House of Nathan Inc has been established to provide a prevention and early intervention service to pregnant or parenting teenagers, single pregnant women, or women with a new baby living in difficult circumstances without support. House of Nathan is tailored to meet the needs of the young women fleeing from domestic violence, homelessness, family and relationship breakdown, or who are unable to cope with a new baby or an unexpected pregnancy. House of Nathan offers residential accommodation with 24 hour 7 days a week staffing. House of Nathan clients would benefit from active interaction on a day-to-day basis, receiving love, care, encouragement, skills and material needs.
Activities Include:
- Church and youth group involvement
- Access to and help with Centrelink payments
- Antenatal care for pregnant clients including preparation for the birth
- Breastfeeding support
- Support person during birth
- Health Nurse visits
- Transport
- Encourage clients to be involved in young mothers’ group
- Training through experience and formal teaching (using skilled instructors) in parenting, relationships, living skills, sex education, building self-esteem, food preparation, housekeeping, budgeting, setting boundaries, making good choices, hygiene, nutrition.
- Planned casework management
- Assist clients with completing their education and with current or gaining employment (if appropriate).
- Outreach support on exiting the House of Nathan.
How does it impact women?
House of Nathan endeavors to have a child - centred family - focused approach. The children of these young women will benefit from the service in providing them with a safe, nurturing, healthy and caring environment in which to live. This in-turn strengthens the mother ensuring the safety and well-being of the child.
House of Nathan hopes the young women will meet Jesus and experience His love and healing in their lives.
How long has it been running?
House of Nathan was established in 2002.
What is the vision for the future?
That the young women will reach their God-given potential to be great mothers. That young women will receive the gospel, accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, experience healing and hope for their future.
House of Nathan hopes to be able to provide a more efficient larger accommodation service for the target group. Have city-wide church involvement through volunteers and financial support. Purchase a residential property suitable in size and location for the House of Nathan.
How can people get involved to help?
People can be involved as volunteers in the following areas:
- Prayer
- Assisting the residential care worker
- Cooking
- Craft
- Office
- Sewing
- Babysitting
- Gardening
- Outreach visits
- Transport
- Cleaning
CONTACT
Beth Elliot - 07 4636 6801
