Groups

A series of groups are run during school terms. These courses are free and childcare is available. All groups, as well as being learning environments, offer opportunities for members to develop friendships with supportive people in similar situations.

Our current groups are:

Group	Duration	Description	Size	Next Course
Self Esteem One	6 weeks (10.00am - 12.30pm)	The group explores how self esteem originates, how to improve self esteem and learn to nurture the self. Held on Wednesday. Child care available. Phone 9300 0340 to confirm your attendance.	10	8 Feb 2010
Self Defence	6 weeks (10.00am - 1.00pm)	Learn new skills to deal with harassment, stress, emergencies and physical self defence techniques. Monday Mornings at Carine Guides Hall. Child care provided at Pat Giles Centre Joondalup. Phone 9300 0340 fo book a place.	15	8 Feb 2010
Fun & Fitness	6 weeks (10.00am - 11.00am)	A gentle fitness class for Mum's and Pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years	8	9 Feb 2010
Joondalup Domestic Violence Services Coordination Project	52 weeks (9.00am - 5.00pm)	The purpose of this project is to work towards a coordinated response to domestic violence across services in the Joondalup region. For more information please contact Ashleigh Haw on 9300 0340 or northerndv@iinet.net.au	25	None Scheduled

Other groups we run from time to time include:

Self Esteem Thru Art

Duration: 6 weeks (10.00am - 12.30pm)
Brief description: This group will use a variety of art materials to encourage self exploration and self expression. It is not necessary to be arty or creative. Child care is available. Call Di or Kelley on 9300 1022 to confirm your attendance.
Number in group: 10

Children's Group

Duration: 6 weeks (3.30pm - 5.00pm)
Brief description: A group for primary aged children who have been living in a home were domestic/family violence was occurring. The group will offer children the opportunity to understand that it is OK to talk about violence, that violence is not OK and its not the child's fault. Venue is Grace House Grand Blvard Joondalup. Contact Leah on 9300 1022 for more information.
Number in group: 10

Parenting After Violence

Duration: 6 weeks (10.00am - 12.30pm)
Brief description: A parenting course for mothers who have separated after family violence which has affected their parenting role.
Number in group: 10

Children and Pets

Duration: 7 weeks (3.30pm - 5.00pm)
Brief description: This course aims to help children who have lost a pet through domestic violence. It is held at the RSPCA Malaga. For more information please contact Adi on 0400-950-829
Number in group: 6

Emotional Literacy

Duration: 6 weeks (10.00am - 12.30pm)
Brief description: Learn how to; identify understand and manage emotions, keep distress from overwhelming your ability to think, plus to use emotional awareness in problem solving.
Number in group: 10

Kurlangas - Aboriginal Play Group

Duration: 10 weeks (10.000am - 12.00pm)
Brief description: Are culturally appropriate playgroups that cater to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres St Islander families in the northern subrbs. There are 3 playgroups currently running. One is at the Anthoney Waring Club Rooms in Clarkson and one if at the Balga Primary School Balga. Another playgroup is run in the afternoon at the Hainsworth Community Centre, Girrawheen. For more information please contact Kathy or Abigail on 9300 3759 or 9300 3857.
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