b'Life-changing support for families I now know I always have someone to call on when I needto talk.SkyeSkyes children Ayla (2) and Ryda (8) are theBoth programs offer practical advice for centre of her life. Determined to be the bestparents so they can develop their parenting parent she can be, Skye turned to Uniting whenskills and knowledge to strengthen theirshe realised that her troubled childhood wasfamily unit. starting to take a toll on her young family, whoParents at all stages, like Skye, sometimes dont were living in George Town, Tasmania.know which way to turn. Were there, by their She signed up for two parenting courses,side, so they dont feel weighed down by the Pregnant and Young Parent Support Programpast or overwhelmed by an unknown future.and Parents Under Pressure. Parents UnderSkye kindly shared her story for our 2019 Pressure is a 1-on-1 program that introducedChristmas Share Appeal. her to Uniting support worker, Lisa.Lisa has been a lifesaver. She has helped meOM This story reflects our commitment to to improve my parenting skills and has givenachieving life outcomes maximised.me the support I needed to get through some(Left to right) Ryda, Skye and Ayla access our family support tough times. I now know I always have someoneservices in Tasmania.to call on when I need to talk.26 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2019-2020'