Family Skills for Men

About this program

The Family Skills program aims to help men build on their parenting strengths, share what works for them, and to learn new skills in a supportive environment. It is part of Marymead's Family Skills area, which provides programs based on group processes and techniques aimed at building trust and exploring new skills. This approach is based on strong evidence that early intervention within a positive group work environment is a beneficial and supportive way to enrich families and enhance relationships between parents and children. Participants in the program are supported by transport, childcare and a meal in a friendly accepting environment. During the year we offer a number of group work options that may include: four-week courses, and a number of individual themed sessions including Managing Strong Emotions, Communicating with Children, Children's Safety, Playing with Children, Managing Children's Behaviour etc).

Who we work with

The Family Skills program is aimed primarily at fathers who find parenting more challenging than other fathers. This includes men from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds and other groups within the community with high and complex needs, eg fathers who have separated or those with children who have a disability, families where there is a history of domestic violence or child protection agency involvement.

If you want to use the service

If you would like to find out more about the programs offered by Family Skills or obtain details about how to apply to join a group program, please contact the project officer. Fathers may enrol themselves and agencies may refer clients to the program. 

Men's Group Program Terms 3 & 4 2008

Ways to help

You can support the work of Marymead by asking to be put on our mailing list, which will keep you informed about our activities, including fundraising and volunteering.

How to contact us

The project officer works part-time.

Phone: 02 6162 5800

Fax: 02 6295 9944

Email: familyskillsformen@marymead.org.au

Marymead's Family Skills for Men Program is funded by the ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Comunity Services and the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Links

Fathering After Separation