Sunshine FRC

1 Clarke Street
Sunshine VIC 3020
Ph: 03 9313 0444
Fax: 03 9312 0425
Email: Sunshine FRC

Hours

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Services

Family Dispute Resolution
Information sessions and workshops
Referrals

Note: This Centre offers counselling through CatholicCare, formerly Centacare Catholic Family Services.

Multicultural programs

Sunshine FRC regularly conducts information sessions about our services with multicultural community groups.
We have worked to develop strong ties within the African community in the past year, regularly attending African community events. We have begun similar efforts with the Vietnamese community, with the re-establishment of the Vietnamese Reference Group.

Current programs

Money Management
In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, we run a seminar on money management to enable participants to take control of their finances by giving them the basic tools to become debt-free, financially independent and secure.

Lawyers and Mediators Forum
This forum is designed to stimulate and encourage discussion on how Sunshine FRC can work with lawyers in the West and foster beneficial connections for effectively and proactively serving mutual clients.

Supporting Grandparents
Information sessions especially for grandparents are available, addressing needs relating to their grandchildren

Journeys of Separation (Parenting Children)
These information sessions are designed to assist separating parents navigate the challenges of separation while prioritising the needs of their children.

Journey Sessions
In partnership with the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, we conduct information sessions specifically for women about to be released from prison, who are beginning the reunification process with their children.

For more information on Sunshine FRC programs please contact:
Chenai Mupotsa
Community Liaison Officer
Ph: (03) 9313 0444
Direct: (03) 9313 4416
Mobile: 0400196153
Fax: (03) 9312 0425
Email: cmupotsa@sunshinefrc.org.au

Past programs

An Outline on Wills
In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, assistance is provided on the following topics:
• Why do a will
• Choosing an Executor/Executrix
• Writing a will
• Formalities for writing a will
• Changing a will when sick or elderly
• Divorce/de facto wills
Translation in Spanish

Sunshine FRC Reference Group
The Sunshine FRC held the first FRC Reference Group meeting, comprising of key community stakeholders whose work directly and indirectly relates to and/or impacts on that of the FRC. The group’s purpose was to identify issues of common concern and service improvements

Harmony Day 'Everyone Belongs'
To celebrate Harmony Day, the centre opened its doors to the local multicultural community, hosting a shared lunch and activities.

Vietnamese Advisory Group Meeting
Centre staff met with the Vietnamese community sector workers and community members as part of its aim to deliver services relevant to the Vietnamese Community in the West.

Strengthening Relationships for Intact and Separated Spanish-Speaking Families
In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, the centre held a series of seminars over three weeks entitled “Strengthening Relationships for Intact and Separated Spanish-Speaking Families”.
Participants learned how to:
• Improve their relationships
• Reduce conflict
• Communicate effectively
• Support their children
• Help children cope with the separation.

Parenting – A Shared Approach
Sunshine FRC has delivered an interactive series of education and information sessions titled “Parenting - a Shared Approach” to the Vietnamese community.

Resources
Brimwest Early Intervention Services (EIS) brochure, which outlines the programs provided by the Brimwest EIS consortium.
Translation in Vietnamese

Sunshine FRC is managed by a consortium involving Relationships Australia Victoria as the lead, and partners CatholicCare, MacKillop Family Services and Community West.

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Locations Ballarat Boronia Cranbourne Greensborough Kew Shepparton Sunshine Traralgon Central Office Family Relationship Centres Berwick FRC Greensborough FRC Melbourme FRC Sunshine FRC	Sunshine FRC 1 Clarke Street Sunshine VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9313 0444 Fax: 03 9312 0425 Email: Sunshine FRC Hours Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Services Family Dispute Resolution Information sessions and workshops Referrals Note: This Centre offers counselling through CatholicCare, formerly Centacare Catholic Family Services. Multicultural programs Sunshine FRC regularly conducts information sessions about our services with multicultural community groups. We have worked to develop strong ties within the African community in the past year, regularly attending African community events. We have begun similar efforts with the Vietnamese community, with the re-establishment of the Vietnamese Reference Group. Current programs Money Management In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, we run a seminar on money management to enable participants to take control of their finances by giving them the basic tools to become debt-free, financially independent and secure. Lawyers and Mediators Forum This forum is designed to stimulate and encourage discussion on how Sunshine FRC can work with lawyers in the West and foster beneficial connections for effectively and proactively serving mutual clients. Supporting Grandparents Information sessions especially for grandparents are available, addressing needs relating to their grandchildren Journeys of Separation (Parenting Children) These information sessions are designed to assist separating parents navigate the challenges of separation while prioritising the needs of their children. Journey Sessions In partnership with the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, we conduct information sessions specifically for women about to be released from prison, who are beginning the reunification process with their children. For more information on Sunshine FRC programs please contact: Chenai Mupotsa Community Liaison Officer Ph: (03) 9313 0444 Direct: (03) 9313 4416 Mobile: 0400196153 Fax: (03) 9312 0425 Email: cmupotsa@sunshinefrc.org.au Past programs An Outline on Wills In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, assistance is provided on the following topics: • Why do a will • Choosing an Executor/Executrix • Writing a will • Formalities for writing a will • Changing a will when sick or elderly • Divorce/de facto wills Translation in Spanish Sunshine FRC Reference Group The Sunshine FRC held the first FRC Reference Group meeting, comprising of key community stakeholders whose work directly and indirectly relates to and/or impacts on that of the FRC. The group’s purpose was to identify issues of common concern and service improvements Harmony Day 'Everyone Belongs' To celebrate Harmony Day, the centre opened its doors to the local multicultural community, hosting a shared lunch and activities. Vietnamese Advisory Group Meeting Centre staff met with the Vietnamese community sector workers and community members as part of its aim to deliver services relevant to the Vietnamese Community in the West. Strengthening Relationships for Intact and Separated Spanish-Speaking Families In partnership with the Latino American Women’s Association in Victoria, the centre held a series of seminars over three weeks entitled “Strengthening Relationships for Intact and Separated Spanish-Speaking Families”. Participants learned how to: • Improve their relationships • Reduce conflict • Communicate effectively • Support their children • Help children cope with the separation. Parenting – A Shared Approach Sunshine FRC has delivered an interactive series of education and information sessions titled “Parenting - a Shared Approach” to the Vietnamese community. Resources Brimwest Early Intervention Services (EIS) brochure, which outlines the programs provided by the Brimwest EIS consortium. Translation in Vietnamese Sunshine FRC is managed by a consortium involving Relationships Australia Victoria as the lead, and partners CatholicCare, MacKillop Family Services and Community West. Return to Family Relationship Centres - Locations View Larger Map	Employment Parenting plan Men's services Family Relationship Centres Relationship tips Relationship Skills Professional Training Good Connecting - Online
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