Parenting in a New Culture (PINC) is a six-week group program that helps migrant parents understand parenting in Australia while respecting their cultural background.

PINC is designed for parents from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. It supports them in adjusting to family life in a new country, building confidence, and strengthening family relationships.

A trained bi-cultural worker runs the weekly sessions with a Spectrum facilitator. They help explain the information in a way that is easy to understand and relevant to your culture.

PINC also offers a ‘Focus on Fathers‘ program especially for migrant Dads.

Parents will talk, share experiences, and learn about:

• Parenting in a new culture – understanding the differences between Australia and your home country.
• Children’s development – how the brain grows and learns.
• Schools and laws – understanding education and legal rights in Australia
• Teenagers – how to support and communicate with them.
• Stress management – coping strategies for a healthy family.

Migrants and refugees who have come to Australia as adults with their children. Some may also have had additional children in Australia.

PINC programs are funded through various sources, including:

• The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs through the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program. Find out more about SETS.
•  The Australian Government Department of Social Services through Spectrum’s Family and Relationship Service. Find out more about Australian Government’s Family Services.
• Uniting VicTas through the Hume Communities for Children program.

Explore our other Family services.