Events for Kids

KCO 2013

Dates: March 23 - 24

Theme: Team Jesus

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Events for Leaders

2012 National Godly Play Conference

This conference is being hosted by the Children and Family Ministry Team, Uniting Church SA from July 7 – 10 at Nunyara Conference Centre.

To find out more visit the Conference Page

Child-Safe Environments Training

(previously called Mandatory Notification Training)

What is it? Child-Safe Environments Training is the legal requirement to notify Family and Youth Services of any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect.

Why do we do it? Children and young people have the right to be emotionally and physically safe at all times. Churches have a fundamental role in supporting families and the community to carry out their responsibilities to care for and protect children and young people. No one organisation can effectively ensure that children receive adequate protection from abuse and neglect. In a spirit of partnership, churches need to ensure that people who work with and care for children and young people are aware of their responsibilities to protect children.

What is covered in notification training?

* What is child abuse and neglect
* How to recognise the signs of abuse/neglect
* How and when to notify
* How values, attitudes and experiences may impact on understanding and responding to child abuse and neglect

Who should do notification training? Anyone who has opportunity to be alone with children, eg ordained ministers, children and youth leaders, play-group leaders, Sunday School teachers.

How do we learn about it? 

Part of the Uniting Church SA's existing practices and policies is to provide training to enable people to understand their legal responsibility for Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Training courses are currently being conducted around the state.

The training is the accredited package from Families SA and in most cases it is the full 7 modules delivered. Refresher training will also be offered at locations marked * for those who have participated in training before (within the last 3 yrs)

To find out more about Child-Safe Environments and training opportunities visit: http://resources.sa.uca.org.au/called-to-care/cse-training.html

Or contact the Training and Development Officer, Linda Vinall via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at the SA Synod office on 8227 0822.

First Aid Courses

It is strongly recommended that anyone involved in Children's Ministry completes at least a basic level of first aid training so they can assist during an emergency that may arise when caring for children. St John and the Red Cross have a variety of courses on offer from a basic first aid course, to Basic Emergency Life Support (which is required for registered teachers in SA) to a Senior First Aid course. A first aid course for parents and carers is also available. You might like to host a course at your church. For further information contact either of the following organisations:

St John SA:
Phone: 8306 6999
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Red Cross SA:
Phone: 8293 9200
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Events for Parents

Uniting Church SA has centralised it's parenting information here: http://unitingpeople.org.au/parenting

On this site you will find links to:

• Family friendly churches
• Counselling and support contacts
• And our "100 ways to spend quality time with your kids" booklet – free to download.

Toolbox Parenting Course – Early Years

With the right tools anyone can be a great parent! If you’re a parent of a 0-6 year old and are looking for practical parenting strategies, inspiration, and encouragement, this is the course for you! Toolbox parenting groups are a unique and fresh approach to parent education. In an informal and relaxed environment you’ll be equipped with practical skills and strategies that can be immediately put to use. Over six sessions, key parenting principles are explored—and you’ll be encouraged in your role as a parent. The course covers:

• Parent Types
• Developmental Stages
• Tools to engage cooperation
• Discipline
• Making Memories
• Being the parent your child needs

When: Tuesday evenings, starting 1st May (last session 5th June) 7:30-9:30pm,

Where: Adelaide West Uniting Church, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Brooklyn Park

Cost: $60 per single, $90 per couple (includes extensive manual for each participant to keep)

For more information or to register:

Contact Kylie Roberts, ph 0400 522 119 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it