Parenting information and support services

Yarra run Parenting Information sessions as well as linking parents and carers with Parenting Support Programs.

Parenting information sessions

At our parenting information sessions, we provide you with a range of information and practical tools to help you on your parenting journey.

We offer in-person and online information sessions, at lunchtimes or early evening, to help you become a confident parent or carer.

Our regular information sessions include:

Toilet Training - How, when and troubleshooting around toilet training your child.
First Aid - Interactive session to learn the skills to keep your child safe.
Food for Thought - How and when to introduce solids safely.

We also run one-off sessions on different topics that reflect different stages and challenges that may occur during the parenting journey.

Upcoming sessions

Managing Screentime

Information session on the impact of devices and the internet on your child.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 7:30 - 8:30pm

First Aid for Parents

Join us for a face to face interactive session to learn First Aid skills for parents.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026, 10:30am - 12pm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 1:30 - 3pm

Upcoming

Tue, 4 Aug 2026, 6:30 - 8pm
Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 11am - 12:30pm
Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Could my child be neurodivergent?

Understanding early signs of Autism and ADHD and what to do next

Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 6:30 - 8pm

Food for Thought

Attend a free session on introducing solid food to your baby.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026, 1 - 2pm

Upcoming

Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 1 - 2pm
Tue, 17 Nov 2026, 1 - 2pm

Find a parenting support service

You are not alone if you are feeling worried, not sleeping well or need advice about anything that may affect your ability to look after your children.

Support is available for all parents and carers in Yarra.

There are many community parenting courses available online. Select a link below to find out more:

Parentline

Call: 13 22 89
8am to midnight. 7 days a week
Confidential counselling and support on parenting issues
Parentline website

Beyond Blue

Call: 1300 224 636
Free 24-hour counselling support for anxiety and depression
Beyond Blue website

Lifeline

Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Lifeline Text is available 6pm - midnight (AEST), 7 days a week
Free crisis support if you or someone else’s life is at risk
Lifeline website

Headspace

Call: 1800 650 890
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time
Headspace website

PANDA National Helpline

Call: 1300 726 306
Monday to Friday 9am – 7.30pm
Free information and support if you are planning, starting or raising a family
PANDA website

SMS4Dads

SMS4dads helps fathers understand and connect with their baby and partner. It also checks in on their wellbeing and offers professional support if needed.