Group ProgramsRelationship Programs for Individuals,
Couples, Parents and Children
LifeWorks Relationship Counselling and Education Services
2013 Programs
Committed Couples (group program) $250 per couple
Prepare/Enrich (individual couple program) $295 per couple
Growing Together Workshop $545 per couple
Bringing Baby Home (expectant and new parents) $250 per couple
Making Step-Families Work $250 per couple
For more information about LifeWorks’ programs for couples, visit www.lifeworks.com.au or telephone 03 8650 6200 and request a Couples Program brochure and calendar.
Programs for Couples
LifeWorks’ group programs focus on building positive, healthy relationships regardless of your current lifestage or your circumstances.
The programs outlined in this brochure are offered in several formats including weekday seminars, weekly sessions, or more intensive blocks of time which are usually conducted on Saturday and/or Sunday. They can be designed and delivered in an individualised format and customised to suit specific needs.
For more detailed information please visit the LifeWorks website, or call your local branch and speak to the Relationship Educator.
Our Group Programs
Assertiveness CoachingDo you struggle to say ‘no’ or express yourself as a parent, a partner or in the workplace? Learn to broaden your skills, find your voice and build confidence in acting assertively.
Price: $150, Chadstone, Frankston, Melbourne
Beyond Love: Skills for RelatingSingle and interested in a loving and respectful relationship? This skills-based program is a fun and interactive way to explore what helps relationships work or why they might fail.
Price: $345, Melbourne
SEA Change: Anger Management for WomenA group for women interested in exploring some of their issues and concerns around recognising, expressing and understanding strong emotions. (Intake interview required.)
Price: $150, Broadmeadows, Chadstone, Frankston, Geelong, Melbourne, Wyndham
Single Again: Letting Go and Moving OnMoving on when a relationship ends is a challenge for many. This 3-hour seminar helps acknowledge your past and to step forward with more confidence into your future.
Price: $50, Frankston, Melbourne
Programs for Individuals
Programs for Couples
Our Group Programs
Being the Parent You Want to BeMany parents find that they respond to their children’s challenging behaviours by becoming angry. This practical course explores the triggers of anger, alternative ways of reducing and managing anger and strategies on how to manage responses.
Price: $150, Melbourne
Creative Ways of Managing Children’s BehaviourA 3-hour session designed for parents of children of all ages. Learn practical tips and strategies on how to manage your own responses and handle your children’s challenging behaviours without losing your cool.
Price: $50, Frankston, Melbourne, Wyndham
First Time DadsA group program designed to assist first time Dads with the transition to parenthood, connect with their children and share their experiences with other fathers in the group.
Price: $150, Frankston
Grandparenting After SeparationSeparation within families impacts on many aspects of family life including the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Learn some strategies that include supporting and talking with grandchildren, how to stay in touch and how to manage difficult relationships with the ex-partner of your son or daughter.
Price: $50, All LifeWorks branches
Kids ConnectingIt can be difficult for children to come to terms with grief and loss. This group program helps them explore feelings, memories, changes and ways to manage their loss and move on.
Price: $30, Frankston
Programs for Parents & Kids
Parenting After SeparationThis is a group program that explores how to adapt to parenting following a separation and how to manage challenges such as parenting from a distance, conflict with an ex-partner and the children’s reactions and responses. (Intake interview required.)
Price: $150, Weekend Program $220. Broadmeadows, Chadstone, Frankston, Geelong, Melbourne, Wyndham
Parenting for CouplesDesigned for couples, this group explores the complex issues involved in parenting together, including communication, setting limits, children’s development and shared family values.
Price: $180, Frankston
Parenting in a Step-FamilyThis program explores the challenges central to living in a stepfamily including past histories, disciplining children and divided loyalties.
Price: $100 single, $145 couple, Frankston
Parenting Pre and Early School Aged ChildrenA program for parents of young children. Topics include communication, listening skills, children’s development, sibling rivalry, discipline, resilience and taking care of yourself.
Price: $150, Wyndham
Parenting TeenagersExplore the challenges and joys of parenting teenagers in this group with topics including communication, family values, managing conflict and developing resilience in your adolescent.
Price: $150, Chadstone, Wyndham
Solo ParentingThis program is for parents who are raising children on their own. Topics include: parenting on your own, timeout for parents, constructive contact with previous partner and future directions.
Price: $150, Wyndham
Programs for Parents & Kids
Concessions and Exemptions: LifeWorks offers concessions and exemptions on program fees for eligible participants. Please contact the Relationship Educator at your local branch to discuss further.
