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Supporting parent and families to meet their challenges is a fundamental part of what we do. Our aim is to help you become stronger, more resilient and better connected with your community in the process.
A range of programs and initiatives to support the wellbeing and development of families in Cranbourne.
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Under NDIS Plan Management, your Plan Manager will help take the stress out of managing your finances and the day to day administration of your NDIS plan. Your NDIS Plan Manager provides you with support and security and is also known as a Financial Intermediary.
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A schools program to help children understand anti-social behaviour and make better choices.
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Bringing students of diverse faiths together to work on embracing cultural diversity.
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Support for families who are homeless or facing eviciton.
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Support for victims of crime in southern metropolitan Melbourne and Gippsland.
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Support for families to establish or maintain accommodation.
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Support for children and young people at risk of harm or permanent out of home placement.
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Confidential support to help families and individuals manage trauma or difficulties that have arisen following sexual assault or family violence.
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Support for families facing issues that are affecting the growth and development of their children and family as a whole.
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Helping families experiencing family violence plus substance abuse or mental health issues to re-establish themselves and function as a family unit again.
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Helping people with disability, mental health issues, age or illness and injury to build resilience and independence.
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Support for families who are experiencing, or have experienced family violence
Find out moreIf you have experienced trauma or loss as a result of the Gippsland region bushfires, you can access the Bush Fire Recovery Support program.
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If you have experienced trauma or loss as a result of the Victorian bushfires, you can access the Victorian Bushfire Case Support program.
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Our accredited NDIS exercise physiologists work with you to design programs for your specific health needs while supporting you to meet your NDIS goals.
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TRAK (Therapeutic Recovery for Adults and Kids) Forward helps parents and children to recover and heal from family violence.
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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.
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What: School readiness group, working on the skills needed for starting school
Who: Children commencing prep in 2021
Where: Online via zoom
Ready, Set School is a school readiness group for prep 2021 which supports your child to work on the skills needed for starting school. Find out more about this online support group starting in term 4 2020 here.
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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.
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What: Interactive program learning positive ways to deal with problems, stresses and life changes
Who: People 18 years and older
Where: Pakenham
Held each week over four weeks, each 2 hour Resilience for Life program sessions is designed to help you learn positive ways of dealing with day to day problems, life stresses and changes.
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What: 8 week program to enhance and support your child’s gross and fine motor skills.
Who: Children with gross motor challenges aged 4-6 years.
Where: Berwick
Learn how to support your child to develop gross motor skills like climbing, jumping and catching balls!
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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.
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What: 6 week program for women who want practical strategies and support to take control of their anger
Who: Women
Where: Narre Warren
A 6 week program for women who want practical strategies and support to take control of their anger.
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What: A 7 week program that assists women to identify and understand the dynamics and impact of family violence and understand the meaning of healthy relationships.
Who: Women who have experienced a family violence situation
Where: Narre Warren
A six week program that Assist women to identify and understand the dynamics and impact of family violence and understand the meaning of healthy relationships. Safety, Trust, Hope, Respect, Love, Equality, Independence, Choice
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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.
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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.
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What: A structured group program for men who have completed a Men’s Behaviour Change Program Level 2 in the past year
Who: For dads who have used violence in their relationships
Where: Cranbourne
A program for men who have completed a men’s behaviour change program in the past year, and who are currently parenting children on a part or full-time basis, or are hoping to redevelop a relationship with their children.
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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.
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What: A 6 week program that focuses on building the relationship with your child
Who: For parents of children aged 0-12 years
Where: Cranbourne
Tuning in to Kids is an evidence-based program that supports parents to develop and enhance their parenting skills, focusing on building the relationship between parent and child.
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What: A social skills group for preschoolers
Who: Preschool age children
Where: Berwick
Children attending this program will develop essential social skills in a nurturing and fun environment.
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What: A program to help children develop social skills and express emotions.
Who: 6-8 year olds who need help with social interaction
Where: Berwick
A program to help children develop social skills and express emotions.
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What: Online workshop to support parents beginning toileting or requiring support with toileting children with developmental delays.
Who: Parents of children commencing or working on toileting
Where: Online
Online workshop to support parents beginning toileting or requiring support with toileting children with developmental delays.
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If you require an interpreter, we can arrange for one to be provided.
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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.
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48 Webb Street
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
ABN: 63 066 828 936
Registered Charity Number: A0025460D
Donations greater than $2 are tax deductible for Australian tax payers.
Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Phone: 1300 946 337
Fax: (03) 9796 7650
Email: info@windermere.org.au
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