Family Violence

Beyond the Violence is a free 8-week program open to women and children who have been impacted by family violence.

Children’s Group – would you like to:

• Make new friends
• Understand what makes relationships safe
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Learn ways to express feelings safely
• Discover how to get along better with your mum and siblings

This program is a gentle, supportive space for women who have experienced family violence. Together, we’ll explore healing, rediscovery, and connection.

What to expect:
• Understanding the nature of family violence, including its various forms and the cycle it often follows.
• Exploring the emotional and developmental impacts of family violence on individuals and children.
• Building tools to manage trauma and triggers, supporting emotional regulation and safety.
• Rediscovering identity and personal strengths, fostering a renewed sense of self.
• Encouraging wellbeing and self-care, with a focus on nurturing internal safety and resilience.
• Developing effective communication strategies, to support healthy expression and boundary-setting.
• Creating opportunities for community connection, reducing isolation and building supportive networks.
• Exploring trust and future relationships, with an emphasis on safety, respect, and emotional readiness.

Circle of heArts is a therapeutic arts group for women who have experienced family violence and would like to explore their journey through using the creative arts process.

8-week group No prior arts experience needed. All materials provided

Making Changes for New Beginnings is a 6 week support group for women who have experienced family violence.
The group aims to help you identify the effects of abusive relationships and create new beginnings for yourself.
Some topics covered include:
•Cycle of violence
•Difference between anger and violence
•Healthy and unhealthy relationships
•Safety planning
•Parenting after family violence

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PARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONS
THIS IS A PROGRAM FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FAMILY VIOLENCE

Cranbourne Communities for Children Initiative is funded by the Australian Government

Would you like to:

• Re-establish trust in your family
• Improve your relationship with your children
• Improve communication in your family
• Explore strategies for responding to big feelings
• Help your children understand rules and establish boundaries
• Explore strategies to respond to other parenting challenges
  

The program will be co-designed with participating parents, based upon their parenting goals.

The program is open to parents of all genders.

DID YOU KNOW: You can take time off work to attend under the new Family Violence leave entitlements?

DATES: 6 Online sessions, Wednesdays, 14th October – 18th November 2026

Limited spaces available. Preference will be given to parents or carers residing in Clyde, Clyde North, Botanic Ridge and Cranbourne, but all interested parents are invited to enquire.

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