Observation: Occasionally LifeWorks’ programs are observed as part of staff training. If you have any concerns about an observer in your program, please discuss these with the co-ordinator prior to attending.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a program cancellation, participants will be transferred to the next scheduled date or issued with a refund. If a participant cancels their enrolment more than 7 days prior to the program start date, a transfer or refund (less 20% administration fee) will be organised. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the program date.
Relationship Roadworthy for MenDesigned to build confidence and improve communication skills, this program helps men develop and maintain healthy relationships at home and work.
Price: $150. Frankston
Men’s Behaviour Change ProgramLifeWorks’ Men’s Behaviour Change Program is designed for men who are committed to changing their patterns of abusive behaviour. It is particularly relevant to men who behave violently at home. (Intake interview required.) For more information or to register, visit www.lifeworks.com.au or telephone 03 8650 6200 and request a MBCP brochure.
Programs for Men
Programs for MenMelbourne City Level 4, 255 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 T 8650 6200
Broadmeadows Unit B1, 1-13 The Gateway, Broadmeadows 3047 T 9355 4700
Chadstone Suites 1 & 2, 41 Stamford Road, Oakleigh 3166 T 9563 3555
Frankston 345 Nepean Highway, Frankston 3199 T 9783 7611
Geelong 38 Myers Street, Geelong 3220 T 5222 3172
Wyndham 1 Johnson Avenue, Hoppers Crossing 3029 T 9974 3200
Program Locations
For more details or bookings, please call 03 8650 6200 or 1300 LifeWorks (1300 543 396).Register online at www.lifeworks.com.au or email LifeWorks on [email protected].
Contact LifeWorks
LifeWorks is a not-for-profit organisation approved by the Federal Attorney-General’s Department under the provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 and is partially funded by the Australian Government.
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Intake Interview Required
Group Programs 2013 Calendar
ChadstoneBroadmeadows Frankston
MelbourneGeelong Wyndham
Programs for Individuals
Assertiveness Coaching 4 week program: $150
Thu, 14 Mar-11 Apr 7-9pm Frankston
Mon, 29 Apr-20 May, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Mon, 6 May-27 May, 6-8pm Chadstone
Wed, 17 Jul-7 Aug, 7-9pm Frankston
Mon, 7-28 October, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Beyond Love 4 week program: $345
Wed, 5-26 June, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Wed, 13 Nov - 4 Dec, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Single Again, Letting Go and Moving On 3 Hour Workshop: $50
Wed, 20 March, 6-9pm Melbourne
Mon, 17 June, 7-10pm Frankston
Wed,16 October, 6-9pm Melbourne
Mon, 21 October, 7-10pm Frankston
SEA CHANGE: Anger Management for Women 6 week program: $150
Thur, 21 Feb-28 Mar, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Mon, 11 Mar-22 Apr,1-3pm Geelong
Wed, 6 Mar-10 Apr, 7-9pm Frankston
Tue, 16 Apr-21 May, 10am-12.30pm Bmeadows
Tue, 1 May-5 Jun, 1-3pm Wyndham
Wed, 2 May-6 Jun, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Tue, 28 May-25 Jun, 6-8pm Chadstone
Mon, 1 Jul-5 Aug, 1-3pm Geelong
Tue, 16 Jul-20 Aug, 10am-12.30pm Bmeadows
Mon,, 15 Jul-19 Aug, 7-9pm Frankston
Thu, 18 Jul-22 Aug, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Thu, 5 Sep-10 Oct, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Tue, 15 Oct-26 Nov, 6-8pm Chadstone
Thu, 17 Oct-21 Nov, 1-3pm Wyndham
Thu, 24 Oct-28 Nov, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Tue, 29 Oct-10 Dec, 10am-12.30pm Bmeadows
Programs for Kids
Kids Connecting 5 week program: $30
Mon, 29 Apr-27 May, 4.30-6pm Frankston
Wed, 9 Oct-6 Nov, 4.30-6pm Frankston
Programs for Men
Relationship Roadworthy for Men 4 week program: $150
