About the course

Parenting through Separation is a free information programme that helps you work out what’s best for your children when you’re separating. The earlier in your separation you can get to a programme the better for you and your children. You can attend Parenting through Separation even if you are just thinking of separating, or if you have been separated for some time – it’s all about making things better for the children.

Parenting Through Separation is focused on providing practical advice and information to keep things as stress-free as possible for your children and to help you work out what parenting arrangements will work if or when you separate.

We cover topics such as:

  • how separation affects children
  • what children need during separation
  • keeping children away from conflict
  • talking with children about separation
  • talking with ex-partners about arrangements for the children
  • how to make a parenting plan
  • how the Family Court works.

Each programme is made up of two sessions lasting approximately two hours and is run in a small group setting. We have programmes running at a range of times and locations to suit you.

Dates for Term 3, 2026 “Parenting Through Separation” courses - Wellington Region

Date

Time

Location

Monday 20 July

10am-2.30pm

Family Works, 105 Chapel Street, Masterton

Monday 27 July

10am-2.30pm

All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Rd, Hataitai. Wellington

Tuesday 28 July

10am-2.30pm

Family Works, 4 Exchange Street, Upper Hutt

Monday 10 August

10am-2.30pm

All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Rd, Hataitai. Wellington

Friday 21 August

10am-2.30pm

Woburn Home, 57 Wai-iti St, Woburn, Lower Hutt

Friday 21 August

10am-2.30pm

Family Works 2 Columbo Road, Masterton

Monday 24 August

10am-2:30pm

Family Works, 4 Exchange Street, Upper Hutt

Monday 24 August

10am-2.30pm

Family Works 2 Columbo Road, Masterton

Wednesday 9 September

10am-2.30pm

Family Works, 4 Exchange Street, Upper Hutt

Friday 18 September

10am-2.30pm

Family Works 2 Columbo Road, Masterton

Saturday 26 September

10am-2.30pm

All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Rd, Hataitai. Wellington

 

Dates for Term 3, 2026 “Parenting Through Separation” courses - Taranaki

Date

Time

Location

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

9.00am-1.00pm

38 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

9.00am-1.00pm

38 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

Monday, 17 August 2026

9.00am-1.00pm

38 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

Friday, 28 August 2026

10.00am-2.00pm

56 Disraeli Street, Hawera

Thursday, 10 September 2026

10.00am-2.00pm

52 Juliet Street, Stratford

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

9.00am-1.00pm

38 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

9.00am-1.00pm

38 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

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