Name Budgeting with a Difference   Organisation CatholicCare    Email parenteducation@catholiccare.org  

 Posted on 16 Jul 2010

In this 2 hour seminar learn practical strategies to make your dollar stretch further. You will come away with tips for developing a family money plan, shopping smarter and taking the pressure off money matters. No childminding available for this course.
Mill Hill Centre 9519 6788
31-33 Spring Street,Bondi Junction 2022

 Name Women: Choice & Change in Penrith   Organisation Relationships Australia    Email penrith@ransw.org.au  

 Posted on 13 Jul 2010

Women: Choice & Change
This course is for women who are in, or have been in an abusive relationship. It offers women a chance to meet with others who have similar experiences, to talk through issues and look at positive choices and strategies for the future.

From Tue, 3 Aug 2010
to Tue, 21 Sep 2010
10:00am-12:30pm
Location 340 High Street, 2750
Suburb Penrith
Region Greater Western Sydney

 Name Starting School Safely   Organisation Peppercorn Services Inc/Hawkesbury Community Hub    Email commconnect@psinc.com.au  

 Posted on 12 Jul 2010

The Starting School Safely Workshop will give parents an opportunity to:
Think about transition to school and what it means for all involved. Identify and address the road safety issues related to children starting school. Consider ways to help your family, for your child's safe and successful transition to school. Extend your repertoire of road safety songs, and learning expereinces for children to help make your child's transition to school safe and happy.

Where:Peppercorn Services Inc. South
Windsor Family Centre - Greenhills
Way (near Greenhills Child Care
Centre)
When: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Time: 6.30-8.30p.m.
Please call Julie at Peppercorn Services Inc/Hawkesbury Community Hub on 45778970 or Kids and Traffic on 98053200 if you would like to attend

 Name Emel Jurd   Organisation Creating Links Co-Op Limited    Email emelj@creatinglinks.org.au  

 Posted on 21 Jun 2010

Creating Links is a non profit organisation, we provide services for Bankstown LGA. All groups are free of charge.
Creating Links Co-Op – Shop 7, 372 Chapel Road, Bankstown. Contact: 8713 7700.


MONDAY
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CRAFTY MUM’S AT CREATING LINKS FROM 9.30AM TILL 11.30AM STARTS 26-7-10. CONTACT SILVIA.
DIY art and craft project for mothers. Followed by guest speakers Jenny Reid (Financial Counsellor) and Ron Egan (Triple P Positive Parenting Program).

MUM’S AND DAD’S FACING THE PARENTAL CHALLENGE AT CREATING LINKS FROM 6.30PM – 8.30PM STARTS: 2/8/10. CONTACT: RON
Evenings are designed to present Parenting Information to manage everyday parenting issues. No childcare provided.

VIETNAMESE YOUNG MUMS AND BABY GROUP AT HOME BASE YOUTH CAFÉ FROM 10AM TILL 12PM, STARTS 23/8/10. CONTACT: KIM – FREE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE.
Come along make new friends and share experiences of motherhood. Learn tips on how to raise your baby. Runs every fortnight.

TUESDAY
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TIME FOR US AT CREATING LINKS FROM 10AM-12PM STARTS: 27/7/10. CONTACT: SILVIA OR KIM.
Grandparents and grandchildren engaging in early literacy/craft activities together. PLEASE NOTE: Child minding will be available on 27/7/10 and 24/8/10 ONLY. This will give grandparents the opportunity to socialise and be pampered whilst children engage with each other.

DAD’S RENOVATE YOUR RELATIONSHP IN STEPFAMILIES: FORTNIGHTLY AT CREATING LINKS FROM 12PM -2PM STARTS: 3/8/10. CONTACT: RON.
This program helps fathers explore the challenges involved in forming a stepfamily and how to work towards strengthening and building family relationships. FREE refreshments and childcare.

WOMEN AS MOTHERS AT BANKSTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM 10AM – 12PM. STARTS 31/8/10. CONTACT: LAN.
An opportunity to discuss issues relevant to becoming a mother. A partnership with Bankstown Community Health.

WEDNESDAY
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SING AND GROW AT CREATING LINKS FROM 9.30AM TILL 11AM STARTS 27/7/10. CONTACT: LAN.
10 week music program for young children and their carer to enhance child’s development and increase positive interactions between children and their carers.

THURSDAY
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VIETNAMESE CARERS WORKSHOP AT CREATING LINKS FROM 10AM TILL 12PM STARTS: 5/8/10. CONTACT KIM.
These 3 workshops are for families with children that have special needs. In the workshops you will get information about support services. There will be guest speakers to give you tips on how to communicate with your child.

VIETNAMESE PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP AT CREATING LINKS FROM 9.30AM TILL 12.30PM STARTS 29/7/10 (LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH) CONTACT: LAN.
Support network for Vietnamese families.

SMOKE IN THE KITCHEN AT CREATING LINKS FROM 3.30PM TILL 5.30PM STARTS: 10/8/10. CONTACT: LAN.
To challenge and expand youth understanding of health and nutrition.

FRIDAY
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SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP AT CHESTER HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE FROM 10AM TILL 12PM. CONTACT: SILVIA.
Chester Hill Community Centre, a partnership with Unity Care Burnside.

ARABIC CARER’S SUPPORT GROUP AT CREATING LNIKS FROM 9.30AM TILL 12.30PM. STARTS 9TH JULY. CONTACT: ARIGE 0418 999 033.
Meets every second Friday of the month.

 Name Sarah Thompson   Organisation Warringah Council    Email youthbookings@warringah.nsw.gov.au  

 Posted on 03 Jun 2010

The Teen Triple P Seminar Series is part of the well-known evidence based and
internationally recognised Triple P Programs from the University of Queensland.
The seminars are designed for parents/carers of teenagers interested in learning about positive ways of promoting teenagers’ development.
You can attend one, two or three of the free seminars. Please indicate which
seminar you will be attending when you book your seat.
Teenage Triple P Seminars
(Positive Parenting Program)
R.S.V.P Please call Family Support worker,
Warringah Council Ph 9942 2681
or email leaving a contact phone number
youthbookings@warringah.nsw.gov.au
BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

Date: Wednesday 16 June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Venue: Warringah Mall Community Room
(above Warringah Mall Library/Hoyts cinemas)
Seminar 1
Raising Competent Teenagers provides a formula for helping teenagers make the most of their time at school. Includes question time.

Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Venue: Warringah Mall Community Room
(above Warringah Mall Library/Hoyts cinemas)
Seminar 2
Getting Teenagers Connected helps parents with ways to encourage teenagers to become involved in socially appropriate activities with supportive friends. Includes question time.

Date: Wednesday 30 June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Venue: Warringah Mall Community Room
(above Warringah Mall Library/Hoyts cinemas)
Seminar 3
helps parents with ways to encourage
teenagers to become involved in socially appropriate activities with
supportive friends. Includes question time.