Date:  Tuesday 21 October
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Presenter: Natasha Siryj

Learn about neuro-affirming practice and neurodiversity.

This session will give an overview of neurodivergence with a focus on Autism and ADHD. Attendees will develop their understanding and gain tools to enable them to be a more confident advocate for their child.

Bookings essential

Date: Tuesday 11 November
Time: 7 to 8:30pm
Presenter: Deirdre Brandner

Join Deirdre Brandner, a leading child psychologist, to learn:

• current guidelines for screen time
• potential impacts of screen time on childhood development
• navigating family conversations around screen time
• practical strategies for healthy screen use boundaries at home.

Bookings essential

Date:  Wednesday 19 November
Time: 7 to 8:30pm
Presenter: Kate Wilde 

Although most students (and parents) will have a sense of optimism, some may feel a sense of anxiety; and it’s a journey of change that can be made positive - with preparation, planning and support.

Bookings essential

Held:  16 September
Age Range:  For parents and carers expecting and/or with children 0-12 months

Discover how your interactions support your child's brain development, emotional regulation and positive connection.

Held:  4 September
Age Range:  For parents and carers of primary-aged children

Be empowered with safety tools and knowledge that can be used within the home and community to help protect children from sexual abuse

Held:  2 September
Age Range:  For parents and carers of preschool-aged children

Be empowered with safety tools and knowledge that can be used within the home and community to help protect children from sexual abuse

Held:  12 August
Age Range:  For expecting, newborn and toddler mums

Pinky McKay explored the profound connection between the primal instincts of Stone Age Mothers and the challenges faced by modern day mothers in the Digital Era

Held:  Tuesday 17 June
Age Range:  Parents and carers of children aged 10-20 years

This session equips adults supporting young people with essential legal knowledge on consent, cyberbullying, sexting, and image-based abuse.

Presented by Eastern Community Legal Centre, in partnership with Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Thursday 19 June

Age Range:  Parents and carers of children aged 2-6 years

Join this free, interactive workshop and gain valuable insights into why young children behave the way they do, the importance of setting boundaries and how we set them.

Presented by Parentzone, in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held: Wednesday 4 June
Age Range:  Parents and carers of school aged children

Join us to learn more about how to support your child or teen when they are distressed about attending school.

Presented by School Can't Australia, in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held: Thursday 29 May
Age Range:  Parents and carers of young people aged 10-20 years

An Allies session aimed at parents, carers, families, teachers and others to build their understanding of LGBTQIA+ youth experiences. This session will be facilitated by Dr Tina Dixson (she/her) and Kochava Lilit (they/them) from Women’s Health East and run in conjunction with partnership with Boroondara, Monash, Manningham and Whitehorse City Councils.

Held: Thursday 22 May
Age Range: Parent and carers of children 2-4 years

Invaluable information to support you in knowing when your child is ready to commence kindergarten and help you in making an informed decision.

Presented by Early Life Foundation, in partnership with Knox, Maroondah and Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Wednesday 21 May

Age Range:  Parents and carers of children aged 0-6 years

Discover how reading aloud, sharing stories, and singing with your child can boost their literacy skills.

Presented by Whitehorse Manning Libraries in partnership with Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held: Tuesday 20 May
Age Range:  Parents and carers of children age 10-18 years

Join us to discover practical strategies to support healthy sleep habits in
teens.

Presented by Kate Wilde, in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Tuesday 13 May
Age Range:  Parents and carers of young people aged 15 to 21 years

Presented by Road Safety Education Victoria,  you will learn how to access valuable online resources and discover effective ways to assist your young driver in developing their skills behind the wheel

Hosted by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Wednesday 7 May
Age Range:  Parents and carers of young people aged 12 to 18 years

Headspace Box Hill will be presenting an informative parent session on school stress and supports that can be begin in the home.

Hosted by Whitehorse City Council in partnership with Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Tuesday 1 April
Age Range: Parents and carers of children aged 10-18 years

Presented by Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held: Wednesday 5 March
Age Range: Parents and carers of secondary school aged children

Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held: Thursday 20 February
Age Range: Parents and carers of primary school aged children

Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Held:  Monday 17 February 
Age Range: Parents and carers of children aged 0-6 years 

Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.