Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation in Airds near Cambelltown has introduced a new parenting program. Darryl Wright, CEO of the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation says communities need opportunities to work on parenting skills and mental health issues early on in life to help ‘close the gap’. “It is really important to connect with your kids between 0 and 5 because if you don’t connect with your kids there are always problems in later life,” says Darryl Wright.
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Pamela Simon, the Indigenous Early Intervention Co-Ordinator at Tharawal introduced the parent-child health education program at the beginning of 2008. “There has been such a positive change in the behaviour of parents and children as a result of the Inspir=Ed program” says Pamela Simon. “I would love to see the program available in all Aboriginal Medical Services. There is such a need in our communities for parents to be supported in this lost art of parenting”.
“The program is unique in that it brings mums and kids together in an experiential learning environment, incorporating culturally appropriate songs, games, stories, art and craft together with early literacy and ready for school skills” says Pamela.
For more information contact Pamela Simon at the Corporation on 02 4628 4837
I am a Family Support Health Worker at Biripi Medical Centre at Taree I was wondering
if there is any copies of the Hunter edition of
“Eating Well for you and Baby”
that Mary Chatfield was part of with the QLD Health
for this is a great reference to give to the young girls here in Taree
Looking forward to speaking to you in the new year
Thankyou Stephanie Slater