Communities for Children
Communities for children (C4C) has fun activities and supportive programs for families in the Burnie area who have children 0 to 12 years of age.
Our activities can help enhance your parenting, support your family relationships and help you get to know the services and resources that Burnie has to offer.
The Burnie Communities for Children’s Delivery Partners are funded to do the direct delivery of services for children aged 0 – 12years and their families in the local Burnie community.
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Program: Helping Young Families – Key Worker Program
Description: Working together to offer parents, particularly those not engaged in school or work, with structure throughout the week alongside intensive tailored support for those continuing to struggle with social or educational engagement.
Delivery Partners: Youth Family and Community Connections (YFCC)
Contact: Jacqui Conroy 6423 6635 or jacquic@yfcc.com.au
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Program: Helping Young Families – Parenting Programs
Description: Delivering parenting program workshops, with the primary objective of providing early intervention to improve the health and wellbeing of families and the development of young children. Parenting Programs include: Circle of Security, 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Abecedarian Approach (3a) and Bringing up Great Kids.
Delivery Partner: Youth Family and Community Connections (YFCC)
Contact: Jacqui Conroy 6423 6635 or jacquic@yfcc.com.au
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Program: Curious Chefs
Description: the 4 programs in Curious Chefs focus on building health and food literacy within within families experiencing disadvantage and other families that have little or limited knowledge around positive nutritional outcomes based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
- My Family Food Pantry
- Kids in the Kitchen
- Summer Holidays – Growing Dinner Together
- No Bake Under 5’s Bernie’s Lounge @ Burnie Library
Delivery Partner: Burnie Community House Inc.
Contact: Shandel Pile 6433 3219 or projectofficer@burniecommunityhouse.com.au
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Program: Dads Matter
Description: The Dads Matter program has a counsellor that provides an environment where fathers can genuinely share their experiences of parenthood and grow and learn to become better more supportive and engaged parents for their children, partners and families.
Delivery Partner: Rural Health Tasmania
Contact: Brad Carter 6430 4222 or bcarter@ruralhealthtas.com.au
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Communities for Children also participates in Community Small Grants. Click here for more information
Parents and their children up to age 12, who live in the Burnie area.
Free.
Our activities take place in Burnie between Monday and Friday. Call the C4C coordinator on (03) 6431 8555 or 1800 819 447 during business hours.
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Communities for Children
Communities for children (C4C) has fun activities and supportive programs for families in the Burnie area who have children 0 to 12 years of age.
Our activities can help enhance your parenting, support your family relationships and help you get to know the services and resources that Burnie has to offer.
The Burnie Communities for Children’s Delivery Partners are funded to do the direct delivery of services for children aged 0 – 12years and their families in the local Burnie community.
___________
Program: Helping Young Families – Key Worker Program
Description: Working together to offer parents, particularly those not engaged in school or work, with structure throughout the week alongside intensive tailored support for those continuing to struggle with social or educational engagement.
Delivery Partners: Youth Family and Community Connections (YFCC)
Contact: Jacqui Conroy 6423 6635 or jacquic@yfcc.com.au
___________
Program: Helping Young Families – Parenting Programs
Description: Delivering parenting program workshops, with the primary objective of providing early intervention to improve the health and wellbeing of families and the development of young children. Parenting Programs include: Circle of Security, 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Abecedarian Approach (3a) and Bringing up Great Kids.
Delivery Partner: Youth Family and Community Connections (YFCC)
Contact: Jacqui Conroy 6423 6635 or jacquic@yfcc.com.au
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Program: Curious Chefs
Description: the 4 programs in Curious Chefs focus on building health and food literacy within within families experiencing disadvantage and other families that have little or limited knowledge around positive nutritional outcomes based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
- My Family Food Pantry
- Kids in the Kitchen
- Summer Holidays – Growing Dinner Together
- No Bake Under 5’s Bernie’s Lounge @ Burnie Library
Delivery Partner: Burnie Community House Inc.
Contact: Shandel Pile 6433 3219 or projectofficer@burniecommunityhouse.com.au
___________
Program: Dads Matter
Description: The Dads Matter program has a counsellor that provides an environment where fathers can genuinely share their experiences of parenthood and grow and learn to become better more supportive and engaged parents for their children, partners and families.
Delivery Partner: Rural Health Tasmania
Contact: Brad Carter 6430 4222 or bcarter@ruralhealthtas.com.au
___________
Communities for Children also participates in Community Small Grants. Click here for more information
Parents and their children up to age 12, who live in the Burnie area.
Free.
Our activities take place in Burnie between Monday and Friday. Call the C4C coordinator on (03) 6431 8555 or 1800 819 447 during business hours.
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