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All Regional Parenting
Service programs are free and will be offered face to face or Online via Zoom
Bookings are Essential. www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parenting or Ph: 5272 4781
Programs provided by City of Greater Geelong, Regional Parenting Service
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
Dates: Monday 10 May – 31 May
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
‘Ariston’ 245-249 Pakington St, Newtown
Positive Parenting Program is a 4-week program for parents of children aged 2 – 8 years.
There is no right way to be a parent, but the PPP program offers:
- Information and support;
- Practical answers to everyday parenting concerns;
- Group will run for 4 weeks, followed up by 2 weekly telephone sessions.
TUNING IN TO KIDS
Dates: Wednesday 5 May – 9 June
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
‘Ariston’ 245-249 Pakington St, Newtown
Tuning in to Kids is a 6-week supportive program for parents of children aged 4 to 10 yrs.
The program aims to:
- Help parents teach and support their child/ren to understand and manage their emotions;
- Support parents in encouraging children to express emotions appropriately;
- Maximise children’s social, behavioural and learning outcomes.
THE DAD WORKSHOP
Dates: Thursday 22 April – 27 May
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm (Online via Zoom)
This 6-week program will focus on giving you the tools you need to create a better life for your entire family.
We will look at simple things you can do to improve:
- Your relationship with yourself;
- Your relationship with your partner;
- Your relationship with your kids.
FLOURISHING FAMILIES
Dates: Wednesday 5 May – 9 June
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm (Online via Zoom)
A 6-week program for parents of children of all ages to discover how wellbeing can help you and your family to flourish. Learn about current research and practical skills that will help your family:
- Promote resilience;
- Increase awareness of character strengths;
- Nurture and sustain positivity;
- Give effective feedback and support individual growth;
- Explore family values.
PARENTING YOUR TEENAGER
Dates: Monday 3 May – 7 June
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm (Online via Zoom)
Parenting Your Teenager is a 6-week supportive program for parents of teens aged 12 to 18 years.
The program aims to:
- Support parents to connect and communicate with their teens;
- Assist parents with understanding adolescent development;
- Help parents to assist their teen to develop emotional intelligence;
- Remain empathetic and stay connected.
BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS - The First 1000 Days
Dates: TBC
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm (Online via Zoom)
The first 1,000 days of life is a program for parents with children aged under 12months and designed to nurture parents as they embark on their journey. It provides parents with a knowledge about brain development and an understanding of how children grow and what they need. The centrality of family relationships and opportunities for parents to reflect on their own childhood and how to connect with their children are all explored.
NO SCAREDY CATS - Reducing Anxiety & Building Resilience in Children
Dates: Tuesday 25 May – 15 June
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm (Online via Zoom)
A 4-week program for parents of children 2 – 12 years to gain an understanding of the increasing levels of anxiety in their child and strategies to help manage the “traps and tripwires” with strengthening sayings, questioning strategies and mindful exercises.
NATURE WEEK WEBINAR
presented by Tania Moloney
Date: Thursday 15 April
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Presented by Tania Moloney, Founder of Nurture in Nature, this interactive and fun online workshop will guide you through the Why’s, When’s, What’s and How’s of nature play to find simple and innovative ways to overcome the 5 BIG BUT’s that get in the way of a good, old-fashioned play outside!
Book here or search Eventbrite to make a booking
Programs provided by Family Relationship Centre - Contact Family Relationship Centre Ph: 5246 5600
Our Kids – Parenting After Separation
Date: Tuesday 18 May – 22 June; Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Date: Thursday 20 May – 24 June; Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Our Kids is a 6-week course on parenting after separation and the impact of parental conflict on children. The course encourages parents to focus on the needs of their children and develop helpful communication strategies following separation. Courses run weekly for six weeks during school terms. Morning and evening sessions are available.
Programs provided by Drummond St Services - For information on Drummond St seminars and groups www.ds.org.au
Tuning Into Teens
6-week program
Top Gear
Seminar and 4-week group starting 28 April
For parents of feisty kids aged 2 – 12yrs
Wellbeing for Schools
PD for teachers, support staff and school personnel.
Contact Drummond St to run a 1-hour session in your school
National Families Week
15th – 24th May; a Dad's session to be held in Ocean Grove
Programs provided by Barwon Child Youth & Family (BCYF). Contact BCYF regarding program delivery Ph: 5226 8900 or www.bcyf.org.au
TUNING IN TO KIDS
Date: Thursday 6 May – 10 June
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm (Online via Zoom)
Tuning in to Kids is a 6-week supportive program for parents of children aged 3 years – 12 years. The program aims to:
- Help parents teach their children to understand and manage their emotions;
- Support parents in encouraging children to express emotions appropriately;
Maximise children’s social, behavioural and learning outcomes
BUMPS TO BUBS
Date: Wednesday 21 April – 23 June
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Northern Bay Family Learning Centre, Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
Bumps to Bubs is a 10-week program and brings young mothers and mothers-to-be (up to 23 years) with babies 0-1 year, together to support the journey of parenting.
BUMPS TO TOTS
Date: Tuesday 20 April – 22 June
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Northern Bay Family Learning Centre, Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
This Program brings parents together to provide support and education to enhance a child’s development in the 1-2 year age group. The program will assist parents with ideas to manage the toddler years and enjoy this stage of early development.
CIRCLE OF SECURITY
Date: Thursday 29 April – 17 June
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Northern Bay Family Learning Centre, Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
Circle of Security is an 8-week supportive program for parents of children aged birth – 5 years.
The program aims to:
- Help parents understand how to build feelings of security for children in their early years;
- Assist parents with skills to build on the positive relationship with their child;
- Develop confidence in parents to respond to their child in a way which builds a secure foundation for children.
BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS
Date: Tuesday 11 May – 15 June
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Norlane Child & Family Centre, 52-56 Gerbera Ave, Norlane
Bringing Up Great Kids is a 6-week supportive program for parents of children aged 12 months – 12 years.
The program aims to:
- Develop parents’ skills to enhance communication with their children;
- Promote positive interactions between parents and their children;
- Encourage the development of children’s positive self-identity.
DADS TUNING IN TO KIDS
Date: Wednesday 12 May – 16 June
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm (Online via Zoom)
Dads Tuning in to Kids is a 6-week supportive program specifically for Dads of children aged 3 years – 12 years.
The program aims to:
- Help dads to effectively tune in to their child’s emotions;
- Encourage dads to strengthen their emotional connection with their child;
- Support dads to build skills in emotion coaching to assist their child’s individual needs.
TUNING IN TO TEENS
Dates: Tuesday 11 May - 15 June
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
BCYF Headspace, 105 Yarra St, Geelong
Dates: Thursday 13 May - 17 June
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm (Online via Zoom)
Tuning in to Teens is a 6-week supportive program for parents of adolescents aged 10 years to 18 years.
The program aims to:
- Support parents to connect and communicate with their teen;
- Assist parents with understanding adolescent development;
- Help parents to assist their teen to develop emotional intelligence.
