Upcoming Term 4 Programs at Peirson Services
Upcoming Term 4 Programs at Peirson Services
Peirson Services has a range of programs coming up in Term 4 that are all about supporting young people and families in real, practical ways. From building confidence to strengthening relationships, these programs are making a genuine difference — and we want to make sure they reach the people who need them most.
If you could share these programs with your networks, friends, schools, or community groups, it would be greatly appreciated. Every little share helps connect someone to the support they might be looking for.
Location: Peirson Services, 2 Normanby Square, Bundaberg
Contact: 07 4151 2299 | bundaberg@peirsontrust.org.au
For program dates, please visit www.peirsonservices.org.au.
BUGK – Bringing Up Great Kids
Thursdays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
A 7-week program that supports parents and caregivers to:
- Reflect upon why you parent the way you do and what you do well.
- Learn more about how a child’s brain grows and influences their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
- Understand the hidden meaning of children’s behaviours and your response to it.
- Recognise the subtle messages you send your children every day and how you might respond.
- Develop effective skills around deep listening and being present in the moment.
- Understand how common barriers can influence your relationship with your child.
- Acknowledge how caring for self fosters positive family relationships.
Funded by the Australian Childhood Foundation.
Tuff Masters
Tuesday afternoons, 3.30pm – 5pm
A 6-week program for boys in grades 4, 5, and 6 that creates a supportive space to explore the now, the future, and how to achieve mastery of the journey.
Focus areas include mastering emotional regulation, impulse control, socialising, family relationships, school issues, self-acceptance, and critical thinking.
This activity-based program includes indoor and outdoor learning for all abilities to challenge the mind and develop vital skills.
BUGK – Bringing Up Great Kids: Parenting After Family Violence
Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
A nurturing, empowering, and kind program for parents and carers who have experienced family violence. This program provides a friendly and safe environment for parents to learn from each other and begin a journey of understanding and healing themselves and their children from the impact of family violence.
Over 7 weekly sessions, parents and caregivers will:
- Understand how family violence affects parents’ relationships with their children.
- Learn about how parenting is affected by family violence and how to overcome these impacts to feel more confident and effective in their role.
- Identify important messages that parents want their children to know.
- Learn more about the brain development in children and how to influence their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
- Understand the meaning behind children’s behaviour and how to respond to it.
- Discover ways to take care of yourself as parents and find help when needed.
- Learn about your own parenting wisdom, strength, and courage.
Funded by the Australian Childhood Foundation and supported by the Department of Social Services.
