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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:
Programs are also run at our Cheltenham Opportunity Shop.
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
Sewing Group - held Wednesday's in 2010 (held at Edithvale Community House)
A sewing group for those wanting to learn and try out sewing.
Click here for more information.
Creating Capable Leaders - starts 4 August 2010
A group for those living in the City of Kingston who are interested in working on a project that will benefit your community and teach you new skills.
Click here for more information.
Frankston
Parenting After Bushfire - starts 30 July 2010
This is a six session practical parenting program to help those with children and teenagers affected by bushfire. It aims to help you manage stress and anxiety, gain skills and confidence to help your children and support your family's recovery.
Sandringham
MATES - starts 29 July 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 - starts 9 September 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.
Taking Control - started 13 April 2010 (new group starting October 2010)
An eight week group for women wanting to deal with issues around anger.
Click here for more information.
Making Choices - started 5 May 2010 (new group starting soon - date TBA)
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.
Cheltenham Opportunity Shop - 316 Charman Road, Cheltenham
REFRESH Return to work and study - starts Friday 23 July 2010
A group for people returning to work or study, or wanting to try something different. The program will teach you goal setting, study advice, interview skills, career counselling and more.
Click here for more information.