The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting
33 Masada Blvd, Winter Valley VIC 3358
- Clinic
About The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting
The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting is Australia's very first community-based perinatal health and parenting day facility located in Ballarat, Victoria. It is a multi-disciplinary facility providing families with healthcare and parenting support from pregnancy through to secondary school years in a private, peaceful rural space. Their philosophy is expressed as: "The essence of what we do is help parents and their children understand each other."
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting lists
- Early Parenting Consultation
- Support for families requiring healthcare and parenting guidance during early parenting and infancy.
- Perinatal Psychology
- Psychological support for perinatal and infant mental health concerns and parent-infant attachment issues.
- Child Psychology
- Psychological assessments and therapies for childhood concerns including autism (ASD), ADHD, and learning challenges.
- Occupational Therapy
- Child occupational therapist assessments for health and development concerns.
- Counselling
- Adult and child counselling services including couples counselling.
- GP Pregnancy Shared Care
- Accredited GP-led pregnancy care with continuity of care through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.
- Art Therapy
- Therapeutic art expression for children and families.
- Play Therapy
- Play-based therapeutic intervention for children.
- Equine Therapy
- Therapeutic intervention using equine interaction.
- Massage Therapy & Beauty
- Adult therapeutic and relaxation massage services.
- Infant Massage
- Infant massage courses for parents.
- Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Yoga
- Prenatal and postnatal yoga classes.
- Mums & Bubs Yoga Workshops
- Yoga workshops for mothers and babies.
- Parent Education Group Workshops
- Group education programs including The Circle of Security and Tuning into Teens.
- Clinical Nutrition
- Support for breastfeeding, infant formula feeding, and childhood nutrition challenges.
- Mental Health & Social Work
- Mental health and social work support services.
- Telehealth Consultations
- Remote consultation services for eligible clients.
Locations & areas served
Winter Valley
33 Masada Blvd, Winter Valley VIC 3358
Get directions to Winter Valley (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 4 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few questions about your child and we will help connect you with providers that suit your needs and your funding.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting a registered NDIS provider?
The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).
What services does The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting provide?
The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting provides Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.
Which areas does The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting cover?
The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting is based in Winter Valley, VIC.
How do I connect with The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting?
You can call +61 3 5324 2900, email them and visit their website.
What ages does The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting work with?
From pregnancy through to secondary school years.Based on The Centre for Perinatal Health & Parenting's website
What does a paediatric OT actually help with?
Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.
Do we need a referral?
Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.
Can OT be funded by the NDIS?
Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.
How is OT different from physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.