Parent & Carer Support Courses Term 3, 2024
The Southside Initiative has compiled this directory of Parent & Carer Support Courses. Please share this page with your networks including schools, early childhood centres, community organisations and of course families who you believe will 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 discovered so please check back occasionally.
View our other Directories to support Canberra families here.
Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Circle of Security Parenting Group |
In collaboration with Isabella Plains Early Childhood School - Tuggeranong parents/carers will learn how to recognise, understand and meet their child's emotional needs in order to prevent and manage behavioral and emotional difficulties. This program is suitable for parents with children under 8 years old. Circle of Security is a seven-week parenting program designed to enhance attachment and security between parents/carers and children. This opportunity is open to all families in the area, regardless of which school they may attend. Contact Jamee Curran to register.
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Nil | |
| My Time |
An ACT Playgroups facilitated playgroup, all welcome.
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Nil |
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 Caroline Chisholm School. This event is open to the community. There will be a free sausage sizzle. Read more via the link provided.
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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 |
West Belconnen 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Multicultural Playgroup |
A targeted playgroup for families of diverse cultural backgrounds with children from birth to 5 years old. The group aims to support families to settle into the community by providing them with information and access to a variety of support services and nurture their child's development through play.
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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 | |
| Koori Playgroup |
A playgroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 5 years old and their parents/carers, focusing on strengthening community connections and culture, and having lots of fun!
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Nil | |
| Koori Boys |
A group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys 8 years and older, focusing on building future leaders, strengthening links between community and families, and strengthening cultural connections to build strong and proud identities.
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Nil | |
| Koori Girls |
A group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls 8 years and older, focusing on building future leaders, strengthening links between community and families, and strengthening cultural connections to build strong and proud identities through activities relating to art, welllbeing and culture.
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Nil |
Gungahlin Child and Family Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Atfaal Muslim Drop-In Playgroup |
For Muslim families with children up to five years of age.
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Nil |
Capital Region Community Services
| 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.
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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.
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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 |
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 | |
| 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 |
Barnardos
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Happy Tummies |
This supported playgroup aims to improve healthy eating habits for young children (aged 0-5) by making healthy food fun and enjoyable. Each session includes food based stories, songs and play with hands-on food experience. Contact Kylie to register, it will be offered in Coombs on Tuesday mornings and Lanyon on Wednesday mornings.
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Nil | |
| 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 |
Uniting Care Kippax
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Circle of Security Parenting Program |
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what their child might need from them. Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. The 7 week program starts Tuesday 7 May.
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Nil |
Marymead Catholic Care
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| 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 3-6 year olds 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 Women |
A group program for women 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 for parents with a child or children in their care. 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. (Eligibility: Parent/carer has face-to-face contact with their child/ren for at least 2 hours a week).
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Consessions Apply |
Australian Childhood Foundation
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Heartfelt |
Heartfelt is a pilot program and a specific therapeutic service responsive to children as victims /survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) in their own right. The program has been adapted to support the diverse needs of children aged 5-12 years. The Australian Childhood Foundation recognises that children live within a network of their family and community, and therefore support for the child will always include the involvement of their significant caregivers. Referrals for children to the program will ideally come from professionals who have supported or continue to support the child’s family. We ask that the referrer is able to engage in an intake conversation with our therapeutic staff before we contact the family directly. This will help us to determine the family’s eligibility for the program and minimise their having to re-tell their experiences repeatedly. |
Nil |
Positive Partnerships
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| 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 |
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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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Fullly Funded |
Sanctuary Aus
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Club Mojo with ASD |
Club Mojo helps young people (7-11) to recognise and understand their emotions better and how to deal with their feelings in a safe and healthy way. Young people will explore how they react to their feelings and how they might be able to gain more control for a better result. We use a range of creative and therapeutic techniques.
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| Cool Kids with ASD |
Autism and Anxiety often go hand-in-hand. The Cool Kids with Autism program teaches your child (ages 7-11) to successfully manage their anxiety. The Cool Kids with ASD program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of children with autism, with leaders who have extensive experience working with children on the spectrum.
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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 |
Yerrabi - Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Deady Brains Playgroup |
Bring your Booris for learning and fun! Receive resources to take and play at home too. First Nations children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.
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Nil | |
| Women's Circle |
For mothers, Carers, Aunties, Sisters and Grandmothers of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Children.
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Nil |
Parental Stress Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Parenting Courses |
To help parents experience personal peace and to feel good about themselves – to teach them to be able to accept the ups and downs of life and cope with the challenges that we face. For parents to be able to pass these life skills onto their children.
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Free and Fee |
ACT Council of Parents & Citizens
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Starting Preschool and Kindergarten in 2025 Webinar |
An online forum for parent and caregivers with children starting preschool or kindergarten in 2025.
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Nil |
EACH
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
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| Tuning in to Kids - (Children aged 3-6 years old) |
Tuning in to Kids shows you how to help your child develop emotional intelligence. Children with higher emotional intelligence: - have greater success with making and keeping friends - have better concentration at school - are more able to calm down when upset or angry - tend to have fewer childhood illnesses Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ!
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Nil |
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 3. 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 |
