Family skills for women

About this program

The Family Skills program aims to help women 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 will offer a number of groups which will cover areas such as  parenting for positive behaviours in and relationships with your children, parenting as a single mum, parenting after domestic violence and self-care for mums.

Who we work with

The Family Skills program is aimed primarily at women who for a number of reasons, find parenting more challenging than other mothers. This includes women from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds and other groups within the community with particular needs, eg mothers who are raising their children alone, or those with children who have a disability, or who are from 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 us.The current women’s group program is detailed below.

Women may enrol themselves and agencies may refer clients to the program.

Women'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 5872

Fax: 02 6295 9944

Email: familyskillsforwomen@marymead.org.au

Marymead's Family Skills for Women Program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.