PARENTZONE SOUTHERN DIRECTORY Term 1, 2017 Information on groups and programs offered by Parentzone and Community Services across the Southern Region of Melbourne.
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Overview of Parentzone Term 2 Programs ...... 2 PEER Networks, PEG Grants & Parents Building Solutions (formerly POP) Training ...... 4 Groups and Programs ...... 7 City of Bayside ...... 7 Cardinia Shire ...... 14 City Of Casey ...... 22 City of Frankston ...... 39 City of Glen Eira ...... 56 City of Greater Dandenong ...... 61 City of Kingston ...... 69 Mornington Peninsula Shire ...... 77 City of Port Phillip ...... 84 City of Stonington ...... 87 Telephone Help Lines ...... 91
WHAT’S ON IN YOUR REGION? Please send us details of any programs, workshops or support groups that you plan to run in Term 2, 2017.
[email protected] or contact us on 03 5945 2000
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Overview of Parentzone Term 2 Programs Region Program Dates Time Open to
Page Cardinia Parents Building Solutions – Thursdays 9am – Parents, grandparents, carers of primary Page 14 GROWING GREAT KIDS – 5 weeks Date 23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 11.30 am School aged children Bookings Essential March 2017
Cardinia Living with Autism Thursday’s 9.30 – Parents, grandparents, carers of children Date–16th,23rd February and 11.30am with a diagnosis of autism Page 14 2nd,9th, 16th,23rd of March 2017
Casey Koorie Kids Playgroup (VACCA Thursdays during school terms 10:30am – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander run) Cranbourne 1:00pm Children 0 – 5 & their parent/carer Page 22
Casey Parents Building Solutions – A 6 Tuesdays – 10.30am - For parents, carers, grandparents, step parents week program Date 14th Feb – 28th March 12.30 of primary aged children. Page 22 Casey Parents Building Solutions – A 5 Tuesday – 6.45pm to For parents, carers, grandparents, step parents week program Date 21th Feb – 21st March 9pm of primary aged children Page 22
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Greater Beyond The Violence Wednesday 4.00pm – Parent and Children. For those who have Dandenong Parent and children’s program for Date 8th Feb to 29th March 6.30pm experienced or are experiencing Family those who have experienced or are Violence Page 61 experiencing Family Violence Jacaranda Centre (Behind Dandenong High School) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Cnr of Ann and Herbert St’s Dandenong. Greater Parents Building Solutions – Day Wednesdays 10.00am - Parents, grandparents, carers of primary Dandenong Parenting In Australia – 5 weeks Date – 15th, 22nd February. 1st, 12.00 am School aged children – especially with a Booking Essential 8th, 15th March 2017 migrant background. Page 61
Greater Parents Building Solutions – Tuesdays – 9.00am - Parents, grandparents, carers of primary Dandenong Parenting In Australia – 5 weeks Date 21st, 28th February. 7th, 14th, 11.15am School aged children – especially with a Booking Essential 21st and 28th March 2017 migrant background. Page 61
Please note
- All the above Parenting Programs are free to attend. More details are on the appropriate page number. - Bookings are essential
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PEER Networks, PEG Grants & Parents Building Solutions (formerly POP) Training
BEYOND THE VIOLENCE facilitator Training
Do you want to increase your skills Details in working with parents and children Day Fridays. affected by Family Violence? SUITABLE FOR: Time 9.30am-4.30pm (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided) Professionals who have existing Where Life Without Barriers, 1-7 Langhorne St Dandenong group work skills and experience, or a Cost Free of charge- Registration Essential background working with women and Bookings: Ariane Hahn on 0499 080 468 or 03 5945 2000 children impacted by family violence [email protected]
PHILOSOPHY OF PARENTING (POP) Details A comprehensive framework for professionals who work Day Tuesdays with parents. This core training will develop practical tools Date 21st, 28th Feb and 21st March 2017 and strategies that professionals can use with parents in Time 9.30am to 4.00pm any circumstance. Where Toomah Community Centre 18 Golden Green Street SUITABLE FOR Pakenham Cost $340 (incl GST) Training only Anyone who works with parents! A wide variety of people $425 (incl.GST) Training and Manual have told us they really benefited from this program - social workers, teachers, psychologists, case managers, Registration Essential children’s services workers, family services practitioners, Email [email protected] for registration form volunteers and residential staff.
For more information contact: Joanne Templeton on 0499007418 or [email protected]
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PEER Networks Our networks for parent educators are always a great place to discuss parent engagement, share resources and get to know what’s happening in your region. Parentzone operates 5 PEER networks across the Southern Region. Region Contact Venue Dates Bayside and Kingston Barbara Biggelaar Family Life Please phone for details 9781 6700 197 Bluff Rd [email protected] Sandringham Cardinia Jasbir Singh Suropada Anglicare Victoria Day Tuesday 0431 203 177 Level 1, 66-68 Main St Date 1st Term 28th Feb [email protected] Pakenham Date 2nd Term 13th June Date 3rd Term 15th August Date 4th Term 31st October Time 10am – 12pm Casey Sandra Phillips Casey North Community Information Please phone for details 0447 500 355 & Support Service [email protected] 90-92 Victor Crescent Narre Warren Greater Dandenong Jasbir Singh Suropada Dandenong Day Wednesday 0431 203 177 or 9706 8568 Please phone for Address and Date 1st Term 1st March [email protected] further details Date 2nd Term 31st May Date 3rd Term 16th Aug Date 4th Term 1st November Time 2.00pm to 4.00pm
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Frankston and ‘Mornington Barbara Biggelaar Anglicare Victoria Date and time to be confirmed Peninsula 9781 6700 Level 2 , 60 – 64 Wells Street [email protected] Frankston
Parent Education Grant Scheme (PEGS) Grants of up to $1000 available -If you run programs for Parents or Carers in the LGA’s of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip or Stonnington then you may be eligible for a Parent Education Grant. Round 31 (for Term 1 and Term 2 in 2017) is now open. Parentzone can provide grants to assist non-profit organisations provide parenting programs. We can even help find a facilitator! For more information please contact [email protected]
Parentzone Resource Library Parents, professionals, students or anyone who is interested in parenting can borrow resources from Parentzone at: Pakenham Frankston Rosebud West 66-68 Main St, Level 1 60-64 Wells St, Level 2 1703 Point Nepean Road P: 5945 2000 P: 9781 6700 P: 5986 9900
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Groups and Programs
City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Parenting
A-Z PARENTING PROGRAM Melanie Martin Mentone. Minimum of 8 participants to Please phone for next program and 9562 8690 or run program. other programs Phone for parenting assistance or to Melanie Martin St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Run regularly register in program [email protected] 90-92 Como Parade West, Mentone
TUNING IN TO KIDS BayCISS Castlefield Community Centre Contact BayCISS for next program date Denise Howells 505 Bluff Road For parents of children aged 3 to 10 and times ph: 9555 9910 or Hampton years old. [email protected] A six (6) session parenting program
that helps parents teach their child the skills of emotional intelligence. PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Bayside City Council For more info: Parent education Please phone for next dates, venue Ph. 9599 4444 or see sessions and costs www.bayside.vic.gov.au for further details and bookings AUSLAN STORY TIME Bayside City Council Bayside Library Services Ulsan Storytime is being incorporated Into our regular Thursday preschool Experience a visual language in this Ph. 9599 4444 or see 14 Wilson Street, sessions at Brighton Library. interactive session with our storyteller www.bayside.vic.gov.au for further details Brighton Day Thursday and an Ulsan interpreter signing some and bookings Tel 9591 5900 Date 24th March favourite stories Time 10.30am – 11.30am
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MATERNAL CHILD & HEALTH CHILD SERVICES Phone your closest centre to see what they offer or visit Maternal and child health Baby capsule hire service Breastfeeding and lactation advice Home cleaning service for new parents Child health and development Maternal health Parent child relationships Safety and injury prevention Immunisation Nutrition Family planning Other local support services and resources Advice and information is also available on the Maternal and Child Health Service 24-hour line. Phone 13 22 29. Playgroups & Playhouses Visit Playgroups and playhouses or phone 9599 4444 for more info
Healthy Bubs & Families Family Life Community House Please phone for day and dates. 8599 5433 12 Keith Street, Hampton East Education and skill development for parents around the importance of early [email protected] attachment. Intake assessment only. Keith St Community House Family Life Community House Please phone for day and dates. Playgroup 8599 5433 12 Keith Street, Hampton East [email protected] Community Bubs Family Life Level 2, 11 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham Please phone to arrange time. 8599 5433 Intensive support for families who have http://familylife.comm.au/ an infant [email protected] Time For Me Parenting Group Family Life and Bayside City Council Fern St Children’s Centre Day Every Tuesday Contact Courtney or Belinda from the Crn of Fern St & Bluff Rd, Black Rock Dates During School Term Community Bubs Team Time 10.00 – 12pm 9782 7800 Free, light refreshments provided
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Peaceful Parenting Family Life Level 1, 450 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea Date Please phone Bookings essential Time 10.00-3.00pm Positive ideas to help you manage your Contact Sharon from the Shine team at Cost Free but booking is essential child’s behaviour and result in positive Family Life 9770 0341 change. [email protected] Challenging Behaviours, Disabilities, Alcohol & Drugs, Family Violence, Mental Health, Carer Support Groups & other
Kinship Care Support Group Kinship Care Oz Child Facilitated groups are held monthly in Phone for dates and times Contact: Highett, Frankston and Rosebud Are you a kinship carer who is caring OzChild Kinship Care Dandenong Central for a child who is not your own? Come Office ph. 9212 5600 and meet with other Kinship Carers. for further information Includes discussion, resources, guest speakers and morning tea Dementia Carer Support Group Marlee Creaser 8256 9699 15 Black St, Brighton Day 1st Tuesday in month [email protected] Melways 97 B1 Time 10am-11.30 For carers of people with dementia Brighton Carer Support Group Girrawheen Day Centre Girrawheen Day Centre Day 2nd Wed of month Enquiries to Intake 3 Murphy St Brighton Time 7.30-9.30pm For people caring for aged relatives or 9575 5322 Mel Ref 67E7 those with dementia Making Choices Family Life Service Address Please phone for help and or further A course for women who wish to learn 8599 5433 197 Bluff Rd, Sandringham details. how to make choices and re-gain some Open to City of Kingston, Bayside, Glen control over their lives in a safe and Eira and Port Phillip supportive atmosphere Creating Connections Family Life Please phone for details when booking Please Phone for details 85995433 An 8 week support group for women who have already attended a family violence group or counselling, such as “Making Choices”. Who’s In Charge? Family Life Family Life Please phone for further details Tom 9782 7800 197 Bluff Rd, Sandringham An 8 week program for parents for [email protected] RSVP Tom 97827800 carers of young people (aged 11 to 18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant.
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Brighton Dementia Carer Support Contact: Marlee Creaser, 8256 9699 Trinity House, 15 Black Street, Brighton Day 1st Wed of month Group Email: [email protected] Melways: 67 E11 Time 10.00 to 11.30am
For carers of people with Dementia. Chelsea Carer Support Group Brian Sinclair 9782 7633 Central Bayside Community Health Day First Wed of month [email protected] Service Time 1.00pm-3pm For carers of frail older people and 3/1 The Strand, Chelsea those with disabilities Clarinda Carer Support Group Central Bayside Community Health Central Bayside Community Health Day 3rd Wed of month Lyn Entwhistle Service 58 Viney St Clarinda Time 11 am- 12.30pm 9552 0833 Info.cbchs.org.au Mood Disorders Support Group Mental Health Victoria Suite J, 450 Chapel Street Please phone for details If you plan to attend, we strongly South Yarra, VIC, 3141 Provides friendship and support to encourage you to register. Email: (Enter via Wilson Street. Parking those with a mood disorder, their family admin(at)mentalhealthvic.org.au is available at Jam Factory - 500 Chapel and friends. Uni-polar, bi polar, general Phone: 03 9826 1422 Street) anxiety and depressive illnesses ASD Coffee Group MOIRA Highett Neighbourhood community Day 2nd Thursday of month Kerri Rolfe - Parent Support Coordinator house Time 9.45 – 11.45am Support for parents of children with a for Southern Region 2 Livingston Street autism 8552 2222 Highett CEREBAL PALSY COFFEE MOIRA Castlefield Community Centre Day Tuesday mornings (once a month MORNINGS Kerri Rolfe - Parent Support Coordinator Bluff Road during school term) for Southern Region Hampton Contact for date
8552 2222 Sandringham Reach Respite Sandybeach Centre Sandybeach Centre Day 3rd Tuesday of month Program for Carers www.sandybeach.org.au 2 Sims St, Sandringham Time 1.30 - 3.00pm contact 9598 2155 Melways 76 G10 For carers of the elderly and those with dementia
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Live Your Community Program Extended Families Please phone for details Please phone for details Mornington Peninsula and Frankston There is no cost to families accessing Provides flexible volunteer based Phone: 03 5950 1055 LYCP. Cost to sporting activity chosen inclusion support for children with Email: [email protected] by the child are generally met by the disabilities who experience barriers to Southern – South East areas family participation in sport, recreation and Phone: 03 9285 4839 leisure. For children aged 6-17yrs with Email: [email protected] a diagnosed disability Man & Fathers
MATES – (MEN’S BEHAVIOUR Family Life 197 Bluff Rd, Sandringham is the Please phone for direct service, some CHANGE GROUP) 8599 5433 Service Address help or information http://familylife.com.au/ Offers men the opportunity to learn and use alternatives to behaving in a violent or abusive manner. THE BBQ BOYS Respite South First Tuesday of each month See Frankston Area Support group for male carers, offering For Information On this peer support, fun and relaxing social activities, a space to talk about bloke’s carer issues, as well as information, referral and support.
PIT STOP Bettermen Phone for further details Ph. Rick Wakelin 0411 695 810 Better Men Australia a parenting tune [email protected] up for every father who wants to see his family firing on all cylinders.
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Children, Youth & Families
BAYSIDE TOY LIBRARY Hampton Toy Library 212 Dendy St Please phone for details ph: 9598 5253 East Brighton DUNKLY ESTATE HIGHETT Contact Marilyn 8559 5433 Dunkley Estate Highett. Phone for Ongoing 7.30am – 9.00 am BREAKFAST CLUB further details. Except School Holidays Provides cooked breakfast for estate residents. DUNKLY ESTATE HIGHETT AFTER Contact Tim. M. or Louise. A. Dunkley Estate Highett. Phone for Ongoing SCHOOL CLUB 8559 5433 further details. 4:00pm – 6.00pm Except School Holidays A good opportunity for children to complete homework and join in some activities. SOUTH EASTERN MULTIPLE BIRTH New Parent Contact: South East of Melbourne, covering the Playgroups on Monday, Wednesday ASSOCIATION (SEMBA) [email protected] main areas of Bayside, Glen Eira and and Thursday mornings contact us for President: [email protected] Kingston Councils. A support group for multiple birth details families, run by parents with multiples. http://semba.amba.org.au/index.html HAMPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 9598 2977 Hampton Community Centre 14 Willis St Day: Mon, Tues & Wed www.hamptoncommunitycentre.com.au Hampton Please call for times and further Various Playgroups including French, information. German, Jolly Gymbuks & Tambourine Time YOUNG MUMS SUPPORTED BGLLEN Highett Maternal Child and Health Care Day Wednesday PLAYGROUP Bayside City Council Maternal Child and Centre Date During term health Community room Time 1.30-3pm For mothers under the age of 25 and 9599 4755 Cost free with children up to 5 years. Please book IMPACT PROGRAM BGKLLEN Sandy Beach Centre Day Friday Sandy beach 9598 2155 ask to speak to 2 Sims St, Sandringham Cost Please phone for further details For young people 20 – 25, pick an area Andrea and to book you’ve interested in, get some work Time 9.30am-2.30pm experience and then design a project that will make a real contribution.
