Parenting is a constant journey of learning
Building greater trust, understanding and positivity with your children can make problems easier to solve. Our programs are designed to help you gain insight and practical skills to support your children be the best they can be.
Program details
We offer a range of programs focused on building connection, understanding and better communication between parents and children. These programs are primarily delivered in group settings, with some of them available in one-on-one sessions. Our Parenting Programs and Education support parents/caregivers of children from infancy to 12 years of age.
Some of the programs we offer include:
- 1-2-3 Magic – this is a behavioural program designed to teach you strategies for supporting your child’s behaviour. You’ll learn skills to help your child recognise their emotions, self sooth and self regulate
- Bringing Up Great Kids – a program with a focus on building positive and nurturing relationships between parents/caregivers and children by improving communication
- Circle of Security – a relationship-based early intervention program to enhance attachment security between parents and children
- Parenting Under Pressure – a program for parents and caregivers to give you an individualised, therapeutic family support plan utilising models of child development, attachment and emotional regulation to help your child reach their full potential
- Tuning in to Kids – a program to strengthen connections between parents/caregivers and children
- Cooking group programs.
Program benefits
- Help children feel safe, secure, understood and valued
- Improve communication with your children
- Support your children’s healthy self-expression and management of their emotions
- Learn skills to help your child improve their behaviour
- Create more harmony and less conflict in the home.
How we work with clients
These programs are delivered in group settings, but we can also deliver some of them in one-on-one sessions. Depending on the program, we can deliver group settings weekly, fortnightly or once-off.
Eligibility
- Families living in the funded areas (locations listed below)
- Families with children aged 0 to 12.
Locations
- Somerset
- Lockyer Valley
- Acacia Ridge
- Beaudesert
- Toowoomba and some surrounding regions
- Warwick
- Roma
- Charleville
- Maryborough
- Hervey Bay
- Caboolture
- Gympie.
For support outside of these locations, please contact Parentline: 1300 301 300
Funding Body
Our School Readiness programs are delivered under our Children and Parenting Service, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
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Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.
Common questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our Parenting Programs and Education.
Are there any costs or out of pocket fees?
No, there are no costs to participate. The Children and Parenting (C&P) programs are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
How many sessions do I have to attend?
Your participation is voluntary and you can stop attending at any time. We generally work with families for up to six months or until their goals are met. If you wish to stop earlier, please let your case manager know. If you miss three visits, or we can’t contact you after three attempts, we will close your case.
Can I re-engage in the future?
Yes, you are always welcome to re-engage by contacting the team when you are ready.
Why is this program not available in my area?
The availability of groups depends on facilitator availability in your area and the uptake within your community. Please call your family support worker if you are interested in connecting with this program.
Access our services
We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 114 397.
If you need to talk to someone urgently, outside of business hours, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, dial 000.