Workshops
Free parenting workshops
The Family Services Team invite you to attend one or more of the following workshops being held on Wednesdays at the Yokine Community Centre.
- 16 May - The Mighty Toddler, viewing the world through a toddler's eyes
- 23 May - Bouncing Back, building resilience in children (session 1)
- 30 May - Bouncing Back, building resilience in children (session 2)
- 6 June - Listen to Me, communicating effectively with children
- 13 June - Partners to Parents, expect the unexpected
For further information or to view a summary of each workshop please see the links below.
Brain bitz workshop
CLAN WA Inc is running a workshop to provide an introduction to mental health with a focus on anxiety and depression. The workshop will bust some myths, tackle some stigma and provide some basic information. For full details see the flyer below.
Dads @ Lifeline workshop
Dads @ Lifeline is a two-part workshop for separated dads. It provides information on preparing for negotiation or mediation and preparing a parenting plan proposal. The attached flyer has all the details.
Moon & stars
The Pat Giles Centre is offering a 6 week group program for mothers from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) background with children aged 6-10 years, who have experienced domestic and family violence. The group will be led by a qualified counsellor and will focus on strengthening the relationship between mother and child. For further information please see the flyer below.
Mental health first aid - course for carers
This free, 2 day course has been developed by Brain Ambulance to help people provide support to a person experiencing a mental health illness or developing symptoms. For further information see the flyer below.
Mental health first aid for carers
Art YO' - Creative expression for emotional wellbeing
Art YO' is an art therapy program for young people aged 13-17 years who may be experiencing emotional issues, depression or stress. Run by Perth North Metro Medicare Local, participants use art over a period of 8 weeks to work out and express their feelings, identify and build on their personal strengths, and develop their social skills and self confidence.
If you are interested or know someone who may like to participate contact your local GP, psychologist or social worker for a referral. See the flyer below for full details of the 2012 Term 2 program.
Middle years parenting seminars
The Department for Communities, in partnership with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) and the Commissioner for Children and Young People, are presenting a free Parenting Matters Seminar for parents of children aged 9-14 years. The seminar will be held on 10 May and focus on promoting resilience in the Middle Years. Further details and booking information can be found in the flyer below.
1-2-3 Magic and emotion coaching parenting workshop
Parenting WA will be running a series of workshops for parents aimed at encouraging and promoting positive behaviour in children, learning strategies for managing challenging behaviour and building strong, healthy connections with your children. Participants must attend all 3 workshops. For further information please see the flyer below.
Women's health from top to toe
This free community seminar is a one stop event for busy women. Covering topics ranging from pelvic floor health to managing menopause, breast health and mindfulness and wellbeing, there is something for everyone.
There will also be a range of health displays on show to gain further information. Come by yourself or bring a friend or two. Bookings are essential. For further information see the flyer below.
Making sense of motherhood program
Women's Healthworks runs this 10 week program for new mums who are experiencing parenthood as something different to what they were anticipating. The program provides opportunities for mothers to share thoughts and feelings, and listen to others who have developed their own coping strategies through this challenging period.
An important aspect of the program is that babies and mums participate in the group together. Mothers will be supported in learning more about their baby and will explore ways of relating with them as they learn about their world and themselves. For full details see the flyer below.
Making sense of motherhood program flyer
Standing in their shoes workshop
You could sit in a wheelchair for a day and get a feel for what it is like to not use your legs. You could lead your friend blindfolded for a day to see how difficult it is for a blind person. With mental illness, we can only imagine what it is like for someone who is hearing voices or who is so depressed that they don't shower.
This free workshop, co-ordinated by Clan WA and presented by Brain Ambulance Mental Health Education, will give you some insight into life with a mental illness. It is being presented at Mirrabooka library on 23 May. For further details see the flyer below.
Anglicare WA May seminars
Anglicare WA provide a range of parenting and relationship seminars for families. Please see the flyer below for details of their May workshops.
Circle of security parenting program
Parenting WA, in conjunction with Child and Adolescent Community Health, are running a free 8 week Circle of Security parenting program commencing 12 June. The program includes information to help parents understand how children feel safe, learn how children respond to them, help their child feel comfortable in the world, and remember what they do well as a parent. For further information see the flyer below. Places are limited so book early.
Circle of security parenting program flyer
Centrelink financial seminar program
Centrelink's Financial Information Service offers a range of free, independent educational seminars to help you secure your financial future. For details of the seminars on offer from March to June 2012 see the attached flyer.
Woodworking for women
The Women Working with Wood Association is running a series of woodworking workshops for women on Saturday afternoons from the Stirling Community Men's Shed. The Association's goal is to support and promote women's involvement in the design and making of fine furniture and wood craft. For further information please see the flyer below.
