Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. For the minor children of single parents, it offers them the opportunity to meet peers living within the same family structure and thriving. No more standing out in the crowd or feeling isolated because they are part of the single parent family.

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State Picnic 2012 - Whittlesea

Here are some photos from the State picnic held in Whiitlsea at Funfields.

It was a picture perfect day, with lots of members coming from as far as Bendigo and Geelong to enjoy the fun and friendship of PWP members.
More photos and reports are on the way. Click the photo to see more.

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Feeding young children

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is conducting research into the role of fathers in feeding young children.  Feeding young children has been predominantly researched with mothers, so little is known about fathers in relation to mealtimes. In fact, it can be difficult to attract fathers to this kind of research.

Fathers that complete this survey go into the draw to win a $100 Coles Myer voucher!

The researchers are seeking fathers of toddlers and preschool aged children (approximately 18 months to 5 years) that do not have a developmental or medical diagnosis.  Fathers that are concerned about their child’s eating or mealtime behaviour are particularly invited to participate, though all fathers are welcome! Participation involves completing an online survey that takes about 30 minutes.

Further information and the survey are available at https://psych.sci.usq.edu.au/olsRun.asp?Survey=RFFY2011.  The research has ethical approval from USQ Human Research Ethics Committee.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS is an International self help, non sectarian, welfare and educational organisation devoted to the readjustment and interest of lone parents and their children.

Membership is open to mothers and fathers who are widowed, separated, divorced or never married, regardless of custody. Good character is also required.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS AUSTRALIA was founded in Victoria at an Inaugural meeting in the St. Kilda Town Hall on 21st October 1967

FREE Victoria Membership

Membership $60.50 NOW FREE

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Starting From 11th July 2011
LIMITED OFFER

THIS ON-LINE SIGNUP IS FOR VICTORIA ONLY

To be eligible for full membership, you must be a lone parent by reason of either:

  • Separation
  • Divorce
  • Widowed
  • Never married

You do not have to have custody of your children, Your children can be of any age.

All you pay is a $5.50 joining fee. FREE for 12 months

Activities

Parents Without Partners Family Activities provide an environment  for single parents and their children to interact with each other.
Members and their children frequently enjoy ten pin bowling, ball games, group trips to museums, the beach, camping weekends, picnics, movies, the zoo, swimming and many other activities together.

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