Parent & Carer Support Courses Term 2, 2025

The Southside Initiative has compiled this directory of Parent & Carer Support Courses on offer across the ACT. Please share this page with your networks including schools, early childhood centres, community organisations and of course families who you believe may benefit the most.

*Please note this list may not be 100% accurate so please follow up directly with the individual organisation for more information about the support and services they offer. This Directory is also updated as new courses are identified so please check back occasionally and at the beginning of each school term. 

View our other Directories to support Canberra families here. 

Southside Initiative

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PERKS 0-8. Free One Off Parenting Workshops

Each term several FREE workshops will be presented across the Southside and are open to all community members to attend. The workshops will share practical tips and advice for parents/carers. A light dinner will be provided plus there will be adjunct childcare available. Read more about PERKS 0-8 and register via the link provided. Hit on the link to see what's on offer each Term.

  • Day / Time: Vary
  • Duration: 5:30 - 7pm
  • Location: Vary
Nil

Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre

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Tuning Into Kids

A parenting program that aims to give parents and carers helpful ways of teaching their child to develop skills for good emotional intelligence. It also teaches parents awareness and regulation of their own and their child’s emotions. Registration required.

  • Day / Time: Friday 10am - 12
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Location: Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
Nil
Circle of Security Parenting Program

Circle of Security is an eight-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children. This relationship-based program supports parents and carers to provide a secure base for their children and enhance their observational skills to improve their relationships. Facilitated by Capital Region Community Service.

  • Day / Time: Thursdays 10am-11:30am
  • Duration: 15 May - 3 July
  • Location: Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
Nil

Gungahlin Child and Family Centre

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Tuning Into Kids

A parenting program that aims to give parents and carers helpful ways of teaching their child to develop skills for good emotional intelligence. It also teaches parents awareness and regulation of their own and their child’s emotions. Registration required.

  • Day / Time: Fridays Lunchtime
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Location: Gungahlin Child & Family Centre
Nil

West Belconnen Child and Family Centre

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Tuning Into Kids

A parenting program that aims to give parents and carers helpful ways of teaching their child to develop skills for good emotional intelligence. It also teaches parents awareness and regulation of their own and their child’s emotions. Registration required.

  • Day / Time: Mondays 10am-12pm
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Location: West Belconnen Child and Family Centre (Kippax)
Nil
Circle of Security Parenting Program

Circle of Security is an eight-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children. This relationship-based program supports parents and carers to provide a secure base for their children and enhance their observational skills to improve their relationships. Facilitated by Capital Region Community Service.

  • Day / Time: Wednesdays 10am-11:30am
  • Duration: 14 May - 2 July
  • Location: Belconnen Child and Family Centre - Kippax
Nil

Capital Region Community Services

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Tuning into Kids

The Tuning into Kids® program is designed to teach parents and carers of children in primary school how to foster emotional intelligence in children by developing their skills in emotion coaching.

  • Day / Time: Mondays 10am-12pm
  • Duration: 5 May - 23 June
  • Location: Belconnen Child & Family Centre - Kippax
Nil
Tuning in to Kids (Online)

The Tuning into Kids® program is designed to teach parents and carers of children in primary school how to foster emotional intelligence in children by developing their skills in emotion coaching.

  • Day / Time: Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Duration: 6 May - 10 June
  • Location: ONLINE
Nil
Tuning into Teens

The purpose of the program is to enable parents and caregivers to become better at talking with their teen, better at understanding their teen, help their teen to better manage their emotions, help to prevent behaviour problems with their teen and teach their teen how to deal with conflict. Tuning into Teens is evidence based (University of Melbourne). For more information about the program and how to enroll please contact CRCS.

  • Day / Time: Friday 10:15 -12:15pm
  • Duration: 23 May - 27 June
  • Location: Woden Library
Nil
Circle of Security Parenting Program

Circle of Security is an eight-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children. This relationship-based program supports parents and carers to provide a secure base for their children and enhance their observational skills to improve their relationships.

  • Day / Time: Wednesdays 10am-11:30am
  • Duration: 14 May - 2 July
  • Location: Belconnen Child and Family Centre - Kippax
Nil
Circle of Security Parenting Program

Circle of Security is an eight-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children. This relationship-based program supports parents and carers to provide a secure base for their children and enhance their observational skills to improve their relationships.

