Intereach extends an invitation to all parents to hear from one of Australia’s most renowned child psychologists, Dr John Irvine, in Deniliquin on Thursday 27 October and Moama on Friday 28 October. This is a rare opportunity to benefit from the knowledge of this world class presenter, author and media identity on raising young children.

Deniliquin: Thursday 27 October, 7pm – 9pm, at the Deniliquin High School MP, Harfleur St, Deniliquin.

Moama: Friday 28 October, 7pm – 9pm, at the Moama Bowling Club, Shaw St, Moama.

Dr John Irvine is one of Australia’s most heard, seen and read child psychologists. He had his own one teacher school at the age of 18, taught in NSW schools for many years before becoming a child psychologist and was awarded the Shell Prize for Arts and the University Medal during his studies at the University of New England.

Dr John initiated preschool training in Toowoomba at the University of Southern Queensland where he also set up the state’s first and most comprehensive family day care and family support scheme. He worked for many years as the consultant psychologist for Central Coast Grammar School and he has written several books, including “A Handbook for Happy Families”. Dr John has also produced numerous DVDs on improving the way individuals, families and communities respond to the needs of children and young people. He appeared weekly on the Channel 10 program, “9am with David and Kim” and is a regular on many TV news and current affairs programs such as the 7PM Project. Dr John also writes for several newspapers and has a radio segment “Coping with Kids” on many radio stations throughout Australia.

He is a much sought after speaker around the nation and is proud to be patron of Family Day Care, Home Start, NAPCAN, Kidsafe and ambassador for Playgroups. Dr John is also a consultant child psychologist at the READ clinic in Gosford.

Themes and issues:

• raising good kids in a busy world
• building resilient children
• dealing with challenging behavior

Suitable for parents, carers, families, early childhood sector workers, child care workers, teachers, family day care providers and anyone who has or works with children.

Free entry and supper provided. Bookings by 20 October essential.

Bookings for Deniliquin:
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Bookings for Moama:
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