The Salvation Army: Family Connections

29/10/2026

Challenging Behaviour or Sensory Overload?

📅 Wednesday 4th November at 7:00pm
💻 FREE Online Zoom Session

Join Mikaela Shalders, Occupational Therapist from Prenatal Health and Parenting Centre, for an engaging session exploring the behaviours you see at home and what may really be driving them.

Learn how to understand the "why" behind behaviour, whether it's sensory or emotional, and take away practical strategies to support your child with confidence and compassion.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Plenty of time for questions
✅ Practical take-home strategies

Register now and join us from the comfort of home! 💙

11/10/2026

We are excited to share this fantastic Pop Up Playgroup opportunity, brought to you by the City of Ballarat Supported Playgroup team. Come along for play, connection, and a chance to meet other families in a warm welcoming and supportive space.

Be sure to check out the original post for all the details 😊

Join us for a FREE Pop-Up Playgroup in Delacombe!

Come along for a fun morning of play, connection and exploration for children aged 0–5 and their families. Morning tea will be provided. 🍎☀️

📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am
📍 The Salvation Army, 104 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe

We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

05/10/2026

🎵 Sing, Play, Move with CoCo Sounds
is Back Tomorrow! 🎵

Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? Come along and join Lauren from CoCo Sounds for a morning filled with singing, dancing, movement, and plenty of fun!
Lauren starts singing at 10:00am, followed by a fruit platter and time for children to play while families connect with one another.

📅 Wednesday during the school terms.
⏰ 10:00am
📍 The Salvation Army, Delacombe Church Hall, 104 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe
💲 Free to attend

As we're still waiting for the warmer weather to arrive, we'll continue to meet at the church hall. Bring your little ones along for a welcoming and relaxed session where families can sing, play, move, connect, and have fun together

21/07/2026

🌟 Free Online Parenting Program: Tuning into Kids 🌟

Would you like to better understand your child’s emotions and learn practical ways to support them through life's ups and downs?

Join our Tuning into Kids parenting program, a 6-week online group that focuses on emotion coaching, understanding child development, and strengthening your connection with your child.

📅 Starts: Thursday 30 July
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
💻 Where: Online
📆 Duration: 6 weeks
💲 Cost: Free

Through this evidence-based program, you will learn how to:
✅ Understand the emotions behind your child's behaviour
✅ Build emotional intelligence and resilience
✅ Support your child's social and emotional development
✅ Manage challenging behaviours with confidence and connection

This program is ideal for parents and carers wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child and develop practical parenting strategies in a supportive environment.

To register or find out more, contact Alison at Family Connections, Karinya Support Services.

20/07/2026

📚 LET'S TALK SCHOOL REFUSAL 📚

Are you supporting a child who is struggling to attend school?

Join the Can't Face School Team this Wednesday night at 7:00pm for a free online session where we'll share practical strategies to help your child navigate school refusal, anxiety, and the challenges of returning to school.

💡 Learn supportive approaches you can use at home
🤝 Connect with other parents and carers
💻 Attend from the comfort of your own home via Zoom
✅ Free to attend

Whether you're at the beginning of your journey or looking for new ideas and support, you're welcome to join us.

Wednesday | 7:00pm | Via Zoom

Contact Alison on 0437 028 256 or email [email protected] for the zoom link.

14/07/2026

🎵 Sing, Play, Move is Back Tomorrow! 🎵

Join Lauren from CoCo Sounds for a fun-filled morning of singing, playing, moving, and connecting!

📍 The Salvation Army Church Hall,
104 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe.

🕙 10:00 am Tomorrow

Bring your little ones along for music, movement, and plenty of fun in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

13/07/2026

🌱 Bringing Up Great Kids 🌱

Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand your child and strengthen your relationship with them?

Join us for Bringing Up Great Kids, a friendly and supportive face-to-face program where we'll explore:

✨ Childhood development and what children need to thrive
✨ Different parenting styles and how they influence family relationships
✨ The messages we send to our children through our words, actions, and responses
✨ Practical ways to build connection, confidence, and resilience

📍 Parker Place (702 Pleasant Street South, Redan)
📅 Thursday starting July 23rd for 6 weeks.
⏰ starts at 9:30am

Proudly brought to you by Family Connections and The Family Link Sebastopol.

☎️ Contact Alison on 0437 028 256 or [email protected]

15/06/2026

Let’s Talk School Refusal
This Wednesday Night at 7pm

Are you supporting a child who is finding school attendance difficult? Join us for an open and supportive conversation about school refusal, understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, and ways we can better support our children.

This week’s guest speaker is Ashleigh from Can’t Face School, who will share valuable insights, experiences, and practical strategies for families.

💻 Online via Zoom
🕖 Wednesday night at 7pm
✨ Free to attend

Come along, ask questions, and connect with other families on a similar journey.

Contact Alison on 0437 028 256 or email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there.

12/05/2026

🎶 Sing, Play, Move with CoCo Sounds is on the move! 🎶

We’re excited to announce that we are moving to a new location for the cold winter months.

We’ve grown too big for our current space, and we’re ready for somewhere with lots more room for the children to sing, dance, play, and explore together.

📍 You’ll now find us at the Delacombe Salvation Army Hall
Where: 104 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe
(Opposite the milk bar on the corner and right near the Delacombe bus stop)

🎤 Lauren will be singing at 10:00am
🍎 Fruit platter provided for morning tea
🎨 Fun activities for the children

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our new space for more music, movement, and fun! 💛

If you need more info or if you get lost, contact Alison on 0437 028 256

06/05/2026

Need some help to make that gift look extra special, go to DTC and they would love to help you out, they are there Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner 💐
If you’ve got gifts to wrap, we’d love to help.

We’ll be at Delacombe Town Centre (just near Kmart)
📍 Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th May
🕙 10am–4pm

For a gold coin donation, we’ll wrap your gifts while you shop.

All funds go towards the Greater Ballarat Salvos Red Shield Appeal — supporting people in our local community doing it tough.

Come say hi, get your gifts sorted, and be part of something that makes a real difference.