Wellbeing and
Mental Health Leader
Trish Lloyd
FREE PARENTING/CARER SUPPORT PROGRAMS scheduled for Term 2, 2024.
For any queries or additional information, please feel free to contact the Group Work Practitioners at 5990 8400 or respond to this email: groupwork.south@vt.uniting.org
The City of Casey Youth Counselling and Support Service (YCaSS)
provides free and confidential counselling support for young
people aged 10-25 with links to the City of Casey.
YCaSS is an accessible service as no Mental Health Care Plan or
Medicare card is needed, so support can commence without delay.
This support is provided face to face at one of our Youth Information Centres (Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Hampton Park) or through telehealth via phone or video call.
YCaSS provides the following supports:
- Youth Counselling: Individual counselling for young people 13-25
- Parent Support Sessions: Brief intervention for parents of children aged 10-25 on parenting strategies and psychoeducation for their children
- Children’s Counselling: For young people aged 10-12, with parent or guardian involvement when needed to support the counselling process
For more information or to request a service:
Call 9792 7279 to speak to an intake worker
Text 0417 347 909 with your name and number
Chat to:
George Tsiongas (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy playing table tennis, watching comedy shows and I support the Hawthorn Football Club!
Michelle Yang (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy eating healthy foods, going to the gym and socialising with family & friends!
Tracey Bailey (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy meditation, going on walks and travelling all over Australia!
Carmen Wilson (Team Leader Youth Counselling & Support Service)
About me: I enjoy skiing, gardening and getting into nature!
For more updates, feel free to check out:
www.instagram.com/caseyyouthservices
www.facebook.com/caseyyouthservices
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As a father or father figure, your role in shaping your son's life is profound and pivotal.
Boys thrive when they have an active, present and engaged positive father, father figure or positive male role model in their life - this can include a sports coach, male teacher, family friend – any positive male figure!
Your dedication to being the best father figure possible is commendable - we know you've got this!
Top Tips
1. Provide emotional support and connection
Boys need their fathers to provide a safe space where they can express their emotions freely. Encourage open communication and actively listen without judgment
2. Positive role modelling
Role model positive behaviour and attitudes. It can be challenging for young boys, and they need their father or father figure to set the example. Boys often learn by observing their fathers - Show them what it means to be respectful, compassionate, and responsible.
3. Quality time
Every child needs quality time with their parents! Do something with your son that interests him. Father-child shared activities positively influence a child's social and cognitive development.
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