Family Conference in Brisbane

 

Do you wish your kids came with an instruction manual? Family Expo 'a valuable resource for parents'. A one-day conference full of effective and practical ideas and strategies for strengthening marriage and family relationships will be presented by world class international and Australian speakers on Saturday, July 24 at the UQ Centre in St Lucia, Brisbane.

Called Family Expo,the conference is co-sponsored by the Australian Family Association, the University of Queensland Parenting and Family Support Centre and the Brisbane City Council, supported by the Queensland Government Department of Communities and organised by the Family Council of Queensland.

The conference offers parents a goldmine of information on topics such as:

The Perils and Passions of Positive Parenting

Are Children Angels, Devils or Clay? Working With Human Nature

The Frightful and Joyous Journey of Family Life

Raising Confident, Competent Children

Languages of Love: More Than Saying I Love You

How to Drug-Proof Your Kids

Does Working on Your Marriage Work? Five Things You Can Work on and Five Things You Cannot; and

Making Marriage Magic

The Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, will give the opening remarks at the conference. Exhibitors at the Family Expo will include the Queensland Government Department of Communities, Triple P, the Australian Family Association, Focus on the Family andDrug-ARM.

Family Council of Queensland president Mr Alan Baker said up to 2000 parents were expected to attend the 2004 Family Expo. "As parents, we need all the help we can get to bring up our children in today's world," Mr Baker said. "In fact, many parents wish their kids came with an instruction manual! The only event of its kind in Australia, Family Expo is a valuable resource for parents and will help those who attend to improve their parenting skills and strengthen their marriage and family relationships."

Comments from some of the 800 parents who attended the last Brisbane Family Expo include:

"This day has completely empowered my aspirations regarding my marriage and my family." ­ Teacher, Wynnum North.

"Superb! The best thing my husband and I could have done for our marriage and family." ­ Pharmacist, Forest Lake.

"A life-changing experience." ­ Community development worker, Gympie.

Earlybird registrations for this non-profit community service event will cost only $40 each, or $70 for a couple, if paid by June 30. Registration forms are available by phoning 07 3855 3711, or you can register on-line at www.familyexpo.net