This course is a free, practical information course designed to help separated parents — or those thinking about separating — to understand and manage the impact of separation on their children. The focus is on what matters most: helping you put your children’s needs first. 

We are contracted by the Ministry of Justice to run PTS. Your personal details are entered into their secure database. A certificate of attendance is issued out of the Ministry on completion of the course.

What the Course Offers

• A safe, supportive small group setting

• Guidance on co-parenting effectively with your ex-partner or co-carer

• Tools to create a workable parenting plan

• Insights into the Family Justice System and how to navigate it

• Practical resources and take-home materials

• A chance to connect with others in similar situations

The course is run by experienced facilitators and provides a confidential space to share, learn, and feel supported — whether you are early in the separation journey or have been navigating it for a while.

Course Locations

Courses are held in Kāpiti, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington CBD. If you are in a different region, check the Ministry of Justice website for providers near you.

Family Works also delivers PTS in the Wellington region. Visit their website (www.familyworkscentral.org.nz) for their course dates and enrolment details or email [email protected] 

How to Enrol 

To register for an upcoming course, email [email protected] with your contact details. 

Upcoming course dates

Please note - they may be subject to minor change.

All sessions are 10am - 2.30pm.

August 2025

Kāpiti - Saturday 30th

September 2025

Lower Hutt - Saturday 6th

Wellington - Saturday 13th 

Porirua - Friday 19th 

Kāpiti - Saturday 27th

October 2025

Porirua - Friday 3rd

Lower Hutt - Saturday 4th

Wellington - Saturday 18th

Kāpiti - Saturday 18th

November 2025

Lower Hutt - Saturday 8th

Porirua - Friday 21st

Wellington - Saturday 22nd

Kāpiti - Saturday 29th

December 2025

Porirua - Friday 5th

Kāpiti - Saturday 6th

Wellington - Saturday 6th

Lower Hutt - Saturday 6th