ARCK * is a Parenting Orders Program, designed to support separated parents who are experiencing high conflict regarding the parenting of their children post-separation. With a focus on the best interests of the child, ARCK aims to support parents in maintaining a positive relationship with their children by engaging parents in a process of reflection and awareness-raising.

The ARCK program consists of 4 parts. Completion of all four parts is required to receive a certificate of completion. Clients who have completed Part 1 – Screening and Part 2 – Parenting Seminar in the last 12 months as part of the KAYAKS program will not be required to repeat them.

*ARCK (Assisting Responsible Care of Kids)

FAQs

Program Suitability

Parents experiencing family separation or divorce who would like to:

• Strengthen and maintain a positive relationship with their children
• Find ways to deal with their emotions
• Build resilience skills for life
• Reduce conflict

Our Team

Our team of qualified and experienced clinicians provide therapeutic intervention for separated and divorced families. We utilise a child-focused approach and draw from many theories and methods to assist parents in developing and maintaining parenting arrangements that prioritises the best interests of their children.

Service Location

The program is available at our Narrabundah (ACT) and Moruya (NSW) locations.

Limitations of ARCK

• The program is not mediation.
• MCCG and the ARCK program cannot act as a third-party.
• The program and clinicians are unable to make recommendations regarding living arrangements for children.
• The program and clinicians are unable to pass messages to other family members, including the other parent and children.

Fees

Fees apply for each component of the program. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Financial assistance is available, including concession and fee waivers – please ask us.

Waitlist and Group Program Dates

Please email [email protected] or call us at 02 6162 5800 for more information.

Registration and Referral

We welcome direct enquiries from parents and carers as well as referrals from other professionals.

Please complete the registration form found here and pre-consent form found here and return it to [email protected]. Alternatively, we can arrange an appointment to complete the registration over the phone or in person at our Narrabundah office.

For further information, please email [email protected] or call 02 6162 5800.