This Question on Notice seeks information about the services and programs offered at the Carey Park Child and Parent Centre, including their location and outreach to neighbouring schools.

AnsweredQoN 1897Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2014
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Education

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I refer to the Carey Park child and parent centre, and I ask: (a) what services and programs are offered at the Carey Park child and parent centre; (b) are all of the services and programs run onsite; and (c) are any of the services and programs extended to neighbouring schools by way of outreach delivery?

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Answered
19 November 2014
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
28 days
(a)Services and programs offered at the Child and Parent Centre - Carey Park include:
· Playgroups are provided for different age groups (morning and afternoon sessions) Mondays to Thursdays.
· Positive Parenting Programs (Triple P) are scheduled during Term 4.
· The Protective Behaviours program and an eight-week Circle of Security program.
· Conversational English for parents from different cultural backgrounds is currently being delivered over a seven-week period.
· Community Child Health is currently using the clinic two days per week with the school nurse using the clinic room when required. Negotiations are underway with the West Australian Country Health Services for the provision of allied health services.
(b) No. Parenting Programs (Triple P), playgroups and a Transition to Kindy program are being offered at surrounding schools.
(c) Maidens Park Primary School and Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School are currently receiving outreach services and programs. Advertising of services offered at the Child and Parent Centre is also provided to the broader community through local libraries and pamphlets to community groups.

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