VAHS Parenting Programs
Expression of Interest Form for Parents
Introduction
Over the next two years, VAHS is planning to run a range of single, short parenting information sessions (1-2
hours) and longer programs (2-4 hours for 3-8wks) for parents/carers of different aged Koori kids, focusing on
different aspects of parenting (Turn over for more information).
If you are interested in attending an information session or program, please complete the details below to
help us plan sessions to meet your needs.
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number(s):______________________________________________________________________
Postal address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Number and age of children
Child no.
1
2
3
Age
Child no.
4
5
6
Age
Have you ever attended a parenting program or information session before?
program or session name, length, year and provider below)
No / Yes (Provide the
________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have any behavioural or emotional difficulties?
No / Yes (state below)
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What would you like to learn about parenting?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Are there any days or times you would not be available to attend? (Child care and transport assistance available on
request).
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to a VAHS staff member or to Raelene Lesniowska at:
VAHS Family Counselling Service
238-250 Plenty Road Preston
raelene.lesniowska@vah.org.au
Tel: 9403 3300
VAHS Parenting Programs
Expression of Interest Form for Parents
Parenting programs planned for 2015
Bringing Up Great Kids – for parents of 3-10 year old children
This program promotes respectful, nurturing relationships between parents
and their children. Parents are encouraged to become more reflective and
mindful in their parenting, focusing on the development of their parenting
attitudes and style, and messages passed between parents and children
through behaviour and emotions. Parents learn about children’s brain
development and how to communicate with and meet their children’s growing
needs and promote positive self-esteem. Parents also explore the meaning
behind children’s behaviour and potential triggers of unhelpful reactions, as
well as ways to overcome parenting challenges, take time out and find
support.
Circle of Security- for parents of infants/young children
This is a relationship based program designed to enhance secure
attachments between parents and infants/young children. Secure
children show greater self-esteem, better relationships with
parents and peers, enhanced school readiness, and increased
empathy and capacity to handle emotions compared with children
who are insecure.
Tuning into Teens – for parents of 10-16 year old children
This program focuses on understanding, talking and connecting with preadolescents and teens, helping them learn to manage their emotions,
deal with conflict and prevent behaviour problems.
Tuning Into Kids – for parents of children of all ages, particularly pre-schoolers
This program helps children understand and learn to regulate their emotions.
It teaches parents:
 Awareness and regulation of their own and their children’s emotions
 To use children’s emotional experiences as opportunities for closeness and
teaching,
and to guide children’s behaviour
 Skills to help children name their emotions and solve problems