For Our Community 

Communities for Children

A range of programs and initiatives to support the wellbeing and development of families in Cranbourne.

Kids on Track

A schools program to help children understand anti-social behaviour and make better choices.

Building Harmony

Bringing students of diverse faiths together to work on embracing cultural diversity.

Employment Assistance Program

Organisations looking to decrease their industrial relations risk and increase the functioning of its workforce.

Bunyip & Gippsland Bush Fire Recovery Support Program

If you have experienced trauma or loss as a result of the Gippsland region bushfires, you can access the Bush Fire Recovery Support program.

East Gippsland Bushfire Recovery Support

If you have experienced trauma or loss as a result of the Victorian bushfires, you can access the Victorian Bushfire Case Support program.

Women Managing Anger

What: 6 week program for women who want practical strategies and support to take control of their anger

Who: Women

Where: Pakenham

A 6 week program for women who want practical strategies and support to take control of their anger.

123 Magic Parenting and Emotion Coaching

What: 3 week program to assist parents manage difficult behaviour in children

Who: Parents with children 2-12yrs

Where: Zoom - Online

A 3 week program to assist parents to manage difficult behaviour in their children by incorporating the use of 1-2-3 Magic techniques. Increase your knowledge about what works in managing difficult behaviour and get better results with less effort and stress.

Parenting - A Simple Approach

What: Assisting parents to better understand their children and manage challenging behaviours

Who: Parents of children 3-16 yrs

Where: TBA

Better understand your child and how to manage challenging behaviours with simple solutions to make parenting easier.

Little Rays Supported Playgroup

What: A supported playgroup for children with family interaction

Who: Children aged 0-6 years living in Cardinia, who are eligible for Early Intervention services

Where: Berwick

We provide a developmentally enriched environment for children to play and learn. Activities are designed specifically to accommodate all abilities in a welcoming and supportive environment and Little Rays is a wonderful opportunity to have some play time with your child and chat with other parents.

ADHD Support Group

What: Share your experiences and find support from other parents who truly understand the struggles of having a child with ADHD

Who: Parents of children living with ADHD currently living, working or schooling in Cranbourne

Where: Cranbourne

Having a child with ADHD can be challenging at times. Our support group provides you with the opportunity to share your experiences, stories and knowledge and be supported by other parents who understand the struggles of life that families and their children may experience.

Parenting Lost in Translation

What: A four week program for families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds

Who: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) parents and carers.

Where:

A four week program for families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Balee Koolin Bubup Bush Playgroup

What: Supported playgroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families

Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children up to 5yrs living in Cranbourne , with their carers and families

Where: Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens

Set within a culturally safe and meaningful early years learning environment where Indigenous Elders, artists and cultural educators come along to share traditional cultural knowledge, stories and language with families in the bush playgroup.

Boys on the Bounce

What: A 10 week program that strengthens cultural, community and educational engagement

Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys in Grades 5 & 6 at Cranbourne primary schools

Where: Cranbourne

A 10 week program that strengthens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys’ engagement with their culture, community and education.

Early Childhood Development - Consultation & Professional Development

What: Interactive program to help those working with children and youth who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with speech, language and social skills.

Who: Educators and teachers, club and community members, health workers and nurses, managers and front-line service staff

Where: In your workplace or community setting or at our offices

If your your staff or group members work closely with children or youth who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with speech, language and social skills, we can provide them with professional development and consultation.