Family Support Services and Parent/Carer Support Course
The Southside Initiative is a collaboration between YWCA Canberra, Woden Community Service, Communities at Work & Community Services #1. Below is two links to resources collated by this initiative to support families in the South side region.
Parent & Carer Support Course - Term 3 2023
OneLink
When you get in contact with OneLink, an assessing officer will talk to you about your situation and what services might help. They will provide you with information about options and, where appropriate, will follow up to connect you to services.
OneLink covers a wide range of support services including services for families and young people, and services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Parent Link
ParentLink is designed to increase parents' confidence and skills by supporting and linking them with a network of information, ideas and community services.
Parenting guides:
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Andrew Fuller's Advice for Parents
As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. Andrew Fuller website also offers a range of resources which are useful to parents of adolescents.
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eSafety Resources for Families
The Education Directorate, along with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, Australian Federal Police and ACT Policing have provided the following resources to families to help their child or young person develop their knowledge and understanding of issues that can impact them online and how to develop help-seeking behaviours if things go wrong.
Online eSafety Resources for Families October 2020
Further resources can be found at the Office of the eSafety Comissioner Parent Resource: eSafety Parent Resources
Headspace
Headspace (National youth mental health foundation) is a fantastic resource for parents. For more information check out their website www.headspace.org.au or contact Headspace ACT using the information below.
Headspace ACT
Opening Hours: Mon 9-5, Tues 9-7, Wed 11-5, Thurs 9-7, Fri 9-5
University of Canberra, Faculty of Health
Building 12, Level B, Room 40
Bruce, ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6201 5343
Email: info@headspacecanberra.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/headspaceCanberra
Website: www.headspace.org.au
ThinkUKnow
ThinkUKnow www.thinkuknow.org.au is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools in the ACT, NSW and Victoria using a network of accredited trainers.
Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Microsoft Australia and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).