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City of Bayside Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other REACH OUT Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, Cheltenham area The group runs once a month, Southern Mental Health (Saturday), please call for further For children who have a significant [email protected] information. member of their family with a mental [email protected] illness Heather - 9585 5677 POPCORN PRODUCTIONS FReeZA Bayside Youth Services Peterson Youth Centre Day Tuesdays during school term COMMITTEE www.bayside.vic.gov.au/youth Highett Time 5.00-6.30pm 9599 4446 Corner of Peterson St and Highett Rd Please phone for further details. Help plan, organise, deliver and Highett evaluate events such as the Push Start Battle of the Bands and the Youth Art Exhibition. PETERSON YOUTH CENTRE DROP Bayside Youth Services Peterson Youth Centre Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday IN www.bayside.vic.gov.au/youth Highett 2.30pm-5.30pm 9599 4446 Corner of Peterson St and Highett Rd For 10-25 year olds Free use of pool and table tennis Highett Cost: Free tables, Nintendo Wii, internet access, food and drinks. Counselling and individual support can also be arranged PFLAG (Parents and Friends of BGKLLEN Sol Green Community Centre 4th Tues in month Lesbians and Gays) Call PFLAG 9660 3960. Cnr Montague and Coventry Streets 7.30pm-9.30pm This is a message bank and is checked South Melbourne Free daily Please phone and book. www.pflagvictoria.org.au
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other
PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS – Parentzone, Anglicare Victoria St Patricks Primary School, Day Thursdays GROWING GREAT KIDS – 5 weeks for further information contact Jasbir Singh, 136 Princes Highway Date 23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th, 16th, March 0431 203 177 Pakenham 2017 Open to all Mums, Dads, Carers & [email protected] Time 9am – 11.30 am Grandparents Cost FREE Tired of Yelling? Dealing with Anger and Bryan Handasyde or Nadine Booking Essential Self Care, strategies and Children’s Ph. 03 5940 2888 School, are just some of the Topics Email: covered. [email protected]
LIVING WITH AUTISM – 6 weeks For bookings & enquiries contact: Day Thursday Parentzone Southern 1300 984 011 Pakenham Hills Primary School, Date 16th Feb to 23rd March Parentzone, Anglicare Victoria 15 Kennedy Road, Pakenham Time 9.30am to 11.30am For Parents/carers/grandparents of or Joanne Templeton 0499 007 418 or children with a diagnosis of autism 03 5945 2000 FREE BUT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Join with other parents/ carers to share [email protected] Refreshments Provided experiences, ideas and learn strategies in a relaxed, friendly place. Discuss why the behaviours are happening Identify new ideas and strategies Hear from other parents and share experiences Identify new supports
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other LIVING WITH AUTISM - Casey, Cardinia, Dandenong and Frankston Parentzone, Anglicare Victoria
Open to all parents and Carers with a child aged 6-18 years with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Come along to discuss experiences, ideas and learn new strategies in a relaxed friendly environment. Programs offered for Primary and Secondary. Bookings and further information Joanne Templeton 5945 2000 or 0499 007 418 [email protected] Programs are free to attend. See Casey for other programs. Please phone if interested
PARENTING PROGRAMS
EARLY PARENTING UNIT Kooweerup Regional Health Service 215 Rossiter Rd Free Service 5997 9674 Kooweerup Call to register for program Kooweerup Regional Health Service www.kooweeruphospital.net.au Waiting lists may apply Day program for parents with children 0-12
months focussing on sleep settling and feeding issues. KINDERGARTENS The Kinders Together cluster operate a variety of Kindergarten programs throughout Cardinia Shire. Visit www.kinderstogether.com.au or phone 03 5629 2067 for more information. Kinders Together Further information can also be found on the Cardinia Shire Website - http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=4544 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Cardinia Shire SERVICE Please note all centres and sessions are by appointment only. Please phone 5945 4250 to arrange an appointment at specific centres: Andrews Centre; Beaconsfield Centre; Beaconsfield Upper Centre; Bunyip Centre; Cockatoo Centre; Emerald Centre; Hollings Centre; Home Garth Centre; Koo Wee Rup Centre; Lakeside Centre; Lang Lang Centre; Nar Nar Goon Centre Or visit http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=1480&nc=5 Advice and information is also available on the Maternal and Child Health Service 24-hour line - phone 13 22 29 VOLUNTEER CARERS NEEDED Wesley Mission Victoria is seeking local residents from all walks of life with a spare bedroom to become volunteer foster carers of children aged 0-18 years who are unable to live with their families and require a safe and nurturing home environment for varying periods of time. For further details, call Wesley Mission Victoria on 9794 3000. PARENT AND PROFESSIONALS Windermere Phone for further details INFORMATION SESSIONS –SCHOOL Phone: 1300 946 337 Parent and professional information sessions to prepare for school.
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other FATHERS/ MEN’S PROGRAMS AND PARENTING FATHERS PROGRAMS
CARDINIA DAD’S Find us on Facebook: Normally held at Hollins Children’s Saturdays – fortnightly facebook.com/CardiniaDADS Centre Please contact to confirm dates Fun activities for dads & young kids on 10 Atlantic Drive Pakenham Saturday mornings or for more info call Contact for further details 8:30am – 10:30am Tim 0417 520 188 Contact for further details MEN’S SHED Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Services Koo Wee Rup Regional Hospital Open Wednesday and Thursday Brian Harlow 215 Rossiter Road Time 10.00am – 3pm A drop in for men. Open to all men over 03 5997 9679 Koo Wee Rup 18yrs. [email protected] FAMILY VIOLENCE, CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, SEPARATION AND OTHER COUPLES HEAVY M.E.T.A.L GROUP Heavy Metal Group (Men's Education Outlook Community Centre Ring for times and dates This program is for men and women who Towards Anger & Life) Pakenham want to stop hurting their loved ones, and David Nugent Phone for women’s anger Program. are prepared to learn new ways to express 0401 766 877 themselves www.heavymetalgroup.com.au NEW BEGINNINGS Connections UnitingCare Pakenham. Phone for details. Ring for next Program A group for women who are currently 03 5945 3900 experiencing or have previously experienced family violence. Learn about the effects of abusive relationships, explore how to start a new beginning for yourself and develop self-esteem in a safe, supportive environment. WOMEN MANAGING ANGER Windermere Toomah Community Centre Day Wednesday A 6 week program for women who want Group Coordinator 18 Golden Green Street Date 22nd Feb to 29th March practical strategies and support to take Phone 9705 3200 Pakenham Time 10.00am-12.00noon control of their anger. Please phone and book Cost $45 and $20 to holders of a • To recognise that anger is an emotion Health Care Card that can be expressed safely. Email: [email protected] • To recognise personal anger triggers and strategies to assist with these. • To learn communication, assertiveness and other skills to help manage anger.
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other LITTLE MONKEYS- Windermere Hollins Children’s Centre Cost Free A supported playgroup for children 0-6 Booking essential 9709 6900 10 Atlantic Drive years old. Activities are designed specially Pakenham Phone 9709 6900 to accommodate all abilities in a welcoming and supportive environment NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Living and Learning Centre Living Learning Centre Pakenham Day Monday If you are faced with a narcotic problem. NA Hotline 9525 2833 Time from 7.30pm Living Learning Centre Pakenham 5941 2389 PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION Windermere Being ran in the City of Casey at Contact for programs A 4 week program to help parents to better Group Coordinator. Windermere Narre Warren. understand the effects of separation on Phone 9705 3200 Refer to Casey section. their children and learn useful strategies Please phone and book for helping children to adjust. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Living and Learning Centre Living and Learning in Cardinia. PB Day Sunday If you are faced with a drinking problem Phone Living and Learning Ronald Pavilion 6B Henry St, Time 8.00pm Telephone (03) 5941 2389 Pakenham Old basketball and squash courts GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Living Learning Centre Living Learning Centre, Please phone for further information A group for people who have experienced Pakenham 68 Henry St Pakenham loss, helping to understand & manage your 5941 2389 grief in a friendly, local environment HILLS AUTISM AND SPECIAL NEEDS Barb Brown Meets in Emerald for lunch Held on a Friday. Please phone for SUPPORT GROUP 0400 596 961 dates and times For parents of people with additional needs. For any age group, children or Email: [email protected] adults. Have a chat & enjoy others company with coffee
HILLS AUTISM GROUP AND EMERALD Emerald Community House Please call Emerald Community House to confirm dates and register COMMUNITY HOUSE 5968 3881 attendance iPad Training for Special needs students, Please phone for dates and further those who support them: their parents, information Please refer to the website: www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au carers, clients & staff of Day Services 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, For other programs and short courses available Emerald
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other FAMILY SUPPORT AND SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE Connections 6b Henry St Day Tuesday PROGRAM Contact Kathie 5990 8400 Pakenham Date During School Term For 2 and half year old to 5 year olds come Runs all year except School holidays Time 10.00am -11.00am along with a parent/caregiver and enjoy an hour of rhymes, stories and songs. MUSIC TOGETHER Connections 6b Henry St Runs all year except School holidays Contact Kathie 5990 8400 Pakenham Respect and Protect Yourself Windermere At your school When - Time to be negotiated with Information sessions to build knowledge Contact Katrina Herbert your school about safe and respectful relationships and Can be booked directly with the Schools behaviours, positive and informed decision availability. Cost - No charge. making, and self-awareness. Any school 9705 3200 class groups in year 10, year 11 and year 12 THE MUMS AND BUBS PROGRAMS Windermere Officer 3-6 months accommodation and Single women aged between 18-25 years Housing Intake worker support for young single mothers (18- who are homeless or at risk of 9705 3200 25 years) facing homelessness. homelessness. The program can currently Windermere Child and Family Services Please call for further information and accommodate one children under five referrals years of age. YOUNG MUMS GROUP Living Learning Centre Living Learning Centre Runs during School Term For young mums with babies aged up to Contact Kaylie 5945 4351or 6B Henry St Day Mondays 12months or Pregnant women. Infant 0408 701 332 Pakenham Time 1pm - 3.00pm health; playing and interacting with your [email protected] Babies and Toddlers Welcome infant and the introduction of food all covered. CARDINIA KIDS IN ACTION Cardinia Shire Council Various locations throughout the For more information please call the Free School Holiday activities for families For dates and times of sessions please Cardinia Shire Council Family Connections Team on 1300 with children 0-12 years. visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au 787 624 PAL (Play and Learn) Playgroup: Facebook PAL PLAYGROUP Koo Wee Rup Primary School Day Wed Supported playgroup. Enquiries Lisa Butera 0413 098 582 Gym. Moody St, Date during School Term Koo Wee Rup Primary Or Chelsea O’Neill 0401 098 369 Koo Wee Rup Time 10 - noon Koo Wee Rup Primary School and Cost $2 per week per child over 1. Playgroup Victoria or $20 a term per family.
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SUPPORTING MUMS, EMPOWERING Uniting Church and Connections Pakenham Uniting Church, Please phone to see when next FAMILIES UnitingCare 47 James Street, Pakenham. program is running Women supporting women from CALD Contact: Belinda 0400 559 423, Email: background, Promoting wellbeing. [email protected] or Joy 5945 3900, Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS Cardinia Shire Various playgroups operate throughout Cardinia Shire. Visit http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/Directory/AgencyList.aspx?S3Key=445 or phone 1300 787 624 for more information about Playgroup locations, times and contact numbers. Further information can also be found at www.playgroup.org.au TOY LIBRARY Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre Inc Upper Beaconsfield Opens monthly. Visit Toy library offers parents & children a [email protected] Community Centre Inc http://ubtl.mibase.com.au for more chance to borrow toys & puzzles, plus a www.ubcc.org.au 10 Salisbury Rd details or phone 5944 3484 variety of kids craft activities. 5944 3484 Upper Beaconsfield HEALTHY CHILDREN INITIATIVE- Cardinia Shire Council. Cardinia Shire Please call for details Achievement Program. Julia Hobbs Available to all schools and early childhood 59454454 services and those wishing to support [email protected] these settings. TINIES’ TIME Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation Pakenham Library Pakenham Library A special Rhyme Time suitable for babies 5941 2036 www.cclc.vic.gov.au Ph.: 5940 6200 Day Monday and Toddlers up to the age of 3. FREE- no bookings required Time 2.00 -2.30pm
Runs during School Terms. Day Thurs Time 11.00 – 1.30am
Emerald Library Emerald Library Ph.: 5949 4600 Day Friday Time 11.15am-11.45am AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM designed Brain Harlow Men’s shed in Koo Wee Rup. Day Mondays for students in years 5, 6, 7 and 8. Kids [email protected] Phone for details Time 3.30pm – 5.30pm can join in different games and craft call 03 59979687 Cost $2 activities and enjoy a tasty and healthy afternoon tea.
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PRE-SCHOOL-STORYTIME Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation Pakenham Library Day Tuesday Story time can be a special sharing time Ph.: 5940 6200 Time 11.00 -11.45am with your child as well as being great fun. 5941 2036 Story time provides an introduction to a www.cclc.vic.gov.au wide range of children’s books, stimulates new ideas and interests, and provides FREE- no bookings required Emerald Library Day Thursday children with an opportunity to socialise. Ph.: 59 494 600 Time 11.15am -12.15pm Most suited for 3 to 5 year olds Runs during School Terms
BABY RHYME TIME Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation Pakenham Library Day Wednesday Join other new mums, dads and carers Ph. 5940 6200 Time 10.30am – 11.00am and learn about the importance of singing 5941 2036 and reading to your baby. Discover songs www.cclc.vic.gov.au and rhymes that babies love and learn about books your baby will enjoy. Babies FREE- no bookings required aged 0-12months. Held weekly during School term and is Runs during School Terms free. KOORIE KIDS PLAYGROUP- Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Lilypond Community House 62 Duncan Day Fridays VACCA Dve Pakenham Date during school term Gather and meet other Koorie families, (VACCA) Tootgarook Community Hall, 30 Barry Time 10.30-1.00pm phone for sing and dance, play with other Koorie 9701 4200 St Tootgarook further details Kids, listen to stories and learn about Transport, morning tea and lunch culture. provided free SMALLTALK Playgroups Cardinia Shire Council Henry Family Children’s Centre Mondays during school terms A free program for families who hold a 145 Henry Rd, Pakenham Please phone for more details Health Care or Pensioner Concession Sashi Prasad Pakenham Springs Primary School Tuesdays during school terms Card, are refugees, Aboriginal families, or Playgroup Facilitator Livingstone Blvd, Pakenham VIC 3810 Please phone for more details are caring for children in kinship care. Pakenham Hills Primary School Wednesdays during school terms Phone: +61 3 5943 4317 0466350160 15 Kennedy Rd, Pakenham VIC Please phone for more details Families must be referred Homegarth Community Centre Thursdays during school terms 9A Dunbarton Dr, Pakenham Please phone for more details Hollins Children’s Centre Fridays during school terms 10 Atlantic Drive, Pakenham Please phone for more details
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Cardinia Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other COMMUNITY GARDEN Email Brian on [email protected] or Ring for venue Open every day Brings people together to grow and phone 03 5997 9687 Koo Wee Rup area. Group meeting on Tuesdays and harvest fresh food. A great place to come Saturdays from 9.30. for some physical activity and to meet Community Kitchen groups run every other like-minded locals. Monday from 10.30am and Tuesday from 11.00am L2P Learner Driver Program Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Driving sessions usually occur weekly Koo Wee Rup Regional Health is a joint Email Brian on [email protected] or for a minimum of 1hour. initiative between Kooweerup Regional phone 03 5997 9687 Must be aged 16-21 and face barriers Health Service and Cardinia Shire that to supervised driving experience assists learner drivers gain the minimum phone for details 120 hours needed to get their license. IRIBANA Autism Services Email - [email protected] Cardinia Branch: Current services include our Irabina’s community hub in Pakenham or (03) 9720 1118 9A Dunbarton Drive Pakenham Diagnostic Clinic, programs and provides individual and group programs to individual services for children and families and organisations Ph: 03 8658 6636 young adults. Our Adolescent Program is now available for children 11 years and above.
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PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS Anglicare Victoria Doveton Library Day Tuesdays A 6 week program for parents, carers, Parentzone Southern 24 Autumn Place Date 14th Feb – 28th March grandparents, step parents of children Sandra Phillips Doveton Time 10.30 -12.30 aged 3 -12 years. 1300 984 011 or 0447 500 355 Cost Free ARE YOU TIRED OF YELLING? [email protected] How to get kids to listen, without having to Bookings Essential yell www.tinyurl.com/cclcevents Refreshments provided DEALING WITH ANGER Helping parents, helping kids deal with or phone the library anger and frustration 9792 9497 RESPONDING TO BEHAVIOUR STRATEGIES THAT WORK How can parenting be easier, and more fun! you are: Tired of yelling. Want ideas on how to limit technology or deal with anger PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS Anglicare Victoria Cranbourne West Primary School Please phone Parentzone Pakenham Join us in an interactive program for Parentzone Southern 110 Duff St for further details parents, grandparents, step-parents or Cranbourne carers of children aged 5 - 12 years to Parentzone 1300 984 011 or email. share experiences and ideas, and learn 1300 984 011 [email protected] strategies to support your child. g.au
[email protected] Cost FREE or Debbie Dodd at Cranbourne West PS Bookings are essential 03 5996 2878 or call/SMS 0409 419 306
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LIVING WITH AUTISM PROGRAMS Parentzone Southern Is running in Area’s nearby this term. If Please phone for next dates. This Open to all parents and carers with a child Bookings Joanne Templeton 59 452 000 or you can travel, ring and book. books out quickly, so get on the ages 5 -18 with a diagnosis of autism 0499 007 418 Otherwise phone and get on the waiting list. spectrum. Join with other parents/carers [email protected] waiting list for Casey. to share experiences, ideas and learn strategies in a
Relaxed, friendly place BEYOND THE VIOLENCE Anglicare Victoria –Parentzone and St Johns Anglican Church Day Wednesday A program for non-offending parents and Windermere 27 Childers Street Date 8th February to 29th March children FREE 8 week parent and Karen Piscopo Cranbourne Time 4pm to 6.30pm children’s program for those who have on 5945 2000 or 0499 079 749 experienced or are experiencing Family (refreshments provided) Violence. Cost FREE of Charge. Are you dealing with the effects of Bookings are essential family violence? Does your child’s anger or anxiety worry you? Are you tired of yelling? PARENTZONE PEER NETWORK- Anglicare Victoria Casey North Community Information & Date 15 Feb 2017 CASEY Sandra Phillips Support Service Day Wednesday 0447 500 355 90-92 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren [email protected] Time 9.30-11.30
CITY OF CASEY SERVICES Maternal and Child Health; Childcare; Family and Children’s centres; immunisation; kindergartens; parent information sessions; playgroups; best start; dads matter programs; Youth Services; Community Support; Casey Directory; disability Services; libraries; Other services are available, some different languages. Telephone: 9705 5200 Fax: 9704 9544 Email: [email protected] www.casey.vic.gov.au
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Parenting Programs TUNING INTO TEENS Connections Connections Day Tuesday A parent/carer’s program over 6 sessions 55 Webb Street Date 14th Feb – 21st March to help you tune in to the adolescent in Contact Megan ph: 59 908 400 Narre Warren VIC 3805 your care. Time 9.30am-12pm Cost Gold Coin donation WHO’S IN CHARGE? Connections Hampton Park Uniting Place, Day Monday Who’s in Charge? a 7 week program for 1 Coral Drive Date 6th Feb – 27th March parents or carers of young people (8 to 18) Contact Kathie ph: 59 908 400 Hampton Park who are beyond control, violent or defiant. Time 9.30am-12pm Cost Gold Coin donation 123 MAGIC PARENTING PROGRAM Windermere Windermere Day Wednesday Evening A 3 week program to assist parents to Phone Group Coordinator 48 Webb St Date 8th Feb to 22nd Feb manage difficult behaviour in their children Ph 9705 3200 Narre Warren Time 5.30pm-8.00pm by incorporating the use of 1-2-3 Magic Cost $45 for all sessions ($15/wk) techniques. For parents or carers of Or email: [email protected] **Note: No childcare provided** Discount available for Healthcare children aged 2 to 12 years. Card Holders Includes workbook for participants Windermere Windermere Day Thursday Mornings 123 MAGIC PARENTING PROGRAM Phone Group Coordinator 48 Webb St Date 9th March – Thursday 23rd Mar A 3 week program to assist parents to Ph 9705 3200 Narre Warren Time 10.00am – 12.30 manage difficult behaviour in their children Cost $45 for all sessions ($15/wk) by incorporating the use of 1-2-3 Magic Or email: [email protected] **Note: No childcare provided** Discount available for Healthcare techniques. For parents or carers of Card Holders children aged 2 to 12 years. Includes workbook for participants PARENTING – A SIMPLE APPROACH Windermere Lynbrook Community Centre Day Monday Better understand you child and build a Group Co Coordinator 2 Harris Street Date 20th & 27th February and more harmonious family. 9705 3200 Lynbrook 6th & 20th March For Parents or carers of children 3 – 16 Time 5.30pm – 7.30pm years. **NOTE: No childcare provided** Cost FREE – places limited – bookings are essential
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other WIGGLE, GIGGLE AND WAVE Windermere Windermere Berwick Please phone to see when this is An 8 week group using play based early For booking RSVP by 06/04/2015 26 Parkhill Drive being held next communication and movement techniques Call Deepti 9709 6900 Berwick ALLERGY ALERT-NO FOODS such as songs, stories and games for [email protected] CONTAINING NUTS babies and their parents. Please bring a snack for you and your child to eat
KOORIE KIDS PLAYGROUP- Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cranbourne Community House Thursdays. During School Terms Gather and meet other Koorie families, Playgroup Team 49 Valepark Cres sing and dance, play with other Koorie 0408 949 755 Cranbourne Time10:30am – 1:00pm Kids, listen to stories and learn about Or Transport provided free if required. culture. Includes healthy morning tea and 9701 4200 lunch.
