Parenting Connection WA (PCWA) is a partnership between Anglicare WA and Ngala that was formed in 2017 to support parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to build their confidence and help their children thrive. Our programs are funded by the Department of Communities and cover most of Western Australia.

Drawing on Ngala’s 130 years of parenting experience; Anglicare WA’s impressive statewide services and Wanslea’s 75+ years of service to the community, PCWA delivers a range of locally relevant parenting support and education sessions, both online and in-person.

Parenting Connection WA (PCWA) provides a range of universal and tailored evidence-based, locally relevant, groups and information for all parents and caregivers with children from birth to 18 years. All our services are offered for FREE and funded by the Department of Communities.

PCWA services include:

• Parenting education sessions around strengthening the relationship with children and teens, managing more than one child, transitioning to school, positive youth mental health, toileting, bedtime battles, morning routines, building resilience and managing anxiety, parenting after separation, screen time boundaries, events just for dads and protective behaviours
• Evidence-based parenting programs such as Circle of Security® Parenting™, and Tuning into Kids or Teens
• Programs that focus on supporting new parents, starting from pregnancy
• Expert speaker events that include Maggie Dent, Dr Kristy Goodwin, Karen Young and Dr Justin Coulson
• Parenting information sessions that address current needs e.g., support for parenting neurodiverse children
• Parenting support and playtime groups, where parents and caregivers meet weekly to stay, chat and learn
• Individual parenting consultations with our trained and experienced parenting coordinators
• A mix of online and locally based parenting education sessions across WA
• Community information and resources.