Matt Stubbs- Area Manager Central Coast Kristen Donaghey- Kids ConneXions Trainer Central Coast

2. History of Interrelate 84 years ago - 1926 � Father & Son Movement 1934 � Mother & Daughter incorporated 1960 � Approved for Marriage Counselling 1962 � Marriage Education introduced & Centre established in Newcastle 1969 � Family Life Movement of Australia 1997 � Interrelate 2006-2008 � CCS & FRCs established 2008 � Post Separation Cooperative Parenting Program 1926 - Initially sexuality education 1960 - Approved for marriage counselling by AGD 1962 � Centre in NC was for NC and CC 2007 - NC FRC ; 2008 CC FRC 1926 - Initially sexuality education 1960 - Approved for marriage counselling by AGD 1962 � Centre in NC was for NC and CC 2007 - NC FRC ; 2008 CC FRC

3. Interrelate services today School Services Family Programs Where did I come from (Years 3-4) Preparing for Puberty (Years 5-6) Classroom Programs Bullying Awareness (all years) Minding Me (Year 5) Moving into the teen years (Year 6) Interrelate Family Centres Family Relationship Centres Children�s Contact Services Relationship Services � counselling, case management and group work programs Kids ConneXions�.

4. Kids ConneXions on the Central Coast & Newcastle Central Coast- 20 schools, approximately 1400 students Newcastle- 21 schools, approximately 800 students

6. I know more about what makes up good and bad relationships

7. It is easier to tell if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy

8. How much more confident are you in saying �no� to an unhealthy relationship?

9. Teacher Evaluations�

10. Program Outline Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) Classroom delivered Single facilitator model 2 x 1.5 hour sessions 1 week break between sessions Classroom teacher present throughout program delivery

12. What is good teaching? Want a model that� It could be used to frame a sequence and organisation of programs, units or lessons; Its simplicity would assist users to internalise the five action domains; and It aligns closely with the Principles of Learning and Teaching Each section of KC follows this basic 5 model learning cycle and allows students to get a deeper understanding of the content of the program What is good teaching? Want a model that� It could be used to frame a sequence and organisation of programs, units or lessons; Its simplicity would assist users to internalise the five action domains; and It aligns closely with the Principles of Learning and Teaching Each section of KC follows this basic 5 model learning cycle and allows students to get a deeper understanding of the content of the program

13. Example of e5 in Kids Connexions

14. Interactive Activity �Make a Bid� Debrief Questions used to debrief the group What�s the point of the activity Putting it into context � what�s next

15. Why the Program works Based on solid research- Links to protective & risk factors and resilience Links to k-6 Curriculum- Stage 3 External facilitator Interactive & Fun- discussion Schools are self selective of the program Information really �hits the mark�- comes at the right time of development

16. Future opportunities�. Indigenous specific Kids Connexions Kids Connexions for children in out of home care Mixture of IFC and school staff delivery �Connecteens� � looking at intimate relationships