Tweed Shire Course Program
Tweed Shire Courses – Term 2 2022
PARENTING COURSES
Young mums to be
Wednesday 11 May – 15 June 2022, 10am–12.30pm
A course for women aged 21 years or under. There will be an information session each week focusing on either pregnancy or parenting. Sessions include practical information, as well as informal time focussing on a creative and nurturing activity alongside informal chats and discussion.
Discussion topics include: empower women in choice about healthy relationships, birthing options, bonding, physical changes, nutrition, feeding and trusting your body. We will also have time for relaxation, meditation and fun. 6 x 2.5hour sessions.
THE FAMILY CENTRE, SOUTH TWEED HEADS. NO COST
no scaredy cats
Thursdays 12 May – 26 May 2022, 10am–12.30pm
A course to support parents and caregivers to reduce anxiety and build resilience in children age 2-12 years old. The course will cover how anxiety develops, how parents/caregivers can take a preventable role in the development of anxiety problems, and how parents/caregivers can support children to develop skills to reduce anxiety and build resilience.
3 x 2.5 hour sessions. .
THE FAMILY CENTRE, SOUTH TWEED HEADS. COST: $15
TUNING INTO TEENS
Tuesdays 17 May – 21 June 2022, 5.30pm–7.30pm
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. 6 x 2hour sessions.
THE FAMILY CENTRE, SOUTH TWEED HEADS. COST: $30
PLAYGROUPS
Monday – tweed heads
Tuesday – fingal
WEDNESDAY – Tweed heads south
Thursday – Murwillumbah
During NSW school terms, 9.30am–11.30am
Find connection with other parents/carers and children while learning and playing together.Access to useful information regarding parenting, local services and activities.
NO COST
RELATIONSHIP COURSES
ANGER AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – ONLINE
Fridays 10 June–24 June 2022, 10am–12pm
A 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. 3 x 1.5 hour sessions
ONLINE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF BALLINA, BYRON AND TWEED SHIRES. NO COST
STEPFAMILIES SUPPORT, COUCH CHAT – ONLINE
Wednesdays 15 June – 22 June 2022, 7pm–8pm
Couch Chat supports couples to explore ways to connect with their partner and kids in their step family. 2 x 1 hour sessions
ONLINE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF BALLINA, BYRON AND TWEED SHIRES. NO COST
COURSES FOR MEN
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE FOR MEN
Saturdays 28 May – 11 June 2022, 9.30am–3.30pm
A 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 6 hour sessions.
THE FAMILY CENTRE, SOUTH TWEED HEADS. COST: $30
DISABILITY SERVICES
Disability Services Information Sessions
Tuesday 26 April 2022, 10.30am–11.30am, South Tweed Heads Tuesday 7 June 2022, 10.30am–11.30, Online
Find out more about The Family Centre’s Disability Services in Plan Management and Support Coordination.
Join our FREE online workshops to help you get the most out of your NDIS Plan.
The workshop is for anyone wanting to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as well as current participants, families, carers and nominees.
We will give you information on:
- About the NDIS and how to access the scheme
- Plan Management Services
- Support Coordination Services
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
For further information on any of our courses or workshops please call 9am–12.30pm Monday–Friday (07) 5524 8711 or go to www.thefamilycentre.org.au
If you are unable to pay for course fees please talk with our intake worker or the course facilitator. The Family Centre is committed to providing equal access to all the courses we offer.