Woodworking for women flyer
Community events and activities
Early years (0-8)
Aboriginal play day
Playgroup WA is holding a free Play Day event for Aboriginal families with children under 5. Come along and find out all about playgroups while doing some fun activities with your children. For full details please see the flyer below.
Aboriginal play day
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS)
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event which aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book. Each year the chosen book is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, book shops and many other places around the country.
In it's 12th successful year, this year NSS will be held on 23 May at 11am. The story chosen for this year's event is 'The Very Cranky Bear' by Nick Bland. To find out more about this year's event and where you can join in with NSS you can visit the website at the link below. To find out which City of Stirling libraries are participating please see our library web page at the link below.
Seeking your views on Child Health services
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research would like to hear the views of parents aged 18-29 on how Child Health services work for parents and children. Discussion groups will be held in various metropolitan locations during May. For further information please see the flyer below.
Middle Years (9-14)
Community parks project - April and May activities
Anglicare WA runs the very popular Community Parks Project each month. After school and playgroup activities are available for children aged 0-12 years. To see where and when May activities will be held please see the timetable below. The Community Parks Project is an initiative of Communities for Children.
Community parks project - April and May timetable
Nollamara after school sports program
Nyoongar Sports Association is running an 'After School Sports Program' for children aged 5-14 years on Thursdays during school terms. Activities will be held at the Nollamara Community Centre and Des Penman Reserve, Sylvia Street, Nollamara. See the flyer for full details
Young People (15-24)
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) information sheets for young people
Did you know nearly 1.8 million young people between 15-25 years of age lodged a tax return last year? In order to help young people to understand the Australian taxation and superannuation system, and manage their rights and obligations under the system, the ATO has created a range of information sheets for young people.
Covering topics such as tax file numbers, when to lodge a tax return, superannuation, the Higher Education Loan Program, Australian Business Numbers (ABNs) and small business support, the information sheets can be found on the ATO's website. See the following link for further information.
Stirling Players Youth (SPY) theatre groups
Stirling Players Inc. is an amateur theatre group which has received wide acclaim for professional productions and commitment to the community in the City of Stirling.
Stirling Players Youth (SPY) offers young people in and around the City a creative opportunity to learn about the different aspects of performance and production. Junior SPY is for 13 to 15 year olds and Senior SPY for 16 to 24 year olds.
SPY is currently running an exciting project for new and young writers, 'Last Resorts'. If you are interested in giving play writing a go, or if you have something already developed that fits with the theme, they encourage you to submit a script to be produced by SPY. Submissions are open from 9 April until 30 June.
For more information on Stirling Players and SPY, or to sign up to their newsletter, see their website at the link below. For more details on the 'Last Resorts' writers project see the information sheet below.
Last Resorts writers project
The University of NSW is conducting research into how websites impact the way young people think, react and interact with the world. If you are under 18 and would like to be part of this research you can participate in their youth survey. Survey participants have the chance to win an ipad, ipod or JB Hi-Fi voucher. See the flyer below for further information.
Youth volunteer video competition
The Australian Government is keen to encourage more young people into volunteering. They are inviting young people aged 15-24 to participate in the Volunteering Video Competition for Young People by creating and submitting a 30-60 second audio-visual advertisement to promote volunteering to young people. The theme for the competition is 'Your Passion, Our Nation. Volunteer Now!' and entries must be submitted by 22 July. For further information see the flyer and website links below.
Youth volunteer video competition flyer
Parents and carers
Morning tea for Aboriginal Grandparents
Aboriginal grandparents are invited to join us at the Nollamara Community Centre for a yarn and morning tea every Thursday from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Transport is available. See the flyer for full details.
Morning tea for Aboriginal Grandparents flyer
Families
Mount Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre
The Mount Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre offers a range of groups, courses and programs for families. To find out what is happening in Term 2 see their newsletter below.
Mount Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre Term 2 newsletter
West Stirling Neighbourhood House
Located in Doubleview, West Stirling Neighbourhood House also provides a range of groups, courses and programs for families. To find out what they have on offer in Term 2 see their newsletter below.
West Stirling Neighbourhood House Term 2 newsletter
Self help and support groups
Body esteem program
The Body Esteem Program, offered by Women's Healthworks, runs self help groups along with education and support programs for family members. They are currently offering a self help group for women experiencing binge eating or compulsive overeating, and a support group for family members of women with eating disorders. For further information on either program please see the flyers below.
Supporting a person with an eating disorder group
MyTime - Supporting parents of children with disabilities
MyTime is a program that offers support groups for parents and carers of children with disabilities, chronic health conditions or high/complex needs. Groups provide peer support, guest speakers, techniques, activities and support. To find your nearest group see the attached flyer.
Externally run family programs