Richardson Family Links

 

 

What we do

This program aims to bring parents and carers of young children together and provide them with activities and resources to help them with their parenting.The program offers a network of support, including a parenting library, Internet access and information on local services.


The focus of our program is on the importance of the early years and strengthening families to give their children the best possible start.

   

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Richardson Family Links Activities and Services

 The Richardson Family Links Resource Room offers a Parent and Child Library and FREE internet access

Family Links offers practical and health promoting parent-child activities to increase physical, cognitive, social and emotional development Such as:

  • Swimming lessons and water familiarisation with a  professional Accredited Swim School
  • Parent – Child music with “Hummingbirds Music Program”.  Introducing music to your child at an early age is not just to entertain them; it can kick-start their learning and aid in their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs: Family Links Builds strong & meaningful relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples that provide opportunity to share knowledge and skills to the wider community.

  •  Family Links Monday Group – A supported playgroup for parents & carers with children from birth to Five.  See attached flyer!   Family Links Monday Group

 

Richardson "Paint and Play"

  • An energetic, educational & social outdoor facilitated playgroup.  Facilitated by the Family Links Program & the Tuggeranong Child & Family Centre.  Come along! Paint & Play!  Click here to see the term 2 2011 flyer.

 Family Links @Richardson Early Childhood Centre

  • The two services work together enriching and complementing the educational program and care for children and their families at the Richardson Child Care and Education Centre.

Grandparents Support Group – Are you a grandparent supporting your Grandchildren?  

  • The Support Group meet on the second Wednesday of every month from 12.00pm – 2.30pm for conversation, support and lunch.  If you are interested please telephone Maureen on 6292 1804 or 0432 116 248 to find out more.  

Richardson Community Hub

  • Richardson Community Hub – “Working As Good Neighbour’s, engaging and empowering our community” The Richardson Community Hub aims to ensure that services in Richardson & surrounds work cohesively with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for families.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Homework Club

  • Does your child attend Richardson Primary School? Would your child benefit from attending a 1 hour session once a week after school?  Including Cultural & Educational Support & Fun?  If so, contact the Family Links Manager on: 6293 6333

 

Parents As Teachers Program

  • “Parents as Teachers Program” is an early childhood parent education and family support program designed to help all parents give their children the best possible start in life.

    The program provides parents with timely information, taking neuroscience directly from the labs into families’ homes!  Give your child the best possible start in life!  Family Links has a professional ‘Parents as Teachers’ Educator!  To enquire please contact the Family Links Manager on: 6293 6333.

    This program will be available for a limited number of parents with a child from birth to 3 years.

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