Child and family

The Family Co.’s Term 4 Group Program includes Mums & Bubs Yoga, Supporting Anxious Children, Tuning into Teens, Playgroup, Domestic Violence Support Group, and more. Programs are now open for registration.
Various dates and times during Term 4, mix of face-to-face and online programs
The Family Co., 90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
More information: 9528 2933 or info@thefamilyco.org.au

Sutherland Child and Family Interagency and partners are holding a Children’s Week Expo, Friday, 25 October, 10-12pm, at Cronulla Central Hall, 38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla. Local community services, NGOs and government services (non-profit) are invited to host an interactive stall (aimed at children 0-6) to engage children and families. Stallholder registration closes 20 September.
Stallholder Registration Form
Contact: Kate.Bradshaw@health.nsw.gov.au

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Go4Fun Program supports children 7-13 and their families to achieve a healthy lifestyle. It includes expert advice from health professionals, encouraging children to try a variety of foods, and low-cost ways to get active.
Mondays, starting 21 October for 8 weeks, 4pm-6pm
Sutherland Leisure Centre, 1 Rawson Ave, Sutherland
Register

A newsletter with resources, information, and professional development opportunities compiled by the Early Parenting Program of Child, Youth & Families Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

This post expires on Monday 9 December 2024

This NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian report highlights systemic challenges to the quality of care provided to children and young people placed in Alternative Care Arrangements, including unstable, short-term accommodation such as motels, caravan parks, holiday rentals or serviced apartments. Includes proposals for reform.

This post expires on Sunday 8 December 2024

Families receiving Family Tax Benefit can apply for an Active & Creative Kids Voucher for each eligible child, valued at $50. It can be used for eligible active or creative activities with registered providers, and must be redeemed before the expiry date on the voucher. More information and application.

Building Connections (self-paced or via Zoom): to support separated parents practice positive ways of parenting.
Circle of Security: to support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships, for parents with children 0-6, but may also help with older children.
Kids Building Bridges: designed to focus on children’s resilience and provide strategies to assit through family separation.
Making Choices: focusing on anger, this program is designed for people who identify with using unhelpful behaviours in response to their emotions.
Parents not Partners (in person or via Zoom): to engage separated parents in entrenched conflict in a process of reflection and awareness-raising, to focus on the best interest of their children.
Understanding the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Process: workshop for separated parents and other family members who intend to participate in FDR to resolve disputes.
Seasons for Growth: for children 6-12 who have experience grief and loss.
Tuning into Teens: to help parents and caregivers maintain positive relationships with their pre-teens and teenagers.
Combined flyer for all programs
Various dates and times, October-December; mix of online, in person, and self-paced courses and sessions

This is mums’ group with a difference. No auditions. No experience needed. Sing in-tune – or out-of-tune – to chart-topping hits and awesome classics. Mum Choir is a group of women raising their voices on a positive note to stop Family and Domestic Violence. All women and children welcome.
Every second Friday afternoon, 3.30pm-5pm
South Eastern Community Connect, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot
Contact: 0451 502 849
Flyer

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The report uncovered a richness in family types that are raising children and young people, and highlights the many variations in experiences of these families in relation to health, finances, housing, education, and community. Produced by Uniting NSW.ACT and the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre.
More information and report download

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Lifestart Disability Services will work with community and supported playgroups to increase their knowledge and promotion of mainstream services and inclusive practices to support increased opportunities for the inclusion of children with disability and developmental delay and their families/carers.
Contact: Christee Merlino, 0439 357 908 or christeemerlino@lifestart.org.au
Flyer

This post expires on Saturday 30 November 2024