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About Communities for Children Murraylands

Communities for Children Murraylands is facilitated by ac.care in Murray Bridge and works in collaboration with our community partners, committee and key stakeholders to deliver positive and sustainable outcomes for children and families in the regions of the Rural City of Murray Bridge (including Callington), Mid-Murray and Coorong Districts.

Communities for Children's community partners aim to improve the health and well-being of families and the development of young children, from before birth through to age 12 years. They aim to create strong child-friendly communities that understand the importance of children and apply this capacity to maximise the health, well-being and early development of young children at the local level. Events and workshops are on the ac.care CfC Murraylands Facebook page.

Our valued community partners are:

  • Centacare – A number of programs and activities are delivered by our Community Partner through our Fathers and Families Program. The program aims to support families to prepare for children before birth and to build knowledge and understanding to support parents in their role. Promoting the importance of positive fathering in the development of children and the family as a whole is provided. Activities such as Ante-Natal sessions, Family nights, Beyond Kayaking and Parenting programs are some of our services on offer.
  • Tailem Bend Community Centre –The Tailem Bend Community Centre provides educational and social opportunities for their local community. Communities for Children Murraylands have partnered with the Tailem Bend Community Centre and offer a range of activities and programs for families and children aged 0-12 years living in the Coorong, Rural City of Murray Bridge and Mid-Murray regions, and the Karoonda township. Programs such as Parent Child Mother Goose Supported Playgroup, school holiday activities, parenting programs and more.
  • Playgroup SA – The vision of Playgroup SA is that all children in South Australia are developmentally on track. Playgroup SA support families and communities to improve children’s development. As a Community Partner they deliver PEEP LTP Playgroup weekly during term in Callington. They also offer developmental checks.

Australian and International evidence confirms that the early years of a child’s life are a critical time in their development and the foundations for learning, behaviour and health.

Communities for Children takes an early intervention approach that supports families to improve parenting skills and ensure the health and wellbeing of children.

Who will benefit?

In general, Communities for Children focuses on improving early childhood development and wellbeing of children from birth to 12 years and may include children up to 18 years.

What is the role of ac.care?

We build on local strengths to meet the needs of individual communities and to create capability within local service systems, using strong evidence of what works in early intervention and prevention.

As the facilitating partner, we collaborate with other organisations to provide a holistic service system for children and families.

How is the service delivered?

We fund other organisations (known as community partners) to provide services targeted to their community as identified by community consultation and a local committee.

Services include parenting support, play-groups, evidence-based programs for students, group peer support, case management, home visiting, community events and life skills courses.

What programs are available?

Current programs available across Centacare, the Tailem Bend Community Centre and other partners include:

  • Parent/Child Mother Goose
  • Seasons for Growth
  • Drumbeat
  • Tuning into Kids
  • Bringing up Great Kids
  • Circle of Security
  • Celebrate Connection
  • 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching
  • Dads Net
  • Beyond Kayaking
  • School Holiday Activities
  • Family and Individual Support
  • Family Fun Time
  • PEEP LTP Playgroup at Callington
  • Child Friendly Murraylands Business Awards
  • Celebrate Connection

Fees

All Communities for Children activities and programs are FREE

Referrals

Not required

Contact

ac.care Murray Bridge
8531 4900 or email communitiesforchildren@accare.org.au

 

Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services.

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