Supporting families

 

AT EPPING HEIGHTS

At Epping Heights we recognise the very important link between the school and the family and the role that both play in the development of the child. Parenting articles are regularly included in the school newsletter and we have a comprehensive 'Parents' section in our school library. Parenting in the 21st century is not an easy task and it is very beneficial to gain support from experts in the field. Michael Grose is a highly esteemed parenting expert.

A bit about Michael Grose

"Michael Grose is one of Australia 's most popular writers and speakers on parenting and family matters.  

He is a former teacher who for fifteen years spent five hours of every working day surrounded by kids. Currently he coaches parents all over Australia to be more effective family leaders.  

This hands-on experience together with his work with families and parents over the last fifteen years has enabled Michael to become one of Australia 's most popular parenting educators.  

He is –

  • The author of 6 books, including the highly acclaimed One Step Ahead, which has been released in the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa.
  • The author of over 300 columns in newspapers and magazines across Australia
  • The presenter of keynotes and seminars in the education, community and corporate sectors
  • The creator of a range of high quality parenting resources that are in at least 50 per cent of Australian schools.
  • The first person to conduct a parenting seminar in Parliament House Canberra, in May 2004."
  • You can now access his Parentingideas magazine online via the link below:

Parenting Ideas Magazine

A range of services is available to support families, including translation and interpreter services, adult education, adult English programs and telephone counselling services.

Parent information

Parent information that is relevant for your child's education is available in English and other community languages.

Counselling

The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages see school counselling service.

Free telephone counselling services (outside of the education system) are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.

  • Lifeline - a 24 hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.

  • Mensline Australia - 24 hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.

  • Parent line - a toll free 24 hour advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.

Interpreter service

Parents and carers who don't speak English well and deaf parents and carers who use sign language, can get assistance from the telephone interpreter service. An interpreter can be requested for school matters involving your child such as enrolment, subject choice, educational progress, attendance, welfare or behaviour. Interpreters can also be requested for parent-teacher interviews, school meetings, school council meetings, and parents and citizens meetings.

The telephone number to call is 131 450. Ask for an interpreter for the required language and the interpreter will call our school and stay on the line to assist you with your conversation. You will not be charged for this service. Parents and carers who need an interpreter to attend a school meeting should let us know.

For information in community languages see: Make links use interpreters.

Adult education
See also

Raising children
Beyond blue
Saturday schools of community languages
Multicultural education
Community information officers
Parents, carers & families
Refugee support programs