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Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia

Catholic schools have grown to become the largest provider of schooling in Australia (outside government) with one in five school age students now attending a Catholic school. In 2021 as we celebrate 200 years of Catholic education, we recognise and appreciate the role of Catholic schools in forming students in their faith, while providing an education that enables them to make a meaningful contribution to the world.

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Strengthening Family Practices – Parenting Session with Rachel Schofield

Rounding off Rachel’s sessions on building sibling relationships and strengthening family bonds in this session she provides more great ideas to help siblings grow and thrive together. In the podcast Rachel explains practical strategies and practices that every family can use.  Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family

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Strengthening Family Practices – Parenting Session with Rachel Schofield

Rounding off Rachel’s sessions on building sibling relationships and strengthening family bonds in this session she provides more great ideas to help siblings grow and thrive together. In the podcast Rachel explains practical strategies and practices that every family can use.  Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family

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Family in the Light of the Word

The second video in a twelve part series has been released by Pope Francis to commemorate the year of the family. Pope Francis says: “How do we imagine God’s love? Is there a concrete reality in the world that helps us see this love with our own eyes? Certainly there is! It is the family! The image of God is reflected in man and in woman, in conjugal love: a living ‘icon’ through which God is made manifest”.

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Grandparents Special Love – Parenting Session with Dr Robyn Mills

In this latest Parenting Session podcast we talk to Robyn Mills about the special love grandparents have for their grandchildren and how they can teach a child about love. Robyn, a grandmother of six who has worked in the health field for 47 years in areas such as psychology and nursing, says grandparents can teach

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The Magic of Mothers

Mother’s Day on Sunday will give families the chance to come together and show mothers how much they are loved and appreciated. And sadly, for those who have lost their mums, the day is an opportunity to say a prayer and give thanks for their wonderful mothers. This week’s article from Rebecca DiGirolamo proclaims the magic of mothers.

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Parenting Session Post

Figuring Out Families aims to help families to be the best that they can be. We interview experts in the field who provide practical advice and tips to help couples with their relationships and raising their children.

In our podcast series, Parenting Sessions, we are joined by:

Dr Rosina McAlpine.  author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting.

Rachel Schofield, Parent Coach, Family Counsellor, and a Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists 

Robyn Mills who has a PhD in Psychology and 45 years experience as a health professional, including as a psychologist and Life Skills educator. 

In each session we provide valuable advice and tips on how families can manage their lives with more confidence and with less stress, resulting in better outcomes for children and a more peaceful family home.

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