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Family Support Network
Inspiring communities, families & children to connect, move & grow
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Family Support Network offers the following free services (click here for more information):

  • Supported playgroups at South Lismore and Nimbin
  • Parenting programs - we run at least one parenting program each term.  See below for current Programs.
  • Child, Youth and Family Support program offers emotional and practical support to families of children 0-17 years old.
  • Start Together Program - offers support for parents of children 0-3 years old. Start Together offers ways for parents and carers to provide exciting and inexpensive educational experiences for babies and children by using everyday experiences as learning opportunities and help children develop a love for literacy.

If you are working with a family and wish to refer them to us, please use this Referral_Form.doc In addition to the programs held at our office at 30 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, we also offer outreach parenting programs and seminars to preschools, schools, community organisations and groups.

We are the Australian coordinator for training in 'Parents As Teachers' evidence- based program which supports parents to engage with their children's early learning and development from 0-5 years age.

Family Support Network inc is proud to host tertiary students for their work placement, read more here.

30 Wyrallah Road small Our office at 30 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore NSW 2480

Parenting Groups in 2021

Parenting Groups can help you build a positive relationship with your child, understand what motivates their behaviour and improve parent-child communication.
All our groups are free of charge, contact us or phone 02 66212489 to register.

Circle Of Security Parenting with Kelly & Helen
Circle of Security can help parents nurture their child’s attachment, strengthen their emotional resilience and support their freedom to explore. Secure children have increased empathy, greater self-esteem and better relationships.
Dates: Tuedays July 20th to September 7th 2021.
Times: 10am to 12.30pm.  
Where: Family Support Network 41 Wilson Street, South Lismore. Bookings 02 66212489.

Engaging Adolescents with Gudrun & Courtney

How to have those ‘tough conversations’ with your teenager while deepening and strengthening your relationship.
Dates: (3 Sessions)  Monday 26 July to 9 August, 2021.             
Times: 10am to 12.30pm.  
Where: Family Support Network 41 Wilson Street, South Lismore. Bookings 02 66212489.

Thoughtful Parenting with Gudrun & Sharon

A single session for parents, topics including:
-What is parenting about today?
-How do you tune into your child?
-Balancing expectations with your child’s needs.
-Your child's brain development and more.
Monday 19 July, 10 am to 12.30 pm at 41 Wilson Street, South Lismore. Bookings 02 66212489.

 

Families Plus
Looking after your family is a big job.  At Family Support Network we recognise that for parents raising children and managing multiple responsibilities is often a juggle.   In recognition of this Family Support Network is offering a series of informative, educative and practical skills sessions to help parents and carers balance the many challenges of raising children and providing for their family.

Sessions will include tips and support for managing the family budget, returning to education and work, maintaining work life  balance,  family activities, getting to know the resources of your local community, building resilience and many other practical and informative topics. Helen would love to hear your ideas for topics that could be added to the program, ph 02 66212489 extension 109.

 

Please join our mailing list so we can email you about upcoming events including groups in Nimbin and other locations.

We offer a range of Parenting Groups each school term, including Triple P, 123 Magic, Bringing Up Great Kids and Tuning In To Kids. You can download our 470kB  Summary_Of_Parenting_Groups.pdf here.

What parents are saying about our Parenting Groups:

“I have learned how to listen to my children. I have made different choices as a Dad.
Counting and time out are working well.”

“We got positive feedback and validation about our parenting and will continue working with what we have learned.”