Our Services
All of our services have been devloped by our team who have the lived experience and are endorsed by health professionals.
Here you can learn more about the many services we have on offer for our families.
We know education, information and connection for families is crucial to providing the best possible outcomes for premature and sick babies. That is why this suite of services have been expertly created for you.
NICU Connections
NICU Connections is Life’s Little Treasures Foundation’s signature peer support service for families of premature and sick babies. Supporting families from hospital through to early childhood, NICU Connections offers a range of opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of the neonatal journey.
Whether you are currently in NICU or Special Care Nursery, transitioning home, or navigating life beyond the neonatal period, NICU Connections provides connection, understanding, and support every step of the way.
Guidebooks for Families
After almost two decades of supporting families with prem and sick babies we have produced two important guidebooks.
* A Guiding Hand for Families in Special Care Nurseries
* A Guiding Hand for Families in NICU and Special Care Nurseries
Little Treasures Welcome Pack
A welcome gift for new parents, with love from our community
We understand how overwhelming and scary it can be when your little one has to stay in the neonatal unit. That’s why we’ve designed the Little Treasures Welcome Pack – a small gift from us, like a gentle embrace when you’re feeling lost.
Little Bag of Calm
The Little Bag of Calm has been lovingly designed by parents who’ve been on this journey and who understand the emotional and physical toll it can take.
It includes warm – hearted tips, tools and activities all aimed at encouraging parents to take little moments for self – care.
Resources for Siblings
The neonatal unit can be a challenging environment for the whole family, especially for the siblings of a new baby.
To help siblings we are thrilled to partner with NIDCAP Australasia to provide two important resources My Colourful Journey and My Brave Journey
Tip Sheets
Our Tip Sheet range provides essential information in an easy to read and accessible format. These tip sheets are great to distribute to your support network so they know how to help you. All our tip sheets are free to download on the website.
- # 1 – Tips for navigating the NICU and Special Care
- # 2 – Tips for Family and Friends
- # 3 – Tips for Dads with a baby in NICU or SCN
- # 4 – Tips for Grandparents supporting parents with a baby in the NICU
