CALENDAR OF EVENTS 31MAY - 18 JUNE
02 Managing Stress CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 10 - 11am | Bookings 66427257 June 2nd | Stress is an everyday part of life but sometimes it can seem
overwhelming. Learn tips for handling stressful situations in the always evolving modern family. Free childcare on request.
02 Life With A Blended Family CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 1 - 2pm | Bookings 66427257 June 2nd | Step parenting can be a tricky business to manage without the right
tools. Learn techniques to minimise tension at home and avoid unnecessary conflict. Free childcare on request.
02 Share and Care Northcote Tuesdays Support
Vines 139, Grafton | 12.30 - 2.30pm June 2nd | A group for parents of children with Autism or other special needs to meet
other parents who in the same or a similiar situation. This is a relaxed atmosphere aimed at providing support as well as sharing tips and experiences. Ph 0448 526 571
Secrets of Happy Children, Raising Boys and Raising Girls 31st May - Secrets of Happy Children |3-5pM |yamba 2nd June - Raising Boys | 6.30pm | South Grafton High 6th June - Raising Girls | 6.30pm | McAuley College 4th June - Secrets of Happy Children |6.30Pm |Grafton High Bookings: www.clarencevalleycouncil.eventbrite.com.au $15 per session Note: No children under 18 will be admitted to these sessions
STEVE BIDDULPH
Steve Biddulph is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for 25 years, he is now retired but continues to write and teach. Steve’s books, The Secret of Happy Children, Raising Boys, The New Manhood and Raising Girls, have influenced the way we look at childhood and especially the development of boys, men and more recently girls.
03 Clarence Valley Children’s Expo Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program The Barn, Grafton Showground | 9.30am - 1pm June 3rd | Interactive music and story times, craft activities for children, food and drink stalls on site. Information stalls about activities, opportunities and services available for children within the Clarence Valley.
04 'Meet and Greet' Rainbow Cafe LGBTIQ Interagency and PFLAG The Naked Bean, South Grafton | 6pm June 4th|The Rainbow CafĂŠ: A safe and supportive environment for young people who identify as LGBTIQ or who are questioning their gender or sexuality and their friends and families to meet and socialise. Safe Schools Coalition reps will also give a short talk.
05 Life With A Blended Family CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program
3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 10 - 11am | Bookings 66427257 June 5th | Step parenting can be a tricky business to manage without the right
tools. Learn techniques to minimise tension at home and avoid unnecessary conflict. Free childcare on request.
Cyber Safety and young people 10th June - Growing up online | 6.30pm |grafton High 11th June - Growing up online | 6.30pm |Maclean High Bookings: www.clarencevalleycouncil.eventbrite.com.au $15 per session
SUSAN MCLEAN
Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and young people and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Susan also has a unique understanding of the challenges faced in the education system with over 20 years experience working alongside schools. Susan is a published author on the topic and is a passionate advocate for child safety online.
05 Managing Conflict In The Home CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton |1 - 2pm | Bookings 66427257 June 5th | Learn some helpful communication skills to minimise conflict in the
home. Free childcare on request.
09 University Is Possible Brian See Grafton Library | 6.30 - 8pm June 9th | There are many ways to get to, and then afford, university study. Find out how to
maximise your chances with real life and relevant stories from students and parents as well as invaluable information on the thousands of scholarships available.
09 Managing Conflict In The Home CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program
3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 10 - 11am | Bookings 66427257 June 9th | Learn some helpful communication skills to minimise conflict in the
home. Free childcare on request.
Self Harm Prevention 15th June - Self Harm | 6.30pm |South grafton High 16th June - Self Harm | 6.30pm |Maclean High Bookings: www.clarencevalleycouncil.eventbrite.com.au $15 per session Note: No children under 18 will be admitted to this session.
GARRY KING
Garry King has extensive experience and qualifications in working with young people encountering the issues of self harm and suicidal behaviour. Garry has consulted to, and worked for, several well regarded organisations and educational institutions and undertaken international research as part of the Churchill Fellowship. Garry has written a number of journal articles and books on the subject of youth welfare.
09 Tantrum Toolbox CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 1 - 2pm June 9th | By learning more about tantrums, parents are better equipped to deal with and avoid these little person meltdowns. Free childcare on request.
10 Soup-A-Stars-Parents NSOA and Playroups NSW |Sue Burke 6640 3800 Market Square, Grafton | 12 - 1.30pm June 10th | Come down and enjoy a sausage sizzle and arts activities! On the day
our information stall will also provide information on relevant support programs and services in our local area.
11 Foster Care Information Morning St Josephs Cowper Training Centre 120 North Street, Grafton | 10 - 11.30am June 11th | Find out about foster care, the needs of children and young people
in the Out of Home Care System, the process of becoming an authorised foster carer and what providing foster care involves.
Alcohol and drug Prevention 17th June - The other talk | 9.30-11.30am | Maclean civic hall 17th June - the other talk | 1 - 3pm | Grafton library Bookings: www.clarencevalleycouncil.eventbrite.com.au free workshop
GEOFF MUNRO
Geoff Munro is National Policy Manager at the Australian Drug Foundation. He has worked in the alcohol and other drug related fields for more than 25 years, specialising in drug prevention policy and practice in the non-government sector. Geoff has coedited, and contributed to, many respected publications, books and journals on the topic.
11 Lose & Grief for Aboriginal Parents Janelle Brown Gurehlgam Healing Centre, Grafton | 9.30 - 1pm June 11th | Giving parents practical tools to work through their own grief, loss
and trauma and skills to also support their children.
12 Tantrum Toolbox CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton |10 - 11am | Bookings 66427257 June 12th | By learning more about tantrums, parents are better equipped to
deal with and avoid these little person meltdowns. Free childcare on request.
12 Managing Stress
CRANES Family Relationship Skills Program 3-7 Prince Street, Grafton | 1 - 2pm | Bookings 66427257
June 12th | Stress is an everyday part of life but sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Learn tips for handling stressful situations in the always evolving modern family. Free childcare on request.
18 Ice Information & Keeping kids safe Senior Constable David Fish, Coffs/ Clarence Local Area Command and Merryl Wilson, Safe Home for Life MNC & Northern Districts, FACS
Vines Cafe, Grafton 9 - 11.30am
June 18 | Ice: what it is, its affects and impacts, identifying a drug lab and how
to report drug activity. Child protection: what is abuse and neglect, how can we support children and families; key legislative and child protection practise changes.
18 Ice Information & Keeping kids safe Senior Constable David Fish, Coffs/ Clarence Local Area Command and Merryl Wilson, Safe Home for Life MNC & Northern Districts, FACS
Civic Hall, Maclean 1 - 3pm
June 18 | Ice: what it is, its affects and impacts, identifying a drug lab and how
to report drug activity. Child protection: what is abuse and neglect, how can we support children and families; key legislative and child protection practise changes.
Designed to assist and inform those faced with the day to day pressures of parenthood, the 2015 Parenting Festival is a coming together of industry and expert knowledge across the Clarence Valley. With a wide range of topics and keynote speakers there is something for every parent!