Family Inclusion Strategies Hunter

Family Inclusion Strategies Hunter Family Inclusion Strategies Hunter is a group who have formed to promote family inclusion & improve outcomes for children and young people.

Family Inclusion Strategies Hunter (FISH) is a group of practitioners, parents, family members and carers who have formed to promote family inclusion in the lives of children in child protection and out of home care and family inclusive practice in the child protection and out of home care service system. Our mission is simple. We want better outcomes for children and young people in the child pro

tection system and in out of home care. FISH believes strongly that family inclusion will contribute to better outcomes, including higher rates of family preservation, restoration and improved family relationships and overall wellbeing for children in long term care. The voices and action of parents and family are needed to make this happen. FISH formed because we want the children and young people of the Hunter Valley of New South Wales in the child protection and out of home care systems to have better relationships with their families and for their families to be actively and respectfully included in their lives.

03/09/2026

1-2-3 Magic Starts Next Week!
Are you looking for calmer mornings, fewer arguments and more confidence with behaviour? Join us with for our free 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program. Places are still available for-

📅 Wednesdays 9, 16 & 23 September (must attend all sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion and take-home resource)
🕙 11am to 2pm
📍 Woodberry Family Centre (11-13 Lawson Ave, Woodberry)
🙆Childcare and light refreshments available on registration
📞 Registration Essential at 4914 0444

Parents will learn practical strategies to:
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Reduce yelling and power struggles.
• Encourage positive behaviour.

15/08/2026

Have you recently had a baby? We run a Baby Playgroup at Thou-Walla Family Centre in Raymond Terrace, on Mondays during school term. Give us a call on 4987 4666 or send us a pm if you would like more information or keen to join. Thanks.

11/08/2026

We have Interrelate with us on Tuesdays.
The next 2 weeks we will be running the Aboriginal building connections program in these sessions. Come along doe this FREE course to learn how to put your children first and reduce conflict.
As always reach out if you have any questions
Danni 🧡

07/08/2026

We're proud to deliver The Shark Cage® for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in our community. Over six weeks, participants will explore healthy relationships, strengthen self-worth, and connect with other women in a culturally safe and supportive space.

This program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 17 years and over who live in the Maitland and Cessnock Local Government Areas.

Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Build healthy relationships and boundaries
✨ Recognise unhealthy behaviours
✨ Strengthen your confidence and decision-making
✨ Learn about your rights and self-worth
✨ Connect with other women in a supportive space

📍 Location: 1A Chelmsford Drive, Metford
🕙 Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm
📅 Session Dates:
• 11 August
• 18 August
• 1 September
• 8 September
• 15 September
• 22 September

📲 Register your interest today! Complete our JotForm registration
https://form.jotform.com/262000598131044

or contact our office on (02) 4015 7000.

Please note: Before the program begins, participants will meet with a member of our team to ensure the program is the right fit.

We look forward to creating a safe and empowering space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can connect, learn and grow together.

You deserve to feel safe, valued and empowered. 🌿

Next parent info session is tomorrow!
05/08/2026

Next parent info session is tomorrow!

04/08/2026
02/08/2026

We're so excited for this one! Come along and meet Bec from MFS as well as and as we celebrate

02/08/2026

Address

Newcastle, NSW
2300

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+611300942598

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