Childhood Matters by Bower Education
Welcome to Bower Education's Childhood Matters podcast, presented by hosts Jane Parolin, Sam Payze, and Chelsea Oliver as they delve into the complexities of childcare and child development—covering all the topics that matter to you as a parent. At Childhood Matters, we provide you with the essential tools for parenting, celebrating the wonderful surprises and joys that children bring into our lives.
Childhood Matters by Bower Education
The Heart of Support: The Village Co Charity for Mums in Need
In this episode, we talk to Steph Malan from The Village Co. We shine a light on this remarkable charity dedicated to supporting women in vulnerable situations as they prepare to welcome new life. We explore the challenges these mothers face and the crucial resources and services provided by the organization to empower them through their journeys. Tune in to learn how you can get involved and make a difference!
STEPH MALAN
CEO and Managing Director
Midwife since 2007, Steph, learnt very quickly after becoming a mum that it truly does take a village to raise a child. She was also painfully aware that many women do not have this kind of support network buoying them up in the early days of motherhood.
Regularly caring for women arriving at the hospital to give birth with little-to-no support, let alone the abundance of essential supplies required to care for a newborn, meant Steph witnessed firsthand the heartbreak struggling women are regularly facing when leaving hospital with their precious new baby.
Compelled to make a difference in the lives of women in these devastating circumstances, Steph founded The Village Co. and every day works to bring together like-minded women to continue finding ways of supporting mums who need it most.
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