Connect Up – for parents, carers and children
Bethany Community Support offers assistance to parents, carers and their children aged 0-12 years through the Connect Up program. The service is delivered at local schools, kindergartens and local communities.
Services offered as part of Connect Up include:
- Family support: Providing families with individualised help to build confidence and skills to manage parenting challenges.
- Linking and referrals: Supporting families to navigate and access the service system, including kindergarten-to-prep transitions, health referrals and other support services.
- Supported playgroups: An opportunity for parents and caregivers with preschool aged children to interact with one another in an inclusive, safe environment.
- Parenting education and engagement groups: A place where parents and caregivers can meet within their local community to discuss topics of interest and facilitate group work programs.
- Secondary consultations: Support for education and wellbeing staff to help them best meet each family’s needs.
Where can I access Connect Up services?
Connect Up workers provide services at locations around Geelong.
Primary schoolsÂ
- Geelong East Primary School: 184 Boundary Rd, Geelong
- Grovedale Primary School: 143 Bailey Street, Grovedale
- Wangala Primary School: Kidman Ave, Belmont
- Northern Bay College:
- Hendy P-8 Campus: 38 Hendy St, Corio
- Peacock P-8 Campus: 31/33 Peacock Ave, Norlane
- Tallis P-8 Campus: 57 Tallis St, Norlane
- Wexford P-8 Campus: 1 Wexford Ct, Corio
Early learning centres
- Northern Bay College Goldsworthy Campus Early Years Precinct & Family Centre: 3-25 Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
KindergartensÂ
- William Hovell Kindergarten: 28 Hendy St, Corio
- Kirralee Kindergarten: 53 Richard St, Newcomb
Who it is for
Geelong Region
Parents and children
No referral required
How to access this service
Call Bethany Community Support on 03 5278 8122 to speak to a member of our team or visit one of the locations that host Connect Up services in-person to find out more.
Call the Barwon Orange Door on 1800 312 820.
Frequently asked questions
Further resources
Barwon Orange DoorÂ
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.
Visit orangedoor.vic.gov.au for more information.
- For families requiring support, please contact an Orange Door Intake Practitioner on 1800 312 820.
- If you are a professional and wish to make a referral to The Orange Door, please complete the referral form (PDF version) (Word version) and email to barwon@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
- The Orange Door is located at 83 Moorabool Street, Geelong