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Parenting workshops JULY – DECEMBER 2017
FREE 123 Magic and emotion coaching (2 to 8 years) Thursday 20, 27 July 3 August, 10am to 12pm The Deli Women and Children’s Centre Speaker: Jennifer Wu Childcare: Yes Bookings open: 1 July on 9667 4664 or [email protected]
Homemade play Thursday 20 July, 6:30pm to 8pm Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra Speaker: Antonia Folden Childcare: No, this workshop is for adults only Cost: Free for Toy Library members, $15 for non-members. Bookings open: 1 July www.randwickcitylibrary.eventbrite.com Enquiries: 9093 6400
FREE CPR and first aid (0 to 8 years) Monday 24 July, 10am to 12pm Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Speaker: Dr Debbie Perkins Childcare: No, this is for parents only Bookings open: 4 July on 9399 0823 or [email protected]
FREE Circle of security (0 to 4 years) 8 week course. Tuesday 25 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12 September, 10am to 12pm Botany Family and Children’s Centre, Botany Speakers: Adam Johns and Helen Owen from Child and Family East. Childcare: Yes, limited places $20 flat rate Bookings open: 1 July on 9666 5047 or [email protected]
FREE Grandparents as carers Wednesday 26 July 10am to 12pm South Randwick Community Hub Speaker: to be confirmed Childcare: Yes but limited, bookings essential Bookings open: 5 July contact Family Programs on 9349 8200 or [email protected]
Play workshops for parents and their children (various ages) Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Saturday 12 August, 10:30am to 12pm age 6 to 12 months Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra Friday 1 September, 10:30am to 12pm age 12 to 18 months Friday 8 September, 10:30 am to 12pm age 18 to 24 months Speaker: Antonia Folden Cost: Free for Toy Library members, $15 for non-members. Bookings essential: 1 July www.randwickcitylibrary.eventbrite.com Enquiries: 9093 6400
FREE 123 Magic and emotion coaching Thursday 17, 24, 31 August, 10am to 12pm South Randwick Community Hub Speakers: Ana Chacar Childcare: Yes but limited, bookings essential Bookings open: 5 July contact Family Programs on 9349 8200 or [email protected]
FREE Bringing up great kids program (for children of any age) Thursday 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21 September, 10am to 12pm The Deli Women and Children’s Centre Speakers: Jennifer Wu Childcare: Yes Bookings open: 1 July on 9667 4664 or [email protected] ** Entry criteria apply
JULY
FREE Will you play with me? Using play to build confidence and resilience (2 to 6 years) Saturday 26 August, 10am to 12pm Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Speaker: Madeleine Winter, Hand in Hand Parenting Childcare: No, this is for parents only Bookings open: 1 August on 9093 6140 or [email protected]
Cheap Thrills—Drugs, alcohol and making good choices—Families with teens Monday 28 August, 6pm to 7pm Prince Henry Centre 2 Coast Hospital Road Little Bay Performers: Brainstorm Productions Theatre performance suitable for high school students and their parents Bookings open: 1 August. All tickets $5 (adults at children’s prices) www.twilightconcerts.eventbrite.com.au
FREE Dads tuning in to kids (3 to 12 years) 4 week course. Saturday 26 August 2, 9, 16 September, 10am to 2pm Botany Family and Children’s Centre, Botany Speakers: Evellen Tawdros and Kristy Greenlees Childcare: No Bookings open: 24 July on 9666 5047 or [email protected]
FREE CPR and first aid (0 to 8 years) Wednesday 30 August 2017, 10am to 12pm South Eastern Community Connect, Eastlakes Facilitator: Dr Debbie Perkins Childcare: Yes, limited $20 per child please book Bookings open: 1 July, call Family Support Team on 8338 8506 or [email protected] Enquiries: 9314 4888
FREE CPR and first aid (0 to 8 years) Wednesday 13 September, 10am to 12pm South Eastern Community Connect, Eastlakes Facilitator: Dr Debbie Perkins Childcare: Yes, limited $20 per child please book Bookings open: 1 July call Family Support Team on 8338 8506 or [email protected]
Sticks & Stones—bullying, aggression and respectful relationships (K to 6) Friday 15 September, 6pm to 7pm Randwick Literary Institute 60 Clovelly Road, Randwick Performers: Brainstorm Productions Theatre performance suitable for primary school students and their parents Bookings open: 1 September. All tickets $5 (adults at children’s prices) www.twilightconcerts.eventbrite.com.au
