What's New

Making Stepfamilies Work

Making Stepfamilies Work, a course for couples.

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Families wanted to tell story with Today Tonight
Sophie Hull, from Today Tonight, Channel 7, Sydney writes:
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Wanted – new stepfamily to work with 60 Minutes

Kirsty Thomson, a producer with 60 Minutes on Channel 9 is planning a story tracking 2 stepfamilies. She has one and seeks another. She writes:  

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One day seminar on 'Working with Contemporary Families'

Drummond Street Relationship Centre and Stepfamilies Australia are inviting workers from the 'Families' field to attend a unique professional development day featuring speakers and discussion on:

  • Separated and divorced families
  • Step and blended families
  • Rainbow families.

Thursday 11th June, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Drummond Street Relationship Centre, 195 Drummond Street, Carlton, 3053.  Lunch and refreshments provided, drinks and networking 4.30 - 5.30pm.  Cost: $150 per person.  Bookings essential as numbers are limited to 25.  Ring Helen on 9663 6733.

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Making Stepfamilies Work - Facilitator Training

A one day training Workshop for Group Leaders

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Online Petition to Strengthen Stepfamilies
Take a minute to support stepfamilies - Sign the online petition today at http://www.gopetition.com.au/online/20667.html, and forward this link to your networks encouraging their support.

Stepfamilies urgently need more specific prevention and early intervention resources to stop the needless cycle of family breakdown which throws many stepfamilies back into the separation and divorce loop.

Stepfamilies Australia calls on the Australian Government to recognise and adequately support stepfamilies.
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We have moved offices

We are now located at 195 Drummond Street, Carlton, 3053 and we have a new phone and fax number.

Phone:  9639 6611

Fax:      9639 6644

Counselling

Stepfamily Counselling Program - Melbourne  

Stepfamilies Australia is now offering a fee for service Counselling Program to meet the needs of stepfamilies.  A formal referral is not required so you and your family can simply call the Stepfamily Helpline on 03 9639 6611 to make an appointment. Day and evening appointments are available. You can also contact our Counselling Coordinator Simone Young for more information.
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National Training 2008-2009

One day Repartnering With Children workshops (subsidised by Australian Government Feb-June), and Making Stepfamilies Work group work workshops have been conducted in all states and territories during 2008.  Workshops were offered in conjunction with community partners.

It's great to see growing awareness of the need to develop specific knowlege and skills for effective work with stepfamilies.

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Upcoming Training for Professionals

Repartnering with Children Friday 8th May 2009. Practioners report that they are working with an increasing number of stepfamilies.

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Research Project
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Become a member

Become a member - Show your support for the work of the Stepfamily Association. Membership benefits include discount on courses ...

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