Community Programs

The West Pilbara Well-being Program (WPWP) is specifically targeted to children living in the Pilbara where typical life stressors are exacerbated by living in a rural area and can have a negative impact on one’s emotional and social wellbeing.

This program was developed for pre-teen children and by our psychologist to provide early intervention for this age group.

The sessions will assist emotional development and awareness as well as give them skills in resilience, empathy, conflict resolution and problem solving.

In the past, WPWP has been delivered to children at Wickham, Pegs Creek and Karratha Primary Schools.

The BUGK Program is an evidence-based training which helps promote and support respectful, caring and nurturing relationships between parents and their children.

Recent participants said after completing the course they were ‘calmer and more approachable’ and ‘more understanding and nurturing’ to their children.

They also said ‘The program provided the support I needed with my children at a very pivotal time. It helped me address certain styles and make more positive parenting choices’.

More information about the program can be found here.

Tuning in to Kids® teaches adults how to use an emotion coaching way of interacting with children. The program supports those in a parenting or teaching role to develop an emotional connection with the child that helps the child learn about emotions to foster their ability to understand and regulate emotions.

The program will teach you to:

• Help your child to cope with anger, sadness and worries
• Connect with your child better
• Manage parenting stress
• Support your child to learn social and emotional skills

More information about the program can be found here.

SibWorks is a program for children aged 8–12, who have a sibling with a disability, developmental delay, or complex support needs.

SibWorks helps children:

• Feel less alone
• Understand disability better
• Build confidence and resilience
• Learn healthy ways to cope and express themselves

SibWorks is a fun, supportive group delivered over:

7 weekly sessions (2 hours each) or a fast paced option of a 2-day school holiday program led by trained local facilitators from Karratha Central Healthcare.

Sessions include games, art, activities and group chats with other kids who understand.

More information about the program can be found here.