Mon, 11 Feb-4 Mar, 7-9pm Frankston
Wed, 9 -30 Oct, 7-9pm Frankston
Programs for ParentsBeing the Parent You Want to Be 4 week program: $150
Wed, 1-29 May, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Wed, 28 Aug-18 Sep, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Wed, 9-31 Oct, 7-9pm Wyndham
Creative Ways of Managing Children’s Behaviour3 Hour Workshop: $50
Thur, 20 June, 6-9pm Melbourne
Tue, 20 August, 6-9pm Frankston
Wed, 28 August, 6-9pm Wyndham
Thu, 14 November, 6-9pm Melbourne
First Time Dads 4 week program: $150
Mon, 17 Apr-8 May, 7-9pm Frankston
Grandparenting After Separation Group or Individual Workshop: $50
Contact branch for program dates BMeadows
Contact branch for program dates Chadstone
Contact branch for program dates Frankston
Contact branch for program dates Geelong
Contact branch for program dates Melbourne
Contact branch for program dates Wyndham
Parenting for Couples 4 week program: $180
Wed, 5-26 Jun, 7-9pm Frankston
Wed, 28 Aug-18 Sep, 7-9pm Frankston
Parenting in a Step-Family6 week program: $100 single, $145 couple
Mon, 22 Apr-27 May, 7-9pm Frankston
Mon, 26 Aug-30 Sep, 7-9pm Frankston
Parenting Pre and Early School Aged Children4 week program: $150
Thursdays, 9-30 May,9.30-11.30am Wyndham
Parenting Teenagers 4 week program: $150
Tue, 5-26 Mar, 6-8pm Chadstone
Wed, 1-22 May, 7-9pm Wyndham
Tue, 6 -27 Aug, 6-8pm Chadstone
Thu, 29 Aug-19 Sep, 7-9pm Wyndham
Solo Parenting 4 week program: $150
Thu, 1-22 Aug, 9.30-11.30am Wyndham
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Parenting After Separation Weekend Program* 2 x Saturdays: $220
Sat, 16 Feb & 2 Mar, 10am-3pm Melbourne
Sat, 9 Mar & 23 Mar, 10am-3pm Frankston
Sat, 13 Apr & 20 Apr, 10am-3pm Wyndham
Sat, 20 Apr & 4 May, 10am-3pm Chadstone
Sat, 11 May & 25 May, 10am-3pm Melbourne
Sat, 18 May & 1 Jun, 10am-3pm Frankston
Sat, 18 May & 25 May, 10am-3pm Wyndham
Sat, 20 Jul-3 Aug, 10am-3pm Frankston
Sat, 27 Jul & 10 Aug, 10am-3pm Melbourne
Sat, 3 Aug & 10 Aug, 10am-3pm Wyndham
Sat, 12 Oct & 26 Oct, 10am-3pm Melbourne
Sat, 26 Oct & 9 Nov, 10am-3pm Frankston
Sat, 23 Nov-7 Dec, 10am-3pm Chadstone
Sat, 7 Dec & 14 Dec, 10am-3pm Wyndham
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See next column for Parenting After Separation Weekday program dates.
*Parenting After Separation Programs LifeWorks is unable to enrol ex-partners in the same program.
Intake Interviews
An intake interview is required prior to entry into this group program. Fees for this interview are charged on a sliding scale based on income.
Parenting After Separation Weekday Program*5 week program: $150
Wed 7 Feb-6 Mar, 6-8pm Geelong
Wed, 6 Feb-5 Mar, 6.30-8.30pm Bmeadows
Thur, 7 Feb-7 Mar, 7-9pm Frankston
Tue, 12 Feb-12 Mar, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Wed, 13 Feb-13 Mar, 6-8.15pm Chadstone
Mon, 18 Feb-25 Mar, 10am-12.15pm Chadstone
Mon, 4 Mar-8 Apr, 7-9pm Wyndham
Wed, 17 Apr-22 May, 6.30-8.30pm Bmeadows
Tue, 30 Apr-28 May, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Wed, 1-29 May, 6-8pm Geelong
Wed, 1-29 May, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Wed, 8 May-5 Jun, 6-8.15pm Chadstone
Thur, 9 May-6 Jun, 7-9pm Frankston
Mon, 27 May-24 Jun, 7-9pm Wyndham
Thu, 15 Aug-12 Sep, 7-9pm Frankston
Tue, 16 Jul-13 Aug, 6.30-8.30pm Melbourne
Wed, 17 Jul-14 Aug, 6-8pm Geelong
Wed, 24 Jul-28 Aug, 6.30-8.30pm Bmeadows
Mon, 29 Jul-26 Aug, 10am-12.15pm Chadstone
Wed, 31 Jul-28 Aug, 6-8.15pm Chadstone
Mon, 19 Aug-16 Sep, 7-9pm Wyndham
Wed, 9 Oct-13 Nov, 6-8pm Geelong
Tue, 8 Oct-12 Nov, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Thu, 17 Oct-14 Nov, 7-9pm Frankston
Wed, 23 Oct-20 Nov, 6-8.15pm Chadstone
Wed, 9 Oct-6 Nov, 10am-12pm Melbourne
Wed, 30 Oct-21 Nov, 6.30-8.30pm Bmeadows
Mon, 11 Nov-9 Dec, 7-9pm Wyndham
Programs for Parents con...
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