Parent-Child Mother Goose
Parent-Child Mother Goose uses songs, rhymes and stories as a powerful tool to strengthen the attachment and interaction between parent/caregiver and their child/children. The group is facilitated by 2 trained practitioners.
Who Parent-Child Mother Goose is for
The sessions are open to all children from birth – school age and their parent/caregiver.
What to expect
Sessions are facilitated over 60 minutes with parents/caregivers encouraged to participate with their child and participate in songs, rhymes and stories. Story telling is an integral component of the program, which parents and caregivers can learn and re-tell to their child/ren during daily activities. The sessions are relaxed and slow-paced.
Benefits
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program builds on the essential parent – child relationship and gives parents the tools that make daily life with a young child more fulfilling. Not only does it promote attachment between parents and their young children but also:
- Aids in the language development of young children
- Help to reduce stress associated with being a parent or care of a young child
- Put parents in touch with other parents (thus helping them to form new friendships)
- Connect parents and carers with useful resources in their own community
When & where
| Session | Parent Child Mother Goose Pt Augusta |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | 9:30am – 10.30am |
| Address | Shop 5 / 1-5 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta |
| Contact: | [email protected] |
How to Join
Enrolment is required at the parent/caregiver’s first session. The sessions are free to attend.
Contact us / More information
Email: [email protected]
Parent-Child Mother Goose is funded by COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN Port Augusta. Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Bringing Up Great Kids
Bringing Up Great Kids is a group-based program which provides parents and caregivers with the tools to understand and strengthen positive relationships with their child/children.
Who Bringing up Great Kids is for
Vulnerable parents and caregivers of children from birth – school age are welcome to attend. Sessions are delivered in a group setting, promoting connection between each parent/caregiver and providing a safe and non-judgemental space for all.
What to expect
Each session is delivered over a 2-hour session, weekly with various topics covered. A safe and nurturing space for parents/caregivers is provided. Handouts and journals are provided to parents/caregivers.
Benefits
Encourages parents and caregivers to connect with others and learn from each other
- Supports families to create calm and nurturing home environments
- Promotes mindfulness and reflection in daily parenting practices
- Helps parents and caregivers reflect on communication and interactions with their children
- Fosters more respectful and positive parent-child relationships
When & Where
| Session | Bringing up Great Kids Pt Augusta |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| Address | Shop 5 / 1-5 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta |
| Contact: | [email protected] |
How to Join
Attendance is free with registration required at the first session.
Parents and Caregivers can be self-referred into the program or referred by external organisations.
Contact us / More information
Email: [email protected]
Bringing Up Great Kids is funded by COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN Port Augusta. Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Peep Learning Together
Peep Learning Together values and extends on what parents and caregivers are doing to support their child’s learning in everyday life and helps to build stronger relationships with their children, supporting their learning through everyday activities like playing, singing, and reading.
Who PEEP Learning Together is for
Children from birth – school age and their families can attend Peep Learning Together playgroups. Peep Learning Together playgroups are inclusive and welcoming spaces for all.
What to Expect
- Enjoy flexible, fun play activities with your child
- Take part in conversations that highlight how everyday activities strengthen your child’s development
- Each session includes:
- Talk time
- Songs and rhymes
- Books and stories
- Play activities
- Ideas to extend play beyond the playgroup environment
- Access to over 70 discussion topics for parents and caregivers
- Weekly 60-minute sessions delivered by trained practitioners
- Receive handouts to support learning at home
- Opportunity to co-design the program to meet your family’s needs
Benefits
- Acknowledges what parents and caregivers are already doing at home to support children’s learning
- Brings parents and caregivers together to strengthen community and build relationships
- Contributes to better learning outcomes for children
- Topics are tailored to children’s developmental ages and stages
- Sessions are adapted to meet the needs of each group
- Practitioners work with parents and caregivers, using a strengths-based approach
When & where
| Playgroup | PEEP Port Augusta |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Address | Shop 5/ 1-5 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta |
| Contact: | [email protected] |
| Playgroup | PEEP Port Augusta |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Address | Shop 5/ 1-5 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta |
| Contact: | [email protected] |
How to join
Enrolment is required at the parent/caregiver’s first session.
Sessions are free.
Contact us / More information
Email: [email protected]
Peep Learning Together is funded by COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN Port Augusta. Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services
