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Support Groups
Family Life run a variety of support groups and programs for the community.
Programs are run at various sites from our three offices:
Some of the groups we run are shown here. These groups and times are subject to change, please confirm the details and reserve your place by calling the contact person for each program.
Please call Family Life on 03) 8599 5433 / 8599 LIFE for information on other programs and support we offer.
Chelsea
Coffee and Chat - starts 11 March 2010 (held at Edithvale Community House)
If you are a mum who is experiencing mental health issues with children in your care, you are invited to a coffee & chat group to expand your support networks and develop new friendships in a safe and informal environment.
Click here for more information.
Parenting Your Teenager - starts 4 May 2010
You are invited to participate in an education and support group where you can enhance your parenting skills and share experiences in a friendly and supportive environment.
Click here for more information.
Frankston
Parenting After Separation - started 18 February 2010
A six week discussion group sharing creative, fun ways of raising healthy children after separation or divorce.
Click here for more information.
Sandringham
MATES - started 18 February 2010
Family Life’s MATES Program is a group for men who have been abusive, violent and controlling towards the people in their life. Participants talk, share information, and challenge and support each other to be better men, partners, and fathers.
Click here for more information.
B.E.A.D.S Connecting Women - started 18 February 2010 (held at Castlefield Community Centre)
Bayside Emotional and Depression Support group is for women who have experienced or who are experiencing Post Natal Depression. It will provide an opportunity for women to join together in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.
Click here for more information.
Making Choices - starts 5 May 2010
Making Choices is a group for women who are living in, or have lived in an abusive relationship. Women are helped to learn new behaviours which will assist them to
recognise healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns.
Click here for more information.