Bundaberg Regional COACH Mentoring Program

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Our Vision

Our vision is to see people in tough places flourish through one-to-one mentoring, and to empower communities. We believe God cares deeply for those in the marginalized society and it is our mission to join with him. We are faith-based, but not faith-biased, and seek to benefit people no matter their background.

COACH stands for Creating Opportunities and Casting Hope. We empower our Partners to mobilize ordinary people of extra-ordinary community impact.

COACH partners with not-for-profits and churches to train volunteer mentors and match them with individuals in need. Over 12+ months, COACH participants meet with their mentors each week. A COACH Mentor is a friend with purpose, offering practical help and mentoring towards life goals.

The COACH program has been evaluated twice by Monash University. They found that the program improves the health and wellbeing of families with ongoing evaluation and monitoring embedded into our program methodology.

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Programs

Counselling and Support

Different programs for different needs
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6 week program

BUGK – Bringing Up Great Kids

6 weekly sessions support parents/caregivers to:

  • Reflect upon why you parent the way you do & what you do well
  • Learn more about how a child’s brain grows and influences their thoughts, feelings and behaviours
  • Understand the hidden meaning of children’s behaviour & your response to it
  • Reflect upon the subtle messages you send your children everyday & how they respond
  • Develop effective skills around deep listening & being present in the moment
  • Understand how common barriers can influence your relationship with your child
  • Acknowledge how caring for self, fosters positive family relationships

Term One – 2023

When:Thursdays 16th Feb-23rd March

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:12.30pm – 2.20pm

Term Two – 2023

When:Thursdays 11th May-22nd June (Public Holiday Thurs 1st June)

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:12.30pm – 2.20pm

Term Three – 2023

When:Thursdays 20th July-24th August

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:12.30pm – 2.20pm

Term Four – 2023

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7 week program

BUGK – Bringing Up Great Kids

PARENTING ADOLESCENTS – A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE

7 weekly sessions support parents/caregivers to:

  • Build on and maintain the positive relationships and interactions you have with your child
  • Support your adolescent to forge their own identity
  • Support your adolescent as they push the boundaries whilst still being there to guide, nurture and support them
  • Understand the ‘period of adolescence’ and the meaning attached to behaviours and interactions
  • Develop an increased understanding about the messages both you and your adolescent communicate through behaviours, actions and attitudes

Term One – 2023

When:Wednesdays 15th Feb – 29th March

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:12.30pm – 2.20pm

Term Two – 2023

When:Tuesdays 9th May – 20th April

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:12.30pm – 2.20pm

Term Three – 2023

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Term Four – 2023

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6 week program

TUFF Masters

Building mastery over self and with others:

This is an 6 week program for boys grade 4, 5 and 6 to learn the skills needed to master their emotions and improve their relationships with others.

Challenges, games and focused discussion are used in equal parts to help boys learn the skills needed to be more successful at home, school and in the community.

Self-Regulation and Social Skills taught:

  • Attention and focus
  • Impulse control
  • Awareness of self and others
  • Communication
  • Working memory
  • Task initiation and follow through
  • Time management and planning

Term One – 2023

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Term Two – 2023

When:Tues afternoons 2nd May-13th June

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:Starting 3.20pm drop off for a 3.30pm start & 5pm collection

Term Three – 2023

When:Tues afternoons 18th July-22nd Aug

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:Starting 3.20pm drop off for a 3.30pm start & 5pm collection

Term Four – 2023

When:Tues afternoons 10th Oct-14th Nov

Where:Facilitated at Peirson Services

Time:Starting 3.20pm drop off for a 3.30pm start & 5pm collection