Name Mary-Ellen Jamieson   Organisation Springwood Uniting Church    Email springwood.uca@westnet.com.au  

 Posted on 24 May 2010

KIDS WITH COURAGE PROGRAM
Kids with Courage is a seven-week program that aims to strengthen primary aged children, together with their family, particularly those who are under stress at school, home or with peer relationships.
The program includes themes that build on the child's strengths. In a supportive, fun atmosphere they will explore feelings, set goals, and find positive ways of making changes.
The program is both remedial and preventative. It has been developed in response to increasing numbers of kids who are living in high stress environments - situations such as divorce, separation, blended families, emotional and physical abuse and chemical dependence in carers.
Kids with Courage will provide support for parents/carers; ensure a safe environment; use role plays to develop life skills; assist children's communication skills; encourage positive self regard; teach children to access support.
The six topics covered are - feelings, boundaries, social skills, grief and loss, fear and worry, self esteen. Each session is
1 1/2hrs long and includes puppetry, drama, video, role plays, small group processing, games and crafts.
Phone 02 4751 3951 for more information.

 Name Julie Blumer   Organisation Centacare BrokenBay    Email julie.blumer@dbb.org.au  

 Posted on 20 May 2010

The Realistic Behaviour Management program will be presented by Brenda Inglis-Powell, co author of the program, based on her book “Raising Difficult Children” This is a four session program for parents, who are dealing with difficult behaviours on a daily basis. It addresses strategies to manage behaviours in a practical way, and encourages parents to be consistent with their discipline techniques. The program is particularly tailored for children on the Autistic spectrum, or who may have a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) or Attention Deficient Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)..
Tuesday 1st,8th and 15th June and also Thursday 17th June.10.00am-12.00pm St Johns Primary School,162 alfred Street, Narraweena.
For further details please contact reception@dbb.org.au



Behaviour Management program

 Name Parent to Parent Support Program   Organisation Deaf Society of New South Wales and PCDE    Email tthomson@deafsociety.com  

 Posted on 18 May 2010

This program offers support to parents of deaf/hard of hearing children. We can arrange another parent, who is trained as a mentor, to help offer support and guidance. The program is free and you can obtain more information from our website www.deafsocietynsw.org.au or contact the Deaf Society of NSW on 02 8833 3600 for further information.

 Name Cindy Mahony   Organisation Northcott Disability Services    Email cindy.mahony@northcott.com.au  

 Posted on 14 May 2010

Northcott's EarlyStart Diagnosis Support in Nepean is running support groups for families with a child under 6 with a recent diagnosis (within the last 6 months), on the waiting list for an assessment, or have a concern about the child's development. Families must live in the Nepean area: Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains

~Mums Group~
-information sessions and fun activities
-2nd Friday of the month
-10am-12pm
-gold coin donation
-child care provided

~Dad's Group~
-the next group will be on Tuesday 13th July 7pm-9pm on 123 Magic for Dads

**All groups will be held out of our office at 9/28 Coombes Dr, Penrith.
***Please call 4720 4421 for more information or to book a place.

 Name Vivienne Martin   Organisation Connect Marrickville Schools as Communities Centre    Email connectmarrickville@gmail.com  

 Posted on 10 May 2010

Listening to Kids through Play - Kids and Dads Games Night Thursday 27 May 5-7.30pm Marrickville West Primary School

Listening to Kids through Play - Information Session 10-1pm Tuesday 27th July, followed by 6 sessions on Tuesday 10-1pm starting 3rd August, excluding key dates in Ramadan. At Marrickville West Primay School

Postive Parenting Program for Bangladeshi and South Asian families - Thursdays 10 -12 at Connect Marrickville, Marrickville West, starting 3 May 2010

For more info: call Vivi Martin on 9558 4036, sms 0421 550 119 or email connectmarrickville@gmail.com