Parenting on the ARC :

Rebuilding Futures

Parenting on the ARC is a fully-funded program, proudly supported by the Department of Youth Justice, designed to strengthen families with young people exhibiting early signs of disengagement and risk-taking behaviour. 

Through a combination of engaging group workshops and personalised in-home sessions, parents and caregivers are guided to build confidence, deepen connections, and develop practical strategies for positive change.

Grounded in evidence-based practice and trauma-informed care, our program provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where families can rebuild futures together.

Program Goals:

To address the risks and needs that contribute to young people’s anti-social behaviours by enhancing and strengthening:

  • Family functioning

  • Parent–child relationships

  • Parenting confidence

Program Details:

  • Parents attend two interactive group workshops (3 hours each)

  • Families then take part in six tailored in-home sessions (1 hour each)

  • Designed to consolidate learning and apply new skills at home

Program Content:

  • Discover your parenting style & strengthen attachment

  • Explore the brain and how it drives behaviour

  • Understand triggers and the fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses

  • Learn self-soothing and self-care tools for nervous system regulation

  • Master co-regulation to help your child feel safe and calm

  • Practical strategies to deepen connection and attachment

  • Tools for healing: rupture and repair in relationships

Eligibility:

Families with children aged 8yo – 17yo residing in the household

  • Families at risk of entering the Youth Justice system

  • Children and youth who meet the requirements of the Gold Standard Early Intervention Screening Tool (attached)

Upcoming Workshops

  • Pine Rivers

    14th October 2025 & 21st October 2025

    9.30am - 12.30pm

    St Faith’s Anglican Church Hall

    1 Sutherland Dr, Strathpine

    A safe and supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, and learn practical tools to build stronger, happier family relationships.

    Taking Referrals Now

  • Moreton Bay

    January 2026

    Dates and venue to be announced…

  • Caboolture

    April 2026

    Dates and venue to be announced…