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PCA Families is committed to the best interests of children. We believe in empowering children and supporting their voices to be heard. In line with our commitment to the rights of children, we also promote and uphold local and international declarations and charters of human rights related to children.
Playgroups offer parents and carers an opportunity to come together, share information and develop supportive networks, while the children have fun. Please contact us for more information about playgroups.
1st Thursday of every month
10am - 12pm
1330 Ferntree gully Road, Scoresby
Supported Playgroups
Darley Early Years Hub, during school terms
Contact Rebecka Baxter Tel 03 5366 7100 or email
Each term the day and times are decided based on the families’ needs.
If you are thinking of setting up a playgroup in your area, PCA Families can support you to do so. Please contact us for more information.
Our Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) programs for children from 5-14, are designed specifically to assist their personal growth. Classes blend skill development, personal observation and experiential learning in an environment that is fun, supportive and engaging. Mindfulness in Motion focuses on:
There are two programs to choose from:
The Grasshopper program is designed for children aged 5 to 9 and develops skills for life through martial arts. It is taught in a fun and engaging style which is a blend of play based learning, skill acquisition and conversation.
The Mantis program is designed for young people aged 10 to 14 to enhance students' fitness and martial arts skill with the focus on the students' intention. Fun, games and personal growth are the focus of this group whilst developing a level of martial skill.
Contact: Guy by calling 0412 765 694 or email info@auskungfu.com
Classes are held at: 6 Oakover Road Preston, https://www.auskungfu.com/
We understand how important it is for permanent care, kinship care and adoptive families to be able to connect with other families to share their experiences. Family days bring families together and provide children and parents with a fun day out. See our Calendar for the next family events.
As the go to organisation for the community, PCA Families delivers individual support and peer support services to permanent care, kinship care and adoptive families, informed by lived experience and research.
Whether you’re a prospective family, a new family or an established family, we have brought together information and resources to help navigate and respond to different stages of your family’s permanent care and adoption journey.
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Permanent care, kinship care and adoptive families are an often hidden and under-supported group. They care for some of the most vulnerable children in our community. We often hear from parents and carers that raising children from permanent care, kinship care and adoption backgrounds is rewarding, but that many families also experience a range of challenges. Families deserve to have their voices heard by those who make decisions on behalf of children.
Donations enable PCA Families to deliver high quality programs and advocate with and for children and families. PCA Families also supports parents and carers to become self-advocates. You can get involved by:
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PCA Families acknowledges the First Nations peoples of all Country throughout Australia. We are grateful for continued connections to lands, waters, seas and communities. We pay respect to Elders past and present as we express our intention to move together to a place of justice and partnership. We acknowledge sovereignty has never been ceded and Australia was, and always will be, Aboriginal lands.
PCA Families has a zero tolerance of child abuse and we are committed to establishing and maintaining child safe environments.