  • Day / Time: Thursdays 10am - 11:30M
  • Duration: 15 May - 3 July
  • Location: Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
Nil
INFANT

The INFANT program is designed to equip new parents with essential skills and knowledge about healthy eating and active play for their babies. This evidence-based initiative, led by Capital Region Community Services, offers four interactive sessions at key stages of your baby’s development: 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age.

  • Day / Time: Vary
  • Location: Across Canberra
Nil

Marymead Catholic Care

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Cool Kids

Cool Kids is a structured group program that assists kids aged 7-12 develop the tools to manage anxiety. The program also gives parents strategies to support their anxious kids. Registrations are essential.

  • Day / Time: Tuesdays (9- 12 year olds) and Thursdays (7-9 year olds)
  • Duration: 9 Weeks (3:30 - 5pm)
  • Location: Braddon
Nil
Cool Little Kids

Cool Little Kids provides parents strategies to support their anxious or extremely shy child develop confidence and resilience. This program is suitable for parents of children aged 3-6.

  • Day / Time: During School Hours
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Location: Online or Braddon
Nil

A Village For Every Child

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Online Safety for Children - Awareness, Risks and Support

Join this workshop to explore the online world your children experience every day and discuss how to create a safer digital environment for them. Hear information from the Australian Federal Police ThinkUKnow and the eSafety Commission on keeping kids safe online. Registre via the link.

  • Day / Time: Tuesday 6 May
  • Duration: 10-12:30 pm
  • Location: Uniting Care Kippax
Nil

each

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Tuning In To Kids

Each is the NDIS Early Childhood Partner in the ACT. Each delivers the Early Childhood Approach for children aged 0-8 years with a disability or developmental delay. Tuning in to Kids shows parents and carers how that can help their child develop emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ! Please note there is an Eligibility Criteria to Attend this Program.

  • Day / Time: Tuesdays 10am-12pm
  • Duration: 13 May to 17 June
  • Location: Online
Nil

Headspace

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Tuning Into Teens

Headspace runs Tuning into Teens every term. We have an Expression Of Interest form that can be completed by interested participants. Please note that registering on this EOI list does not mean that the individual has been accepted into the program. We contact people from this list when we have capacity. Please note that Headspace accepts parents into this program who have young people that would be eligible for our services i.e. 12-25, who have mild to moderate presentations. Please register your details below via the link and Headspace will be in touch with more information and an opportunity to book as places become available.

  • Day / Time: Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm
  • Duration: 6 Sessions (fortnightly)
  • Location: Braddon
Nil

envisage

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ENVISAGE Families Program

Are you concerned about your child's development, or are you raising a child with a disability? This FULLY FUNDED program will connect you with other caregivers where you can share your experiences, learn effective strategies and access practical tools for supporting your child and family.

  • Day / Time: Varies
  • Location: ONLINE
Nil

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

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Free Parenting Courses

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has been developed here in Australia and is now the world’s most widely researched parenting program with hundreds of clinical trials and real-world studies to back it up. Triple P is a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge. It can help you create a closer bond with your child as you support their learning, development, life skills and emotional wellbeing.

  • Day / Time: Anytime
  • Location: Online
Nil

Parental Stress Centre

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Free Anger Webinar

When parents feel stressed and impatient it's often very quickly followed by guilt and a promise that they will never react that way again. Only to find that sometimes, just moments later, they react again.

  • Day / Time: Anytime
  • Location: Online
Free

eSafety Commissioner

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Webinars for Parents and Carers

These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences. These webinars are free and different webinars are offered each Term. Check out what's on offer in Term 4. 1) Understanding how to support your child with online gaming. 2) Consent and online boundaries: How to support your primary age child 3) An introduction to online safety and emerging technologies.

  • Location: Online
Nil

ACT Government Education

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Parent & Carer Online Safety Webinars

Help your family be more confident and safe online. Register via the link provided for more information and dates.

  • Day / Time: Varies
  • Duration: Each Term
  • Location: Online
Nil

Peaceful Parent Happy Kids (US)

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Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Online Course

Do you want to help your child WANT to cooperate, without yelling, bribes, threats or punishment? Are you looking for support to parent with more peace, joy and connection? This self-paced 12-week online program gives you the tools and inspiration you need, to become the parent you want to be.

  • Day / Time: Anytime
  • Location: Online
Fee

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