Parent & Carer Support Courses Term 4, 2024
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
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Loose Parts Woden |
In collaboration with ACT Playgroups, Woden Community Service and Community Services # 1. A free playgroup based around the concept of "Loose Parts". Open to all families with young children (0-5 years). Come and enjoy a free and fun playgroup with engaging and creative activities for young children.
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Nil | |
| Cost Of Living @Schools |
This Term the Southside Initiative has teamed up with Care Finacial and numerous community organisations that support families to roll out Cost Of Living at Theodore Primary School. This event is open to the community.
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Nil | |
| 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.
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Nil |
Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Suitable for parents of children aged 3-10 years old.
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Nil |
Gungahlin Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Kids Group |
Cool Kids is a group for children aged eight to eleven who require some assistance and strategies in managing anxiety.
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Nil | |
| 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.
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Nil | |
| Children’s Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Clinic |
Consultation clinics for parents and carers of children under 8 years to provide information on child development and behaviour, relationships and strategies to support these concerns. By appointment.
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Nil |
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Security |
A parenting program providing opportunities to develop and enhance a secure relationship between parents and their children.
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Nil | |
| Children’s Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Clinic |
Consultation clinics for parents and carers of children under 8 years to provide information on child development and behaviour, relationships and strategies to support these concerns.
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Nil | |
| Learn Giggle & Grow |
A supported playgroup where parents and children have the opportunity to interact and play in a safe and supported environment. The emphasis is on encouraging parents to engage with their child/ren in play, enrich the parent-child relationship and help parents build confidence.
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Nil | |
| Strong Women's Group |
A group for mothers, aunties, grandmothers, cousins and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, focusing on community connections and providing local women with an opportunity to socialise regularly in activities including art, culture, self-care, health and well-being.
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Nil |
Capital Region Community Services
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Nil | |
| Circle of Security Parenting Program (Online) |
Circle of Security is an eight-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children.
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Nil | |
| 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.
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Nil | |
| Tuning into 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.
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Nil | |
| Season for Growth |
An evidence-based education program for children coping with change, loss and grief. Seasons for Growth is a unique and powerful program that aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children dealing with significant life changes such as the death of a loved one, parental separation or divorce, moving or friendship changes.
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Nil | |
| Seasons for Growth |
An evidence-based education program for children coping with change, loss and grief. Seasons for Growth is a unique and powerful program that aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children dealing with significant life changes such as the death of a loved one, parental separation or divorce, moving or friendship changes.
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Nil | |
| Healthy Habits: Play and Learn Group |
The Healthy Habits program consists of weekly sessions over eight consecutive weeks and covers a range of topics relevant to enhancing family connection and child development.
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Nil | |
| Atfaal Muslim Drop-In Playgroup |
Children learn through play, and our Families program offers a wide variety of play experiences for children up to five years old in a safe and supportive environment and it is a place for mums to connect.
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Nil | |
| Loose Parts Drop-In Playgroup |
Join us for our much-loved playgroup at Westfield Belconnen. A great way to have fun and to have our community come together. No bookings required just drop-in and have fun!
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Nil | |
| NEIST Playgroup |
A playgroup for children with neurodevelopmental issues.
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Nil |
Barnardos
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERKS Parenting Workshop: Adolescent Development |
Are you struggling with your teenagers' or pre-teen’s anxiety? Is school attendance a challenge? A FREE two-part workshop focused on helping parents and carers navigate adolescent development & anxiety. A light supper will be provided and adjunct care will be provided to supervise any teens that show up.
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| Cook-a-long. Play-a-long! |
An 8 week home based nutrition and family support program run by Barnardos Australia's "Nourishing & Flourishing" project.
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Nil |
Marymead Catholic Care
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Kids Anxiety Therapy Group Program |
Cool Kids is a cognitive behavioural therapy group program that assists kids aged 7 - 12 to develop the tools to manage anxiety. It also helps parents with strategies to support anxious kids.
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Nil | |
| New Horizons COS-P |
An eight-week group designed to enhance a parent/carer’s relationship with their children. The group provides parents/carers with a framework to help them better understand their child's (5-12) needs, by providing insight into what their child’s behaviour might be telling them.
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Nil | |
| Cool Little Kids Anxiety Therapy Group Program |
Cool Little Kids aims to provide guidance to parents of about how to best support their anxious or extremely shy child to help them develop confidence and resilience.
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Nil | |
| Working with Strong Emotions for Men |
A group program for men seeking to understand and better manage strong emotions. Explore the origins and purpose of emotions, build self-awareness and learn mindfulness techniques to improve expression and management of emotions.
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Concessions Apply | |
| Navigating Parenting |
A group program designed to empower parents who have limited or no contact with their child or children. Navigating Parenting focuses on exploring the role parents have in their children’s lives, meeting their emotional and developmental needs, and strengthening positive family relationships. Parent/carer does not need to have face-to-face contact with their children to be eligible for this group.
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Consessions Apply |
Positive Partnerships
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Parent / Carer Workshop (Autism) |
This online workshop is made up of 4 short sessions spread over 4 days. We encourage you to attend all 4 valuable sessions. It is for parents, full time carers and grandparents. Join other local families to learn more about autism and ways to strengthen the home-school partnership. 4 Sessions.
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Nil |
envisage
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Fullly Funded |
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Nil |
Parental Stress Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Free |
eSafety Commissioner
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Nil |
ACT Government Education
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Carer Online Safety Webinars |
Help your family be more confident and safe online. Register via the link provided for more information and dates.
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Nil |
Relationships Australia
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parenting After Seperation Program |
The Parenting After Separation Program provides separating or separated couples with strategies to support their ability to co-parent effectively. The group will look at ways to positively manage this life adjustment and ensure your children’s best interests are prioritised. Parents will explore the challenges of parenting from a distance, and children’s reactions to separation, over six weekly sessions.
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Fee |
ACT Child Development Service
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| How does your child move, talk and play? |
Are you worried about your child's development? Struggling to find support now? Drop in and chat with a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.
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Nil |
Peaceful Parent Happy Kids (US)
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Fee |
Feros Care - Caroline Chisholm School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDIS Plan Review Appointments |
Feros Care are providing co-location appointments at Caroline Chisholm School. Appointments are available for current NDIS participants or if you require assistance with a new NDIS application. For more information contact Alex Conroy at the school.
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Nil |
Sanctuary Aus
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSORY SMART: Strategies for Real-Life Situation. |
Please join us for a workshop with Lindsey Biel (Occupational Therapist) who will talk to us about interplay between sensory processing and challenging behaviours and how we can address these sensitivities.
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