Stepfamilies Australia

Working Well with Stepfamilies Training Workshop

SFA — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:03:36 +0000

Interrelate Family Centres is running a workshop on Wednesday 30 May. See attached flyer: Stepfamilies Training for Service Providers 30 May 2012

Step Up – For Children in Step/Blended Families 8 – 12 years

SFA — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:00:33 +0000

Run by Relationships Australia – WA. For more information see attached flyer – STEP UP

This four week course will now commence on Tuesday 22 May and go through to 12 June

Making Stepfamilies Work – Course for Couples

SFA — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:36 +0000

Term 2 dates for Making Stepfamilies Work

This term, will be running a Tuesday night course (starting 22 May) run over six week plus a Saturday course (starting 2 June) run over three weeks, fortnightly.

Stepfamilies face unique challenges for all family members, which are not always recognised. Making Stepfamilies Work is a course specifically for couples either in a stepfamily, or considering forming one. The course covers central issues faced by stepfamilies, including past histories, disciplining children and divided loyalties. An emphasis is placed on strengthening the couple relationship.

For more details or to book please phone Kate M on 9663 6733. Download our flyer: MSW Term 2 2012

Parenting in a Step-Family

SFA — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:43:04 +0000

A 6 week program: 6 x 2 hour sessions in Frankston

What’s different in step-families? Living in a step-family brings both challenges and highlights. This program provides an opportunity to explore the unique relationships between couples, children, ex-partners and extended family within a step-family.

Learn more about how to balance everyone’s needs and how to strengthen relationships.

Contact LifeWorks – 1300 543 396 for more information

Does the Child Support System meet your family’s needs?

SFA — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:13:43 +0000

Drummond Street Services seeks your feedback on the current Child Support System and how the Child Support Agency (CSA) could better support and meet the needs of you and your family. If you are a CSA customer, we want to hear from you! We will be providing feedback to the Government specifically on this issue, so your views are important to us to help bring about positive change. Please complete the following online survey before 31 January 2012:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TKTZ7XD

Research into the role of fathers feeding young children

SFA — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:31:38 +0000

I am currently undertaking research into the role of fathers in feeding young children with Dr Michelle Adamson of the University of Southern Queensland.

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is conducting research into the role of fathers in feeding young children. Feeding young children has been predominantly researched with mothers, so little is known about fathers in relation to mealtimes. In fact, it can be difficult to attract fathers to this kind of research.

The researchers are seeking fathers of toddlers and preschool aged children (approximately 18 months to 5 years) that do not have a developmental or medical diagnosis. Fathers that are concerned about their child’s eating or mealtime behaviour are particularly invited to participate, though all fathers are welcome! Participation involves completing an online survey that takes about 30 minutes.

Fathers that complete this survey go into the draw to win a $100 Coles Myer voucher!

Further information and the survey are available at https://psych.sci.usq.edu.au/olsRun.asp?Survey=RFFY2011. The research has ethical approval from USQ Human Research Ethics Committee.

Any queries regarding this research should be directed to Dr. Michelle Adamson, School of Psychology, USQ by phone (07 4194 3165), or email (michelle.adamson@usq.edu.au).

Many thanks, your time is appreciated.

Dr Michelle Adamson and Elizabeth Blight

Making Couples Happy – New ABC Series

SFA — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:28:28 +0000

I am casting a new TV project for the ABC and we are looking for couples who want to improve their relationship. It is a series to be produced by the team behind the successful first series for the ABC- Making Australia Happy. I am looking for 4 couples in the Sydney metropolitan area who would be willing to volunteer their time to be part of this experience. We are interested in trying to find one of these families to be a step family. Please see attached flyer -

Kirsty de Vallance
Casting Director
A Cast of Thousands

Working Well with Stepfamilies

SFA — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:28:42 +0000

On-line Training coming soon – Watch this Space

A Practical One Day Workshop for Practitioners. Gain insights into the stepfamily as a unique family form, and the implications of this for practice.

Making Stepfamilies Work Facilitator Training

SFA — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:01:42 +0000

On-line Training coming soon – Watch this Space

A one day Training Workshop for Group Leaders. This one day workshop offers a unique opportunity to understand the content and approach of this powerful way of working with stepfamily couples.

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Stepfathers Day

SFA — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:48:35 +0000

Attached in a copy of the media release for Stepfathers Day – 4th September 2011 Stepfathers day 4th Sept 2011