FAIRHAVEN SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP Windermere Fairhaven Family & Children Centre Day Tuesday For children 0-5years with a special focus Ashlee Hutchinson on 9705 3200 Community Room Date School Term 7th Feb-28th on families with a CALD background. All Email: [email protected] 42-52 Fairhaven Boulevard March families welcome. Cranbourne West Time 9.30am-11.30am Cost Free
Interpreting support for Hindi speaking families is available PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION Windermere Windermere Child & Family Services Day Thursday evenings A 4 week program to help parents to better Group Coordinator 9705 3200 48 Webb Street Date 23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th & 16th March understand the effects Narre Warren Time 5.30pm – 8.00pm of separation on their children and learn Email: [email protected] Cost total cost $45 – includes parent useful strategies for helping children to information pack. adjust. Discount applies for Healthcare card For: Separating and Separated parents holders Note: only one person from a separated couple can attend each group
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other STEP FAMILY SURVIVAL STRATEGIES Relationships Victoria Berwick Family Relationship Centre To find our more & reserve your place WORKSHOP Ph 8768 4111 38 Clyde Road in the seminar contact Relationships A practical guide to help parents navigate Email: [email protected] Berwick Victoria themselves, their children and stepchildren Date Tuesday 7th March through the exciting, difficult and rewarding Time 5.00pm – 8.00pm Cost $50 per couple journey in a stepfamily. TUNING IN TO KIDS Relationships Victoria Group 1 & 3 To find our more & reserve your place A 6 session per course. Tuning in to Kids Ph: 03 5990 1900 Relationships Australia Victoria in the seminar contact Relationships is a highly regarded and well-researched 2/199 South Gippsland Highway, Victoria program that supports parents to develop Email: [email protected] Cranbourne Date Group 1: February 17, 24; and enhance their parenting skills, Group 2 & 4 March 3, 10, 17, 24. Booster: 21 April. focusing on building the relationship Carlisle Park Family and Children's Time 9.30am – 11.30am between parent and child. Centre Cost Free – bookings are essential 2/20 Majestic Boulevard, as places are limited Cranbourne North
MENS AND FATHERS PROGRAMS REPAIR ENTING Relationships Australia Relationships Australia Victoria Group 1: A program for men who have completed a Cranbourne Centre 2/199 South Gippsland Highway Day Saturday mornings men’s behaviour change program in the Ph: 03 59 901 900 Cranbourne Time: 9:30 - 11:30am. past year, and who are currently parenting Date February 4, 11, 18, 25; March children on a part- or full-time basis, or Email: [email protected] 4, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 22. are hoping to redevelop a relationship with their children. Cost Free READ-PLAY-MAKE CRANBOURNE - Contact City of Casey Cranbourne Library Date Wednesdays DADS MATTER PROGRAM 9705 5200 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Time 6.00pm - 7.30pm It’s a dad’s thing for dads and their children or email [email protected] Cranbourne 3977 Cost No cost under 6 years of age. Includes light Registration Essential supper. Registration essential (Feb-Dec)
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other READ-PLAY-MAKE NARRE WARREN - Contact City of Casey Narre Warren Library Date Thursdays DADS MATTER PROGRAM 9705 5200 Overland Drive Time 6.00pm - 7.30pm The Read – Play – Make program or email [email protected] Narre Warren Cost No cost develops strong relationships between (Melways: 110 D4) Registration essential dads and children through story-telling and (Feb-Dec) activities. Held all year including school holidays COOK IT WITH DAD – DAD’S MATTER Contact City of Casey Selandra Family and Children’s Centre Day Saturdays (not in school PROGRAM 9705 5200 45 Haflinger Ave, holidays) The Cook it with Dad program is an or email [email protected] Clyde North Time 10.30am – 12noon opportunity for fathers and children to Melways Ref 134 H4 Cost No cost experience cooking together. Registration essential DADS LITTLE BUILDERS Contact City of Casey 9705 5590 or email Arbourlea Family and Children’s Day Mondays (not in school The Dad’s Little Builder program has been [email protected] Centre holidays or on public holidays) designed to encourage dads and children Registration Essential 75 Wheelers Park Dve Time 6.00pm-7.30pm to connect through creating and building. Cranbourne North Cost No cost Melways Ref 130 K10 Registration essential TIME FOR A CHANGE Relationships Australia Kalimna Building - 67-69 Webb Street, Please phone for assessment for Men’s behaviour change program Cranbourne Centre Narre Warren, Victoria 380 programs running in 2017 designed to help men address those 03 5990 1900 issues & stop using any forms of abuse & violence in their relationships with others.
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, ALCOHOL & DRUGS, FAMILY VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE, RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHER LIVING WITH AUTISM Parentzone Southern Bookings Joanne Templeton 59452000 or 0499007418 Program Booked out Open to all parents and carers with a child [email protected] Please phone and get on Joanne’s ages 13-18 with a diagnosis of autism List for next Program spectrum. Join with other parents/carers to share experiences, ideas and learn strategies in a Relaxed, friendly place.
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other WHO’S IN CHARGE Connections Hampton Park Uniting Church Day Monday’s A 7 week program for parents or carers of Workers at Cranbourne 59 908 400 1 Coral Drive Date 6th Feb – 27th March people (8 to 18) who are beyond control, Hampton Park No group on Labour day 13/3/17s violent or defiant. Enrolment is essentials Time 10am – 12.30pm Cost gold coin donation
MAKING CHANGES FOR NEW Connections Contact connections to confirm details Groups run one morning a week BEGINNINGS Megan 59 908 400 during School term. Making Changes for New Beginnings is a therapeutic support group for women who Please phone for further information have experienced family violence. PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION Connections Hampton Park Uniting Church Day Monday’s A 3 week program to help parents better Kathie 59 908 400 1 Coral Drive Date 6th Feb – 27th March understand the effects of separation on Hampton Park Time 10am – 12.30pm their children & learn useful strategies for Cost gold coin donation helping children to adjust. STEP FAMILY SURVIVAL STRATEGIES Windermere Windermere Child & Family Services Day Thursday Evening WORKSHOP Contact 48 Webb Street Date 23rd Feb to 16th March A practical guide to help parents/step Group Coordinator on 9705 3200 Narre Warren Time 5.30pm – 8.00pm parents navigate themselves, their children Or email: [email protected] Cost $45.00 and stepchildren through the exciting, $20 (for Health Care card difficult and rewarding journey in a holders) stepfamily. TUNING INTO KIDS Relationships Australia Day Tuesday Supports parents with children aged 12 BOOKINGS Berwick Family Relationship Centre, Date 7th March years and under to develop and enhance To find out more and to reserve your place 38 Clyde Road, Time 5.00pm – 8.00pm their parenting skills, focusing on building in a seminar, phone (03) 8768 4111 or Berwick the relationship between parent and child. email [email protected]
Participants are required to attend an Cost $50 per couple. information and registration morning on Friday
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SELF-REPRESENTATION IN COURT Family Relationships Centre / Berwick Family Relationship Centre Day Wednesday 2017 Community Legal Education Relationships Australia – Victoria Date 22nd February 38 Clyde Road Session Series Time 5.30pm – 7.00pm This free information session is presented Ph: 8768 4111 or email: Berwick Cost FREE by Andrea Videion, Child Support Lawyer [email protected] - but reserve your place in the at the Springvale Monash Legal Service. session contact FRC It covers: understanding the risks and benefits of representing yourself in court; preparing documents; the stages of a hearing. THE BBQ BOYS Relationships Australia Please phone for next session A carer support group especially for men Bookings are essential as places are Relationships Australia Victoria who are in a caring role and would like to limited. Call (03) 5990 1900 or email 2/199 South Gippsland Highway, have better access to self-care & respite [email protected] Cranbourne opportunities. A carer is a person who provides unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, dementia or who are frail aged. The BBQ BOYS was established to address a gap in services by reducing social isolation, promoting carer wellbeing and providing “some ME time” for male carers. The group offer carers a variety of activities to assist them to maintain life balance and care responsibilities. Membership criteria: Male and caring for someone who has a disability, mental illness, dementia or who is frail aged
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other WINDERMERE Respite South This is now held in Frankston. first Tuesday of the month from 11am Runs various programs throughout the The BBQ Boys Carers Inc. Frankston NEAMI office. – 2pm year and offer Counselling for women and Ring one of the committee members on 1 Douglas Grove, Frankston children who have experienced family Peter-o404 044 283 violence (ph. 9705 3200) and other Honk – 0455 179 692 programs (9707 3200). Some are listed Bill 0447 985 327 or below and in the Cardinia and Dandenong Sandy – 0439 530 413 Sections, to check on other programs and assistance please phone or check their Enquiries: website. Girls in charge (self-esteem for Please send us an email about your young women); – ring for information enquiries Ph. Program Officer 5995 4655. Email: [email protected] Or [email protected]. Web www.windermere.org.au ASIST Suicide prevention program teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide, how to respond in ways that help increase their immediate safety and link them to further help. FEELING IS THINKING Windermere Hampton Park Community House Day Tuesday afternoon An 8 week program for primary aged Contact: 16-20 Stuart Avenue Date during school term school children experiencing difficulty in Edith Schaaf 9799 0708 or Hampton Park Time 4.00pm – 5.30pm expressing their strong feelings. Kristy Morley 9705 3200 Cost Free Bookings Essential
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Cardinia Casey Community Health Lynbrook Community Centre Day Thursday This group is for people who have been (03) 5990 6789 2 Harris St Date 23 Feb to 29 March bereaved within the past two years. Lynbrook Time 10.00am to 12.00pm Cost Free NOTE: no childcare provided HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY Windermere Cardinia-Casey Community Health Please phone RELATIONSHIPS Contact Group coordinator Service A 6 week program that Assist women to 9705 3200 140-154 Sladen St Cranbourne identify and understand the dynamics and impact of family violence and understand the meaning of healthy relationships.
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Stepping up & SHARC Stepping up Please contact for details For families and friends impacted by Please phone Kerry on 61 High St another’s drug and or alcohol use. 1800 828 466 Cranbourne GROW GROW Vic Balla Balla Centre Day Thursdays Provides a peer supported program for 1800 558 268 65 Berwick Cranbourne Road Time 10am – 12.30pm growth and personal development to www.grow.net.au Cranbourne Cost FREE people with a mental illness and those free call 1800 558 268 for the current times Berwick N’hood Centre Day Wednesdays experiencing difficulties in coping with life’s and locations of Group Meetings. 112 High St, Berwick Time 10am-12.30pm challenges. (Mel: 111 D8) Cost FREE
CRANBOURNE ADHD SUPPORT Cranbourne Information & Support Cranbourne Community House Day Thursday mornings 2017 GROUP Service 49 Valepark Crescent Date Feb 23rd, March 23rd, April 20th If you feel the need to be part of a Support Contact: Flora or Ann Cranbourne May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, Group where you can share your 59 963 333 Aug 17th, Sept 14th, Oct 19th, experiences, stories and knowledge and th th be supported by other parents who truly Nov 16 , Dec 7 (xmas party) understand the struggles of life that Time 10am – 12 noon families and their children go through Cost Gold Coin donation every day, then please join us for a coffee in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. Meetings are open to all people from surrounding Suburbs. e.motion21 Casey North Community Information Cranbourne Senior Citizens Please phone to see when the next A high quality dance and fitness program and Support Service. For more details ph. Club 1 Codrington Street program is running. for children and young adults with Down 9705 6699 Mary Cranbourne
syndrome. Classes for all ages; Kinder, [email protected] Primary, Teens and Adults. www.caseynorthciss.com.au
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other CASEY ASPERGER SUPPORT GROUP Balla Balla Community Centre Balla Balla Community Centre Contact for next activity (CASS) www.ballaballa.com.au Casey Indoor Leisure Complex Dates not available at time of –runs regular support group meetings for 65 Berwick Cranbourne Rd, publication parents/carers. We operate activity groups ph. 5990 0900 Cranbourne East for children’s of all ages and their siblings. We also hold regular workshops and information sessions. Primary school social group; Tweens social group; Teenage social group; Aspie Girls Group; Creative Arts Group and more. View website for information and upcoming events www.thecass.com.au CASS Headquarters 20 Agonis St Doveton Please email for further details and to register for events. Find on Facebook. [email protected]
THE INCREDIBLES Connections Please phone for details. Please Phone for details For kids aged 7-10 who have experienced Contact Remi Running in Casey in Term 4. family violence. Running weekly over 8- 87928999 week period. Kids learn about safety, understanding emotions and feelings, building self- esteem and confidence through a range of supportive, fun activities.
FAMILY DRUG/ALCOHOL SUPPORT Call Toll Free Balla Balla Community Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Ran by family members for family 1300 660 068 Casey Indoor Leisure Complex members and focuses on the well-being of 65 Berwick Cranbourne Rd, Time 6.00pm -8.00pm the family Cranbourne East.
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FAMILY SUPPORT AND SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS
CONVERSATION PLUS Hallam Community Learning Centre Hallam Community Learning Centre Days Wednesdays For Non English Speaking Background Rita 9703 1688 56 Kays Avenue Time 12.45-2.45pm people. Learn to deal with bill paying, Childcare available Wednesdays only Hallam Cost $2 per session appointments, school notices and local services. Fun, friendly classes. ROSSMOYN SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP City Of Casey Free supported 19 Beldale Crt During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your playgroups Berwick Day Monday child’s development and parenting through Time 9.30am-11.00am the Smalltalk program. City of Casey customer service. 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in [email protected]
SIMPLE PLEASURES ARBOURLEA City Of Casey Free supported 75 wheelers Park Dve During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your playgroups Cranbourne Nth Day Tuesday child’s development and parenting through Time 10.00 -12.00pm the Smalltalk program. City of Casey customer service. 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in [email protected] CRANBOURNE WEST SUPPORTED City Of Casey Free supported 42-52 Fairhaven Boulevard. During School Term PLAYGROUP playgroups Cranbourne West Day Tuesday Meet other local families, learn about your Time 9.30am – 11.00am child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. the Smalltalk program. 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected]
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other STRATHAIRD WEDNESDAY City Of Casey Free supported 106-108 Strathaird Dve During School Term SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP playgroups Narre Warren South Day Wednesday Meet other local families, learn about your Time 9.30am – 11.00am child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. the Smalltalk program. 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected] STRATHAIRD THURSDAY SUPPORTED City Of Casey Free supported 106-108 Strathaird Dve During School Term PLAYGROUP playgroups Narre Warren South Day Thursday Meet other local families, learn about your Time 9.30am – 11.30am child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. the Smalltalk program. 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected] LITTLECROFT SUPPORTED City Of Casey Free supported 51 The Strand During School Term PLAYGROUP playgroups Narre Warren South Day Thursday Meet other local families, learn about your City of Casey customer service. Time 9.30 – 11.30am child’s development and parenting through 03 9705 5200 the Smalltalk program. Or email Please phone or email the council to [email protected] book in.
