Parent & Carer Support Courses Term 3, 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
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Cool Little Kids (anxiety program for parents) |
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Nil |
Gungahlin Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| 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.
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Nil |
Capital Region Community Services
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nil | |
| Seasons For Growth |
This unique and powerful program 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/ divorce, moving or friendship changes. It uses the imagery of the seasons to illustrate these experiences.
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Nil | |
| Seasons For Growth - Lanyon |
This unique and powerful program aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children (6 years to 10 years) dealing with significant life changes such as the death of a loved one, parental separation/ divorce, moving or friendship changes. It uses the imagery of the seasons to illustrate these experiences.
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Nil |
Marymead Catholic Care
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Cool Kids (Anxiety Group Program) |
Cool Kids is a structured group program that assists kids aged 7-12 develop the tools to manage anxiety. The program is delivered by two accredited psychologists and it also gives parents strategies to support their anxious child. Registrations are essential.
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Nil | |
| Cool Little Kids Parenting Program |
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.
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Nil | |
| Tuning in to Teens |
Tuning in to Teen shows you how to help your teen develop emotional intelligence. Adolescents with higher emotional intelligence are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure, have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with peers....and much more!
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Nil |
A Village For Every Child
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Oral Health from the Start |
Join this workshop delivered by Canberra Health Services to explore how early oral health habits help build lifelong dental health.
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Nil |
Headspace
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
envisage
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
Parental Stress Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Free |
eSafety Commissioner
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
ACT Government Education
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Nil |
Peaceful Parent Happy Kids (US)
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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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.
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Fee |
ABC Iview
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| The Role Of A Lifetime |
A series about how to parent in the rapidly changing world using a Sitcom family to play out parenting challenges which are then explored in the real world.
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Nil |
Imagine MORE
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Big and Small Behaviours: Seeing the signals, not just the struggles. |
This workshop invites families, support workers, and educators to pause, step back, and look beyond the behaviour to see the person. We’ll explore how behaviours that seem to get in the way of community connection, learning, or living a good life are often signs of deeper issues, like unmet needs, environments that don’t fit, or goals that aren’t meaningful to the person. Presented by Ann Greer
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Nil | |
| Beyond therapy: Reimaging support through community and connection. |
In today’s NDIS landscape, therapy has become one of the most visible and commonly accessed forms of support. However, many therapists, families, and individuals alike are finding that the system increasingly places therapists in roles that require endless documentation, assessments, and reporting. This leaves less time for the relationship-based, capacity-building work that can genuinely support inclusion and connection.
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Nil | |
| Addressing loneliness: Creating real connection in community life. |
Research consistently shows that strong relationships contribute significantly to a person’s well-being, even extending life expectancy. This means relationships are one of the most vital aspects of a good life.
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Nil |
