The Family Services team promote special parenting events throughout the year. These events get published on this page as soon as details become available so make sure you check this page regularly.

Upcoming special events in 2023

Starting Prep in 2024? (free session)

Need help deciding if your child is ready for primary school? 

Regardless of your experience in early childhood education, there are a few things you can do to prepare your family for the leap into Prep. The transition from kinder to prep is an exciting time. It can also feel quite overwhelming and can be challenging to decide if now is the ‘right time’. As parents, there are so many factors to consider. That’s why we’re here to help!

Yarra's Childrens Services are pleased to present this free online workshop for parents transitioning from kinder to primary school. Join us for a free online discussion with a panel of professionals who will share their thoughts on what school readiness looks like.

• School readiness
• Developing resilience
• Choosing a school
• Additional resources to explore

Dates and location

Tuesday 29 August 6:30 - 8pm  

Online via Zoom

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ADHD and your child (free session)

Delivered by Emma-Rose Parsons, Psychologist.

This presentation is designed to help parents understand the different types of ADHD, identify challenges faced and to help develop skills to enable their child to advocate for themselves. 

Neuro-affirming, practical, home-based ideas will assist parents to support their child to manage their stress and emotional regulation. 

Learn tips, tools, and gain the confidence to have positive conversations with your kids, empowering them with information and relationship skills that will literally change their life for the better.

This session covers:  

• What is ADHD?
• How can I support my neurodiverse child?
• Skills to help your child self-advocate  

This free information session is delivered by Emma-Rose Parsons

Date and location

Wednesday 6 September 7.00pm

Online via Zoom

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For more information please contact our Parenting Education Team

[email protected]

Body Safety for Children (free session)

This evidence-based program, delivered by ChildSafe, teaches parents and carers ways to support young people to keep themselves safe. Learn the language and tools to teach and empower children valuable and practical safety practices.

This session covers: 

• Child sexual abuse: characteristics and statistics
• Grooming
• What is body safety and why it’s taught
• Body safety skills

This free information session is delivered by ChildSafe.

Date and location

Wednesday 13 September 6.00pm

Online via Zoom

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For more information please contact our Parenting Education Team [email protected]

NAPCAN events (free sessions)

The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect before it starts. To promote this message, Child Protection week runs during September to educate, inform and support communities. 

The essence of National Child Protection is to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. The time to act is now.

The theme for 2023 is 'Every child, in every community, deserves a fair go' with the additional message of 'Where we starts matters'. 

For more information and to view the calendar of events, please use the link below.

Date and location

Sunday 3 - Saturday 9 September

Online

 NAPCAN information

Let's Play! (free session)

Yarra Family Services along with North Richmond Community health are excited to present this free online workshop for parents to discuss the important of play. This online session is facilitated by a Paediatrician, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist.

Hear about the latest research around play and learn tips about:

• Why play is important for your child
• How play supports your child's 
  •  language development
  • fine motor skills
• Toys
• Ideas for play at home

This free information session is delivered by North Richmond Community Health.

Dates and location

Friday   12 - 12:45pm  8 September 

Online via Zoom

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Parental Burnout (free session)

Attend an interactive discussion delivered by Frances Bilbao, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mums Matter Psychology Group.

This webinar will help if you are finding the stress of parenting difficult to manage. When daily stress becomes chronic it can turn into parental burnout. This is an intense exhaustion that leads parents to feeling detached from their children and unsure of their parenting abilities, distinct from other forms of burnout. 

This session covers: 

• What is burnout?
• How burnout can show up in your life
• What is putting you at risk?
• Skills to reduce risk and start feeling better 

This free information session is delivered by Mums Matter Psychology Group.

Date and location

Thursday 19 October 7.00pm

Online via Zoom

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For more information please contact our Parenting Education Team

[email protected]

Community Partner events

To find information on parenting sessions being run by Community Partners of Yarra please use the link below.
Parenting Information page