Programmes are available to any child who has been affected by domestic violence. The course is run in groups of up to 8 children of similar age. Each child and caregiver are interviewed prior to the programme starting to gauge their suitability and readiness.
Course Outline:
The programme is 10 sessions long and each session covers a specific topic as well as exploring a particular feeling.
The course outline is as follows:
Session 1 |
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Meeting each other and sharing about our families (Belonging). |
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Session 2 |
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What is abuse? (Feeling Sad). |
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Session 3 |
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What do we do with our anger (feeling Angry) |
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Session 4 |
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Staying safe when there's fighting (feeling Secure) |
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Session 5 |
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When parents fight (feeling Confused). |
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Session 6 |
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Being assertive instead of passive or aggressive (feeling Strong) |
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Session 7 |
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Friendships (feeling Proud of who I am). |
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Session 8 |
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Good touch/Yukky touch (feeling Safe in my body) |
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Session 9 |
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Looking back at what we've learnt (feeling Confident). |
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Session 10 |
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Party. |
Course Times:
Each group runs during the school term. One morning each week between 9am - 11am.
Transport:
One of the facilitators will pick up the children from home or school and bring them back to school.
Cost:
The cost is FREE. If caregivers have a protection order, a referral is done through the Family Court.
Please feel free to contact Ann Michelle with any concerns or queries at any time during the programme.