PARENTS and carers across the Limestone Coast are invited to a special community screening of SEEN: The Film, a powerful and heartfelt documentary exploring how our own stories, stress, and healing shape the way we parent.
Blending neuroscience, real experiences, and compassionate insight, the film offers a gentle reminder that when parents feel supported and understood, families thrive.
This free event will be held Wednesday, February 25 from 6pm at The Dress Circle, located upstairs at The Riddoch, Mount Gambier.
With no children in attendance, event hosts ac.care and Department of Human Services (DHS) have designed the night as a warm, calming space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and others who share similar experiences.
“Parents and carers often carry so much – emotionally, mentally, and physically,” DHS Safer Family Services Community Development Coordinator Kerrin Donnelly said.
“This film creates space for people to feel seen and understood, and to realise they’re not alone in the challenges or the joys of raising children,” Ms Donnelly said.
Importantly, it also helps spark broader community conversations about how we recognise, support and show up for parents, because raising children is not something families should have to do in isolation.”
ac.care’s Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre team will be present on the night to welcome attendees, offer conversation, and connect families with local support options.
ac.care family advisor Briana Seager said the documentary’s themes align closely with agency’s commitment to strengthening families.
“SEEN highlights the importance of compassion, self‑awareness, and healing in parenting,” Ms Seager said.
“We hope this screening encourages people to take a moment for themselves and feel supported by their community.”
Supported by the City of Mount Gambier, the event will include light refreshments and an opportunity to reflect and connect following the 73-minute documentary screening.
Visit www.bit.ly/SEENMountGambier to register for this free event or contact Briana on (08) 8724 5400 for more information.