FREE Tantrums and behaviour management Tuesday 19 September 10am to 12pm Botany Family and Children’s Centre, Botany Speakers: Kristy Greenlees and Tina Gouskos Childcare: Yes, limited places Bookings open: 11 September on 9666 5047 or email: [email protected]
OCTOBER
FREE Tuning in to kids (3 to 12 years) 6 week course. Tuesday 11, 18, 25 October 1, 8, 15 November, 10am to 12pm Botany Family and Children’s Centre, Botany Speakers: Kristy Greenlees and Evellen Tawdros Childcare: Yes, limited places $15 flat rate fee applies for childminding. Bookings open: 22 July on 9666 5047 or email: [email protected]
Know your child (4 to 5 years) Monday 16 October, 6pm to 7:30pm Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra Speaker: Antonia Folden Childcare: No. This workshop is for adults only. Cost: Free for Toy Library members, $15 for non-members. Bookings essentials Bookings open: 14 September www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library Enquiries: 9093 6400
FREE Single parents/carers support group Thursday 19, 26 October 2, 9, 16, 23 November, 10am to 12pm South Randwick Community Hub Speaker: Various Childcare: Yes but limited, bookings essential Bookings open: 5 July contact Family Programs on 9349 8200 or [email protected]
FREE Homework hassles: how to help your child (5 to 12 years old) Saturday 28 October, 10am to 12pm Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Speaker: Madeleine Winter, Hand in Hand Parenting Childcare: No, this is for parents only Bookings open: 4 October on 9093 6140 or [email protected]
FREE Play power for dads/granddads/mums/grandmas (0 to 3 years) Saturday 28 October 2017 9am to 11am South Eastern Community Connect, Eastlakes Facilitator: Ruming Yang, Bronwynn Jursik Childcare: No Bookings open: 1 August on 8338 8506 or [email protected]
FREE Triple P parenting seminars (2 to 12 years) Tuesday 7, 14, 21 November, 5.30pm to 7.30pm South Eastern Community Connect, Eastlakes Facilitator: Bronwynn Jursik Childcare: No Bookings open: 14 September. Call Family Support Team on 8338 8506 or [email protected]
FREE Play Power for dads/granddads/mums/grandmas (0 to 3 years) Saturday 25 November, 9am to 11am South Eastern Community Connect, Eastlakes Facilitator: Ruming Yang and Bronwynn Jursik Childcare: No Bookings open: 1 September, phone Ruming or Bronwynn on 8338 8506 [email protected]
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Evellen Tawdros is an experienced early childhood educator, Tuning in to kids and teens practitioner and Engaging adolescents and Play power facilitator. Adam Johns is a clinical psychologist at Child and Family East with a focus on supporting children's emotional and social development. Dr Debbie Perkins is an experienced paediatrician at Sydney Children's Hospital with extensive experience conducting community talks. Bronwynn Jursik is a child and family services team leader and is an accredited Triple P, Triple P stepping stones group and Play power facilitator. Working extensively with children with additional needs, supported playgroups, child development and parenting support. Ruming Yang is a social worker and accredited Play power and 1,2,3 Magic and emotion coaching facilitator with extensive experience in supported playgroups and child development. Madeleine Winter is a parent and instructor with Hand in Hand Parenting. She provides parents with practical listening tools to build and maintain connection while providing effective limits. Brainstorm Productions is proud to tour live, innovative, interactive educational theatre that brings about positive social change through a range of positive behavioural programs.
Sticks and Stones (K to 6) Entertaining and educational theatre that depicts a range of tools to help reduce the instances of bullying in school and create harmonious relationships within our community. Will you play with me? Using play to build children’s confidence and resilience, resolving tensions and strengthening connection between adult and child. Homework Hassles: How to help your child (5 to 12 years old) Learn how to build the connection with your child that is the foundation for effective learning, and help them with hard feelings and frustrations that crop up around learning.
Antonia Folden is a qualified early childhood educator with over 20 years’ experience in child development, positive behaviour techniques and school readiness. Jennifer Wu is an accredited facilitator of many groups: 123 Magic, Engaging adolescents, Circle of security, Protective behaviours and Bringing up great kids. She has 20 years experience working with families and children providing child development and parenting support. Ana Chacar is an accredited 123 Magic and Engaging adolescents facilitator with casework experience working with families and children. Kristy Greenlees is a qualified early childhood and parenting educator, and coordinator of the Randwick and Botany supported playgroup service. Tina Gouskos is a qualified early childhood teacher with extensive experience working with children 0 -12 years old as well as being a strong advocate of children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
CPR and first aid for parents of children 0 to 8 years. Demonstration of CPR, choking, drowning, accidental ingestions, sunburn, burns and scalds, bites and stings. Triple P parenting seminars Skills such as good communication, appropriate behaviour, discipline and setting ground rules to build positive relationships with your children with special needs. Play power Brain development and ideas for play activities using everyday items. Opportunity to ask questions and share parenting experiences. Grandparents as carers An information session for grandparents who have taken on the caring role for their grandchildren. Practical tips and support for those who are new to this role. 123 Magic and emotion coaching Understand the nature of discipline and get better results with less effort and stress when dealing with your child’s behaviour. Dads/granddads/male carers bonding with bubs A hands on workshop for any male carers and their babies, full of practical information on feeding, sleeping and settling, infant communication and play as well as the challenges of being a father and carer. Single parents/carers support group A safe weekly support group for parents and carers to learn about a range of topics that might assist with parenting including Family Court, positive co-parenting and healthy eating. Cheap Thrills—families with teens Educational theatre for the whole family that tackles the consequences of risk-taking and substance abuse. This fast paced one man show is about that split second when we reach a crossroad, make a choice and possibly change our lives forever.
Bringing up great kids (for children of any age) Supporting parents to examine the evolution of their parenting style and the messages they pass on to their children. Learn about brain development and how to meet a child’s growing needs. Build attentive communication skills with your child. ** Entry criteria apply Homemade play Explore how to foster your child’s imagination using everyday things at home and the outdoors. Play workshops for parents and their children (various ages) Find out how children learn through play and what toys are suitable for each stage of their development. These separate sessions are for different age groups; please ensure you have selected the correct session. Circle of security An eight-week program that aims to increase enjoyment, connection and security in the relationship between parents and children through assisting parents to understand and respond to the emotional needs of their children. Tuning in to kids A six-week course that teaches parents the skills they need to help their children understand and manage emotions, whilst increasing attachment. Dads tuning in to kids A four-week program held on Saturdays that gives fathers/step/grandfathers the skills they need to help their children understand and manage their emotions, while increasing connection with their children. Tantrums and behaviour management A workshop aimed at keeping you connected with your kids, dealing with issues that may arise during the festive season and strategies to help you cope.
Workshop descriptions
Some useful websites www.randwick.nsw.gov.au Community information, links to childcare services, library activities and homework help
www.thedeli.org.au The Deli Women’s and Children’s Centre offers domestic violence counselling, supported playgroups, education family support, advocacy, referrals and groups for women and children
www.jnc.org.au The Junction Neighbourhood Centre provides aged and disability services, family support, domestic violence assistance and community outreach
www.secc.sydney The South East Community Connect Eastlakes provides advocacy, advice, casework, counselling, transport, home visiting, respite care, family support, regular community activities and group outings
www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au An easy to navigate site packed full of useful information including parenting education courses and early learning events covering NSW
www.mychild.gov.au Current information on childcare, assistance with childcare costs and vacancies at centres across Sydney
www.community.nsw.gov.au Community Services website for information on family support, childcare, parenting and child protection
www.kidshelp.com.au Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 free, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling service for young people between 5 and 25 years
www.playgroupnsw.com.au Find a playgroup near you
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Browse health topics A to Z and download
www.kooloora.org
Various programs for families and seniors www.benevolent.org.au Helping people change their lives through support and education.
Parenting Workshops
Practical workshops for busy people JULY – DECEMBER 2017
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