Parent Support/Child Health
The Ellen Barron Family Centre provides a specialist child health residential service for families who want some support building their skills and confidence with parenting.
We offer inpatient and virtual programs for families with babies and children from birth to three years.
Our programs include education and support for:
responsive feeding
breastfeeding, bottle feeding and solids
responsive settling
child development and behaviour
general parenting.
Contact Details
Ellen Barron Family Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital Campus, Staib Road, Chermside, QLD 4032
Ellen Barron Family Centre, C/- The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
Waiting list.
Health Professional
Parents/carers with infants/children 0-3 years, requiring intensive tertiary intervention (residential inpatient and/or residential virtual) to gain practical skills and confidence in parenting where alternative approaches and intervention within their local community have been sufficiently trialled.
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Families who access our service are required to hold a valid Medicare card
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Not applicable
Indigenous Liaison Services available.
Interpreter Services available.
Child Health Nurse Services, Lactation Services, Allied Health Services (Psychologist & Social Workers), Paediatric Services.