My Changing Family + Me

Managing kids’ feelings and helping them understand separation isn't always easy. This course will give you and your primary-aged children valuable strategies to negotiate changes when parents are no longer living together.

Overview

Who It's For

This program is for primary school-aged children who have experienced parental separation. This group is not suitable for families affected by family violence.

How We Help

We’ll equip your children with tools to navigate separation and change

What to Expect

We offer a space for children to express and manage their feelings about the changes happening in their family with both parents.

Program

Three sessions during the school holidays.
Three hours per session.

Price

Free.

Delivery Options

In-person only.

What you’ll learn

During this group program, children will:

Learn how to talk about and express their feelings

Learn methods for developing and improving their self-esteem

Hear stories about others who have experienced similar changes, so they know they're not alone

During this group program, parents will learn about:

Managing conflict

Strategies for supporting kids through big changes

Specific ideas for their children’s needs and development

“The facilitators were so supportive. They’ve really helped me gain a confident mind-set and given me some new strategies for looking after the kids now my partner and I are separated.”

- My Changing Family and Me participant

How to Enrol

Enquiry Form

Complete the enquiry form below.

Phone Call

Our team will call you for a short, private conversation to determine if the program is right for you.

Booking

If it’s a good fit, we’ll book you into the next available group.

Waitlist

If our upcoming program is full, we’ll place you on our waitlist and contact you as soon as we have availability in another group.

Fees

Expand Collapse

Don’t see a Group Program currently that suits you?

Fill out the form below to join the waitlist for future Group Programs.

FAQs

Are group workshops right for me?

Our group workshops are perfect for those looking to build their relationship skills in a safe, supportive and collaborative group environment, led by our expert facilitators. We cover a huge range of topics, from parenting techniques to developing mental wellbeing practices – and offer groups throughout the year, both online and face-to-face.

What happens if I am unable to attend one of the workshop’s sessions?

If you’re unable to attend a session, please contact our client services team by calling 1300 364 277 or emailing us, and we will let your Group Leaders know. Please note – for those who’ve been court-ordered to attend one of our group programs (such as our Men’s Behaviour Change program), participants must attend at least 80% of the workshop’s scheduled sessions in order to receive a statement of attendance.

Related Services & Workshops

Mediation.Individuals.Conflict

Access Family Mediation Service

Adapting to change during separation and divorce is challenging. This service provides flexible support, online or over the phone, to help manage relationship breakdowns, including resolving disputes for parenting and property arrangements.

Explore

Online Courses.Families

Kids in Focus

When parents separate, it can significantly impact their children. Kids in Focus is a practical, online course developed for separating families to navigate and support their children through these challenges.

Explore

Group Workshops.Families.Parenting

Parenting After Separation – Working Towards Reunion

This group program is for separated parents and carers who currently have no contact with their children. It focuses on working towards a future restoration of your relationship with them.

Explore

Supporting Your Relationship Wellbeing

Discover the latest from our Knowledge Hub.

Article.Families.Divorce + Separation

How to Cope When You’re Separated but Still Living Together

Being separated while still living in the same home with your partner is one of the biggest challenges a couple ...

Read

Article.Individuals.Mental Health

7 Ways to Cope With Life’s Big Changes

They say change can be as good as a holiday. But what if you’re utterly sick and tired of life’s ...

Read

Article.Families.Divorce + Separation

How to Co-Parent Amicably After Separation or Divorce

Surviving in a co-parenting arrangement during divorce or separation can be challenging. But with dedication, communication, and a willingness to ...

Read

See All

My Changing Family + Me