Bethany Community Support assists parents of children under 5 years of age to foster positive change and healthy relationships.
New Parent and Infant Network (NEWPIN)
Bethany’s New Parent and Infant Network (NEWPIN) is a Geelong program for mothers with children aged 0 – 4 years who receive family services support.
The program is designed to encourage:
- positive relationships between parents and their children
- healthy, safe environments for children
- effective parenting skills and setting daily routines
- play and learning opportunities that suit the children’s age and skills
- improved social connections for families.
Mothers and their children attend weekly group sessions at Bethany’s Family Centre in Geelong. The sessions and the NEWPIN team also provides individual support and provide visits to meet the needs of each family.
Who it is for
Geelong Region
Parents and children
Referral required
How to access this service
You need a referral from the Orange Door to participate in NEWPIN. Call them on 1800 312 820 and ask to be referred to Bethany’s NEWPIN family services program.
If you are a practitioner who wants to refer someone to The Orange Door, complete the referral form:
- Complete referral form: Download PDF or Download Word
- Email it to barwon@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Frequently asked questions
For more information about The Orange Door, visit:
Website: orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 312 820
Location: 83 Moorabool Street, Geelong
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.
- 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
Bethany is part of the Barwon Child FIRST partnership, which operates from The Orange Door in Geelong.