CORAL DRIVE PLAYGROUP City Of Casey Free supported 187 -191 Coral Dve During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your playgroups Hampton Park Day Thursday child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. Time 9.30am -11.30am the Smalltalk program 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected] HALLAM GARDENS City Of Casey Free supported 26-28 Nettle Dve During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your playgroups Hallam Day Monday child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. Time 1.30pm – 3.00pm the Smalltalk program 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected]
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other HALLAM GARDENS City Of Casey Free supported 26-28 Nettle Dve During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your playgroups Hallam Day Tuesday Afternooon child’s development and parenting through City of Casey customer service. Time 1.30pm – 3.00pm the Smalltalk program 03 9705 5200 Please phone or email the council to Or email book in. [email protected] CONVERSATION PLUS Hallam Community Learning Centre Hallam Community Learning Centre Days Wednesdays Rita 9703 1688 56 Kays Avenue Time 12.45-2.45pm Childcare available Wednesdays only Hallam Cost $2 per session BABY BEARS PLAYGROUP Balla Balla Centre Balla Balla Details not known at time of For disadvantaged families with complex Rita 9703 1688 Casey Indoor Leisure complex publishing. Please phone Balla Balla needs. 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East PLAYGROUP – FACILITATED Balla Balla Centre Balla Balla During School Term Meet other local families, learn about your Ph 5990 0900 Casey Indoor Leisure complex Day Thursday child’s development 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Time 10.00am – 12pm Cranbourne East Please phone the Balla Balla Centre to Book in
CRANBOURNE COMMUNITY HOUSE Merinda Park Learning & Community Annex Building Please phone for details PLAYGROUP Centre 5996 9056 149 Endeavour Dr For culturally and linguistically diverse www.merindapark.com.au Cranbourne children and their families, especially for [email protected] those recently arrived. SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP- Cranbourne Community House Contact Cranbourne Community House Fridays For families with children aged 0-5. Join us Cheri 5996 2941 49 Valepark Drive 1.00pm – 3.00pm and have fun together with live music, Cranbourne No Cost singing, dancing, instrument play, morning tea and culturally diverse events. Koori PlaySpot Playgroup Windermere Child and Family Services Fairhaven Family and children’s centre, Day Tuesday For Indigenous families. Each playgroup Integrated Family Services Intake Worker community room. Time 9.30 -11.30 runs a Story, Song and Dance time at the 9705 3200 42-52 Fairhaven Boulevard Runs during School Term end of each session Cranbourne West Cost Free
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MUSIC TOGETHER Contact 0459 026825 Autumn Place Kindergarten A music therapy program for pre-school 29 Autumn Place Please phone for details children and their parents or carers Doveton PARKERS PLAYGROUP – Connections Uniting Place, Day Thursdays Time 2 For disadvantaged families with complex Bronwyn Atkin 5990 8400 1 Coral Drive groups needs. Ongoing in school Term Hampton Park Referral only OPEN UP – Community Lunch Cranbourne Park Primary Cranbourne Park Primary School. Please phone for details Cuppa and a chat from 10.30am onwards. Natasha 5996 1142 Tucker Street, Cranbourne Playground for Littlies. Lauren 5995 4655 BUSH PLAYGROUP Hampton Park Uniting Church Hampton Park Uniting Church Day Thursdays during school term A Culturally safe and meaningful early Ph: 9799 7994 1 Coral Drive, Hampton Park Time from 10.30am – meal served at years learning environment for Aboriginal 12.30pm & TSI children and their carers and Cost FREE families. MyTime Playgroup Jo Fyfe ph: 59 902 206 Royal Botanic Gardens Day Tuesdays during school term For parents with children under 5 who [email protected] Stringy Bark Picnic Area Time 10.30am – 12.30pm have a disability or chronic medical Jaffa Richardson ph: 0418 766 281 Cnr Ballarto Road & Botanic Drive condition [email protected] Cranbourne SIMPLE PLEASURES PLAYGROUP Contact Genevieve O’Connor Casey Locations Please phone for details For parents suffering from Post Natal 1800 171 882 Endeavour Hills, Cranbourne, Narre Depression and their children. Contact Lindy 0447 520543 Warren, Berwick, Narre Warren South YOUNG Parents GROUP Contact St Andrews Uniting Church Day Tuesdays For mums 25 years or under with children Wendy Beamish 46 Wilson St Time 9.30 – 11.30am aged under 2 years. 0414916963 Berwick BERWICK TOY LIBRARY City of Casey Youth Services Cranbourne Youth Information Centre Date Wednesdays Timbarra Community Centre Phone 9705 5200 Shop 58 Centro Shopping Centre Time 1.00 – 2.30pm High St Cranbourne Cost Free CRANBOURNE TOY LIBRARY Timbarra Community Centre Timbarra Community Centre Fortnightly during term Phone 0423 744 816 Parkhill Drive Berwick Day Tuesdays [email protected] Time 9.30am-10.30am Day Wednesdays Time 7.30pm-8.30pm Cost From $50 /year
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other STORYTIME Cranbourne Library Cranbourne Library Administration Please phone or check website Songs, rhymes, stories and activity Contact Maree 59 900 900 Building suitable for pre-schoolers aged 3-5years [email protected] 65 Cranbourne-Berwick Rd Cranbourne TINIES TIME Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation Held at Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Cranbourne A special Rhyme Time for Babies and 5941 2036 Hampton Park and Endeavour Hills Wednesdays 11.15 - 11.45am toddlers up to age 3 www.cclc.vic.gov.au Emerald Cranbourne 5990 0150 Fridays 11.15 - 11.45am NOTE: This program does NOT run during Narre Warren 9704 7696 Endeavour Hills school holidays Doveton 9792 9497 Wednesdays 11.15 - 11.45am Endeavour Hills 8782 3400 Hampton Park Tuesdays 11.00 - 11.30am Narre Warren Tuesdays 11.15 - 11.45am Wednesdays 11.15 - 11.45am Pakenham Mondays 2.15 - 2.45pm Tuesdays 11.15 - 11.45am
BABY RHYME TIME Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation Held at Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Cranbourne Join with other new mums, dads and 5941 2036 Hampton Park and Endeavour Hills Wednesdays 10.15 - 10.45am carers. Discover and learn songs and www.cclc.vic.gov.au Cranbourne Endeavour Hills rhymes that babies enjoy. Cranbourne 5990 0150 Narre Warren Wednesdays 14.pm- - 14.45pm NOTE: This program does NOT run during Narre Warren 9704 7696 Endeavour Hills Narre Warren school holidays Doveton 9792 9497 Wednesdays 14.15 - 14.45pm Endeavour Hills 8782 3400 Pakenham Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation 5941 Wednesday 2036 10.30am – 11.00am AFGHANI WOMEN’S LITERACY CLASS Hallam Community Learning Centre Hampton Park Community House, MONDAY – 10 am to 12 noon This class is especially designed for 16-20 Stuart Avenue, & 12 noon to 2 pm. women who speak Hazara, Dari or Pashto Call Bahanita on 8794 9957 for further Hampton Park. and need help with daily activities such as details TUESDAY – 10 am to 12 noon doctors appointments and understanding & 12 noon to 2 pm. road rules. Get helpful information about citizenship, shopping in Australia and WEDNESDAY – 10 am to 12 noon more. (New for 2017).
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City Of Casey Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other Department of Justice and Regulation Hampton Park Community House / Hampton Park Community House, Day Monday Learning Centre 16-20 Stuart Avenue, Time 10am -12 noon and 12noon – Call Bahanita on 8794 9957 for further Hampton Park. 2pm details. Day Tuesday Time 10am -12 noon and 12noon – 2pm
Play 2 Learn Cranbourne Justice Service Centre Cranbourne Justice Service Centre Services offered; Community A weekly play group sessions run in 176 Sladen Street 176 Sladen Street Correctional Services, Sheriff Services school terms that incorporate early Cranbourne Cranbourne (by appointment), Births, Deaths and childhood learning through play and Ph: 1300 292 936 Marriages and Consumer Affairs (by family support for parents with children appointment) aged 0 - 5 years Small Talk Please contact Rei Kori (Team Leader, Save the Children Australia Ph 03 8765 0146 A 10 week supported play group sessions Casey Programs) for Term 4 Program 62 Tristania Street, and fortnightly in Home Support Visits for schedule, referrals and enquiries at Doveton VIC 3177 eligible participants of the playgroup, which [email protected] incorporate parenting interventions for creating positive home learning environments for parents with children aged 0 - 5 years Multicultural Women’s Group Please contact Rei Kori (Team Leader, Save the Children Australia Ph 03 8765 0146 A weekly group for asylum seeker parents Casey Programs) for Term 4 Program 62 Tristania Street, with children aged 0 - 5 years to support schedule, referrals and enquiries at Doveton VIC 3177 parents in engaging with their child's early [email protected] learning and development through interactive learn to play sessions and information sessions Family Casework Support Please contact Rei Kori (Team Leader, Save the Children Australia Ph 03 8765 0146 case management support for families with Casey Programs) for Term 4 Program 62 Tristania Street, children aged 0 - 5 years in Hallam, and schedule, referrals and enquiries at Doveton VIC 3177 informal support for participants of play [email protected] groups
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other LIVING WITH AUTISM Anglicare Victoria Please Contact for further information Parentzone Southern and details Dealing with Behaviours and ASD Bookings Joanne Templeton 59452000 Open to all parents and Carers with a child or 0499007418 aged 6-12 with a diagnosis of autism [email protected] spectrum disorder. Come along to discuss experiences, ideas and learn new strategies in a friendly surrounding.
CHAMPS Anglicare Victoria Frankston North Community Centre, Contact for Suzanne for dates and Parentzone Southern 26 Mahogany Avenue, time Satellite CHAMPS for Frankston For Referral forms: Frankston North Mornington Peninsula This is a FREE support group for children [email protected]
between 8 • 12 years whose parent/s Also being run at Hastings; experience mental illness. or call Suzanne on 0499 078 770 Good Shepherd Wallaroo Community A Parents Program will run for the parents Centre, at the same time 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings Transport can be arranged for the children PEER NETWORK MEETING Anglicare Victoria Anglicare Victoria Please contact the office for dates Parentzone Southern Level 2
0359 452 000 for more information 60 – 64 Wells Street Frankston
PARENTING PROGRAMS CITY OF FRANKSTON PO Box 490 Frankston 3199 Tel: 1300 322 Frankston City Council provides a range of services to Parents, for more information, visit http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Our_Community/Family_Services
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM Frankston City council Maternal and Child Health service Please phone for details Parent Education Program The Maternal Child Health Service run Please ph. 9784 1754 programs to assist with the problems you Programs are run at various locations: can confront when bringing up children. Ran at different Maternal Child Health Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre, 20 Ebdale St Frankston Mahogany Rise MCHC, 24 Jenkens St Frankston Nth Centres throughout the year Botany Park Maternal and Child Health Centre, 53 Lyrebird Dve, Carrum Downs - Post baby core strength Seaford MCHC, 41 Railway Pde, Seaford - Sleep and settling newborns Montague Park MCHC, Bentley Place, Frankston - Sleep and settling 3-6mths Cube 37, next to Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston - Foods for baby 4-12mths Lakewood Child and Family Centre, 107-109 Raphael Cres, Frankston - Sleep and settling 7-12mths Newborn communication PARENTING GROUPS AND Frankston School & Family Initiative (FSFI) Contact school for dates and times PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE FSFI Karingal Heights Primary – Phone: (03) 9789 3288 Programs and groups held in conjunction Email: [email protected] with local Schools. Naranga School - Phone (03) 9788 2222 E-mail [email protected] Available to Parents outside the schools or Kingsley Park Primary School - Telephone 03 9789 0077 inside. Email: [email protected] Mahogany Rise Primary School – phone (03) 9786 3211 MINDFUL PARENTING Head Space Contact for location Contact for dates and times A 3 week small group program for Robin Pantours parents/expectant parents up to 25. Ph.: 0410 564 471 [email protected]
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other THE BABES PROJECT Frankston Pregnancy Support Service 9 O’Grady Avenue Tuesday – Wednesday The Babe Project works with women who Ph: 1300 140 212 Frankston 9am – 3pm by appointment are seeking additional support during pregnancy. Delivered by trained volunteers. PLAYGROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH Michelle Windt Nepean School Day Monday’s ADDITIONAL NEEDS 0413 972 286 Special Education School Time 9.30am – 11.30am 33 Klauer St, Seaford MY TIME – for parents and carers of a Michelle Windt Nepean School Day Wednesday’s – fortnightly child/ren with a disability 0413 972 286 Special Education School Time 11.30am – 2.30pm 33 Klauer St, Seaford
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, ALCOHOL & DRUGS, FAMILY VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, CARER SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER
MAKING CHOICES GROUP Family Life Family Life Contact for next group program Bree L or Amanda H 9770 0341 Level 1, A group for women who are living in, or [email protected] 146 Young St, have lived in an abusive relationship. Frankston KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE- Peninsula Community Health Access – Frankston Integrated Health Centre Day Wednesday A 10 week program for parents and 1800 655 781 Time 6.00pm -8.00pm adolescents (12-17) to attend where For next program dates Light Dinner provided adolescents are violent or abusive in the Agency referral/self-referrals accepted, home. Opportunities to develop strategies interview prior to registration Ring for dates and other information for behaviour change with a focus on www.peninsulahealth.org.au rebuilding trusting, respectful family 1800 655 781 Chris Blakey relationships.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other THE BBQ BOYS- The BBQ Boys Carers Inc. This is now held in Frankston. first Tuesday of the month from 11am The BBQ BOYS is a carer support group Respite South Frankston NEAMI office. – 2pm especially for men who are in a caring role Ring one of the committee members on 1 Douglas Grove, Frankston and would like to have better access to Peter-o404 044 283 self-care & respite opportunities. A carer is Honk – 0455 179 692 a person who provides unpaid care and support to family members and friends Bill 0447 985 327 or who have a disability, mental illness, Sandy – 0439 530 413 dementia or who are frail aged. The BBQ BOYS was established to address a gap in Enquiries: services by reducing social isolation, promoting carer wellbeing and providing Please send us an email about your “some ME time” for male carers. The enquiries group offer carers a variety of activities to Email: [email protected] This is assist them to maintain life balance and now held in Frankston. care responsibilities. Frankston NEAMI office. Membership criteria: 1 Douglas Grove, Frankston male and caring for someone who has a disability, mental illness, dementia or who is frail aged
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MARRIAGE/SEPARATION
GRANDPARENTING AFTER Lifeworks Lifeworks Please phone for further details and to SEPARATION book Frankston Office Reception or phone 9783 345 Nepean Hwy, Frankston A group or individual workshop to support 7611 grandparents. Phone for further details www.lifeworks.com.au or email Must book [email protected] Lifeworks Relationship Counselling & Education Service
Booking at Frankston Office Reception or phone 9783 7611
PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION Lifeworks Lifeworks Day Thursday ( 5 x 2hr) A group workshop to support parents. Date 23rd Feb to 23rd March Frankston Office Reception or phone 9783 345 Nepean Hwy, Lifeworks are unable to enrol ex-partners Time 7pm to 9.pm. 7611 Frankston in the same program. Cost $200 ($150 concess) www.lifeworks.com.au
Several Programs coming up, check or email [email protected] Day Saturday (2 x 5hr ) Details and other for all. Lifeworks Relationship Counselling & Date 22nd Apr and 6th May Education Service Time 10.00am to 3pm Cost $270 (no concess) Booking at Frankston Office Reception or phone Day Monday Date 1st May to 29th 9783 7611 Time 10.00am to 12.00pm Cost $200 ($150 concess)
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SUPPORTING CHILDREN AFTER Family Mediation Centre Please phone for details of programs. SEPARATION 345 Nepean Hwy Also available in other locations For families requiring assistance after Frankston separation. ph. 9783 7611
PARENTING IN A STEP FAMILY Lifeworks Lifeworks Please phone for further details 6 session activity based program is for www.lifeworks.com.au or 345 Nepean Hwy, Frankston primary and early secondary school aged kids who are struggling with sadness Register at Frankston Office or phone 9783 because of loss through death or family 7611 changes
ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Orwill St Community House Orwil St Community House, Date Every 2nd Tues Phone 9783 5073 16 Orwil St Are there relationships in your life that pull Frankston Time 3.00-4.30pm you down, leaving you feel empty, distressed, angry, sad or frustrated? We Cost Gold coin discuss, explore and understand how to learn better ways to deal with relationship conflicts. Topics are: effective communication, conflict resolution skills, anger management, stress reduction techniques, how to repair and build meaningful relationships.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MEN’S PARENTING PROGRAMS/GROUPS PINES COMMUNITY MENS SHED PH: 9786 1008 14 Stringybark Cres Please phone for days Frankston Nth 3200 DIDS (DADS IN DISTRESS) Orwill St Community House Orwil Street Community House Meets every Wednesday evening. A safe forum for men going through the Ph: 1300 853 437 16 Orwil Street, From 7.30pm trauma of divorce, separation or Frankston relationship breakdown to express their grief. Help in navigating the future and understanding the past. ROADWORTHY FOR DADS Lifeworks Lifeworks Frankston Dates Wednesday 8th March – 345 Nepean Hwy Wednesday 3rd May A 9 week group program for fathers. www.lifeworks.com.au Frankston Time 6.30pm – 8.30pm Discover what it means to be a parent, Cost FREE – bookings required how to develop a healthy parenting style, ph. 9783 7611 communicate with the family and more. Note: This program has been funded by Please phone for details and to register. Email: [email protected] Communities for Children, Frankston and YOU Limited places. MUST BE a resident of Frankston, Frankston North or South, Seaford, Carrum, Carrum Downs, or Langwarrin to attend. No applicants on FV IVO’s allowed. DADS IN FAMILY FOUNDATION Dads in Family Foundation Church of Christ Time: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am Assists males 16 years and over to understand the importance of the role of Phone: 0417 009 667 or 9781 4343 130 Cranbourne Rd, Cost: Donation. men within the family and to deal with the consequences of their actions. A non- [email protected] FRANKSTON denominational, faith based organisation.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MEN’S BEHAVIOUR CHANGE Life works 345 Nepean Hwy, Frankston Please phone for next program PROGRAM- phone 9783 7611 Lifeworks Frankston Designed for men who are committed to www.lifeworks.com.au or email changing their patterns of abusive [email protected] behaviour. It is particularly relevant to men who behave violently at home. Conducted over thirteen weeks and provides intensive work to enable men to accept responsibility for their behaviour and to learn to handle strong emotions and conflict with understanding, confidence and self-control.
