Parenting Orders Program

Improving co-parenting relationships and helping to reduce conflict.

A mix of individual counselling and group education programs, focusing on the needs of children.

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Access our Parenting Orders Program (POP) to learn new skills, and/or to meet requirements for Court Orders from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

How we can help

Separation or divorce can affect all members of the family.

Tailored support and education can help separated families work together and find solutions in the best interests of their children.

Our team can help you learn about:

conflict resolution
understanding children’s needs
self-care and self-esteem
improving communication and cooperation

loss and grief
managing difficult emotions in children
how conflict affects children

POP consists of three elements

A one-hour individual assessment session
‘Our Kids’ a six-week group parenting program (parents to complete separately)
Individual counselling sessions to discuss the impact of your separation, strategies to support children, and any other challenges

Upon completion of the group parenting program, participants receive a certificate of completion. This can be used to meet requirements for Court Orders.

Our Family Counsellors can provide support to any and all members of a family going through a separation, including children, grandparents/carers and significant others. They can help you to cope with change, improve communication and work through issues together.

Who is this service for?

Separated or separating families including parents and grandparents and significant others in the northern and western regions of Melbourne, Geelong regions, Gippsland regions, and Bendigo regions
Parents, children and family members who have Court Orders from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Fees

Clients are asked to pay a fee for the service they receive, concession cardholders may be eligible for a discount. Please contact us to learn more.

At CCV we believe everyone should be able to access support for a better life. If you are experiencing financial hardship, we can discuss payment options for you.

This service is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government Department of Social Services.