Each year we strive to provide special gifts for families who will spend their Christmas in a Neonatal unit in Western Australia. This year our gifts consisted of gorgeous quilted Christmas Stockings made and donated by our wonderful Crafty Creator Collective, Baby’s First Christmas ornament with special thanks to Laser Artistry, a Christmas milestone card, beanie, pen and free 12 month membership to the Baby Play Academy thanks to the incredible Nicole Pates at Western Kids Health.

We spent our first Christmas in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth and it was such a tough time. Being split between siblings at home and our little one in the hospital was so very challenging. We’ve heard time and time again how special, seen and understood families feel when they receive a gift from us to mark a special occasion.

This Christmas we were truly delighted to pass the 10,000 special occasion gift mark and that’s all that to you and other members of our amazing community.

We are thrilled to spill the beans on a secret project that’s been almost 9 months in the making!

With the hugest of thanks to Telethon 7 and Nicole Pates of Western Kids Health we bring you Nurturing Regional NICU Families.

Aiming to close the gap for graduate NICU families living in rural, regional and remote areas of WA by providing free access to virtual therapist support and a unique, strength based, online program to build connection, improve bonding and work towards developmental milestones.

Eligible families will receive a 12 month Baby Play Academy membership, an online program created by paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists to support your baby's development from birth to walking.

If you are living rural, regional or remote and have been discharged home in last few months (since 1/1/23) you are eligible to apply. The program is best commenced within a few weeks of returning home and the cut off point for participation will be adjusted each month.

Apply now

Health professionals and others interested in this program can download and print this flyer for distribution, or contact us if you would like copies sent to you.