More than 220,000 Victorian families have received a free Baby Bundle, packed with essentials to help new parents and carers through the first few months – saving them more than $33 million since the program started.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas welcomes this Victorian State Government initiative which supports Victorian families and carers.
“Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys and it’s a privilege to see so many families growing and thriving across Macedon.”
Every first-time parent in Victoria is eligible for a free Baby Bundle which includes:
- A nappy bag
- Safe sleeping bag
- First aid kit
- Sun hat
- Grow suit
- Picture books
- Emergency contacts
- Parenting information
The Baby Bundle saves families up to $150 each.
Baby Bundles are provided in hospital at the time of birth or via local Maternal and Child Health providers – just one of the ways the State Government supports new parents.
First-time foster and adoptive parents with babies up to three months are also eligible for a Baby Bundle.
The State Government has also invested more than $168 million to expand and upgrade our network of Early Parenting Centres, including a dedicated Aboriginal-led centre in Frankston and new centres in Wyndham, Whittlesea, Casey, Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, Hastings, Shepparton and Northcote.
Families are also supported through the Maternal and Child Health Line, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide advice and support for families with children from birth to school age.
For more information on Baby Bundles visit the Baby Bundle website.
Based on a media release from Mary-Anne Thomas
