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Parenting Courses |
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Georges River Lifecare
is currently running 1-2-3 magic parenting
workshops. These are a three session program
aimed at parents with children 2-12yrs old.
The course is designed to assist parents to
manage their child's difficult behaviour such
as tantrums, yelling, fighting and arguing.
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develop your child’s
positive behaviour and help make parenting an enjoyable
experience.
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Alpha Marriage Course
The Marriage Course is a seven week program developed
by Nicky and Cilla Lee of Holy Trinity Brompton, London.
The course is for any married couple keen to build their
relationship. It doesn't matter if you have been married
for a matter of months or 30 years or more, whether you
are 20 or 60 or more so long as you want to work together
to grow in your marriage.
Topics include: Building Strong Foundations, The Art of
Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness,
Parents and In-Laws, Good Sex and Love in Action.
Grandparents Support Group |
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The
grandparents support group is aimed at those who
are formal carers of their grandchildren. The group
provides an opportunity to discuss and learn from
each other’s experiences and to hear from
professionals about relevant topics.
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Community
Legal Advice Service
Georges River Life Care have contracted Horizons
Community Legal Centre to provide free legal advice
to disadvantaged groups that cannot access legal
aid and who cannot afford to pay a private lawyer.
The service is due to commence on 4th August and
will be available on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month. The service will target parenting
disputes, domestic violence, some criminal matters
and debt problems.
Counselling Services
Our trained counsellors are available to provide
support and assistance to individuals dealing
with a range of issues including grief, anxiety,
depression and relational, family and school problems.
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Autism Support
Georges River Lifecare provides a range of services for
parents of children with autism. We run autism events
each term with invited guest speakers to provide an opportunity
for parents to learn more about autism and how better
to care for their children, their families and themselves.
We also facilitate autism support groups that meet fortnightly.
Depression Support Network
"Inside
Out" is a six week course that assists men to understand,
manage and live beyond depression. Topics Include: Understanding
Depression, Depression and Stigma, Relaxation, Relationships
& Depression, Spirituality and Depression and Positive
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We
provide occasional practical support to individuals and
families in need. Jobs can include gardening, cleaning,
minor repairs and moving furniture. |
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Bread and Food Parcels
Food parcels are made available providing food and groceries
for families and individuals in need. This service is
particularly targetted towards families and individuals
that are struggling to make ends meet.
Playgroup
At River Kids Playgroup we have toys and games, art and
craft, music time, stories and lots of fun!! For carers
and kids 0-5yrs!
SHINE
SHINE is a nine week course designed to improve self esteem,
sense of value and worth in women and girls. The program
uses a range of learning techniques including creative
activities, interactive games and discussions, role plays,
and practical demonstrations to build confidence, knowledge
and self worth. The program also explores topics such
as self awareness, personal decision making, managing
feelings, communications skills, self disclosure, self
acceptance, personal responsibility and conflict resolution.
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