DISABILITIES, CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, MENTAL HEALTH, GRIEF/LOSS and OTHER POST NATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT Frankston City Council GROUP For further information please contact Julie O’Brien 9293 7117 or Catriona Cochrane on 9293 7119 Provides support for women who are overcoming the challenges of Post Natal Depression and strengthen the relationships between mum’s and their children along with other family members. STEPS TO WHOLENESS – ANXIETY & Orwill St Community House Orwil St Community House Please phone for details DEPRESSION GROUP Phone 9783 5073 16 Orwil St, Frankston Offering support, understanding and caring Mon – Friday within a safe and non-judgmental Facilitator Margaret Devis environment. The program offers members strategies which may assist in recovery through group activities incorporating a creative approach.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other LIVE YOUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM Extended Families Contact Rachel De Summa There is no cost to families accessing Provides flexible volunteer based inclusion www.extendedfamilies.org.au Ph. 9285 4839 or 0438 752 126 LYCP. Cost to sporting activity chosen by the child are generally met by the support for children with disabilities who Email [email protected] experience barriers to participation in family. sport, recreation and leisure. For children Contact for more details aged 6-17yrs with a diagnosed disability WELLWAYS – Building a Future Family Services Team on (03s) 9784 6800 45 Davey Street Please phone Wellways for this Our Wellways Building a Future course is Frankston program and more. a 12-week education program designed to increase the capacity of carers and family members to care for themselves and support their family member living with a mental illness. The program is delivered by trained facilitators who also have experience as family members of a person with mental illness. PARENT/CARERS SUPPORT & Orwil Street Community House Orwil St Community House Day 4th Wednesday of the month RESOURCE GROUP 16 Orwil St, Are you the parent of a child or adult with a Contact: Lani Peach Frankston Time 10:00am to 12 noon disability? 59 719 100 Cost: $25 Gain support, friendship and information. ASSERTIVENESS COACHING Lifeworks Relationship Counselling & Lifeworks Day Tuesday Education Service 9783 7611 A 3hr workshop. Learn how to find your 345 Nepean Hwy Date 7th March to 28th March Or Register on line voice, express yourself respectfully and Frankston Time 10.00am -12pm improve communication in all your At www.lifeworks.com.au If booked out also runs in Melbourne Cost $200($150 concession) relationships. City in Feb and April
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SEA CHANGE Lifeworks Relationship Counselling & Lifeworks Please phone for further details Education Service 9783 7611 A PROGRAM FOR Women who would like 345 Nepean Hwy Booking essential 1300 543 396 Or to feel more in control of their anger and to Frankston Register on line find healthier ways to manage their If booked out also runs in Melbourne At www.lifeworks.com.au responses, communicate and express their City in Feb and April feelings. KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Orwil Street Community House Orwil St Community House Day Thursday mornings during Are you a kinship carer who is caring for a 16 Orwil St, school term child that is not your own on a fulltime Contact: Sue Gale Frankston basis? Attend a social group to gain 9212 5600 Time 9.30am to 12 noon information, share ideas and have fun in an informal setting. AUTISM FRIENDSHIP GROUP (BALLAM MOIRA Ballam Park Primary School Day 2nd Monday of the month during PARK) Kerri Rolft – Parent Support Coordinator Belar Avenue school term Ph: 8552 2222 Frankston Time 10am – 12noon
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HEADSPACE- Frankston is a health service for young people living in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. We collocate with YSAS (Youth Support and Advocacy Service), SalvoCare, MIND, PSS, Skillsplus and have access to other youth services. We also outreach to Shed11 in Hastings and Y-Lounge in Rosebud. If you wish to access any of our services, give us a call on (03) 9769 6419. All services offered at headspace Frankston are free and confidential.
If you are experiencing any mental health issues, want to reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs, are trying to find somewhere to live, need support getting into work or study, need an STI check or have anything else going on in your life you need support with, we can help.
Level 1/12 Keys Street, Frankston 3199 Opening Hours - Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri: 9am – 5pm | Thurs: 9am – 6.30pm Intake workers - Mon - Friday: 11am – 4pm Programs offered below. Please phone and talk to intake worker for further details and bookings. Email: [email protected] Web: www.headspace.org.au/frankstonpeninsula/ Some of these are in Frankston and some run in Hastings and Rosebud.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SOME HEADSPACE PROGRAMS: WISE CHOICES A ten week therapy group to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings REAL a small group therapeutic program of creative arts, psychological strategies and social skills for 14-17 yrs. with anxiety and or depression Project Head start a youth advisory group for head start Frankston KOORI YOUTH GROUP for Koori young people on the Peninsula between 11-18 PENINSULA PRIDE Queer, Straight alliance, social and support groups for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth and their heterosexual allies for U/18and O/18 LOOKING AFTER US YOUNG PARENTS a small group parenting program for young parents or expectant young parents under 25yrs with free child minding PATS GROUP an 8 week small group for young people who have a parent experiencing mental illness YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUP a recovery group for Young People aged 16 to 25 who have been diagnosed with Mental Health Issues GIRLS GROUP Ph. Ruth (Wed,Thur,Fri) 03 9769 6419 Ph. Ruth (Wed,Thur,Fri) 03 9769 6419 Heather(Mon,Tue,Thur) 03 9769 6419 Selina (Tue, Thur,Fri) 03 9769 6419 Seb (Mon-Fri) 03 9769 6419 Ruth (Wed, Thurs., Fri) 03 9769 6419 Tbc ring and talk to reception 03 9769 6419 Peninsula Support Service 1300 642 774 FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT
THE HANGOUT-YOUTH SUPPORT, Imogen 0439 351 433 Please phone for further details or if In Please Phone for further details INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Tennille 0488 592 621 need of help. Offers general support, information and referrals to young people aged 12 to 24 and their families. KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Oz Child Orwil St community House Please phone for details For those people caring for a child who is Sue Gale 16 Orwil St, Frankston not their own. Morning tea provided. 92125600 [email protected]
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SWITCH BOARD SPORTS Lyrebird Community Centre Lyrebird Community Centre Please phone for details For youth 12 to 17yrs. Come and enjoy 9768 1366 As Above Carrum Downs board sports, design workshops, life skill Booking essential classes and community projects. MULTICULTURAL PLAYGROUP Frankston City Council Karingal Place Please phone for details For parents that have recently arrived in Contact Jo 103 Ashleigh Ave Australia or who was born outside 8786 6650 Frankston Australia, share your cultures and make new friends. ORWILL HOUSE The House offers a range of low cost activities for people of all ages. Our experienced tutors offer friendly, well-prepared classes and workshops. We also love to hear from new tutors who want to try their wings. New people and ideas are always welcome. We offer Information, Referrals, Support, Qualified Low Cost Counselling, Friendship, Volunteer and Student placements, Playgroup, Self-Help Groups. Venue for Hire for meetings/classes. Photocopy, laminating, fax, computer access at reasonable rates. This House welcomes people of all ages, culture, gender, health status, affection preferences, background or ability. Drop by soon! We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Victorian Government, Phone 9783 5073. Fax 9770 0172 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm http://www.orwilst.orghttp://www.orwilst.org.au.au/ Department of Health and Human Services and Frankston City Council HIPPY Brotherhood of St Laurance Phone for details, to see if your family Home interaction program for parents and Ph. Louise Mackinnon is eligible. youngsters. A 2 year program. Need to live 9786 0724 in Frankston nth, Seaford east, Karingal or Call or text 0429 861 118 Frankston central and care for a child who Frankston North coordinator will be starting school in 2015. Email [email protected] YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE Frankston Youth Resource Centre 9 Ross Smith Ave West Frankston Please phone for details A youth service which provides information 9768 1366 and support for the young people of Carrum Downs aged 12-24 years
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other TRANSITION TO WORK Brotherhood of St Laurence High Street Centre Phone for further information and Are you aged 15 – 21 and looking for work, Ph: 1800 719 404 24 – 26 High Street details but don’t know where to start? We can [email protected] Frankston help. RED GROUP Orwil Street Community House Orwil Street Community House16 Orwil Date Tuesdays (in school Term) Place where mums, aunts, grandmothers Sandra 0407 337 232 or 9783 5073 St Frankston Time 1.00 – 3.00pm & step-mums can exchange their stories Cost Gold coin with other fantastic women. LYREBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE- runs several playgroups, only music playgroup; occasional care programs and immunisations. Lyrebird Community Centre - 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Check with centre or local council. 972 0133(centre) City of Frankston Family Services Links are: http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Our_Community/Family_Services - City Council link http://lyrebird.org.au/ Lyrebird community centre link COOKING FOR KIDS 6-12yrs FRANKSTON ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP – a group to support parents of adopted children CRAFT FOR KIDS A fun and affordable class for primary school children aged 8 and above. YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE come and join us for some fun. Hang out during the holidays. For people aged 12-17yrs living, working or attending school in Frankston Municipality. LANGWARRIN COMMUNITY CENTRE Langwarrin Community Centre\ 2-6 Lang Rd. Langwarrin ph: 9789 7653 STORYTIME PLAYTIME- This is a fun story & play session for children aged 1 to 5 years and their parent/caregiver LANGWARRIN YOUTH HUB - Information, support, referral and activities PLAYGROUP-Playgroup is for parents & toddlers, An ideal environment to introduce toddlers to each other PLAYTIME – 3 YEAR OLD KINDER.- Playtime is a stepping stone to 4 year old kinder. Trained staff run structured sessions that include lots of activities
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other FRANKSTON TOY LIBRARY Phone 9781 3900 Frankston Toy Library Day wed An extensive range of toys include outdoor Playgroup Development Officer 9784 1047 60a Playne St Time 5.00-8.00pm play, role play, puzzles, games, musical & Frankston. construction toys (next door to the Frankston Library) Day Thurs & Fri Carrum Downs Time 10.00 – 5.00pm Day Sat Time 10.00-3.00pm KOORIE KIDS PLAYGROUP VACCA VACCA Montague Park Playgroup Hall, Times 9.30 – 12.00pm A facilitated playgroup for all Koorie 9706 6383 Bently Place Day Wednesday families Frankston During School Term KOORIE KIDS HOMEWORK CLUB VACCA Nairm Marr Djambana Wednesday afternoons 4pm – 6pm Get help with your homework and learn 9701 4200 Nursery Avenue more about culture. Frankston GATEWAY PLAYGROUP Gateway Church Gateway Worship and Performing Arts Days Monday and Friday Is a community based playgroup run by Sally Jones (Children's Pastor) Centre in Seaford (Mel Ref: 99 G5). Time 10.00am-12.00pm Gateway Church (Australia) Ltd. We are Ph.: 9785 7500 Parking is available at the rear of the Tea, coffee & morning tea is provided members of Playgroups Victoria and cater building at 14 Heversham Drive, for parents for families with children aged between 0-4 Seaford Cost: $40 per family, per term years of age WEEKLY STORYTIME Frankston City Libraries Frankston, Carrum Downs, Seaford, *Please note: Storytime sessions do Tiny Tots 0-2 years Phone: Belvedere Community centre, not run during school holidays Preschool 3-5 years 9784 1020 Frankston North Community Centre, Or public holidays. Langwarrin Customer Service Centre, Karingal PLACE Cost FREE
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KARINGAL PLACE NEIGHBOURHOOD 03 8786 6650 Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre Contact Centre for programs, activities CENTRE 103 Ashleigh Avenue and services currently being run. Has many ongoing classes but can also Frankston arrange new courses or programs so please contact us if you have any ideas on classes we can run. We welcome new ideas.
MY TIME PLAYGROUP, SEAFORD Contact Tina Belvedere Community Centre Thursday (every second) For parents and families with children who P. 0409 542 238 36 Belvedere Rd 10am - 12pm have a chronic illness or disability. Seaford
BELVEDERE COMMUNITY CENTRE 36 Belvedere Road, SEAFORD VIC 3198 (Next to the Belvedere Park Primary School) Phone:9776 8922 Fax:9776 8956 Mail: P.O. Box 1057 Belvedere Park LPO 3198 Email: [email protected] http://www.belvedere.org.au/ Playgroups; Mums and Bubs; Story Time; Youth programs; workshops. Phone or email for Playgroups, story times and other programs and workshops or go to web site.
YOUNG MUM’S PLAY AND LEARN Orwill St community House 16 Orwill St Day Monday GROUP- Facilitator: Danielle Loogman Frankston Date all term For mums 25 and under looking for any or 03 9783 5073 Time 1.00pm-2.30pm all of these: Friendship for your or your http://www.orwilst.org.au/ Cost $2 donation baby. Some time with other like-minded young mums, support.
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City of Frankston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MESS MAKERS Orwill St community House 16 Orwill St Day Fortnightly 1st & 3rd Sensory play enhances learning Heather Waterman Frankston Thursday’s opportunities offering a variety of 0468 741 433 Time 10.00am – 11.00am experiences and endless possibilities for Cost $15 per session. $10 for play. siblings
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City of Glen Eira Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTING
OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE SOS (St Augustine’s Outreach) 61 Balaclava Rd, Please contact for further details Talli Kimelman East St Kilda A parenting program. An introduction to 95259645 3183 ages and stages of development. Tired of [email protected] Yelling, want to get along with your children better; come and learn new strategies and learn how they think. GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL Glen Eira City Council Offers many services: Maternal and child health; children’s centres; occasional care- short term flexible child care for children aged 6mths to 5yrs.; Childhood immunisation; family and children’s publications; playgroups and toy libraries; training and support for parents/guardian’s/grandparents/ playgroup attendees and early childhood educators. The Council also offers other services. Glen Eira City Council Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield, Victoria. PO Box 42 Caulfield South 3162 Telephone 03 9524 3333, Speak and Listen 1300 555 727, Facsimile 03 9523 0339, Email [email protected] www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
MENS AND FATHERS DADS REUSCITATION (cpr) FOR Maternal Child Health Bentleigh Maternal and Child Health Please Phone for further details BABIES To Book phone MCH administration 9524 Centre Learn about CPR, unconsciousness, 3403 or talk to your MCH nurse. 542 Centre Rd choking, fevers and seizures. Provided by Bentleigh Little Aid Running 4 different sessions throughout the year. So if you miss one book the other.
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City of Glen Eira Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MEN’S RESPONSIBILITY GROUP Monash link Community Health Service Monash link Community Health Service Please phone for further details. A group for men who want to say “no” to Pauline A 568 Neerim Rd www.monashlink.org.au violent & controlling behaviour & learn new 1300 552 509 Hughesdale ways of relating to their families. THE BBQ BOYS RESPITE SOUTH Ring Nathan. Venues change Day First Tuesday of each month Support group for male carers living in the Ring Nathan 9212 3006 southern region of Melbourne. It offers Or 0417 1233 189 or email peer support, fun and relaxing social [email protected] activities, a space to talk about bloke’s carer issues, as well as information, referral and support. DUCKS MOIRA Gabriella’s Pizza Day 1st Thursday of month (Dads Understanding Challenging Kids) Kerri Rolfe Parent Support Coordinator for Carnegie Time 7.30pm onwards For fathers of children with a disability peer Southern Region support group Ph: 9855 2222
DISABILITIES, CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS,ALCOHOL & DRUGS, MENTAL HEALTH LEADING THE NEXT STEPS Association for Children with a Please contact for details Please contact for details Workshop for parents/primary carers of Disability www.trybooking.com/32010 or children with a disability and our ph. 9818 2000 presenters are parents or siblings of a Rural callers 1800 654 013 person with a disability themselves so they email [email protected] understand issues from a family www.acd.org.au perspective.
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City of Glen Eira Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Kinship Care Oz Child Contact Sue Gale Highett Neighbourhood Community Day 1st Friday of month Are you a kinship carer who is caring for a ph. 9212 5600 House Time 10.00am- 12noon child who is not your own? Living in the for further information 2 Livingston Street, Highett Morning tea provided municipalities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip and Stonington-Come and meet with other Kinship Carers and share the highs and lows of being a kinship carer!
GAMBLING & GAMING Gambler’s Help Southern Clarinda Community Centre Please phone for further information The impact of Video Games on young 9575 5353 Free parking and any programs. people. Workshops and programs Gamblershelpsouthern.org.au Please phone for details including the READYS award winning Video Game Project- The Lab- (Game development for young people with Autism and Asperger’s).
