Worried about the upcoming birth and raising her baby, Kate worked with the practitioner to prioritise and obtain essential items for childbirth and the initial months, including a cot, nappies and play mat. Seeking longer term support, Kate was then referred by the Brief Support Practitioner to Family Life’s Community Bubs program. After giving birth to her baby girl, ‘Chloe’, Kate expressed a desire to improve her knowledge and skills in parenting and infant development, as well as to increase her confidence in independently caring for Chloe. The Community
Bubs practitioner collaborated with Kate’s Enhanced Maternal Child Health Nurse to establish a care team for the family.

“I loved the practitioner coming to my house and helping me with my new baby. I am so sad that our Community Bubs time has ended.”

As Kate became more confident in caring for Chloe, she developed skills to support Chloe’s development and establish effective routines. Despite initial hesitation, Kate began exploring community activities for herself and Chloe with support of the practitioner. Throughout the service period, Kate and the Community Bubs practitioner developed a strong rapport, and Kate became comfortable discussing her trauma history. Feeling ready to seek counselling, Kate received support from the practitioner to self refer to a free counselling service. By the end of the service period, Kate and Chloe were actively participating in a supported playgroup, and Chloe had been enrolled in swimming lessons.