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<strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> is a service for parents <strong>and</strong><br />
babies up to 12 months old. <strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong><br />
staff will help you with feeding, sleep <strong>and</strong><br />
settling of your baby <strong>and</strong> any other concerns<br />
you may have. Located in Adelaide, <strong>Torrens</strong><br />
<strong>House</strong> offers a 3½ day ‘live-in’ stay Tuesday<br />
to Friday for 9 families each week.<br />
Parents from anywhere in South Australia can be referred<br />
to <strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> by a <strong>Child</strong> <strong>and</strong> Family <strong>Health</strong> Nurse.<br />
Partners are also encouraged to stay if they are able.<br />
Your other children are welcome to visit <strong>and</strong> have meals<br />
with you but they cannot stay overnight.<br />
Admission is on Tuesday morning from 8.00am<br />
<strong>and</strong> discharge is before 2.00pm on Friday.<br />
All rooms have a queen-sized bed, air conditioning,<br />
en-suite facilities <strong>and</strong> a small fridge.<br />
<strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> is a free service.<br />
While you are waiting<br />
Once your referral has been submitted by your <strong>Child</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Family <strong>Health</strong> nurse you will be contacted by the <strong>Torrens</strong><br />
<strong>House</strong> Intake Coordinator to arrange your placement at<br />
<strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> as quickly as possible. There is often a waiting<br />
period which can vary, but your admission will be organised<br />
as soon as possible. You will be given a specific time to<br />
arrive on the Tuesday <strong>and</strong> it is important you are on time,<br />
so please keep in mind traffic <strong>and</strong> your baby’s feeding needs.<br />
Your CaFHS nurse will continue to help you care for your<br />
baby while you are waiting to be admitted.<br />
Before coming to <strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> we ask you to visit your<br />
GP for a health check for you <strong>and</strong> your baby. If you or your<br />
baby are unwell, you will not be able to be admitted to<br />
<strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong>.<br />
Planning your care<br />
When you come to <strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> we will plan your care<br />
with you. We will discuss what you want to achieve while<br />
you are here, <strong>and</strong> work with you to help achieve your goals.<br />
Our staff are skilled in areas such as breastfeeding,<br />
nutrition, settling <strong>and</strong> infant development. As well as<br />
nursing staff, we have medical officers, a mental health<br />
nurse <strong>and</strong> social worker.<br />
Safe sleeping for your baby<br />
We are concerned about safety for you <strong>and</strong> your baby.<br />
While staying at <strong>Torrens</strong> <strong>House</strong> your baby will need to<br />
sleep according to SIDS guidelines. This means your baby<br />
cannot sleep in a bed with you <strong>and</strong> will be settled to sleep<br />
in their own cot <strong>and</strong> on their back.<br />
If you or your baby become unwell<br />
If you or your baby become unwell while in <strong>Torrens</strong><br />
<strong>House</strong>, you will be asked to leave to prevent spread of<br />
infection. However we will discuss other ways to support<br />
you if you are required to leave early.