FAMILY SUPPORT
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Family Support is a Targeted early intervention service.
Family Support offers practical assistance and emotional support to families and youth in Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Tullamore, Trundle and Bogan Gate. This is achieved through advice, advocacy and referral, assessment and case planning, case management, home visiting and parenting skills groups. Appointments can be held at Neighbourhood Central or in the family home. Services provided are free and confidential. Families or youth can contact the office to make an appointment. Referrals are also accepted from community organisations with client's permission.
PROGRAMS Love Bites Love Bites is a school based youth program for 14 to 16 year olds to educate and promote safe and respectful relationships. This program has a community approach and is co-facilitated by Community Partners. Keeping Kids In Mind Keeping Kids in Mind is a five week course for separated parents who are experiencing on-going conflict. The course is designed to assist parents to see through their children’s eyes the experience of parental separation and develop greater understanding about how to support children following family separation. Managing the Bull Managing the Bull is a six week course that builds resilience in bullied teens through games, activities and discussions in a safe, supportive environment. Keeping Children Safe Keeping Children Safe is an educational based program to enable participants to recognise abuse and neglect and the effects this has on children. KCS assists families to develop a variety of tools and skills to help protect and create a safe environment, for children and young people. For further information on these programs please call 6862 1872. GROUPS
Bumps 'n' Bubs Group is held Thursday morning from 10am-12pm during school term at Neighbourhood Central 80 - 82 Currajong Street Parkes. Free to attend with morning tea provided. Tullamore Playgroup Play group is held Monday morning from 10.30am - 12.30pm at CWA rooms Haylock street Tullamore. Free to attend with morning tea provided. Peak Hill Women's Group Peak Hill Women's group is for women who would like to make new friendships, and who are interested in participating in social activities. The group meets weekly, during school term in a relaxed environment with morning tea provided. Women's group is Wednesday morning at 10.30am to 12pm. Group is held at Neighbourhood Central Community Hub, 108 Caswell Street Peak Hill. |
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Boys Group
Peak Hill Boys Group is a Neighbourhood Central initiative designed to provide a safe space for Peak Hill boys aged 8 to 16 years to experience constructive fun along with educational and cultural experiences. Participants are exposed to positive role models and experiences in a relaxed and engaging environment. Boys are encouraged to use their initiative, take responsibility and demonstrate leadership; both in the practical aspects of running the group, and in their overall behaviour and attitude towards their peers.
The Peak Hill Boys Group is scheduled for every Thursday afternoon from 3-5pm in the school term. Thursday afternoon activities are free, with afternoon tea provided and are held at either the Neighbourhood Central Community Hub, Southern Cross Hall or at Lindner Oval, depending on the weather and the particular activities scheduled for that day. Special events are offered during the school holidays. All efforts are taken to keep costs to a minimum for special events, however participants may be required to make a small financial contribution to cover costs incurred.
Peak Hill Boys Group is a Neighbourhood Central initiative designed to provide a safe space for Peak Hill boys aged 8 to 16 years to experience constructive fun along with educational and cultural experiences. Participants are exposed to positive role models and experiences in a relaxed and engaging environment. Boys are encouraged to use their initiative, take responsibility and demonstrate leadership; both in the practical aspects of running the group, and in their overall behaviour and attitude towards their peers.
The Peak Hill Boys Group is scheduled for every Thursday afternoon from 3-5pm in the school term. Thursday afternoon activities are free, with afternoon tea provided and are held at either the Neighbourhood Central Community Hub, Southern Cross Hall or at Lindner Oval, depending on the weather and the particular activities scheduled for that day. Special events are offered during the school holidays. All efforts are taken to keep costs to a minimum for special events, however participants may be required to make a small financial contribution to cover costs incurred.
For more information, please call 6862 1872.
