About us

The Centacare Pre-Marriage Education (PME) course is based on a wide variety of current, reputable research regarding developing and maintaining a healthy, successful marital relationship, presented by trained facilitators.

Ideally PME Group is completed at least two months before your wedding. A letter of attendance is provided following completion of all sessions in the course.

The day consists of group presentations, written activities, private couple discussion time and some small group activities to enable you to:

• Discuss the current and future potential of your relationship 
• Raise awareness of the dynamics within your unique relationship
• Promote strategies to deepen your couple friendship
• Build relationship skills in communication and managing conflict
• Plan for your future by prioritising your relationship values, goals and aspirations for the future

Topics include:

• Individual, Couple and Societal Ideas and Expectations of Marriage
• Family of Origin Influences
• Research and strategies for promoting and maintaining healthy relationships
• Communication and Conflict Management Strategies
• Relationship Values, Vision and Aspirations
• Creating Shared Meaning of Marriage -Marriage as a Sacrament        

Booking information

Who attends - both members of the couple attend in person. We value relationships with children; however, this course is not appropriate for children of any age to attend.

Course times - Saturday 8:45am – 4:30pm, registration begins at 8:30am. 

Can't find a date that suits, or need an online option? Check out our FOCCUS course ( https://www.trybooking.com/1492480 ) or contact us. 

Location - Centacare and Family Relationship Centre, 58 Morgan Street, Fortitude Valley. Accessible by Morgan Street only, we are located in the grounds of St Patrick's Catholic Church, first building to the right of the church. 

Parking and transport - free car parking is available in front of the Family Relationship Centre building. Please check the Translink website for publc transport information. 

Letter of completion – at the completion of your course, you will receive a letter to give to your priest or celebrant.

Catering – Morning tea and afternoon tea provided. Please bring your own lunch (refigerator and microwave is available) or access nearby cafes, 30 minutes is allocated for lunch.

Fees – are per couple. When booking, please select one ticket per couple.

    Full Fee - $315.00
    One Concession (Centrelink issued Health Care Card) - $265.00
    Two Concession (Centrelink issued Health Care Card) - $215.00
    Concession Cards must be verified prior to the commencement of the course.  Please phone the office for verification prior to booking.

Special needs – please ensure you add your dietary and mobility requirements in the special needs section of your registration.   If you require an interpreter, or are hearing or vision impaired, we recommend our FOCCUS programme - please contact us to discuss options. 

Pre-reading options will be sent in your confirmation email.

Need to change courses or cancel?  Please advise us as soon as possible, as course availability is limited.

 Cancellation and transfers are available until 7 business days prior to your course for a full refund. After this a $60 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. A refund will not be provided if you do not advise us or do not attend the course. No refund will be provided if you change to another course and then cancel.

If you or your partner have any current Protection Orders or DVO’s in place, please contact us prior to booking.

Contact us

Centacare Family and Relationship Services

P: 07 3251 5000 (Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tues, Thurs 9:00 am - 7:30 pm)

E: cfrs.fvadmin@bne.centacare.net.au

Location

Centacare - Fortitude Valley
58 Morgan Street, Conference Room, Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006

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