Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc.

06/02/2026

💜 Get behind the organisation that support your community 💜

Celebrate International Women’s Day in style and gather your mates for a Cruise & Captain’s Table–themed luncheon, hosted by the Whitsunday Zonta Club ⚓

📅 Sunday, 8 March 2026
🕙 11:30am
📍 Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

Dress your nautical best and enjoy:
✨ A stylish two‑course lunch
✨ Inspiring stories from amazing local young women
✨ Guest speaker Elizabeth Hackett, Executive Chair of Australia Adventure Tourism Group
✨ A vibrant celebration of women that supports Zonta’s mission to empower women and girls, both locally and globally 🧡

🎟 Tickets: $120 per person; Tables of 10 available
👉 Info & tickets: https://bit.ly/Zonta_IWD
Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and champion women in our community 💪💖

Save the Date!
ZONTA's International Women's Day is fast approaching.

04/02/2026

✨ It’s not too late to join us! ✨

🌟 Our February programs have started this week, and there’s still time to register and take part 🌟

If you’ve been thinking about joining, we’d love to welcome you.

🌱 Current programs running now:

✔ Circle of Security Parenting™ – supporting parents and carers to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs

✔ Shark Cage™ – a supportive and empowering group for women who have experienced domestic, family or sexual

✔ 1‑2‑3 Magic™ – practical, proven strategies for managing children’s behaviour without arguing or yelling

✨ These programs are supportive, informative and community‑focused, and late registrations are welcome where places are still available.

📄 See the attached flyers for dates, times and details

📞 To register or find out more:
Call 4946 2999 or email intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit 💞

15/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Fabulous Team 🌟

We have several exciting opportunities available at the moment, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to join us.

🌱 Counsellor || Therapeutic Case Manager
👉 View the full ad and apply here:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/89694730?ref=cm-ui

🌱 Specialist Family Counsellor
👉 View the full ad and apply here:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/89642710?ref=cm-ui

🌱 Family Support Case Manager
👉 View the full ad and apply here:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/89556075?ref=cm-ui

💬 If you’re committed to supporting our community and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

15/01/2026

🌟 Parenting Made Simple – Join Our 1-2-3 Magic™ Program! 🌟

Are you ready to put an end to arguing and yelling at home? Discover practical strategies that really work!

​📍 Location: Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc, Shop 1/157 Shute Harbor Rd, Cannonvale
📅 Dates: Fridays – 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
💰 Cost: $10 (includes workbook & certificate)

✅ Learn how to:
✔ Discipline without arguing, yelling or smacking
✔ Handle challenging behaviours
✔ Use emotion coaching to encourage good behaviour

📞 Register Now: Call 4946 2999 or email intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

​✨ Limited spots – book today and start your journey to calmer, happier parenting!

14/01/2026

Circle of Security® Parenting

Feeling unsure what your child needs from you at different moments? Circle of Security® Parenting is a practical, research-based program that helps parents and caregivers understand their child’s emotional world, strengthen secure relationships, and navigate big feelings with confidence.

🕒 When: Mondays between 9:30–11:00am
📅 Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Feb · 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Mar
🏢 Where: Whitsunday Counselling & Support, Shop 1/57 Shute Harbour Road, Conway
👭Presented by: Freya & Kirsty from Whitsunday Counselling & Support

👥 Who should attend: Parents & caregivers (please arrange childcare as children cannot attend)

📝 How to register:
📱 4946 2999 or
📧 intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

✅ What you’ll learn:
• Make sense of your child’s emotional signals and needs
• Support emotion regulation and connection
• Foster secure attachment and your child’s self-esteem
• Build your confidence in everyday parenting moments

✨ We’d love to have you join us. Limited places—secure your spot today!

13/01/2026

🌊 Join Our Free Shark Cage™ Program 🌊

An empowering 8-week group designed for women who have experienced domestic and family violence or sexual abuse. This program uses a human rights approach to help you heal, build confidence, and reclaim your sense of self.

📍 Location: Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc, Shop 1/157 Shute Harbor Rd, Cannonvale
📅 Dates: Tuesdays – Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 & Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
🕘 Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
💲 Cost: FREE

✅ What’s included:
✔ Education about human rights
✔ Understanding the impacts of trauma
✔ Skills training using the 5 steps of the Shark Cage™ framework
✔ Support to feel empowered and positive

📞 Register Now: Call 07 4946 2999 or email intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

💜 Spaces are limited – secure your spot today and take the first step toward healing and empowerment!

06/01/2026

🎄 Throwback to Christmas Magic! 🎁✨

Remember that festive season when we all lost track of what day it was? 😅

Our Supported Accommodation families were treated to a beautiful lunch at Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill, thanks to the incredible generosity of our local community ❤️.

Not only did everyone enjoy a delicious meal and soft drinks 🍽🥤, but they also unwrapped special gifts to make Christmas Day extra joyful 🎅🎁.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports us through donations via our website link—you make moments like this possible! 🙌💙

👉 https://www.whitsundaycs.com.au/donate

23/12/2025

🎄✨ It’s Our Last Day Before Christmas! 🎁

We’re open today until midday, and then we’ll be taking a short break for the public holidays.

Our service will continue to operate throughout the festive season (except on public holidays), so please reach out if you need support during this time.

📌 Christmas Operating Hours:

Thu 25 Dec (Christmas Day) – CLOSED
Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day) – CLOSED
Mon 29 Dec – 8AM–5PM
Tue 30 Dec – 8AM–5PM
Wed 31 Dec – 8AM–5PM
Thu 1 Jan (New Year’s Day) – CLOSED
Fri 2 Jan – 8AM–5PM

📞 Emergency Numbers:

All Emergencies: 000
DV Connect Women’s Line: 1800 811 811
DV Connect Men’s Line: 1800 600 636
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Lifeline: 13 11 14
1800RESPECT Sexual Assault Line: 1800 737 732

From all of us at Whitsunday Counselling & Support, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year! 🌟

22/12/2025

🎁 Another Beautiful Surprise! 🌟

It was the ladies from the Baptist Church’s turn to drop in with some gift cards this morning – what an incredible gesture! These will be passed on to families who need it most during the festive season. 💖

We are open until Wednesday, 24 December at midday if you’d like to drop any donations into our Cannonvale or Bowen offices. Our service continues to operate throughout the festive period (except public holidays), so please reach out if you require support during this challenging time.

Thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter for vulnerable families! 🎄✨

22/12/2025

🎄✨ How amazing do these gifts from Goodstart Early Learning Proserpine look? 🎁

Our supported families will have extra presents under the tree to open Christmas morning thanks to the incredible generosity of the families and staff at Goodstart Early Learning Proserpine.

The way our community comes together to support vulnerable families during the festive season truly overwhelms us at WCS. 💖

We love what we do all year round, and we’re so grateful that with your kindness, we can continue to stand beside our families during the most challenging seasons.

Thank you for making Christmas brighter for those who need it most! 🌟

19/12/2025

📦🎁 Boxes of Joy from Bowen CBA! 🎄

Our Bowen office was thrilled to unpack cartons filled with generosity from the amazing Bowen branch of CBA – toys, books, handmade blankets, and toiletries!

With Christmas just around the corner, these boxes of kindness are a timely delivery and will bring smiles and comfort to families in need. 💖

Thank you to our wonderful community for continuing to make a difference and to Commbank for facilitating such a thoughtful gesture.