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Programs
School Based Youth Health Nurses
School Based Youth Health Nurses are located within the state high schools, offering health promotion activities and individual consultations with students and their families.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is about helping parents and carers of children up to age 16 with the complexities that come with raising children. Triple P gives families practical advice on positive approaches to parenting, including behavioural difficulties.
The program gives tools to help parents build the confidence they need to:
- Manage children’s behaviour
- Set family routines and rules that everyone follows
- Develop positive relationships so you can get along well with your kids and argue less
- Raise happy, healthy and confident children
- Balance work and family without stress
- Create a happy, safe environment where your family can thrive
Referrals are accepted from other services, you can also self-refer. For more information phone 4652 5500.
Circle of Security (COS) Parenting Program
Circle of Security is a relationship based, early intervention program that aims to strengthen relationships between parents/caregivers and children. Group and individual sessions are available for parents.
The program is run over eight weeks and helps caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s emotional world and their needs
- Strengthen skills in observing and connecting with your child
- Builds a positive relationship between you and your child
Referrals are accepted from other services, you can also self-refer. For more information phone 4652 5500.
Useful Resources
- Queensland Health Advice 13 HEALTH (13 43 2584)
- Acute Mental Health Care Team 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 2255)
- Parentline 1300 301 300
- Lifeline 24 hour service 131 114
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- Headspace 1800 650 890
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- Children's Health Queensland 07 3068 1111
- Children's Health Queensland - Mental Health Services 07 3310 9444
