Pre-marriage Education Group Programme - 2027
Location
Centacare Family and Relationship Services
About
The Centacare Pre-Marriage Education (PME) group course is based on a variety of current, reputable research about developing and maintaining a healthy and 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 at the end of 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 expectations of marriage
- Family of origin influences
- Research and strategies for promoting and maintaining healthy relationships
- Communication and conflict management strategies
- Relationship values and goals
- Creating a shared meaning of marriage
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. Need to attend without your partner? This course is not suitable, please contact us to arrange an individual course.
Course times - Saturdays 8:45am – 4:30pm, as per booking schedule. Please arrive 8:30am to register attendance. Can't find a date that suits, or need an online option? Check out our FOCCUS course (https://www.trybooking.com/1650301) 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 available in front of the Family Relationship Centre building. Please check the Translink website for public transport information.
Letter of attendance – at the conclusion of your course, you will receive a letter to give to your priest or celebrant. This course is accepted as an appropriate form of pre-marriage education by many priests and celebrants; please check with your intended place of marriage that this course meets their requirements for pre-marriage education.
Catering – Morning tea and afternoon tea provided. Please bring your own lunch (refrigerator and microwave available) or access nearby cafes. 30 minutes allocated for lunch.
Fees – per couple. When booking, please select one ticket per couple.
- Full Fee - $325.00
- One Concession (Current, Commonwealth Government health care card) - $275.00
- Two Concessions (Current, Commonwealth Government health care card) - $225.00
Concession Cards must be verified prior to the commencement of the course. Please contact our office for verification.
Special needs – please add any dietary, mobility and health requirements, or neurosensory needs, in the special needs section of your registration. This allows us to be sensitive to participant needs while maintaing your privacy. If you'd like to discuss further, please contact us on 3251 5000.
Please feel welcome to bring aids that support your attendance (.e.g sensory tools, noise-cancelling headphones); we'll have crunchy snacks and some sensory items available on the day.
If you require an interpreter, or are hearing or vision impaired, we recommend our FOCCUS programme, please contact us to discuss options.
Need to change courses or cancel? Please advise us as soon as possible, as date changes are subject to availability. Please note additional fees may apply:
- 2.5% processing fee applies to refunds.
- $60.00 cancellation fee applies if cancelling attendance within 7 days prior to start date, no refunds given on or after date of course.
- No refund can be given if couples transfer course dates and then cancel attendance.
Safety and privacy - Centacare is committed to providing a safe and confidential enviroment. For more information see Centacare Privacy Policy
If you or your partner have any current Protection Orders or DVO’s in place, please contact us prior to booking.
For more information about strong and healthy relationships -
https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/
https://www.gottman.com/marriage-minute/
https://5lovelanguages.com/
https://www.ted.com/talks/george_blair_west_3_ways_to_build_a_happy_marriage_and_avoid_divorce
Contact us
Centacare Family and Relationship Services
P: 07 3251 5000
E: cfrs.fvadmin@bne.centacare.net.au
BY REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