WELLWAYS- Wellways Please phone 9784 6800 for further Phone for current programs run programs through MI Fellowship 276 Heidelberg Rd Fairfield information. 9784 6800 Victoria and other partner organisations for 03 8486 4200 families and friends of people with a Enquiries: [email protected] mental illness. www.mfellowship.org
SHARC - provides a confidential telephone helpline and web-based information services; community based training programs and support groups across Victoria, in metro, regional and rural areas; a peer based residential program for young people; a consumer advocacy service for treatment service users; and training for health and welfare workers. Address: 140 Grange Road, Carnegie, 3163 Phone: 03 9573 1700 E-mail: [email protected]
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City of Glen Eira Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other FAMILY SUPPORT PLAYGROUPS Playgroup Victoria Check website for locations Check website for locations www.playgroup.org.au Telephone: toll free 1800 171 882 (within Victoria) THE SUPPER CLUB Family Drug Help Family Drug Help 140 Grange Rd, Please phone for details A new support group for families dealing Ph. 9573 1789 Carnegie with grief and loss due to alcohol and /or [email protected] drug overdose or related illness. WOMEN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES Monash link Community Health Service Monash link Community Health Service www. monashlink .org.au GROUP 568 Neerim Rd Hughesdale Jennifer or City of Monash Location to be advised 9 week group for women who have Helen upon booking experienced or are experiencing violence 1300 552 509 at home. South Eastern Multiple Birth SEMBA South East of Melbourne, covering the Playgroups on Monday, Wednesday Association New Parent Contact: main areas of Bayside, Glen Eira and and Thursday mornings contact us for A support group for multiple birth families, [email protected] Kingston Councils. details run by parents with multiples. President: [email protected] Programs ran, so please contact. http://semba.amba.org.au/index.html SOME SPACE FOR ME a support group Trish Parker 9690 9144 or Sandra Peachy South Port Centre Date Phone for date to assist Women with Self Esteem. 9525 1300 341 Coventry St. South Melbourne Time 10.30am-1.00pm SOCIAL GROUP for MUMS Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Date Thursday Up to 25 years Service Inc Service Time 11.00 – 1.00pm Rachael 0438 538 119 Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East Please phone and check. YUMI SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS Moongala Women’s Community House Moongala Women’s Community House Date Thursday’s For Women experiencing emotional House Co-ordinators: Julie & Jude 824 Centre Road Time 10.00am – 11.30am difficulties since the birth of their baby. Ph.: 9570 3468 East Bentleigh Please phone and check. [email protected]
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City of Glen Eira Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MUM FOR MUM PROGRAM MUM is a non-denominational program of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Vic) that provides women who have a child less than one year of age with emotional support. Women can self-refer or may be referred through health professionals such as their maternal and child centre nurse, GP, obstetrician or counsellor. Check out: http://port-phillip-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/glen-eira-outreach-service-to-keep-mum-happy/ Website too: www.mumformum.org.au Phone 9523 0535
AN INCREASE TO THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT SCHEME Provides assistance to organisations who want to promote the healthy development of families and parenting programs. Don’t forget this is open to the area of Glen Eira! Grants up to $1000 NOW AVAILABLE Parentzone can provide grants to assist non-profit organisations provide parenting programs. We can even help find a facilitator. Please phone: 1300 984 011 or email Louise for the guidelines and application form for 2017 rounds: [email protected] FIND OUT IF YOUR PROGRAM IS ELIBLE
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTZONE PROGRAMS ; PARENTING PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS Anglicare Victoria Parentzone Noble Park Primary School Day Wednesdays. PARENTING IN AUSTRALIA For bookings and enquiries contact 65 Buckley St Date 15th, 22nd Feb. Join us in an interactive 5 week program Melanie Yoffa 03 9546 8811 Noble Park 1st, 8th, 15th March for parents of children age 5 - 12 years of Email: Time 10.00am -12.00pm a cultural back ground. Come and share [email protected] Cost Free experiences and ideas, and learn Or Booking Essential. strategies to support your child. Jasbir Singh Suropada 0431 203 177 email: [email protected]
PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS Anglicare Victoria Parentzone St Elizabeth’s Parish School Day Tuesdays PARENTING IN AUSTRALIA Bookings 111 Bakers Rd, Date 21st, 28th February. 7th, 14th, Join us in an interactive 6 week program Through St Elizabeth’s 03 9795 5258 or Dandenong North 3175 21st and 28th March 2017 for parents of children age 5 - 12 years of Ariane Hahn at Parentzone 0499 080 468 Time 9.00am -11.15am a cultural back ground. Come and share [email protected] Cost Free experiences and ideas, and learn Booking Essential strategies to support your child.
BEYOND THE VIOLENCE Anglicare Victoria Parentzone & Mission Jacaranda Centre Day Wednesdays A parent and children’s program for those Australia (behind Dandenong Date 8th Feb to 29th March who have experienced or are experiencing For Booking and further information, High School) Family Violence. please phone: Cnr of Ann & Herbert St’s Time 4.00pm – 6.30pm (afternoon Are you dealing with the effects of family Ariane Hahn on 0499 080 468 Dandenong tea provided) violence? Cost Free – bookings essential • Does your child’s anger or anxiety worry BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL you? • Are you tired of yelling?
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS Anglicare Victoria Parentzone Department of Justice Building Please phone for more details. DADS DO MATTER (DDM) For Booking and further information, 46-50 Walker Street, Dandenong May run later in the year. Come and join other Dads to share please phone: experiences, learn new strategies Jasbir Singh Suropada 0431 203 177 and solutions. A 6 week program. Email: [email protected]
PEER NETWORK MEETING Anglicare Victoria Parentzone Southern Anglicare Victoria Day Wednesday DANDENONG Jasbir Singh Suropada 0431 203 177 15 Scott Street Date 1st March Professional network meeting. Email: Dandenong, 3175. In Term 1 Time 2.00pm – 4.00pm Great time to discuss what is happening in [email protected] the region and area and plan for the future. Terms 2, 3 & 4 – venue to be Also being held on: confirmed 31/5/17 (Term 2), 16/8/17 (Term 3) and 1/11/17 (Term 4).
PARENTZONE PROGRAMS HELP FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Offers many services: Maternal and child health; children’s centres; occasional care- short term flexible child care for children Ph 9767 0817 talk to your Maternal Child aged 6mths to 5yrs.; Childhood immunisation; family and children’s publications; playgroups and toy libraries; training and Health Nurse support for parents/guardian’s/grandparents/ playgroup attendees and early childhood educators. Special assistance is available for children with: disabilities, developmental difficulties, from Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander Families. http://www.greaterdandenong.com/section/25485/your-council-services Gives you main page http://www.greaterdandenong.com/section/84/families-children Family Day Care; Maternal Child and Health; Kindergarten & childcare; Family Support & counselling; Playgroups; Toy Libraries; child and Family Partnership; After Hours Help and Advice.. The Council also offers other services. youth.greaterdandenong.com/ youth Services available. Update for programs in 2016 please call Telephone: 03 9793 2155. Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, Drug & Alcohol dependency, AND OTHER NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Neighbourhood House 34 King St, Please phone for further details A support group for those recovering from Matt 0431 024 838 Dandenong drug & alcohol dependency. Neighbourhood House 9792 5298 NEXT STEP Dandenong Neighbourhood House Dandenong Neighbourhood House Please phone for further details Develop your potential and get ready to Please phone and book 34 King St take that next step in life. 9792 5298 KINSHIP CARE- A CHANCE FOR Wesley Mission Wesley Mission Day last Thurs in month CARERS For more information please call Ivanka 280 Thomas St Time 10.00am-2pm Grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and Kisvardai, Family Support Worker on 9794 Dandenong Cost Free any significant other( who care for children 3000 Light refreshments available when their parents are unable to), to get Guest speakers attend together and have a cuppa, some lunch, listen to a guest speaker but mainly have time to talk to each other about what’s happening for you. NEW LIFE 9792 5298 34 King St, Please phone for further details A recovery program for women with email [email protected] Dandenong Neighbour House problems of addiction. Join this friendly support group. FAMILY SUPPORT Connections-Alliance 9 Maralinga Ave Keysborough Please phone for further details Alcohol and/or drug use impacting on Family Counselling Group Lynn 8792 8999 Maralinga Primary School family Anxiety Recover Centre Victoria Anxiety Recover Centre Please phone for details. Contact Anxiety Recover Support group for people that been 1300 269 438 Centre 1300 269 438 affected by anxiety disorders, that have similar experiences. Family friends and members are welcome
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MY TIME PLAYGROUP Extended Families Southern Region 11 Morwell Parade, Springvale Please Contact Doris Wong for up to For special needs children. Playgroup. 5950 1055 date information as it can change. [email protected] Ph. 9767 0826 Phone Thuy Cal 0405 015 445 [email protected] PLAYGROUP Jan Wilson Community Centre Contact Jan Wilson Community Centre Please Contact Doris Wong for up to For children aged 0-5yrs Doris Wong Halton Road, Noble Park North. Ph. date information as it can change. Ph. 9767 0826 | [email protected] 97959279 TINY MINY MUSLIMS PLAYGROUP a Please contact Doris Wong for up to Please Contact Doris Wong for up to Program packed full of joyful educational date information date information as it can change. experiences for children and Mums, Ph. 9767 0826 Ph. 9767 0826 including play activities and a Mothers [email protected] [email protected] discussion group. All welcome WAHINES Please contact Doris Wong for up to date Please Contact Doris Wong for up to A mature age women’s group, which information date information as it can change. meets weekly for social activities, Ph. 9767 0826 Ph. 9767 0826 friendship, outings and connections with [email protected] [email protected] the local community. Meets during School Holidays also. Dandenong Neighbourhood House
MENS AND FATHERS PROGRAMS MEN FACING TODAY’S CHALLENGES. Dandenong Neighbourhood House 34 King St Please Phone for details Dandenong Neighbourhood House 9792 5298 [email protected] We look at strategies for dealing with issues in our lives & developing new life skills
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other THE BBQ BOYS- RESPITE SOUTH Ring Nathan. Venues change Day - First Tuesday A support group for male carers living in Ring Nathan 9212 3006 of each month the southern region of Melbourne. It offers Or 0417 1233 189 or email peer support, fun and relaxing social [email protected] activities, a space to talk about bloke’s carer issues, as well as information, referral and support. PIT STOP Connections Dandenong Civic Centre(Training Please phone for dates An eight-session ‘parenting tune-up’ for Sid Ashby 5945 3900 or Room) Time 10.00am-12noon fathers who like seeing their families fire Andrew Chisholm 8571 1317 225 Lonsdale St, Dandenong Cost Gold Coin Donation on all cylinders. Connections.org.au Get the FACTS on FATHERHOOD Greaterdandenong.com
FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT TOY LIBRARY Springvale Services for Children 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale. 10:00-12.00 Mondays, 8558 3800 [email protected] VIC 3171 10.00-1.00 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10.30-12.30 Saturday. PLAYGROUP Springvale Services for Children 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale. Friday and Saturday Mornings 8558 3800 VIC 3171 10:00am – 12:00pm [email protected] $2 per child YOUNG MOTHERS WALKING GROUP Springvale Services for Children 23-28 Lightwood Road, Springvale. Every Thursday A weekly walk from Springvale Service for 8558 3800 VIC 3171 Time: 10am-12pm Children to local parks where children can [email protected] play and mothers can chat before they For more information or to register your walk back. Each walk will take interest please contact Carolyn on (03) approximately 15-25 minutes 8558 3800
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KOORIE KIDS PLAYGROUPS Koori Kids Playgroup Team Please Phone for further details Please Phone for further details Wonderful creative ideas to build our 9706 6383 muscles, coordination and develop our pencil grips, ready for kinder and school next year FRIENDSHIP GROUP Extended Families Please Phone for further details Operates on a monthly basis. Please Extended Families Vietnamese Family 03 9285 4838 phone for more details. Friendship Group. Larger groups for Vietnamese speaking workers available children with a disability and their families meet regularly for fun, friendship and social development LIVING AND LEARNING TOGETHER. Wellsprings for Women Wellsprings for Women 79 Langhorne Please call for further details A supportive group for CALD women 9701 3740 St Dandenong www.wellspringsforwomen.com [email protected]
FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH. Phone: (03) 9701 3740 Wellsprings for Women Inc. Phone for program details A supportive group for women of varies [email protected] 79 Langhorne Street backgrounds to come together and During school terms the office is open: Dandenong Vic 3175 practise their English conversations skills Mon – Thu 9.00am – 4.00 pm Fri 9.00am – 2.00pm DROP IN AT ABA Australian Breastfeeding Association ABA Day Wednesdays Drop in for a chat support and information. Tel Yvette 71 Robinson St Date On going For individual appointments please phone 9791 4644 Dandenong Time 10.30-3.30pm on a Tuesdays Wednesdays or Thursdays Cost Free MOTHERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Ongoing Dandenong West Primary School Please phone further details For Mothers whose children attend 32, Birdwood Ave, 97922868 Dandenong West Primary School and Dandenong community
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KITH & KIN CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Oz Child Family Services Mornington & Meetings monthly A support, social contact, activities & Bronwyn Harrison 9212 5600 Dandenong Newsletter quarterly information sharing group [email protected] Aim’n High Young Mums Education and Support Program For mums aged 15-25 who are ready to continue their education, we’ll help with: • Enrolment in VCE, VCAL and/or VET • Study Support • Childcare in the same building • JET funding for childcare fees (through Centrelink) • Case manager for ongoing support • Parenting Education • Personal Development • Support to transition to the next stage
For referral or more information, 1800 335 106 or [email protected] Aim N High classes are 10:00- 3:30 Mon -Thurs in Doveton. REFUGEE & SETTLEMENT PROGRAM Centre care Catholic Family Services Phone for more details Provides family relationship counselling, Contact Details 224 Thomas Street 8710 9600 mediation, loss & grief programs for T.8710 9600 Dandenong, VIC 3175 children, marriage preparation program & [email protected] personal support program & School lbourne.org.au Refusal program CONFIDENT LIVING PROGRAM Multiple Sclerosis Australia Noble Park Community Centre, Please phone for details A creative arts & social integration Jenny Murray Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble program for people with progressive MS& 9845 2772 Park other neurological disorders. (Melway Ref 80 E12)
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City of Greater Dandenong Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other LITTLE BROTHER AND SISTER PLAY Noble Park Primary Noble Park Primary School, Please phone for session times. GROUP Please phone 9546 8811 for more 65 Buckley Street, Please bring a piece of fruit. Activities includes; Free play, Story Time, information. Noble Park Sandwiches provided. Art time, Obstacle Courses and more. Next term we will be having the SING AND GROW program for ten weeks PLAY STEPS Queen Elizabeth Centre QEC Each session will be 2 hours duration This 8 week program builds parenting Ph: 9549 2777 53 Thomas St • Toddler Group: 12 months to 3 year skills with the emphasis of learning and Noble Park olds, 9:30am-11:30am connecting through play. It is designed to • Infant Group: 0 -12 month olds, 1pm- improve parent-child interaction by 3pm assisting parents develop a positive Tea, coffee & morning/afternoon tea relationship with their child. 0-3 years. provided.qec.org.au WOMEN’S ONLY SWIMMING Oasis Leisure Centre Dandenong Oasis Leisure Centre Date Sunday evenings All women are welcome. Female only 9767 5100 Cnr Heatherton Rd and Cleeland St Time 6.15pm – 8.15pm lifeguards and instructors are on duty at all Dandenong Cost Please phone times. UNITE ALLIANCE City of Dandenong Please contact the City of Dandenong Day Tuesday meets to develop awareness campaigns City of Grater Dandenong Youth Services Date 21st Feb to 28th March and projects that tackle homophobia and 9793 2155 Time 4.30pm to 6.30pm discrimination.
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTING Parenting Support Groups Kingston Youth Services Southland – Shop 1137 Southland Drop in Monday to Friday 1pm -5pm Positive Parenting Service For more information about this service Shopping Centre , Nepean Highway, Information and Referral please contact the Family Support Cheltenham Case Management Services Coordinator on 9581 4860 ***************************** Drop in Monday, Tuesday or Thursday Aspendale Gardens Community Centre 3.30pm – 5.30pm 103-105 Kearney Drive Aspendale Gardens
CITY OF KINGSTON - Child Care Enrolments, Family Day Care, Outside School Hours Care for Primary School Aged care programs selected venues across the municipality.( Vacation Care, Before and After School Care and Curriculum Day Care). Maternal and Child Health, Kindergartens, child care centres, Playgroups, Toy Libraries, What’s Happening Children’s Week, Networks and Workshops are available to families and those who work with families and children in the City Of Kingston. https://www.facebook.com/cityofkingston phone 1300 653 356 [email protected] Please contact Council for any of the Above. The site also has a range of other services that are available. HEALTHY BUBS AND FAMILIES Family Life Community Please phone for day and dates. Provides education and skill development 8599 5433 or 97734624 House for parents around the importance of early [email protected] Keith Street attachment. FAMILY LIFE- COMMUNITY BUBS Family Life Level 2, 11 Chesterville Rd, Please phone to arrange time. Provides intensive support for families who 8599 5433 Cheltenham have an infant http://familylife.comm.au/ [email protected]
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PIT STOP City of Kingston City of Kingston Council Day Wednesday evenings Parenting Tune-Up Mentone Office Time 7.00pm – 9.00pm A life changing course designed and Email [email protected] Mentone Room Dates 10th, 17th,24th, 31st May 2017 delivered by men for every father who Phone Alisa on 1300 369 436 34 Brindisi Street, Mentone wants to see his family firing on all Booking Essential – limited places – cylinders. registrations by Wed 3rd of May Funded by Parentzone Southern The BBQ Boys RESPITE SOUTH Ring Nathan. Venues change Day First Tuesday of each month Support group for male carers living in the Ring Nathan 9212 3006 southern region of Melbourne. It offers Or 0417 1233 189 or email peer support, fun and relaxing social [email protected] activities, a space to talk about bloke’s carer issues, as well as information, referral and support. MEN’S BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE Ph. 8599 5433 197 Bluff Rd Please phone for Direct help, and PROGRAM Sandringham enquiries. Provides men with an opportunity to learn Service Address and use alternatives to behaving in an abusive or violent manner. Men may be provided with individual counselling assistance prior to and after the group MATES Program.
