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Welcome to the Family InSight web site 


Family InSight is a volunteer-based organisation supporting families with young children in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales in Australia. To find out more, click on the 'About Us' tab above or click here. 


Family InSight supports families with at least one child under the age of five in the following ares: 


West Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and the Upper Hunter. We can also provide support from an Early Childhood Coordinator and an Aboriginal Coordinator. Please click here to see a map of our service area. Please note that Family InSight does not cover Newcastle, North and East Lake Macquarie. 


Volunteers visit families for 2 hours a week to encourage families in their parenting experiences. Volunteers provide support in a range of ways including having a 'cuppa' and a chat, playing with the children, attending playgroups, helping families connect to the local community and much more. 


 


Volunteer Training Courses Commencing in June/ July 2009


We have a number of volunteer training courses commencing in February 2009, click here to find out more information regarding courses in your local area. If you are interested in finding out what modules we cover in our courses please click here to download a course outline. 


 


Do you have 2 hours a week to spare and would like to help a family in your local community?

If you answered yes to this question why not become a Family InSight volunteer

Who can be a Family Insight volunteer? 


    
  
  • People who are interested in supporting families with young children
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  • People who would like an opportunity to increase their knowledge and confidence and meet new people
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  • People who have 2 hours to spare a week
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  • People who can commit to a 7 week training course of one day a week plus follow up training
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How does Family InSight support volunteers?


    
  
  • Travel reimbursement
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  • Annual Volunteers retreat
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  • A signed agreement
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  • Training courses
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  • Social gatherings
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  • Newsletters and useful resources
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  • Volunteers Christmas Lunch
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Volunteers Retreat May 2009


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 



For more Retreat pictures please click here

 


National Volunteers Week 11-17 May 2009


Thank you to all our Family InSight volunteers for your commitment and support over the last year. 


 


Families In-Sight April 2009 Edition 


Click here to download a copy of Family InSights latest newsletter. 


 

 







See our new TV advert:



 


Entertainment Books...


The New2009/2010 Entertainment Books are worth their weight in gold! Family InSight are now selling the new addition for only $60. 


 


Ritchies.. where the community benefits


We now have Ritchies community benefit cards ready to use. Save money and help Family InSight at the same time. To obtain a card or for further information or a listing of your local Ritichies stores contact 4961 0700. 


 


Family Insight Aboriginal Program




 


 


 


 


Contact our Aboriginal Coordinator Debbie on 


4961 0700


 


Family InSight Early Childhood Coordinator


Contact Karena on 4961 0700