Gateway Health

Parenting Trans and Gender Diverse Kids and Teens
2023-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tomorrow Today, Shop 10, 66 Nunn Street, Benalla, Victoria, 3672, Australia
This program supports parents of transgender and gender-diverse children and teenagers to be able to parent with confidence and understanding.
The program covers:

exploring the unique challenges and opportunities that parents of transgender and gender-diverse children face
understanding your child’s experience
supporting your child on their gender journey and nurturing resilience
tackling tricky conversations
understanding how stress and stigma impact your child
learning how to support siblings and other family members.

Gateway Health Wodonga – G10
To register call 0408 429 439 or email lisa.strode@gatewayhealth.org.au.

Tai Chi for Health - Moyhu
2023-05-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | King Valley Learning Exchange, 2533 Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd, Moyhu, Victoria, 3732, Australia
Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that is relaxed and slow in tempo.
It is designed to increase flexibility, build muscle strength, help with pain, improve balance and improve mood.
The cost is $10 per session or $5 if eligible for subsidies.
These sessions are open to everyone but registration is essential – Phone 03 5723 2000.

Weight and Strength Program (WASP)
2023-05-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Gateway Health Myrtleford, 32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, Victoria, 3737, Australia
The Weight and Strength Program (WASP) is suitable for all ability levels.
The program is delivered in a friendly social atmosphere by trained group leaders with physiotherapy support.

Pace your own progress
Improve your strength and balance
Reduce the risk of falls
Improve control of diabetes and depression

These sessions are open to everyone but registration is essential – Phone 03 5731 3500

Mother Goose - Wodonga
2023-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Tomorrow Today, Shop 10, 66 Nunn Street, Benalla, Victoria, 3672, Australia
For parents of children aged from 0 to 2 years.
Parents learn through the oral traditions of rhymes, songs and storytelling.
You will interact with your children with affection, fingerplays, bounces and tickles.
Teaching is directed at the parent so that children participate in what is relevant to their stage of development and inclination.
Gateway Health Wodonga – F11A & B
To register for this group phone 0457 279 796 or email parenting@gatewayhealth.org.au.

Tai Chi for Health - Myrtleford
2023-05-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Gateway Health Myrtleford, 32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, Victoria, 3737, Australia

Mother Goose - Lavington
2023-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Orana Community Centre, 40 Cardo Drive, Springdale Heights, NSW, 2641, Australia
For parents of children aged from 0 to 2 years.
Parents learn through the oral traditions of rhymes, songs and storytelling.
You will interact with your children with affection, fingerplays, bounces and tickles.
Teaching is directed at the parent so that children participate in what is relevant to their stage of development and inclination.
To register for this group phone 02 6025 3988 or email parenting@gatewayhealth.org.au.

Bladder Health - Myrtleford
2023-05-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-05-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-05-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Gateway Health Myrtleford, 32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, Victoria, 3737, Australia
Bladder weakness is not a normal part of ageing and some issues are treatable or can be well managed. We can assist you to understand and manage bladder and bowel issues. We also discuss and provide education about the benefit of pelvic floor exercises.
The program includes:

Guest speakers
Resources
Refreshments
Follow-up pelvic floor scan clinic

If you are interested in attending call Lisa on 0437 932 173.

Sleep Health Seminar - For parents of children aged zero to four years
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | La Trobe University, 133 McKoy Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Topics included in this evidence-based seminar:

Setting up healthy sleep routines
Common problems and tips to help overcome them
Myth-busting
Local resources to support parents

There will also be time for questions.
Click this link to register.

Sleep Health Seminar - For parents of primary school-aged children
2023-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | La Trobe University, 133 McKoy Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Topics covered in this seminar:

Good sleep habits
Behavioural sleep problems
Bedwetting
ADHD and children’s sleep
Body clock
Melatonin
Nightmares and sleep terrors
Sleepwalking

There will also be time for questions.
Click this link to register.

Tuning in to Kids – Emotionally intelligent parenting (Online)
2023-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
For parents of children aged between 2 and 10 years.
This 5-week program helps you tune into your children’s emotions and manage their behaviour.
Learn about:

Emotion coaching – helping children to understand and regulate their emotions
Responding to your children’s individual needs in ways that suit the child and the family
Problem-solving and managing strong feelings
Using children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for connection and teaching

This program is online via Zoom.
For more information phone 0457 279 796.

Tuning in to Kids - Emotionally intelligent parenting (Benalla)
2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Waminda Community House, 19 Bellantine Street, Benalla, Victoria, Australia
For parents of children aged between 2 and 10 years.
This 5-week program helps you tune into your children’s emotions and manage their behaviour.
Learn about:

Emotion coaching – helping children to understand and regulate their emotions
Responding to your children’s individual needs in ways that suit the child and the family
Problem-solving and managing strong feelings
Using children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for connection and teaching

For more information phone 0457 279 796 or 03 5762 4528.

Raising Resilient Children
2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Tomorrow Today, Shop 10, 66 Nunn Street, Benalla, Victoria, 3672, Australia
From the Triple P International
For parents and carers of children aged between 2 and 10 years.
This session will provide information on:

recognising and accepting feelings
expression of feelings
building a positive outlook
developing coping skills
dealing with negative feelings
stressful life events.

This session is at Gateway Health Wodonga – F11A and B.
An online option will be available for parents who cannot attend in person – a link will be provided.
Contact the parenting team to book your place –

Phone 0407 641 621
Email parenting@gatewayhealth.org.au
