Separating Parents are Raising Kids Programme (SPARK) - 2025

SPARK is a six module psycho-educational programme which aims to assist parents/carer's following separation to better understand their child's experience and gain practical skills to co-parent more effectively.  It provides practical strategies to reduce negative communication and conflict patterns, encourages understanding of child development and the Family Law System.

• * Communication Skills* Emotional Regulation 
• * Conflict Impacts and Management* Attachment and  Child Development
• * Redefining Family
• * Navigating the Family Law System 

Course Session Times:-

Six Modules - as per course schedule.  All sessions must be attended to receive the certificate of completion.  Some limited 'make-up' sessions maybe available.  (A nominal fee may apply). 

Dates for courses listed below.

Course Eligibility:-All participants are required to complete a short (30-60 minute) telephone interview at least one week prior to the commencement of the course.  Please note - your registration and entry to the programme is contingent on completion of the interview. You will receive an SMS 24-48 hours prior to your booked intake time.  Please be available for this call (via a private number) at the time you have selected, in a quiet confidential space with no children.  We cannot continue if you are driving or have children in the same room.  We cannot guarantee another space if you fail to answer this call.

Registrations for the course close ten days prior to the course commencement date, if not sold out earlier.  

Please note, it is a requirement that all ZOOM participants have their camera on throughout all sessions. 

Programmes run by the Brisbane Family Relationship Centre are best suited for people within the Greater Brisbane Area.  To find out information about the services offered by your local Family Relationship Centre please contact the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321 or www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Course Fees:-

$30 for six sessions - this includes participant material which will be sent via registered mail to your address for ZOOM groups, or at the venue for face to face groups.  

Please call our offices should this fee be a deterrent to participation. 

Cancellation Policy:-

In the event of a cancellation, a $10 administration fee is charged if cancellation notification occurs within ten (10) days prior to course commencement.  No refund is given if cancellation notification occurs outside this timeframe.  No refund will be given if transfer to another course occurs followed by cancellation.   No refund will be provided if the course materials been posted.

Centacare reserve the right to cancel the course should insufficient registrations occur for group sessions.  Registrations will be refunded in full, or transferred should this occur.  

Transfer Policy:-

In the event of a request to transfer to alternative date options, notification must occur ten (10) days prior to course commencement.  Please phone Centacare to arrange this transfer. 

Privacy Policy:-

See Terms and Conditions page. 

Please note, it is a requirement that all ZOOM participants have their camera on throughout all sessions. 

BY REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

Location

Centacare FRS - Fortitude Valley
58 Morgan Street, Conference Room, Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006

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