Kirsten O'Neill is the Family Engagement Coordinator at Gilmore Primary School. Her role is to provide support for families in the Gilmore Primary School Community. This can involve providing individual family support, helping with community events, creating supportive networks for families, organising parent information group sessions and creating opportunities for parents to come together. You can contact Kirsten if you would like assistance or support with any of the following:
- To discuss school concerns, family matters and parenting issues
- Connecting and referring families to specialist support services
- Filling out forms
- Providing information and advice
- Support around working with Child Protection, Centrelink or other Govt Agencies
- Or just someone to have a supportive chat and cup of tea with
For current programs and initiatives within the school please refer to the Gilmore Gazette, School Facebook Page, and the Notice Board at the front of the school. Kirsten is based full time at Gilmore Primary school if you would like to pop in, or you can reach her by phoning the front office.
Community Partnerships
At Gilmore Primary School we are supported by:
Gugan Gulwan
The Smith Family
Marymead
Variety – Every Chance to Play
Christian Education in Schools
ACT Schools Volunteer Program (ACTSVP)
Parentline ACT
Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
Lake Tuggeranong College
We’re a Fresh Taste School
Gilmore Aboriginal Church
ACT Health
Menslink
Tuggeranong Day VIEW Club
Circle of Security
Useful links for families:
- Parentline ACT
http://www.parentlineact.org.au/ - ACT Health
https://www.health.act.gov.au/ - ACT Government – Community Services (Child and Family Centres)
https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/ocyfs/children/childandfamilycentres - Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/