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Links: Parenting

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Parenting SA- PEGS (Aboriginal Parenting Guides)
Parenting is powerful - it is not just about parents; it is shared by grandparents, relatives, friends and those who care for children. To shape and influence a child's life is one of the most important things one can do. Parenting SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia established in 1996 to promote the value of parents and the important role of parenting. It is funded through the Community Development Fund from gambling revenue raised in South Australia. Parenting SA is administered by Children, Youth and Women's Health Service, responsible to the Minister for Health. Formed on 1 July, 2004 as part of the Government's commitment to improving South Australia's health system, the Children, Youth & Women's Health Service brings together two South Australian organisations, Child and Youth Health and the Women's and Children's Hospital. Parenting SA aims to: •give recognition to the important and demanding role of parenting! •promote the status of parenting •promote the importance of effective parenting practices •provide information based on the latest research •inform parents about resources available in South Australia •support parents in building on their knowledge, skills and confidence •encourage parents to feel supported to ask for help at difficult times Parenting SA is unique in terms of its role and function. It is a small unit that relies heavily on working in partnership with other organisations, government departments and the business sector. It acknowledges and respects the diversity of family and cultural patterns with recognition that there is no one right way of parenting. Three evaluations of Parenting SA and its programs, undertaken by independent bodies, acknowledge it to be a highly valued and respected organisation, producing a range of extremely valuable resources. Contact details 295 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Phone: (08) 8303 1660 Fax: (08) 8303 1653 Manager E-mail: diana.skott@health.sa.gov.au Administrative Officer E-mail: michelle.gordon@health.sa.gov.au