Stepfamilies Australia in Carlton, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Stepfamilies Australia

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9663 6733

Address: 100 Drummond Street 3053 Carlton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.stepfamily.org.au

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25.01.2022 Happening this Thursday. Come along with you pets and join in the interactive web show on Zoom!

25.01.2022 "Why can’t every child and family have enough money to pay for food? We know children develop best in stable and secure family environments, within families protected against poverty safe from job losses and housing stress. Families should never be forced to choose what basic needs they can afford each week. But this is the reality facing 1 million children and their families if income support payments are cut. We can stop this. ACOSS and Raise the Rate have launched a holiday card campaign to call on our political leaders to deliver a permanent and adequate increase to income support before Christmas so families can cover the basics. Show your support by sending a holiday card today."

25.01.2022 Thanks to RA for acknowledging National Stepfamilies Day!

24.01.2022 Shout out to all our Step and blended Dads! We think you awesome! Enjoy your special day tomorrow

22.01.2022 To acknowledge NAIDOC Week 2020 we wanted to share this acknowledgement song, along with lyrics, which fits perfectly with the theme Always Was, Always Will Be. The song is performed by Amanda Testro and written by Sharon Hughes. An Acknowledgement of Country is a way of paying respect to the Traditional Custodians, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, on whose land we work and play. There are many ways to Acknowledgement Country. This version, encompassing a connecting between your body and the earth, uses a contemporary song line approach that has travelled far and wide over time. #NAIDOC #NAIDOWeek #NAIDOC2020

21.01.2022 This week is @NAIDOC week. drummond street recognises the significant impacts of this history and the fundamental importance of cultural traditions, beliefs and connection to country and land for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, families and their communities. We recognise Aboriginal culture, community connection, and self-determination are critical protective factors for wellbeing. We therefore are committed to focus on achieving health (including life expectan...cy) and education equality and responding appropriately to the welfare needs of Aboriginal children and families. This requires our efforts to urgently address disadvantage, including targeting the social determinants of poor health and wellbeing outcomes, and intergenerational experiences of trauma and to do this in a collective and respectful ways. Read our full Acknowledgement, follow the linkhttps://ds.org.au/acknowledgement/ #NAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

19.01.2022 This 2 session live interactive online couple group will be run via ZOOM. These one hour sessions will support couples to explore ways to connect with their partner and the kids in their stepfamily during the current global pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). You can get involved from the comfort of your own couch!

19.01.2022 Everything you need to know about the first little while at home with your new baby. This Zoom group runs over 2 x 45 minute sessions and offers practical suggestions and ideas for getting your family into a rhythm over the first few months as a parent. We will cover: - What's happening from bubs point of view - How to manage the crying... - Feeding your baby - Sleep strategies - Staying sane as you adjust to parenthood - Supporting your partner - Where to seek help if you need it Book on our website See more

19.01.2022 Big shout out to Karalee Katsambanis who is a step mum and has written a book about it! Her article was also featured today being National Stepfamilies Day and it is a great read!! I hope all our blended families out there are doing something lovely today

17.01.2022 Big thanks to our community members Megan and Maggie for sharing their stories for ABC Australia Life I love it when we get to share Stepfamily stories as they are more common than people think. Also a shout out to the journalist Elli who really put a great story together focusing on practical helpful advice

17.01.2022 We would like to invite you to participate in a short survey about drummond street services, what we stand for, what we do, and how we communicate this to you. The survey includes 11 questions, all of which are multiple choice or ranking, with some opportunities to add additional comments. It should take between 5-10 minutes and your answers will be completely confidential. The survey will stay open to responses until 5pm Thursday 27 August. Your responses are so valued. It helps us make sure we are able to deliver better services for you, and improve the way we work with, and communicate to, you and your communities. If you have any questions or feedback about this survey, please email [email protected]

15.01.2022 This is a great session for you and your partner to attend! Lots of tips and tools for getting on the same page!

13.01.2022 Parents doubt themselves and feel guilty a lot of the time but that is even more so for stepparents! Check out this awesome blog by Karalee Katsambanis

13.01.2022 Today is National Stepfamilies Day! In Australia we celebrate the last Sunday in July and we acknowledge our step and blended families and the resilience that they show and have shown especially during Covid19! Stepfamilies Australia hopes you have a great day and you are able to take some timeout and do something lovely for yourself

10.01.2022 Hi everyone! Elli an awesome journalist is doing a story is for ABC Life and is looking for a woman who became a stepmum to share a few of the challenges she faced and how they overcame them as a family so she could thrive as a stepparent! A family photo is required or at least a headshot. Reach out to [email protected] if you are interested! It is a great way to share positive step and blended family stories!!

10.01.2022 Are you committed to social justice and want to become an agent of change? Do you want the opportunity to share your working with complex trauma experience to support our team to continue to deliver the best evidence-based care and support that empowers people and supports recovery?

09.01.2022 There's only a few days left of National Children's week. We have created a little video to raise awareness of this years theme. To find out more about our child and youth services, you can visit: ds.org.au or thedrum.ds.org.au

08.01.2022 https://buff.ly/32PsCDx Today is Raise the Rate for Good National day of action, a campaign aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in Australia. At drummond street services we support the call to fix Australia's social security safety net to keeps people out of poverty #raisetherrateforgood

08.01.2022 We at drummond street services are proud to launch our disability support services social media platforms in anticipation of International Day of People with Disability tomorrow. Our amazing team at the disability support services at drummond street services provide people with confidential, free counselling and support services for people affected by the Disability Royal Commission, including people with disability and their families and Carers/ They are independent and sepa...rate from the Disability Royal Commission. Please support this vital service by helping us get the word out, like our Facebook page, follow us on Instagram and share our platforms among your networks. Facebook: https://buff.ly/39wx5zc Instagram: https://buff.ly/3qo7K0n

07.01.2022 Join a Move It 4 Kids session on Zoom! Jump onto Playgroup Vic's web site to register: https://buff.ly/379zexA The Move It 4 Kids program offers comedy, music and movement to encourage good habits for the whole family. This project is a partnership with drummond street services, Hullaballoo Music for All and Playgroup Victoria

05.01.2022 National Stepfamilies Day!! To all our Step and blended families - you are awesome

05.01.2022 The happiest, healthiest couples are the ones who genuinely co-parent and share the workload and the responsibilities. Helen Rimington. Australian Unity have launched their Wellbeing Resources site and are very lucky to have had input from Helen Rimington, a leading mental health trainer and special projects officer here at drummond street services who talked to them about the impacts on children on our wellbeing.

04.01.2022 Tomorrow! Come along to our parent information session. Do you find yourself having conflict with your children over screen time? Is it hard to know how to set boundaries that will stick with children? Do you want to know what the research is telling us about how screen time impacts child health and development?... Book at this link buff.ly/31O0PCD or checkout all our groups at buff.ly/3kDY66m

04.01.2022 Barry tells us why he loves being a step dad! #stepfamiliesAUS #NationalStepfamiliesdAY

01.01.2022 Starting December 3rd This 2 session live interactive online couple group will be run via ZOOM. These one hour sessions will support couples to explore ways to connect with their partner and the kids in their stepfamily during the current global pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). You can get involved from the comfort of your own couch! Facilitated by Simone Young and Anita Smith from drummond street services/ Stepfamilies Australia.... https://buff.ly/2UTLPzk Questions about this event? Call (03) 9663 6733 or email [email protected] See less See more