Name Patricia Perez   Organisation UnitingCare Burnside    Email pperez@burnside.org.au  

 Posted on 12 Oct 2009

Mulitcultural Supported Playgroups for families with children 0-6 years of age. Run through school terms.
Monday 10-12:15 Villawood East Public School.
Tuesday 9:30-12:00 Chester Hill North Public School.
Friday 10-12:00 Chester Hill Community Centre.
Please call either Patricia or Beatriz for any information 9781 3333

 Name Leadership Development Program for Families 2010   Organisation National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers.    Email vern@civilsociety.org.au  

 Posted on 26 Aug 2009

Applications are invited for participants in the 2010 Leadership Development Program for Families.

The Program runs from February 2010 to November 2010.

Applications must be received by 1 December 2009 for consideration in the First Round, so that selection can be completed before Christmas. A Second Round of applications will be considered, and must be received by 31 January 2010.

Is this for you?

This is a leadership development program for families (parents/siblings) who meet four criteria:

1. have a family member with challenges (disability, mental illness, chronic illness, aged frailty, addictions, etc);

2. are searching for living solutions for their loved one in social support, accommodation, meaningful paid or voluntary work, or financial security;

3. have experienced obstacles, frustration, and powerlessness along the way; and

4. want to play a leadership role in assisting other families in developing solutions, through both public policy change and social innovation.

Each participant group will be 20-25 in number. Participants will be drawn from around Australia, and may work in state-based groups depending on the total number of participants.
Participants are required to nominate two key challenges that they are facing at the start of the program, and each group will participate in a shared search for solutions to these challenges as they move through the year.

The 10 month program is auspiced by the National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers.


What will it do?
The program will consist of:

1. Three residential weekends for vision, learning and skill development;

2. One three day tour of arrangements/models;

3. Online learning program with a focus on key case studies and models;

4. Shared group input into two nominated challenges facing the participants over the course of the 10 months; and
5.Occasional forums, dinners and meetings.

Our Program Director

Diane Gow from Melbourne is the Program Director.
Location 57 Curzon St, North Melbourne, 3051
Suburb North Melbourne
0425 722 890

 Name Blacktown Grandparent Support Group   Organisation Blacktown Council    Email pennyh@aapt.net.au  

 Posted on 04 Aug 2009

We have a grandparents support operating in the Blacktown area. We meet the first Thursday of each month and the last Thursday of the month we get together for lunch.This group is for all grandparents but grandparents who have the full time care of the grandchildren are especially welcome. More details can be had by calling Pamela Hawkins Aged Care planner at Blacktown Council on 96369937 or Penny Hilton acting secretary on. This is 98396287 a great group that gives people the chance to unwind and talk about their experiences of grandparenting.

 Name Yuksel   Organisation Fairfield Parent Support    Email fpsc@pacific.net.au  

 Posted on 07 Jul 2009

Yoga for stress management: come and learn how to release tension from our body and mind, through postures, breathing, and concentration and relaxation exercises. Bring a mat and wear loose comfortable clothing $ dollar donation.

 Name Matthew   Organisation LifeCare Services    Email lifecare@bcs.org.au  

 Posted on 03 Jul 2009

A free 6-week Adolescent Anger Management group called the REACTT program will be running at LifeCare Services in Bankstown.
starting Tuesday 4 August (4-6pm) for young people aged 12- 18 years. Assessments for entry into the group are required and are now being conducted. The Parent/Carer/Support person of the adolescent (or the young person themselves) can call us to make an appointment on (02)9708 2088.