This practical information course is 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 and Masterton. 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.

March 2026

Kāpiti - Saturday 28th

April 2026

Lower Hutt - Saturday 11th

Porirua - Friday 10th

Masterton - Saturday 11th

Wellington - Saturday 18th

Kāpiti - Saturday 18th

May 2026

Lower Hutt - Saturday 2nd

Porirua - Friday 8th

Masterton - Saturday 9th

Wellington - Saturday 16th

Kāpiti - Saturday 23rd

June 2026

Lower Hutt - Saturday 6th

Masterton - Saturday 13th

Kāpiti - Saturday 13th

Porirua - Friday 19th

Wellington - Saturday 27th