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Owl Kids is a group program supporting children who have or are experiencing family separation. The program provides children with a safe space to develop their emotional literacy through creative therapy, as well as the opportunity to interact with other children in similar situations.
For many children, their parents' separation can change how they view or make sense of the world, their relationships, and safety.
Owl Kids is a practical child-centred art and leisure therapy group. The program allows children to creatively express themselves through art, drama, and metaphors. This helps them to make sense of their world and navigate through the changes they may experience, and to connect with other children going through similar emotions.
Owl Kids Program is suitable for children who:
When is Owl Kids running?
Each group runs every school holidays. The next Owl Kids group is running聽13, 14 and 15 January 2026 at Bankstown.
Our dates for this year are:
Make an enquiry by filling out the contact form below.
Please fill in the below contact form or call our team on13 18 19 for more information on the Owl Kids program:
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A staff member will be in touch as required. If you have any questions in the meantime, please call us on 13 18 19 and quote your ticket number: TICKET.
A parent's information session runs at the same time as the first group session. The session helps parents to understand what Owl Kids is about, what the children might be bringing home, and how each parent can support them.An alternate session offers the other parent the opportunity to attend at a different time in the same week.The final session is a presentation for the parents to attend, showcasing the children's progress and work through the program.
Parents wanting additional support can receive sessions with our Post Separation Case Managers. These sessions provide an opportunity for parents to:
If you would like your child to be involved in the program or to obtain further information, please get in touch with us by calling 13 18 19, emailing us at reception.frc@catholiccare.org or contacting us online.
