School Can’t’ Parents and Carers Group
Are you a parent or carer of a young person who experiences challenges with attending school? Would you like to connect with others experiencing this, in an supportive environment?
This group has been created by Castlemaine Community House in recognition of the stress and isolation many local families experience with School Can’t/refusal.
The monthly sessions are co-facilitated by Kirrily, a qualified social worker, and Julie Du Plessis, and aim to provide a welcoming, judgment-free and safe space for parents and carers to connect, share and support each other.
Sessions are gently supported by experienced care providers from Dhelkaya Health. All sessions are confidential, and the sharing of diverse, individual experiences of School Can’t is welcomed.
All sessions are confidential, no cost, no judgement and no obligations.
Although registration is not required, it is preferred, via this link. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Childcare available on request.
Day: 1st Thursday of Each Month
Upcoming dates: 2 April, 7 May, 4 June 2026
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Castlemaine Community House
This program is supported by the Victorian Government’s Connecting Carers In Their Community grant, Vic Health’s Growing Healthy Communities Grant and Dhelkaya Health.
Date: Wednesday 10th June | Time: 4:30pm – 6.00pm| Castlemaine Community House
After Disaster: Parent and Carer Wellbeing
After a natural disaster, many parents and carers continue balancing their own recovery alongside supporting children and young people.
This community education session explores practical and realistic approaches to coping, stress regulation, and wellbeing during ongoing recovery, with a brief refresher on common child and adolescent responses after disaster and when extra support may be helpful.
Registration here: https://events.humanitix.com/after-disaster-parent-and-carer-wellbeing-check-in
Priority places for Harcourt, Sutton Grange and Walmer residents.
Childminding will be provided if needed. Please let us know when you book in.
This session is delivered by Castlemaine Community House and supported by Carers Victoria Connecting Carers program.