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, CARERS SUPPORT AND OTHER MAKING CHOICES Family Life 197 Bluff Rd Please phone for further information Provides support and education for women Ph. 8559 5433 Sandringham and help. who are or have experienced family http://familylife.com.au/ violence. [email protected]
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KINSHIP CARE GROUP Oz Child 2 Livingston St Please phone for further details. Our group support meetings are a great Access to this service is via the Highett way to meet other Kinship carers in your Dandenong Central office on 9212 5600 area, providing a supporting environment during business hours in a relaxed and informal setting. Facilitated groups are held monthly in Highett, Frankston and Rosebud. These groups are open and welcoming and our casual environment helps you access support services and increase your skills. CHELTENHAM ALZHEIMERS CARER Central Bayside Community Health Central Bayside Community Health Day 2nd Thurs in month SUPPORT GROUP Jane Cheong 8587 0194 Centre 335-337 Nepean Hwy Parkdale Time 1.30-3.00pm For people caring for aged relatives or [email protected] friends including those with dementia WHO’S IN CHARGE MYFS and the City of Monash Monash Youth & Family Services Please phone for next session. 8 week program for parents or carers of Limited places (MYFS) young people (8-18) who are out of Phone Libby or Jenny 9518 3900 Batesford Community Hub, control, violent or defiant. Jenny & Libby 94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone from MYFS will be facilitating. CHELTENHAM CARERS SUPPORT Mind Australia 17 Taylor St, Moorabbin Day 1st Wed month GROUP 9093 5977 Time 7.30pm For carers of people with a mental illness. [email protected] A further group also operates for young people 8-18 supporting someone with a mental illness. DOWN SYNDROME COFFEE GROUP Moira Mentone Baptist Church Day 1st Wednesday of month during Support for parents of children with down Kerri Rolfe – Parent Support Coordinator 36 Harpley Street school term syndrome For southern region Cheltenham Time 1.00 – 2.30pm Ph: 8552 2222
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other GROW 03 9528 2977 707 Glenhuntly Rd Please phone for details Runs groups for people with depression or [email protected] Caulfield South Vic 3162 anxiety in a supportive environment. ODDESSY HOUSE PROGRAM Odyssey House Please phone for details Please phone for details Structured 8 week program for those with 9420 7610 George issues with alcohol or drugs. LIVE YOUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM Extended Families There is no cost to families accessing Provides flexible volunteer based inclusion Contact Rachel De Summa LYCP. Cost to sporting activity chosen support for children with disabilities who Ph. 9285 4839 or 0438 752 126 by the child are generally met by the experience barriers to participation in Email [email protected] family sport, recreation and leisure. For children www.extendedfamilies.org.au aged 6-17yrs with a diagnosed disability. MOVEMENT DISORDERS COMMUNITY Church of Christ Church Of Christ Day 1st Monday SUPPORT GROUP Barbara Winkler 9265 1481 2-12 Chesterville Rd Cheltenham Time 10.30am- 12.30pm For carers of people with neurological disorders. A respite care group occurs at the same time to enable carers to attend SOUTH EASTERN ASPERGERS Headspace Peterson Youth Centre Melways 77 B8 Day 3rd Tuesday PARENT GROUP Ph. Kirsten Cleland Highett Rd, Highett. Corner of Peterson Time 7pm-8.30pm For parents and carers with children and 9526 1600 St, Highett teens who have high functioning Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS A FAMILY GROUP Taskforce/Odyssey House 421 South Road Moorabbin This program is a family peer support Taskforce Community Agency/Odyssey Booking essential program specifically for parents House experiencing substance use of a 9532 0811 family member.
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KIDS CARE Mind Victoria A group for young people aged 8-12 who have a parent with mental illness. This monthly group focuses on fun activity with peer support and staff who are able to provide support and leadership to those young people. Phone Mind Victoria 9093 5977 For more details.
FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT CLARINDA PARENTS GROUP City of Kingston Clarinda community Centre Day Thursday is an opportunity for parents and carers to Family support 8551 1202 58 Viney St, Clarinda Date during school term meet other parents in the area and to meet Time 10.00-11.30am Family support staff in a fun and relaxed Cost free atmosphere. Weekly activities and guest speakers are provided.
MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP Prahran Mission Janet 9692 9400 Prahran Mission Please phone for further details House-based outreach service to assist 15 Cromwell Rd, South Yarra living with a mental illness
CITY OF KINGSTON YOUTH – For young people aged 12-25 as well as their families and partners. They also develop, promote and run events, gigs and local youth mag. www.kyfs.org.su 1300 369 436
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other SMALL TALK PLAYGROUPS – Smalltalk Supported Playgroups are run by a qualified facilitator who provides support to parents/carers to develop the skills and confidence needed to assist in their children’s learning and development. The playgroups are free to attend for families experiencing vulnerability, including Health Care Card holders, Refugees, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, and kinship carers. In-Home Support is also available Westall – Mondays 10am to 12pm at Westall Children’s Centre, 43 Westall Road, Clayton South. Chelsea Heights – Tuesday 10am to 12pm at Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights. Patterson Lakes – Wednesday 10am to 12pm at Patterson Lakes Kindergarten, 189 Gladesville Blvd, Patterson Lakes. Edithvale – Thursday 10am to 12pm at Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre, 120 Edithvale Road, Edithvale. Clarinda – Thursday 10am to 12pm at Clarinda Community Centre, 58 Viney Street, Clarinda. Cheltenham – Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am at Cheltenham East Community Centre, 39 Follett Road, Cheltenham
Phone 9581-4863 or email [email protected] SOUTH EASTERN MULTIPLE BIRTH SEMBA South East of Melbourne, covering the Playgroups on Monday, Wednesday ASSOCIATION New Parent Contact: main areas of Bayside, Glen Eira and and Thursday mornings contact for A support group for multiple birth families, [email protected] Kingston Councils. details run by parents with multiples. President: [email protected] http://semba.amba.org.au/index.html PLAYGROUPS Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre 31b Marcus Rd Time 9.30am-11.30am Belinda 0414538616 Dingley Village Please contact us for further details. READING ROCKETS-a hand on fun one Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre 31b Marcus Rd Please contact us for further details. hour class for 4 year old focusing on early Sandy 0425 812 790 Dingley Village reading and writing skills DINGLEY VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Places available for 3year old activity groups on Monday morning or afternoons’ sessions. Ph. 9558 1866 during office hours or Email [email protected] Office hours 9am-5pm MARVELLOUS MUMS Andrea Cross 0403 342 390 Please Phone for further details Please contact Andrea re venue, Connecting mums. sharing information www.marvellousmums.com dates & times. [email protected] PLAYGROUP Family Life 8-10 Swanpool Ave Day Tuesdays Andrea 9782 7800 Chelsea. Time 1.00pm-3.00pm Familylife.com.au
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KINDER ACTIVITY GROUP- Chelsea Heights Community Beazley Reserve Day Monday Quality care to stimulate and challenge Kerri Morrison 9774 2934 0412 869 431 160 Thames Promenade Time 10am-1pm children 3 & 4 years old. Phone for bookings and further details. KIDS’BOOK CLUB Chelsea Heights Community Beazley Reserve Day Monday Quality care to stimulate and challenge Louise 0400 664 194 160 Thames Promenade Time 10.15am-11.15am children 3 and 4 years old. RHYTHM FACTORY Chelsea Heights Community Beazley Reserve Day Tuesday Dance, music and movement, classes for Nicky Reisinger 9588 1564 0408 667 058 160 Thames Promenade Time 9.30am-11.30am children 15months to 8 years www.rhythmfactory.com.au KIDS COOKING CLASSES-KIDS SAY Chelsea Heights Community Centre Beazley Reserve Day Wed YUM Maddie Race 0487 427 398 160 Thames Promenade Time 4.30pm-5.30pm Great for children 5-12 years www.kidsayyyum.com.au PLAYGROUP Chelsea Heights Community Centre Beazley Reserve Day Wednesday and Thursday Recently won an award from playgroup Ru 0425 160 025 160 Thames Promenade Mornings Victoria for 30 years of play grouping. Time 9.30am-11.00am Great way to start the day, meet your neighbours whilst having fun with your children. Lots of toys, fun and good company LITTLE CHEFS Cheltenham Community Centre 8 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham Day Wednesday For 6-10yr olds. www.chelt.com.au Time 3.45pm-4.30pm 9583 0095 Cost $120 MULTICULTURAL GRANDPARENTS Clarinda Community Centre Clarinda Community Centre Date Wednesday PLAYGROUP- 8551 1200 58 Viney St Time 9.30 – 11.30am Come along and socialize whilst your or Migrant Resource Centre Clarinda Bring a piece of fruit to share grandchildren are drawing, playing,& 9563 4130 meeting other children
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City of Kingston Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other HOMEWORK CLUB- Family Life Community Hall Date Mondays Kids & parents can enjoy a healthy snack, Giovanna or Marilyn Dunkley Ave (except public/school start homework early & get help with 8599 5433 Highett holidays) assignments. Time 4.00 – 5.30pm Cost Free BREAKFAST CLUB- Family Life Community Hall Date Wednesday Come along each Wednesday and enjoy a Giovanna or Marilyn Dunkley Ave (except public/school healthy & nutritious breakfast 8599 5433 Highett holidays) Time 7.00 – 8.30am Parents most welcome! CREATING CAPABLE COMMUNITIES Family Life Keith Street Community House Day Thursday Do you care for a child under 10? Come Please phone to check details with Time 10.00 – 12noon and join us for coffee & a chat about Marilyn Family Life supporting each other, and sharing 8599 5433 Keith Street Community House information AN INCREASE TO THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT SCHEME- Anglicare Victoria Parentzone Southern Provides assistance to organisations who want to promote the healthy development of families and parenting programs.
Don’t forget this is open to the area of Kingston! Grants up to $1000 NOW AVAILABLE Parentzone can provide grants to assist non-profit organisations provide parenting programs. We can even help find a facilitator. Please email or phone: Louise for the guidelines [email protected] 1300 984 011 FIND OUT IF YOUR PROGRAM IS ELIGIBLE
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTZONE PARENTING PROGRAMS For all PBS Parenting Programs ran Pakenham Office To be confirmed To be confirmed By Parentzone Southern please contact 1300 984 011 Our Main Parentzone office in Pakenham. [email protected]
PARENTING & FAMILY SUPPORT SHIRE OF MORNINGTON Has information on School Holiday Programs; Kindergartens; Immunisation; Maternal and child health; Playgroups and libraries; Family Day Care, Early Years and Best Start; MPYS youth Services; Youth drop ins and Centres; A Disability Directory; Accessible beach wheelchairs can be hired free of charge to people with limited mobility from a number of organisations - the council has the details. More services available. Call us on 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000 Email: [email protected] www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Services_For_You main page for a variety of services links www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Services_For_You/Children_Families main page for Families and Children services – up to date information on School Holiday Programs; Kindergartens; immunisation; maternal & child health services; Playgroups & Toy Libraries; Family Day Care; Early Years & Best Start
For YOUTH Programs phone 5950 1666 BRIGHT SPARKS – PROGRAM FOR Year 6 students across the Peninsula aims at introducing students to Youth Services. L2P A program to assist learner drivers between 16-21 years to gain their 120 hours of driving experience. See web site for more. EXPLORING SOLUTIONS Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand Flexible venues: Day: Negotiable Mon, Tues or Fri Workshops facilitated to explore Parenting GAYE HART – Group Coordinator Family Mornington Peninsula. Date: 2017 support needs. Solutions Good Shepherd sites. Time: a.m. or p.m. [email protected] Or your organisation/school Phone 5971 9444 or 0439 576 690 Please phone to book and for more information.
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTING TODAY GAYE HART – Group Good Shepherd Office Day: Mondays A 4 week parenting program to explore Coordinator Family Solutions. G1, 346 Main St Date: 27th Feb, 6th, 20th, 27th March building connections of parents with their [email protected] Mornington Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. children aged 7 to 14 years. Phone Office: 5971 9444 Cost: Free Respectful children, respectful parents. Mobile: 0439 576 690 Morning tea provided. Please phone Gaye Hart to book and register to attend this group. PEACEFUL PARENTING SHINE team at Family Life 10 Carmichael St Please phone for details Come together with other parents to Ph. Sharon 9770 0341 Tootgarook discuss a range of parenting styles. Or Develop positive ideas to help manage Email [email protected] your child’s behaviour MOTHER GOOSE Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand Good Shepherd Wallaroo Community Day Tuesdays The Program aims to teach mums new Contact: Isle Tlozek 5971 9444 or Simone Centre, Hastings. Date During School Term ways to interact with their infants through Cranage 5971 9114. Time 10.30 to 11.30am songs and rhymes, and is run in a safe Cost Free and supportive environment. PREMMIES ON THE PENINSULA Biala 1 Elizabeth St, Mornington Day 3rd Thursday A parent & child program and information Please phone 5975 1820 Behind the information Centre with Date during School term session run once a month. Open to any adjacent car parking Time 9.30 -11.30 premmie children born prior to 36 weeks Please Register and under 2years of age and their parents. Siblings are welcome. YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP MPYS Mornington Held Monthly For people aged 10-25. If you want to have Mornington Peninsula Youth Services ph. Council Offices Please phone for further details a say and care about what’s going on Jackie 5950 1666 around you. Come and make a difference, [email protected] doing our youth advisory group. www.mpys.com.au
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other ANGLICARE VICTORIA – Volunteer Anglicare Victoria Seawinds Community Hub Day Tuesday afternoons Tutoring Program Mel Wyatt 0499 027 753 11A Allambi Ave, For one hour A free program which supports children OR Rosebud West Contact for further information and from Grade 4 – year 10 who have been Rosebud Office ph. 59 86 99 00 dates educationally disadvantaged. UNDER THE RAINBOW- Headspace YLounge Rosebud Day Tuesdays Gay, lesbian, bisexual, span sexual, Peninsula Pride-A Queer Straight Alliance And Shed 11 Hastings Time 3.30 to 6.00pm transgender, gender queer, straight Shine, Headspace Frankston Mornington Does not run during School Holidays EVERYBODY WELCOME. For young Peninsula Youth Services Ph. Seb 9769 people aged 12 to 18. Inspirational 6419 workshops, activities www.facebook.com/peninsulapride WESTERNPORT MEN’S SHED- a relaxed Contact Terry Kelly Shed President Terry 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings. Day Most weekdays shed where men can come and participate Kelly Next to the Neighbourhood Renewal Time 10.30am in group projects or work on their own Phone: (03) 59791969 Hub Membership $20.00 hobbies. Runs most weekdays by Mobile: 0401 269 007 volunteers and all are welcome Or Drop in THE BBQ BOYS RESPITE SOUTH Ring Nathan. Venues change Day First Tuesday of each month A support group for male carers living in Ring Nathan 9212 3006 the southern region of Melbourne. It offers Or 0417 1233 189 or email peer support, fun and relaxing social [email protected] activities, a space to talk about bloke’s carer issues, as well as information, referral and support. ROSEBUD MENS SHED Phone: (03) 5971 9133 185 High Street Please phone for further details Hastings VIC 3915 ROSEBUD/RYE MEN’S SHED- Rye Beach Community Centre Rye Beach Community Centre Please phone for further details Classes are casual and do not run to Contact Virginia Richardson 27 Nelson St, Rye specific learning outcomes. Facilitated by (03) 5971 9133 5985 4462 volunteers Please phone.
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other M.E.N.S.- Access Please phone for these details Please phone for these details Men exploring Non-Violent Solutions – the Please phone your local Community Health Frankston and Mornington MENS behaviour change group is for men Service and ask to speak to the Access who have used violent, abusive and/or Worker. controlling behaviours within the family and Contact ACCESS 1300 665 781 Or FAX who want to stop using these behaviours. 9787 9954 CHAMPS Anglicare Victoria Community Support & Information Please phone for further details Parentzone Southern Centre Satellite CHAMPS for Frankston / 878 Pt Nepean Road Mornington Peninsula For Referral forms: [email protected] Rosebud This is a FREE support group for children between 8 • 12 years whose parent/s or call Suzanne on 0499 078 770 experience mental illness. A Parents Program will run for the parents at the same time Transport can be arranged for the children
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, CARERS SUPPORT AND OTHER A LIFE WITHOUT FAMILY VIOLENCE Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand Good Shepherd Day Tuesdays/Fridays CHANGING TIDES GAYE HART – Group Coordinator Family Wallaroo Community Centre. Date Term 1 and Term 3 A Creative Art Therapy group for women Solutions 6 Wallaroo Place (8 sessions) who have experienced family violence. [email protected] Hastings Time 12.15pm to 3.00pm Letting go of fear and developing Phone 5971 9444 Cost Free confidence and self-esteem for a new way Mobile: 0439 576 690 Sumptuous afternoon teas of being. Please phone Gaye Hart to register/refer or Processes to support families and needs for more information of children and hearing their voice.
