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Tuning in to Teens® for Afghan Mothers

Join this free, 8-session program and learn strategies to support your child as they navigate adolescence and build their independence.

What this group can help with

This 8-session program can help you to:

  • better understand and help your child navigate this important developmental phase
  • strengthen your relationship with your child
  • coach your child to manage strong emotions like worry, anger and sadness
  • build your child’s problem solving, conflict resolution, and resilience skills
  • help your child develop healthy friendships
  • maintain important cultural values whilst also incorporating new parenting ideas and research
  • understand how your own family experiences might affect you parent your children.

What to expect

The group facilitators are Afghan women who are fluent in several Afghan dialects and have parenting expertise.

You’ll learn about the topics above in a small group with other Afghan mothers.

Who attends

Afghan mothers with children aged 13 to 18 years.

You can attend with babies and pre-school children. We will provide child-minding support and refreshments.

Register your interest

Please contact our Cranbourne Centre:

Dates/times

Length: 8 x 3-hour sessions

Time: Weekly on Wednesdays from 9am to 12 noon.

Dates: Starts on 14 October 2026 and runs for 8 weeks.

Pricing
Free of charge. It's important to register.

This program is provided by Relationships Australia Victoria as part of Mission Australia’s Communities for Children initiative, with funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services.