Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk 👶
As a parent, it’s natural to worry about whether your baby is getting enough milk. While every child is different, these are some common signs to keep an eye out for:
💜 At least 5 heavily wet disposable nappies, or 6+ pale, very wet cloth nappies in 24 hours
💜 Soft, healthy bowel motions
💜 Bright eyes and good skin tone
💜 Generally content (even if a little fussy and unsettled at times)
💜 On average, growing 150g or more per week in the first three months.
If you have any questions, or need further support, our Parenting Line team and Lactation Consultant are available to help with advice tailored to you and your little one:
📞 08 9368 9368
🌐 www.ngala.com.au/lactation-consultations
#ngala #parentingadvice #perthmums #babyfeeding #lactationconsultant
It’s never too early to ensure your little one is building solid mental health foundations to give them the best possible start in life. 👶✨
Ngala's free Little Minds Matter checks can help identify potential mental health, social or emotional development challenges early on, and create a customised care plan to get on top of them before they become bigger issues.
To learn more, visit www.ngala.com.au/little-minds-matter or contact our intake team: (08) 9368 9368 or [email protected]
✨💜 Feature of the Month 💜✨
This month, we're spotlighting one of our fantastic programs from the Gascoyne region: the Carnarvon Education & Engagement Program (CEEP).
CEEP is all about helping children and families build a bright future through education and engagement. Whether it's supporting school pick-ups, running after-school programs, encouraging school engagement, or providing life skills for parents, CEEP is here to help every step of the way.
As we approach the new school year, CEEP is focused on helping Carnarvon families get organised early. Our Engagement Officer, Brooklyn, shares helpful tips in her latest video to ensure families are ready for February 5th.
👉 Want to learn more about CEEP or other Ngala programs in the Carnarvon area? Contact our local team on 9941 3869, or visit: www.ngala.com.au/carnarvon
As we move forward with a new year, let’s focus on what truly matters: giving children and parents the right support to thrive. At Ngala, we’re here to help you navigate the journey of parenthood with practical solutions and support that make a lasting difference for you and your little one.
In this heartfelt testimonial, one of our recent clients Alyce shares how a stay at Ngala's Residential Parenting Service positively impacted her baby and family. 🦄💜
If you want to learn more about how Ngala can support your child’s development and journey in 2025 and beyond, contact our team today:
📞 08 9368 9368
🌐 www.ngala.com.au
🚨 Our website forms are throwing a tantrum! 😭
If you've reached out via our web forms in the last 24 hours, please give us a call directly at 08 9368 9368 so we can assist you right away. Our team is ready to chat, and we're here to help!
Thanks for your patience and understanding 💜
Did you know that developing healthy mental patterns starts from the moment your baby is conceived?
Penny, one of our amazing Child Health Nurses and ForWhen Care Navigators uses her extensive experience in the paediatric and perinatal space to explain about the importance of Perinatal Mental Health. This includes the factors that contribute to it, issues that may arise, and how to get support.
Identifying potential issues for yourself or your child early is vital. If you have any concerns, please get in touch with our team:
📞 (08) 9368 9368
🌐 www.ngala.com.au
When parenting gets tough, Ngala's Residential Parenting Service is here for you. Based in Kensington, it's a purpose-built space where families can stay and get professional help for a range of parenting challenges, from sleep and feeding, to behaviour management and mental health. All our support is evidence-based and delivered in a safe, comfortable and non-judgemental environment. If you need support, we're ready to help. Contact our team on 9368 9368, or find out more here:
www.ngala.com.au/service/ngala-residential-parenting-service
What a night ✨🎉
On Saturday evening we held our premiere fundraising event for 2024, The Ngala Ball, which took place at The Maali nestled within the lush gardens of Perth Zoo.
The event focused on the importance of the 'first 1000 days' of a baby's life and included a panel discussion facilitated by Ngala CEO - Michelle Dillon and featuring Commissioner for Children and Young People WA - Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, The Fathering Projects Community Father of the Year - Shaun Chandran and Ngala Nurse Unit Manager - Michelle Allan.
All the funds raised from the night will enable Ngala to provide crucial free parenting support to disadvantaged families living in regional, rural or remote WA, that currently can’t access our services.
We're incredibly grateful for the support of:
💜 Our generous sponsors - platinum sponsor Minderoo Foundation silver sponsors Bladon WA: We Brand Everything and Bennett Law, bronze sponsors Margaret River Chocolate Company and KDK Family Law, as well as in-kind supporters West Coast Eagles, ZFlowers, Shannon Hamilton Artist and Margaret Quirk MLA.
💜 Our entertainment for the night - MC @FionaCornelisse VIP music Coby Grant, live auction by Tim Gossage and Amanda Dee Entertainment and her 5-piece band who kept guests on the dance floor.
💜 Our silent auction facilitators Helping Hand Group production team Stage & Studio Productions, and dance floor supplier Black Label Events
Finally, thank you to our wonderful guests! We are so grateful for your continued support of Ngala and WA families. We hope everyone had an amazing time!
Here at Ngala, Little Minds Matter. That's why we're offering a free overnight stay at Ngala’s Residential Parenting Service in Kensington where you will learn strategies and tips for supporting your infant's social and emotional development. You will leave with a custom care plan from our multi-disciplinary team to implement in your daily life, and follow-up support from our team.
Identifying potential issues early is vital. If you have any concerns about your infant's social and emotional development and would like to learn more about Little Minds Matter, please get in touch with our team:
📞 (08) 9368 9368
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.ngala.com.au/little-minds-matter
It’s never too early to ensure your little one is building solid mental health foundations to set themselves up for a good life.
Little Minds Matter is Ngala’s free social and emotional development check, available to assist families with infants (0-12 months) to identify potential mental health, social or emotional development challenges early and create a customised care plan to get on top of any challenges before they become bigger issues.
To learn more, visit www.ngala.com.au/little-minds-matter or contact our intake team: (08) 9368 9368 or [email protected]
We're 50% sold and selling fast! Join us at The Ngala Ball - our premiere fundraising event for 2024, taking place at The Maali, nestled within the lush gardens of Perth Zoo.
This exclusive event will feature a local, in-season, and sustainable 3 course meal, complemented by a list of WA fine wines and drinks. The evening will be presented by our MC Fiona Cornelisse and entertainment will include a live auction by Tim Gossage and music by Amanda Dee Entertainment and her 5-piece band.
Your support of The Ngala Ball will have a big impact on our ability to deliver our much-needed services, with all proceeds going directly to supporting parents, caregivers, and children to live a happier, healthier, safer life.
To secure your table, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/the-ngala-ball
Yesterday at our Kensington facility we celebrated our NAIDOC Week event. ❤️💛🖤
We were privileged to take part in a Smoking Ceremony and witness some didgeridoo playing, before hearing stories and wisdom shared by our distinguished guests, Vanessa Corunna and Dakota Baker. Prior to the event, staff watched Vanessa's suggested viewing about Noongar leader and warrior Yagan, which informed the storytelling and interactive Q&A panel.
The event concluded with delicious Bushtukka-inspired food by All Good Grub Bushtukka Catering and bites from Hoopla Espresso
There was a fantastic turnout, which included special guest Geoff Baker MLA, as well as Ngala staff, Kensington Early Learning children, and some of our clients staying at NRPS.
Thank you to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group for their input and guidance in planning our NAIDOC Week celebrations and to those staff who helped plan the event. It was an inspiring afternoon and enjoyed by all.
#NAIDOC2024 #KeepTheFireBurning
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