All parents & carers welcome: Parenting courses available now through Catholic Care.

CatholicCare's family and parenting education courses are held in a supportive environment with others who share similar challenges. They support and build capacity in families, children and individuals, particularly during times of change.

Their range of parenting education courses focus on strengthening relationships, parenting, post-separation, managing challenging emotions and loss and grief.

• CatholicCare Wollongong Office: Ground Floor 6-8 Regent Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
• CatholicCare Nowra/Shoalhaven Office: 55 Worrigee Street, Nowra NSW 2541

All CatholicCare Courses and Services are open for everyone, regardless of belief or circumstance.All Illawarra parents & carer enquiries are welcome.

To find out more about their courses call them on 1800 967 894 or email [email protected] or learn more here.

Parenting and Family Education Courses available:

Circle of Security Parenting (Online)

Term 4 2026 Every Wednesday, 10am - 12pm, 5 x 2 Hours weekly Online session:

• 21st October
• 28th October
• 4th November
• 11th November
• 18th November
• Cost $75

Term 4 2026 Every Thursday, 5:30pm 7:30pm, 5 x 2 Hours weekly Online session:

• 12th November
• 19th November
• 26th November
• 3rd December
• 10th December
• Cost $75

About this course: At some point in time, all parents experience the uncertainty of not knowing what their children need. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you? This internationally recognised parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. For more information on Wollongong & Illawarra's Circle of Parenting Course or to register, click here.

Supporting You and Your Child Experiencing Anxiety (Online)

Term 3 2026, Every Tuesday 5.30pm- 7.30pm, 3 x 2 hours:

• 8th September
• 15th September
• 22nd September
• Cost: $45

Term 4 2026, Every Thursday 10am - 12pm, 3 x 2 hours:

• 26th November
• 3rd December
• 10th December
• Cost: $45

About this course: Supporting children to manage anxiety can be challenging. Anxiety can display in our children in many ways, impacting various aspects of life. This program will provide support to parents, assisting them to understand anxiety, how it can impact children and how you can support your child through it. For more information on Wollongong & Illawarra's Supporting You and Your Child Experiencing Anxiety course or to register, click here

Bringing Up Great Kids (Online)

Term 4 2026 Every Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm, 4 x 2 hours

• 24th November
• 1st December
• 8th December
• 15th December

• Cost: $60

Bringing Up Great Kids helps parents build caring, respectful relationships with their children and encourages a mindful, reflective approach to parenting. Bringing Up Great Kids – CatholicCare DOW

Bringing Up Great Teens (Online)

Term 4 2026 Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm, 4 x 2 hours

• 18th November
• 25th November
• 2nd December
• 9th December

• Cost: $60

About this course: Support your child through this time of development. Learn, alongside others, how to stay connected, while giving them the independence they desire, Understand the changes they are going through, and how to manage conflict and risk-taking behaviour, while maintaining a positive relationship. For more information on Wollongong & Illawarra's Bringing Up Great Teens course or to register, click here.

123 Magic and Emotion Coaching (Online)

Term 4, 2026 Every Wednesday 5:30pm – 7:30pm 3 x 2 hours

• 25th November
• 2nd December
• 9th December
• Cost: $45

About this Course: Supporting your child through the many challenging behaviours they may display each day, can be difficult and exhausting. This group will help you understand why the behaviour may be occurring, and simple effective strategies to manage the behaviours in a safe and effective way. For more information on Wollongong & Illawarra's 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching course or to register, click here.

*This program is inclusive of parents of neurodivergent children and their F2F sessions will be an opportunity for parents with similar experiences to explore and discuss the content together.

Families Living Well in a Digital World 

Term 4, 2026 Every Tuesday 10am - 12pm 4 x 2 hours

• 24th November
• 1st December
• 8th December
• 15th December

Learn healthy strategies to navigate the digital world while fostering connection, communication, balance, and strong relationships. Families Living Well in a Digital World – CatholicCare DOW

Keeping Kids in Mind (Online)

Term 4, 2026 Every Tuesday 5:30pm - 8pm 6 x 2.5 hours

• 20th October
• 27th October
• 3rd November
• 10th November
• 17th November
• 24th November

Keeping Kids in Mind (Nowra)

Term 4, 2026 Every Thursday 2pm - 4pm 6 x 2.5 hours

• 19th November
• 26th November
• 3rd December
• 10th December
• 17th December

Parenting after separation can be tough for you and your child. This program helps you navigate practical and emotional challenges, reduce conflict, and support your child’s wellbeing. Keeping Kids in Mind – CatholicCare DOW

Loving Well (Wollongong)

Term 4, 2026 Every Monday 5:30 - 8pm 4 x 2.5 hours

• 19th October
• 26th October
• 2nd Novemeber
• 9th November

Ready to build healthy, fulfilling relationships after separation? We will help you to spot patterns, set boundaries, communicate with confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience Loving Well – CatholicCare DOW

My Kids and Me (Wollongong)

Term 4, 2026 Every Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm 7 x 2.5 hours

• 27th October
• 3rd November
• 10th November
• 17th November
• 24th November
• 1st December
• 8th December

When a child is removed from your care, the emotions and challenges can feel overwhelming. In this safe, supportive space, we’ll reflect together and explore ways to strengthen your connection with your child. My Kids and Me – CatholicCare DOW

Black Box Parenting

Term 4, 2026 Every Wednesday 5:30pm - 8pm 5 x 2.5 hours

• 21st October
• 28th October
• 4th November
• 11th November
• 18th November

Discover how past experiences or trauma may shape your parenting. In a safe, non-judgmental space, we’ll support your wellbeing and help you strengthen your parenting journey. Black Box Parenting – CatholicCare DOW

Seeing Red (Nowra)

Term 4, 2026 Every Thursday 10am - 12pm 5 x 2 hours

• 22nd October
• 29th October
• 5th November
• 12th November
• 19th November

Learn to understand strong emotions and express your feelings and the feelings of those around you in a healthy, respectful ways that strengthen communication and relationships. Seeing Red – CatholicCare DOW

This program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

To find out more about their courses call them on 1800 967 894 or email [email protected] or learn more here.