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New forums show that Mums Matter
The ACT’s Child and Family Centres will be hosting a series of “Mum’s Matters” forums across Canberra. The forums aim to give mums an opportunity to have a say on the challenges affecting them and their families.
Gungahlin: Tuesday, 29 May 2012 from 9:45am to 11:00 am at Platypus Park, Paul Coe Crescent, Ngunnawal, please RVSP by calling 62070120.
West Belconnen: Friday 15 June 2012 from 11:00 to 1:00pm at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre, Corner Starke and Luke Street, Holt please RVSP by calling 6205 2904.
Tuggeranong: Wednesday 8 August 2012 from 10:30am to 11:30am at Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre, 159 Anketell Street, Greenway, please RVSP by calling 6207 8228.
Relaxing into Parenting Programs for 2012
Canberra Mothercraft Society in partnership with ACT Health Child Youth and Women’s Program, Relationships Australia, Canberra & Region and ACT Child & Family Centres are conducting a FREE program – Relaxing into Parenting Program – 5 prenatal and 2 postnatal sessions will assist expectant parents to:
- Ease the adjustment to becoming parents and learn effective strategies to deal with the stressors in early parenting
- Strengthen relationships in the family at this time of major change and challenges
- Help new parents get to know their baby and feel more confident to respond to their needs in a sensitive and timely manner
- Create support networks and knowing where to get help when you need it.
Course commences in January 2012 (time tba) for 5 consecutive weeks 6-8pm for couples whose babies are due in February & March 2012 – further courses will be held at Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and West Belconnen Child & Family Centres for couples whose babies are due later in 2012.
Contact: Reception at Canberra Mothercraft Society, Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre 6205 2333
Topical Talks for Terrific Parents
The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre runs a series of monthly lunchtime talks for parents. The talks are very relaxed and informal and children are welcome. We suggest people bring their lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
Bookings Phone 6205 2904
Children and Family Centre Opens in Belconnen
The Minister for Early Childhood Peter Garrett and the Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today opened a multi-purpose child and family centre funded through the National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Early Childhood Development in West Belconnen.
The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre is a long-awaited addition to the Canberra community. In August 2009, development of the centre was announced with funding from both the ACT and Commonwealth Governments. The Commonwealth Government contributed funds to the development, through the Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership Agreement. The new Centre will be universally accessible to all families in the West Belconnen area and will have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus.
The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre opened for business on 27 April 2011 and was officially opened by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope and Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett on the 2 May 2011.
The Child and Family Centre is a ‘one-stop-shop’ model of service delivery providing a range of services to children and families, with a focus on early intervention and prevention in the early years of life. The centres offer maternal and child health services, therapy services, counselling, family support, groups and community development programs.
Minister Garrett Media Release 
Children and Family Centre Opens in Belconnen
Media Released 2 May 2011
Supporting children and families in the ACT
It was announced on National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day in 2009 that a third child and family centre will be located in West Belconnen, which aims to improve the quality of life for children and their families in the ACT, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. The new centre and will offer a range of quality early learning and care programs, as well as activities to assist parents and families.
Supporting children and families in the ACT
Media Released 4 August 2009
