Parenting and Parent Support Programs in Cairns
Discover our range of parent support programs designed to build confidence, improve communication, and strengthen family connections. In-person and online sessions available.
Taking Charge of Bullying
The workshop covers the following topics:
- What is bullying
- What bullying is not
- Myths about bullying
- What causes bullying
- Signs of bullying
- Your feelings as a parent
- How not to react
- How to address bullying
- Understanding your school’s response
- How to work with the school around bullying
Parents/Carers
Education and support around bullying
Yes
2 Hours
Single
Participants maximum and minimum per group: Open
- 2-hour sessions
- 2 facilitators (In case a parent/carer is triggered by the session)
- Administration costs
- Course resources
Venue
Raising Awareness About Child Sexual Abuse
Topics may include:
- What are protective behaviours
- Why we need to teach our children
- What are the stats of abuse
- What is grooming
- What are symptoms of abuse
- What to do if you suspect your child has been sexually abused
Parents/Carers
Understanding of the risks associated with sexual abuse
Yes
2 Hours
Single
Participants maximum and minimum per group: Open
- 2-hour sessions
- 2 facilitators (In case a parent/carer is triggered by the session)
- Administration costs
- Course resources
Venue
Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program
Is an evidenced-based parenting adult program that draws from aspects of child-centered and strengths-based perspectives, neurobiological development, attachment theory, and narrative and solution-focused therapies.
Topics may include:
- Nurturing positive relationships with your child
- Parenting reflection
- Encourage positive development of your child
- Recognising your child’s needs through their behaviour
- Being a mindful parent
- Recognising your child’s strengths
- Recognising strengths, you are a parent
Parents/Carers
Promote positive, respectful parent/child relationships and a better understanding of origin and the nature of parenting style, the messages they give to their children and how to respond to the needs of their child.
Yes
4 x 3 hours or 6 x 2 hours
4 or 6
Participants maximum and minimum per group: 12
- 4 or 6 x 3- or 2-hour sessions
- 2 facilitators
- Administration costs
- Course resources
Venue, registration, referrals
Most counselling sessions are offered Face to Face, or Online* via our secure Telehealth service.
Parenting Chunks Workshop Series
Possible topics could be presented are:
- Supporting your child who is experiencing anxiety
- Building your child’s Self Esteem
- Identifying what is underneath the behaviour
- Supporting your child through school
- Bullying
- Supporting your child with Anger Management
- Electronic devices and setting boundaries
Parents/Carers
Education and support
Yes
2 Hours
Single
Participants maximum and minimum per group: Open
- 2-hour Information sessions
- Two facilitators (In case a parent/carer is triggered by the session)
- Administration costs
- Course resources