Course Program
Our Courses
Courses are run each New South Wales school term both online and face to face in the Ballina, Byron and Tweed Shires.
- Parenting Courses
- Relationship Skill Courses
- Women's Courses
- Men's Courses
For further information on any of our courses or workshops please call 9am–12.30pm
Monday–Friday (07) 5524 8711 or email [email protected]
COURSE PROGRAM – TERM 4 2022
PARENTING COURSES
No Scaredy Cats
Friday 21 October & 28 October 2022, 10am–12pm
A course to support parents and caregivers to reduce anxiety and build resilience in children aged 2–12 years old. The course will cover how anxiety develops, how parents/caregivers can take a preventative role in the development of anxiety problems, and how parents/caregivers can support children to develop skills to reduce anxiety and build resilience. 2 x 4hour sessions
The Family Centre, Tweed Heads South.
Triple P Parenting
Thursdays 10 November – 1 December 2022, 10.30am–12.30pm
4-week parenting course for parents/carers of children 2–12 years. Assists parents/carers to build positive relationships with their children and create a stable, supportive and harmonious family. The course introduces proven methods to encourage behaviour you would like more of from your children and deal positively and consistently with problem behaviour. 4 x 2hour sessions.
The Baptist Hub, Ocean Shores
123 Magic & Emotional Coaching
Tweed Heads South – Thursdays 20 October–3 November, 10am–12pm
Ballina – Tuesdays 1 November–15 November, 10am–12pm
An evidence-based parenting program for parents/carers with children aged from 2–12 years. The program is facilitated over 3 sessions & supports parents/carers to feel more confident to respond to their children’s behaviours. Parents/carers are provided practical strategies to engage with their child in the process of identifying & managing their own emotions, encouraging positive behaviours & building emotional resilience. 3 x 2 hour sessions.
Tuning in to Teens – Online
Tuesdays 1 November –22 November 2022, 10am–12pm
A course for parents/carers of teenagers 12–17 year olds. Tuning in to Teens aims to help you and your adolescent manage the many emotional challenges of this stage of life. We will explore how to manage your own and your adolescent’s emotions in ways that support you to remain close and keep communicating.
By learning these skills, you are less likely to have as much conflict within your family and your teen is more likely to talk to you about the challenging issues they face. 4 x 2hour sessions.
Online courses are for Ballina, Byron and Tweed Shire residents
Family Centre Playgroups
Find connection with other parents/carers and children while learning and playing together.
Access to useful information regarding parenting, local services and activities.
Playgroups are run during NSW school terms.
NO COST
Tweed Shire
All playgroups 9.30am–11.30am
Monday – Tweed Heads
Tuesday – Fingal
Wednesday – Tweed Heads South
Thursday – Murwillumbah
Ballina Shire
All playgroups 10am–12pm
Ballina
Wednesday – South Golden Beach
Thursday – Ballina
RELATIONSHIP COURSES
Anger and Emotional Intelligence
Friday 2 December 2022, 9.30am–3pm
1day course for men and women. Content includes: identify what anger is and what it does, what triggers your anger and ways to make it work for you and your relationships.
The Family Centre, Tweed Heads South
COURSES FOR MEN
Pathways to Change for Men
Saturday 5 November and 19 November 2022, 9.30am–3.30pm
2 day course for men promoting self-awareness & self-development. Designed to assist men with parenting, maintaining healthy relationships & making positive life choices. 2 x 6hour sessions.
The Family Centre, Tweed Heads.
INFORMATION SESSION
Come along to The Family Centre Information Session
Tuesday 29 November, 10am–12pm
FIND OUT ABOUT:
- Our people and where we are located
- Our work with children, young people, families, schools & communities
- Our community activities and our partners
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
We look forward to seeing you at the info session