Group Offerings

Connect & Bloom is a community music group for ex NICU/SCN families within 12 months post admission. Families will have the opportunity to:

• Connect with other families who have navigated a NICU/SCN admission

• Engage in fun music & play based interventions that foster connection, development and wellbeing

• Learn how music and your voice can support your infants development and overall wellbeing

• Learn how music can support your own wellbeing and mental health

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Morning tea provided!

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This group is for:

• Families within 12 months post NICU/SCN admission

• Families that want a group that understand and supports their experience and transition into community groups

Cost:​

$35 - casual rate

$300 - 10 week commitment (14.29% discount)

​When: Tuesday mornings starting May 6th

Where: Midwives' House - High Street Thornbury 3071 (other locations pending interest)

EOI: Please fill out the form if you are interested in attending a Connect & Bloom group but at a different time of the year OR different day/time.
 

Please note: If time/location doesn't work for you, or you aren't yet ready to attend groups yet but you are interested in attending, please fill in the EOI form with your preferred day/time. EOI's help inform the expansion of the program.   

This antenatal group is for pregnant women and birthing parents, offering both therapeutic and community benefits, providing a space for expectant parents to explore their evolving identity through creative expression. Led by a Registered Music Therapist and Creative Arts Therapist (Drama), the sessions incorporate music and the creative arts to support reflection, connection, and emotional well-being.

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Throughout the group, participants will engage in a range of therapeutic interventions designed to nurture self-discovery and connection with their growing baby. Activities include:

• 🎵 Songwriting – Express thoughts and emotions through lyrics and melody

• 🎨 Nest creation – Build a symbolic space of comfort and anticipation

• 📻 Playlist curation – Create soundtracks for different moments of the journey

• 💃 Expressive movement – Connect with the body and emotions through guided movement

• 🧘‍♀️ Music for relaxation – Use music and breath-work to promote calm and mindfulness

• 🎶 Singing Mamas – Experience the joy and connection of communal singing (especially for people who think they can't sing!!). Start building your post-partum community.

Through these creative and therapeutic experiences, participants will explore inner worlds, their evolving identity, and the transformation that comes with stepping into parenthood.

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When: TBA -  dependant on expressions of interest

Where: The Midwives House - High Street Thornbury 3071

Delivered by: George Williams (She/They) AThR and Lauren Khalil-Salib (She/Her), RMT

Cost: 

• 10-12 week program

  • $40 - casual rate

  • $350 - 10 week commitment (12.5% discount!)

• 1 full day or 2 x half days (6hour course) 

  • $200

More info to come!