BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thrive Services - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Thrive Services X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thriveservices.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thrive Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045400 CREATED:20260330T034002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T094810Z UID:7640-1778065200-1779885000@www.thriveservices.org.au SUMMARY:Black Box - 4 Week Parenting Program 2026 Term 2 ONLINE - REGISTRATIONS OPEN DESCRIPTION:Thrive Services are pleased to facilitate The Black Box Parenting Program. \nBlack Box focuses on how a parents own experiences can impact the way we parent our children and the way we interpret our childrens behaviours. \nProgram Outline \n\nDeveloped specifically for caregivers who may be facing challenges in addition to their parenting support needs\nThe focus of the group is about understanding how past experiences might affect how you get along as a family today\nParticipants will learn about their relational patterns and develop skills in emotion coaching and limit setting.\n\nThis program is available for Blue Mountains and Lithgow residents only. \nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams \nWhen:  Every Wednesday 6th May – 27th May 2026\, 11am – 12.30pm \nAll 4 sessions must be attended to complete the course. \nRegistrations close: Friday 24th April 2026 \nCertificate of attainment will only be awarded to participants who complete all 4 sessions. \n \n\n Black Box Group Program Registration \n \n \n Contact \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameFamily NameDate of birthGenderEmailPhoneResidential AddressPost CodeDo you identify as Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander CALD OtherCountry of birthMain language spoken at homeFamily Composition Single parent with dependent/s Couple with dependent/sPrivacy & Consent\nThis form provides consent to collect\, use and store your personal information in Thrive Services secure client online data system. You can withdraw or change your consent at anytime by telling Thrive Services. You understand that this information remains confidential within the service and will only be accessed by Thrive Services staff members or where you have given consent for any information to be shared for referral purposes. You accept that Thrive Services is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and will not disclose any information to a third party without your permission unless they are required to do so by law.  DEX Consent Yes NoConsent to participate in surveys & research Yes No By ticking this box\, I consent for my personal information to be collected\, used and stored in Thrive Services secure client data system. I confirm the information entered in this form is true and correct.  Please enter full nameDate Please add me to your newsletter. Submit URL:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/event/black-box-4-week-parenting-program-2026-term-2-online-registrations-open/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-TEI-Program-and-Activities-FLYER-TEMPLATE-DRAFT-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045400 CREATED:20260416T023117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T035723Z UID:7694-1778578200-1778585400@www.thriveservices.org.au SUMMARY:Start Strong - Infant Play and Learn Parent Workshops DESCRIPTION:Eligibility \n\nResident of NSW\nAre you a first-time parent?\nIs your child between 0 to 18mths old?\nDo you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander\, or have you recently migrated to Australia?\n\nIf so\, we have a special\, free opportunity for you and your child/ren \nYou are welcome to bring your child along\, and we’ll provide support while you focus on learning. \nCourse Overview \nGowrie NSW is offering a FREE parenting workshop in your local Lithgow community. These sessions are funded through the Start Strong Pathways program\, an initiative of the NSW Government to strengthen understanding of learning in the early years of childhood. The workshop is designed to help you connect with other parents while building your knowledge of how to support your child’s early development. \nKey topics: \n\nBuilding healthy brains and attachment relationships\nRecognising cues and responding to big emotions\nRespectful caregiving for infants\nInfants play and quality time\nHow freedom of natural movement supports children’s development\n\nYou will take home a special collection of play objects and helpful resources to support your child’s development. \n \nFacilitator \nFiona Veld-Brown (Gowrie NSW) fiona.veld-brown@gowriensw.com.au \nRegistration \n\nCost: Free\nAvailability: 8 places\n\nLimited places\, apply now via form below \n\n Gowrie Activity Registration Form \n \n \n Updates \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameFamily NameGenderDate of birthEmailPhoneResidential AddressPost CodeDo you identify as: Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander CALD N/ACountry of birthMain language spoken at homeHousehold DetailsNumber of adults living in your household:Family Composition Single parent with dependent/s Couple with dependent/sChildren Details\nPlease include all children's details\, add more children by clicking the '+' symbol \n Children \n \n \n \n First Name\n Family Name\n Date of birth URL:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/event/gowrie-nsws-infant-and-toddler-play-learn-workshop/ LOCATION:Thrive Lithgow Office\, 174 Landa St\, Bowenfels\, NSW\, 2790\, Australia CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-TEI-Program-and-Activities-FLYER-TEMPLATE-DRAFT-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045400 CREATED:20260416T033226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T033530Z UID:7702-1778664600-1778671800@www.thriveservices.org.au SUMMARY:Start Strong - Toddler Play and Learn Parent Workshops DESCRIPTION:Eligibility \n\nResident of NSW\nAre you a first-time parent?\nIs your child between 18mths to 3 years old?\nDo you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander\, or have you recently migrated to Australia?\n\nIf so\, we have a special\, free opportunity for you and your child/ren! \nYou are welcome to bring your child along\, and we’ll provide support while you focus on learning. \nCourse Overview \nGowrie NSW is offering a FREE parenting workshop in your local Lithgow community. These sessions are funded through the Start Strong Pathways program\, an initiative of the NSW Government to strengthen understanding of learning in the early years of childhood. Our workshop is designed to help you connect with other parents while building your knowledge of how to support your child’s early development. \nKey topics: \n\nBuilding healthy brains and attachment relationships\nRecognising cues and responding to big emotions\nRespectful caregiving for toddlers\, including toilet learning\nToddlers play and quality time\nHow freedom of natural movement supports children’s development\n\nYou will take home a special collection of play objects and helpful resources to support your child’s development. \n \nFacilitator \nFiona Veld-Brown (Gowrie NSW) fiona.veld-brown@gowriensw.com.au \nRegistration \n\nCost: Free\nAvailability: 10 places\n\nLimited places\, apply now via form below \n\n Gowrie Activity Registration Form \n \n \n Notify \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameFamily NameGenderDate of birthEmailPhoneResidential AddressPost CodeDo you identify as: Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander CALD N/ACountry of birthMain language spoken at homeHousehold DetailsNumber of adults living in your household:Family Composition Single parent with dependent/s Couple with dependent/sChildren Details\nPlease include all children's details\, add more children by clicking the '+' symbol \n Children \n \n \n \n First Name\n Family Name\n Date of birth URL:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/event/start-strong-toddler-play-and-learn-parent-workshops/ LOCATION:Thrive Lithgow Office\, 174 Landa St\, Bowenfels\, NSW\, 2790\, Australia CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thriveservices.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-TEI-Program-and-Activities-FLYER-TEMPLATE-DRAFT-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR