BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Plumtree - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Plumtree X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Plumtree REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T213000 DTSTAMP:20260925T022604Z CREATED:20260901T021519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T022604Z UID:55656-1792438200-1792445400@www.plumtree.org.au SUMMARY:Circle of Security | Monday DESCRIPTION:Supports and strengthens child-parent relationships \n\n\n\nCircle of Security is an evidence-based program the helps parents and carers better understand their child’s feelings\, needs and behaviour. Through eight guided sessions\, you’ll learn practical ways to support your child’s emotional wellbeing while building a stronger\, more secure relationship together.Research shows that when children have at least one secure relationship with a parent or carer\, they enjoy better health\, stronger relationships\, and greater success in their future education. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this program\, you’ll learn to: \n\n\n\n\nbetter understand what your child is communicating through their behaviour\n\n\n\nrecognise and respond to your child’s emotional needs\n\n\n\nsupport your child when they are upset\, overwhelmed or struggling\n\n\n\nbuild your child’s confidence and sense of security\n\n\n\nreflect on your own responses as a parent and what gets in the way when parenting feels difficult\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFathers and male carers are welcome to join our dedicated Circle of Security Parenting program for dads and male carers\, wwhere you can connect with other men while exploring ways to support your child’s emotional development. We’re also facilitating a Circle of Security group on Wednesdays. If this day suits you better\, please register here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is it for?For parents\, carers and family members of children aged 0 to 12 years. \n\n\n\nWhile Circle of Security is not a disability-specific program\, families are supported to apply the approach to their child’s unique needs and circumstances. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenWeekly online sessions over eight weeks. Each session runs for 2 hours. Because each session builds on the previous week\, participants are expected to attend all eight sessions.Mondays\, 19 October to 7 December 20267.30 pm to 9.30 pm (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This program is open to families anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVPPlease RSVP to secure your place.Places are limited. To help create a consistent and supportive group experience\, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend all eight sessions. The group will proceed once at least six participants have confirmed their commitment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | Share | Download \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitatorMelo Kalemkeridis\, trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this program suitable for parents of children with disability or developmental delay?Yes. Circle of Security Parenting focuses on understanding children’s emotional needs and strengthening relationships. The ideas and strategies discussed can be applied across a wide range of family circumstances\, including families of children with disability and developmental delay. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can both parents or carers attend?Yes. We welcome parents\, carers and other family members to attend together. If more than one person plans to attend\, please state this in the registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this service confidential?Yes. Facilitators maintain confidentiality and ask all participants to respect the privacy of others in the group. However\, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed when participating in a group setting\, as other participants are responsible for maintaining privacy outside the sessions. Facilitators are also required to follow mandatory reporting and duty of care obligations where there are concerns about safety or wellbeing. \n \n \n \n \n \n Are the sessions recorded?Sessions are recordet for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Recordings are not shared with participants or used for any public purpose. To help create a safe and respectful environment\, participants are asked to keep group discussions confidential. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you offer make-up sessions if I can’t make one?Unfortunately\, make-up sessions are not available. Each session builds on the previous week\, so participants are expected to attend all eight sessions.If you miss a session\, your facilitator may be able to provide a brief overview of the content covered. If you miss one of the foundational sessions\, you may be asked to complete the program in a future group to ensure you receive the full benefit of the course. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to have my camera on?Yes. Participants are asked to keep their camera on throughout the program. This helps create a connected group experience and allows facilitators to confirm attendance for participants seeking a Certificate of Completion.If you are unable to keep your camera on for any reason\, please discuss this with the facilitator or event organiser before the program begins so we can explore available options with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I get a certificate at the end?Yes. Participants who attend all sessions and keep their camera on throughout the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.If you are unable to keep your camera on\, we may be able to provide a letter confirming your attendance on specific dates and times instead. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can professionals attend this program?This program is for parents\, carers and family members only. We are unable to accommodate professionals in this group.If you work with families\, please feel free to share information about the program with those you support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the programLearn more about the Circle of Security program.Contact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.auFundingPlumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout PlumtreePlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked in partnership with families to support children to learn\, participate and thrive. Through therapy\, parenting programs\, playgroups\, workshops and inclusive education\, we help build confidence\, capability and strong communities where all children belong. 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