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Bringing Up Great Kids

Bringing Up Great Kids Program Details

The ๐ต๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ˆ๐‘ ๐บ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐พ๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘ ย program supports parents and carers to build positive, nurturing relationships with their children through reflection, learning, and practical strategies.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Reflect on their own parenting style, where it comes from, and the kind of parent they would like to be.
  • Gain an understanding of childrenโ€™s brain development and how it influences behaviour.
  • Explore positive communication strategies between parents and children.
  • Identify and overcome challenges that may be impacting their parenting journey.
  • Learn the importance of self-care and wellbeing in supporting children to develop confidence, resilience, and positive self-esteem.

This program provides a supportive space for parents and carers to strengthen family connections and build confidence in their parenting approach.

๐‘ƒ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘๐‘˜ ๐‘œ๐‘›ย ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘™๐‘ฆ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘”๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ, ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘ก 0430 579 923 | ๐‘’๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘™ ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘–๐‘’@๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ฅ.๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘”.๐‘Ž๐‘ขย 


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Dads Tuning in to Kids

Dads Tuning in to Kids


A free male-focussed parenting program specifically designed for fathers and male care-givers.ย  Seven supportive group sessions to improve your relationships and communication with your children and foster connection between you and your kids.

Date:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  5thย May โ€“ 16thย June

Time:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  6:00pm-8:00pm

Location:ย ย ย ย ย  UnitingCare Kippax

Bookings:ย ย ย ย ย Registerย here

Enquiries:ย ย ย ย  (02) 6254 1733 orย Parenting@kippax.org.au

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Tuning in to Teens

Tuning in to Teens


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A free parenting program specifically designed for parents and care-givers of teens and tweens.ย  Six supportive group sessions to improve your understanding of teensโ€™ brain, body and emotional experiences and foster positive connection and communication with your young person.

Date:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  6thย May โ€“ 17thย June |ย excluding 27thย May

Time:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  6:00pm-8:00pm

Location:ย ย ย ย ย  UnitingCare Kippax

Bookings:ย ย ย ย ย Registerย here.

Enquiries:ย ย ย ย  (02) 6254 1733 orย Parenting@kippax.org.au

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Connect and Grow Parenting Programs

Connect and Grow Parenting Programs

Did you know there are a range of Connect & Grow parenting programs and groups running at UnitingCare Kippax?

These programs support parents and caregivers with practical tools, connection, and guidance across a range of topics including emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, behaviour, and strengthening family relationships.

Programs include:

  • Circle of Security
  • Bringing Up Great Kids
  • Tuning in to Kids (including Dads groups)
  • Parenting ADHD / AuDHD

And more!


Current and Upcoming Programs:

Dads Tuning in to Kids


Tuning in to Teens


Bringing Up Great Kids


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Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings –
9 & 16 April

โ˜€๏ธ ๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐›๐š๐œ๐ค!๐ŸŽจ Looking for fun this upcoming school holidays? ๐ŸŽฒ

Join us on ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ, ๐Ÿ— & ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ for a day full of crafts, games, stories, and holiday fun for primary-aged kids!

๐Ÿ•™ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž: 10amโ€“2pm
๐Ÿ“ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Kippax Uniting Community Centre
๐ŸŸข $5 ๐’‘๐’†๐’“ ๐’„๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’…, $10 ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’˜๐’ ๐’๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’†.
โœจ Donโ€™t forget to bring lunch, drink bottle, and hat!

๐Ÿ“ž Bookings recommended!
Call (๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ) ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ to secure your childโ€™s spot.

๐‘ณ๐’†๐’•โ€™๐’” ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’”๐’† ๐’”๐’„๐’‰๐’๐’๐’ ๐’‰๐’๐’๐’Š๐’…๐’‚๐’š๐’” ๐’–๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’•๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’๐’†! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Sing & Play Playgroup

Sing & Play Playgroup – Term 2

Sing & Play Together is a relaxed, music-based playgroup suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children (0โ€“5 years) and their caregivers. Itโ€™s a lovely opportunity to spend time together, play, and learn songs you can enjoy at home. โœจ Storytime, craft & morning tea included. Families are very welcome to come along and try a session.

๐Ÿ•˜ Mondays, 9.30โ€“11.00am (during school terms)
๐Ÿ“ UnitingCare Kippax, Cnr Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent, Holt
๐Ÿ’ฐ $2 per family per session

For more information, please contact:
๐Ÿ“ง kippaxkids@kippax.org.au
๐Ÿ“ž 0416 196 099

Weโ€™d love to see you there ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘ถโค

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Community Dinner – 29 May 2026 (Friday)

Community Dinner

UnitingCare Kippax, in collaboration with Helping ACT is excited to host a warm and welcoming Community Dinner on 29 May 2026!

Date: Friday, 29 May 2026

Time: From 6pm onwardsย 

Venue:ย UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615

This is a free event open to all. Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your family, invite your neighbours, and enjoy a warm meal together.

Contact us:
Email:ย front.office@kippax.org.au
Phone: 02 6254 1733

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Welcome Cafe – 20 May 2026

Welcome Cafรฉ – 20 May

Join us at our Welcome Cafรฉ on 16 May 2026!

Date:ย Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Time:ย 12pm โ€“ 2pm

Venue:ย UnitingCare Kippax, Cnr Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615

Enjoy: Lasagne (non – veg), Mac & Cheese (veg), Salad + Beverage Station.ย 

This is a free event for all. While donations are gratefully received, there is no cost to attend.

Everyone is welcome โ€” bring the family, invite your neighbours, and be part of a stronger, more connected community.

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Friday Frenzy

Friday Frenzy – Term 2

What is Friday Frenzy?

Friday Frenzy is a youth group specifically designed for school-aged children and young people.

Ready to join the frenzy?

All you have to do to register is scan the QR code or swing by our reception to grab a registration form. We’d appreciate a gold coin donation to help keep the fun going!ย 

Our primary school group runs from 4PM-6PM, and our high school + college group is 6:30PM-8:30PM.

Register through the links or via a paper registration form that you can get from reception.

Primary school registration: https://forms.gle/HuBDRveyFxMb3oY19

High school + college registration: https://forms.gle/Njqh6pNSuWyd1K6h6

Upcoming Events:

Watch this space!


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