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other RESOURCE SUPPORT GROUP Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand Good Shepherd Wallaroo Day Mondays LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM. GAYE HART – Group Coordinator Family Date 4th Monday of the For parents/carers supporting each other. Solutions Community Centre. month during school terms. Discovering and sharing information. [email protected] 6 Wallaroo Place Supporting the capacity of people with Phone 5971 9444 or 0439 576 690 Hastings. Time 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. autism and their families to exercise choice Please phone Gaye Hart register intention Cost: Free and control in working under the new to attend and confirm dates. Refreshments provided. National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS). BIALA @ BENTONS – Benton’s Community Centre Benton’s Community Centre Benton’s Date Tuesdays PLAYING PARTNERS- open to all early Marlene Fox Square Time 9.30-11.30am intervention and community children 5975 1820 Mornington Cost $30.00 per term for non Biala Children INCLUSIVE 3 YEAR OLD For further information &/or to register your Biala Peninsula, 1 Elizabeth Street Please phone for further details. KINDERGARTEN interest contact Biala Peninsula Mornington. Cost $200 per term payable on Once a week three hour program, open to administration. enrolment & then payable at the end any interested community children, Biala Phone: 59751820 email: of term 2, 3, for the next term. Peninsula children and children from other [email protected] supported services. PENINSULA AUTISM SPECTRUM Extended Families Cerberus Cottage, Date Last Thurs of month SUPPORT GROUP – +Contact Michelle HMAS Cerberus Time 9.15am-11.15am Parents/carers who have children with a 0416 007 631 Must phone and book Cost Gold coin donation special need are invited to a monthly get Morning tea provided together to share experiences and learn Siblings welcome useful tips and strategies with local Newsletters families.
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Oz Child Wallaroo Community Centre Please phone for details HASTINGS Kinship Care 6 Wallaroo Place Hastings Morning tea provided Come and meet with other Kinship Carers Contact Sue Gale ph. 9212 5600 for Phone for other dates and share the highs and lows of being a further information kinship carer! HEART 2 HEART Oz Child Corner Youth Centre Day Tuesday’s A 7 session group for concerned mums. Frankston office 91 Wilsons Road Date 11th October – 29th November Dealing with the effects of family violence. 8796 0000 Mornington Time 10am – 12noon (morning tea Child’s moods or behaviour. provided) FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FMC MEDITATION AND COUNSELLING SERVICE (FMHSS) VICTORIA Provides support to vulnerable families PH: 9784 0698 with children & young people who are at Tina Biro risk of developing a mental illness. [email protected]
KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Kinship Care Oz Child Seawinds Community Hub Please phone for details. ROSEBUD WEST 11a Allambie Ave, Rosebud West Come and meet with other Kinship Carers Contact Sue Gale ph. 9212 5600 for Next to Eastbourne Primary School and share the highs and lows of being a further information kinship carer! Y LOUNGE ROSEBUD Staffed by qualified youth workers and fully 1 Nepean Plaza, Rosebud. Corner of Open Hours provides a safe space to drop in hang out supervised Ninth Ave. Friday 3pm -5pm with your friends or make new ones. 5986 3585 HASTINGS SHED 11 provides a safe Staffed by qualified youth workers and fully 11 Marine Parade, Hastings Open Hours space to drop in hang out with your friends supervised Monday 3pm -5pm or make new ones centre proved 5950 1666 Friday 3pm – 5pm KOORI SERVICES- Peninsula Health Please phone for details We can help you to access the services Enquiries through ACCESS you need. 1300 666 781
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other GIRRINGON WIMBI Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Community House Runs School Terms (SWEET WALLABY) PLAYGROUP 5960 7000 or 0408 948 755 Day: Friday THE ART ROOM Good Sheperd Good Shepherd Wallaroo Day: Fridays For young people aged between 8 and 12 GAYE HART – Group Date: Term 2 2017 years. Coordinator Family Solutions. Community Centre. Time: 3.00 to 5.00 Sensory based activities to build self- [email protected] 6 Wallaroo Place esteem, confidence. Phone Office: 5971 9444 Hastings Cost: Free Developing well-being, self-awareness and Mobile: 0439 576 690 Refreshments provided. self-regulation. Please phone Gaye Hart to book and register to attend this group.
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City of Port Phillip Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT CITY OF PORT PHILLIP- Offers a range of services. Maternal and Child Health; Applying for childcare; Early Childhood education & Care Services; School Directory; Integrated Services for families with children aged 0-8; Playgroups; Home based Respite; Community Directories and much more. Contact your council. 9209 6777 Cnr Carlisle St & Brighton Rd St Kilda. PO Private Bag 3 St Kilda 3182 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CENTRE 9209 6766 AH 13 2229 171 Chapel St, St Kilda HANOVER CHILDREN’S SPECIALIST Hanover Welfare Services SUPPORT SERVICES. (HCSSS) Service offers group work to accompanying children aged 0-18 years who have Experienced homelessness and/or family violence, in the Southern Metropolitan Region. 217 Cecil Street, South Melbourne 3205 Phone Sammy Hoppe on: (03) 8626 5500 CARING MUMS NCJWA Bubup Nairm Family and Children’s Please phone for details Is inviting you to learn about The reality of Victorian Multicultural Commission Centre Motherhood across cultures. Explored are [email protected] 998 Carlisle St, cultural differences and similarities. The ph. 9523 0535 St Kilda range of Services available in the City Of www.caringmums.org.au Port Phillip
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, VIOLENCE AND OTHER DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ph. 95297955 www.windana.org.au SUPPORT GROUP Windana Head Office A peer support group that aims to provide 88 Alma Rd. you with the chance to speak up about the St Kilda (cnr Chapel St) The Windana Society Inc. things that affect you as you recover from Pam Williams harmful drug or alcohol use. All welcome Also at Dandenong and Rosebud drop in and have a cup of tea or coffee. WINDANA PARENTING PROGRAM www.windana.org.au Please phone for details
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City of Port Phillip Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Kinship Care Oz Child Contact Sue Gale Highett Neighbourhood Community Day 1st Friday of month Are you a kinship carer who is caring for a ph. 9212 5600 for further information House Time 10.00am-12noon child who is not your own? Living in the 2 Livingston Street, Highett Morning tea provided phone and book municipalities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip and Stonington-Come and meet with other Kinship Carers and share the highs and lows of being a kinship carer! YOUNG MUMS GROUP St Kilda Youth Services 62 Pickles St Please phone for further details For parents 25 & under to meet to share Dave Wells South Melbourne (Accredited learning outcomes outings & opportunities. 9696 5340 certificate of General ED.) WELLWAYS- run programs through MI Wellways Please phone 9784 6800 for further Phone for current programs 9784 Fellowship Victoria and other partner 276 Heidelberg Rd Fairfield information. 6800 organisations for families and friends of people with a mental illness. MOTHER SUPPORT PROGRAM Prahran Mission Prahran Mission Please phone for further information Home-based Outreach support & Damien Russell 15 Cromwell Rd, South Yarra on times/dates rehabilitation for mothers with a mental 9692 9400 illness who have dependent children in their care MUM FOR MUM PROGRAM - MUM A non-denominational program of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Vic). Its aim is to provide women who have a child less than one year of age with emotional support. Women can self-refer or may be referred through health professionals such as their maternal and child centre nurse, GP, obstetrician or counsellor. link to a video the Leader made on our program http://port-phillip-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/glen-eira-outreach-service-to-keep-mum-happy/ website too: www.mumformum.org.au Phone 9523 0535
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City of Port Phillip Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other
AN INCREASE TO THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT SCHEME Provides assistance to organisations who want to promote the healthy development of families and parenting programs. Don’t forget this is open to the area of Port Phillip! Grants up to $1000 NOW AVAILABLE Parentzone can provide grants to assist non-profit organisations provide parenting programs.
For Guidelines please contact: 1300 984 011 or email: [email protected]
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City of Stonington Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other PARENTING CITY OF STONNINGTON Offers a range of services including: Maternal and Child Health Services, Listing of childcare centres, kindergartens, schools and family support services; immunisation. Baby Capsule Hire; Council Childcare services for children aged 6weeks to 5years; Parent Education Sessions; Youth Services; Dads Domain; disability services and much more. Contact your council on 8290 1333 OR check out the website. Click on this link: SEO Page Title Cnr Greville & Chapel Sts Prahran. 180 Greville Street P O Box 21 Prahran 3181 Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High Street, Malvern Prahran Town Hall, , Prahran Mail: City of Stonington, PO Box 21, Prahran 3181 Email: [email protected] Enquiries: 03 8290 1333 General Fax: 03 9521 225 After Hours: 03 8290 1333 Graffiti Hotline: 1800 067 072 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS/PARENTING PROGRAMS Council runs Transition Programs, Cyber Safety and Young People ; Child Infant CPR; Sibling Rivalry; Positive Parenting; Dads Talk. Please click on above link for all details or phone or email. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Contact council or check out their website. www.stonnington.vic.gov.au CENTRE 8290 1333 MAMAS Maternal Child Health Princes Gardens MCH Centre Please phone for details 8 wk. program that supports mothers and Michelle Mason 8290 6020 22 Little Chapel St Prahran their babies challenged in the parenting role. Mothers adjusting to mothering are encouraged to attend with STONNINGTON YOUNG PARENTS Stonington MCH Princess Gardens MCH Phone for details PROGRAM Michelle Mason 22 Lt Chapel St Maternal Child Health -Parents aged under 8290 7028 Prahran 25 given an opportunity to meet other young parents. MEN’S AND FATHERS PROGRAMS
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City of Stonington Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other DAD’S DEN Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre Mercy Hospital for Women Phone for details A get together with other expectant with the support from the Mercy Hospital. fathers. This will help prepare you for Enquiries Ann Johnson O’Connell Family fatherhood, find out about your new role Centre 8416 7615 with help and support from other dads. FATHERZONE Mercy Health 6 Mont Albert Road Phone for details A parenting program specifically designed 8416 7600 Canterbury, 3126 for dads of young children. DADS OF TODDLERS- Mercy Health 6 Mont Albert Road Please phone for dates A dads only program exploring and O’Connell Family Centre Canterbury promoting the unique relationship between Lisa (Clinical Educator) you and your toddler 8416 7600 CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS, DISABILITIES, GRIEF, VIOLENCE AND OTHER KINSHIP CARER SUPPORT GROUP Kinship Care Oz Child Contact Sue Gale Highett Neighbourhood Community Please phone for dates and times. Are - you a kinship carer who is caring for ph. 9212 5600 for further information House 2 Livingston Street, Highett a child who is not your own? Living in the Morning tea provided municipalities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip and Stonington-Come and meet with other Kinship Carers and share the highs and lows of being a kinship carer! WELLWAYS Wellways Please phone 9784 6800 for further Phone for current programs 9784 Run programs through MI Fellowship 276 Heidelberg Rd Fairfield information. 6800 Victoria and other partner organisations for families and friends of people with a mental illness. FAMILY SUPPORT
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City of Stonington Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other MOTHER SUPPORT PROGRAM – Prahran Mission Prahran Mission Please phone for further information Home-based Outreach support & Damien Russell 15 Cromwell Rd on times/dates rehabilitation for mothers with a mental 9692 9400 South Yarra illness who have dependent children in their care Nurturing the Relations With Your Child & O’Connell Family Centre 8416 7600 6 Mont Albert Road Please phone for details Building Their Self Esteem www.mercy.com.au Canterbury, 3136 Understand and promoting positive email: [email protected] behaviour in the 2-4 year old sleep patterns and settling techniques AFRICAN MUMS PLAYGROUP City Of Stonington Princes Gardens MCH Centre Please phone for further details Sarah Day Prahran and South Yarra 8290 7025 YOUNG MUM’S GROUP City Of Stonington Princes Gardens MCH Centre Please phone for further details For Mum’s under 25 to meet and share Sarah Day Prahran and South Yarra and engage in a range of activities 8290 7025 MANDARINE SPEAKING PARENTS AND Phoenix park Neighbourhood House & Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House Please phone for further details BABY GROUP Phoenix Park MCHC 9530 4397 22 Rob Roy Rd, East Malvern. Babies up to 12 months old YOUNG MUMS GROUP St Kilda Youth Services 62 Pickles St Receive a certificate at the end. For parents 25 & under to meet to share Dave Wells South Melbourne Please phone for further details outings and opportunities. 9696 5340 MAKING STEPFAMILIES WORK. Stepfamily Association of Victoria Malvern, Flemington Doncaster & Please phone for details of Courses for couples Zoe 9639 2576 Carlton dates/venues & times www.stepfamily.org.au PLAYING WITH YOUR BABY City of Stonington Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House Phone for details Bookings essential 8290 1333
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City of Stonington Group / Program Contact Address Details/ Other
AN INCREASE TO THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT SCHEME Don’t forget this is open to the area of Stonington! Grants up to $1000 Parentzone can provide grants to assist non-profit organisations provide parenting programs. We can even help find a facilitator.
Phone 1300 984 011 for guidelines or email Louise and Emma : [email protected]
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Telephone Help Lines
Name Description Contact Australian Childhood Foundation Kidscount website - A website all about childhood. It has information that can (03) 9874 3922 help you to raise happy & confident children. Available in different languages. 1800 176 453 www.kidscount.com.au
ADEC (Action on Disability in A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of 1800 626 078 Ethnic Communities) people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their careers. [email protected] www.adec.org.au
AMAZE (formerly Autism Victoria) A first point of contact for everything related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, 1300 308 699 putting the individuals and their families at the forefront of everything they do. www.amaze.org.au
Anxiety Recover Centre Victoria A state-wide, specialist mental health organisation, providing support, 1300 269 438 (ARC Vic) recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety 03 9830 0533 disorders. The OCD and Anxiety Helpline provides telephone counselling, information and referral Hours of operation Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Council of Single Mothers & Their A Victoria wide service run by and for women parenting alone. We provide 9654 0622 Children (CSMC) telephone support, information & referral on a range of issues including 1300 552 511 emergency relief, housing, Centrelink, child support, family law, family [email protected] violence and parenting. Become a member and receive our newsletter and www.csmc.org.au email bulletins.
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Telephone Help Lines
Name Description Contact Gambler’s Help To find a range of free health information resources, including materials in 1800 858 858 ( 24hrs, 7 days) community languages. 9575 5353 NB: Interpreting services available [email protected] www.ghsouthern.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia Children impacted by dementia in their family can now seek information and 1300 526 576 support from a new website www.dementiainmyfamily.org.au
The interactive, age appropriate site gives children the opportunity to learn more about dementia, watch other children share their experiences in videos, play games and share their own stories.
Grief Line For people who have suffered loss due to: death, Mental Health, Abuse, 9935 7400 Family Violence, Depression, Health, Relationships, Loneliness, Carer www.griefline.org.au Support, Exclusion, Unemployment, Addictions, Migration, Refugee Experience. Anonymous telephone counselling service and professional online counselling. 12 noon to 3.00am
Hanover Emergency Housing We provide a range of services to Victorians experiencing housing crisis Offices-Cheltenham 9556 5777; Southbank 9699 4566; East St Kilda (for www.hanover.org.au Women) 9525 8499; South Melbourne (families) 8626 5500; Fitzroy 9288 9800; Dandenong (Family focus) 9792 0750; Windsor(Young Adults, Women) 9533 6099 Dandenong “Bob’s Place” (Crisis Accommodation, Housing Support and Family Focus
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Telephone Help Lines
Name Description Contact Raising Children Network Created by a partnership of member organisations of Australia’s leading early http://raisingchildren.net.au/ childhood agencies, the Raising Children website is produced with the help of an extensive network including the Australian Government.
Arafemi- Respite for Carers 1300 500 265 or 9810 9300 & www.arafemi.org.au
Carers Vic Respite Services 1800 059 059 (emergency respite)
Commonwealth Carer Respite 1800 052 222 (24 hours a day) & www.commcarelink.health.gov.au Centres
SANE Information and referral service for Carers and Consumers 1800 187 263 www.sane.org
Signposts for Better Behaviour A parenting program for parents of children aged 3-15 years with a 03 8660 3562 developmental delay or intellectual disability. Group and individual delivery. [email protected] Special needs Parenting. Covering all of Southern Region. Suicide Helpline 1300 651 251
South East Multiple Births Twins, Multiple Pregnancy. Free Telephone Advice Line Staffed by Trained 1800 882 436 Association Counsellors www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/twins
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Telephone Help Lines
Name Description Contact The Stepfamily Org For all Victorians in or considering a stepfamily. 9663 6733 [email protected] www.stepfamily.org.au
The Queen Elizabeth Centre Our mission is to offer specialized support, care and education to parents who 9549 2777 have children up to three years of age, with the aim of enhancement and www.qec.org.au development of the family. Thomas St, Noble Park 3174.
Victims of Crime Helpline The Victim Support Agency is responsible for coordinating services for victims 1800 819 817 of crime and for representing the voice of victims within the criminal Justice Translating service P:13 14 50 System. Help line staff offer advice and referral to local and relevant support TTY Service P:13 36 77 services. www.justicevic.gov.au/victimsofcrime
Victorian Maternal and Child Follow link and put area in that you need the service in. Helplines and http://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy- Health Services information available birth-baby-helpline
WHIC (The Women’s Health Houses a drop-in library and state wide telephone health information service 8345 3045 or 1800 442 007 Information Centre) with an emphasis on women’s health issues. Open 9.00am-5.00pm Mon – Fri [email protected] Cnr of Grattan and Flemington Rd, Parkville www.thewomens.org.au
Women’s Domestic Violence State-wide 24hour confidential crisis response service for women and women 1800 015 188 Crisis Service with children experiencing domestic violence.
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Have a Great 1st Term.
Remember to send any newsletter updates to: Louise and Emma
All PEG Grants to be sent to: Louise and Emma [email protected]
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