Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc.

8 Doyle St Narrabri ~ P.O.Box 593

Narrabri NSW 2390

Ph: 02 67924900 ~ Fax: 02 67924820

Email:

ABN: 46699217077

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Due to the demands of running these courses the maximum number of participants is 8 families, therefore it is hoped that through gathering the following information we can accommodate each family’s needs.

Further information on the program can be accessed via the following website:

resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au and click on the Triple P information box on the left side of the page.

NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS: ______

PARTICIPATING ADULTS:

NAME / GENDER / RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD/POSITION IN FAMILY
(EG PARENT/STEP PARENT/CARER)

Please circle or highlight Triple P program Location/Day/Date and time that best suits you and other related participant

(as per attached proposed timetable),OR alternative day/date/time that suits can be written in the blank box if required.

NARRABRI / BELLATA / MAULES CREEK
Thursdays
24TH August – 12TH October / Tuesdays
29th August-17TH October / Wednesdays
6th September-25th October
9-11am / 10am-12pm / 10am-12pm
2-4pm / 2pm-4pm / 4.30-6.30
5-7pm** minimum participant requirements and previous approval from Manager pending**

Any further suggestions that may help in your participation , please be aware that whilst these suggestions will be accommodated as much as is possible we cannot guarantee that we will be able to commit to any or all of them.

______

Thank you for your time in completing this questionnaire, we will be in contact shortly.

NARRABRI AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY AID SERVICE

FAMILY SUPPORT

HAS QUALIFIED TRIPLE P FACILITATORS AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS EITHER GROUP SESSIONS OR ONE ON ONE

(certain criteria must be met to qualify one on one Triple P ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED).

TRIPLE P IN A NUTSHELL

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program ® is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent – as well as treat – behavioural and emotional problems in children and teenagers. It aims to prevent problems in the family, school and community before they arise and to create family environments that encourage children to realize their potential.

Triple P draws on social learning, cognitive behavioural and developmental theory as well as research into risk factors associated with the development of social and behavioral problems in children. It aims to equip parents with the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient and to be able to manage family issues without ongoing support.

And while it is almost universally successful in improving behavioral problems, more than half of Triple P's 17 parenting strategies focus on developing positive relationships, attitudes and conduct. Triple P is delivered to parents of children up to 12 years, with Teen Triple P for parents of 12 to 16 year olds. There are also specialist programs – for parents of children with a disability (Stepping Stones), for parents going through separation or divorce (Family Transitions), for parents of children who are overweight (Lifestyle) and for Indigenous parents (Indigenous). Other specialist programs are being trialled or are in development.

AIMS

The Triple P system aims to:

  • Put evidence-based parenting into the hands of parents across the world
  • Normalize the concept of parenting programs so parents feel comfortable asking for help
  • Deliver the exact amount of support a parent needs – enough but not too much
  • Give parents the confidence and skills to be self-sufficient – to manage problems independently
  • Provide communities with population-level early intervention to prevent child abuse, mental illnessand anti-social behavior.

BENEFITS OF TRIPLE P

Triple P has flexibility in:

Age range and special circumstance

Triple P can cater to an entire population -- for children from birth to 16 years. There are also specialist programs – including programs for parents of children with a disability; parents of children with health or weight concerns; parents going through divorce or separation; and for Indigenous families.

Intensity of program

Triple P's distinctive multi-level system is the only one of its kind, offering a suite of programs ofincreasing intensity, each catering to a different level of family need or dysfunction, from "light-touch" parenting help to highly targeted interventions for at-risk families..

How it's delivered

Just as the type of programs within the Triple P system differ, so do the settings in which the programs are delivered – personal consultations, group courses, larger public seminars and online and other self-help interventions are all available.

TRIPLE P IS A TOTAL OF 8 WEEKS PROGRAM DELIVERY WITH WEEK 1-6 INCLUSIVE COMPRISING OF GROUP SESSIONS /FACILITATOR PARENT RELATED, WEEK 7 IS HOME VISIT FOLLOW UP AND WEEK 8 IS FEEDBACK AND PROGRAM “GRADUATION”.

Participants are expected to attend all sessions to ensure the full benefits of the program are obtained.

PROPOSED SESSION DATES AND LOCATIONS.FOR 2017

*** Please Note that programs can only run once minimal numbers of participants are registered and resources are received to adequately complete the program. Registering an Expression of interest will allow faciliatators the opportunity to evaluate the best times and days to run programs and then order the necessary resources, confirmation of starting dates and program locations will be finalised once all this information is availableto the facilitators.

We will contact individuals/families who have answered the expression of interest and discuss program delivery that best suits their needs, unfortunately restrictions in regards to times and site availability are only mildly flexible so we may not be able to meet each individual need, but we will try.

LOCATION / PROPOSED DATES / POSSIBLE TIMES
NARRABRI / Thursday 24th August 2017-
Thursday 12th October 2017
(school holiday dates may extend this to
19th October 2017) / 9am-11am, or 2pm-4pm,
5-7pm.
BELLATA / Tuesday 29TH August 2017 –
Tuesday 17th October 2017
(School holiday dates may extend this to 24th October) / 10am-12 noon
Or
2pm-4pm
MAULES CREEK / Wednesday 6th September – Wednesday 25th October
(school holiday dates may extend this to
8th /15thNovember) / 10am-12noon,
or
4.30pm-6.30pm

Please complete the attached Expression of interest sheet detailing the location, dates and times preferred, if you would prefer a different week day please also advise of this then we can adjust accordingly if enough participants are interested in change of days.