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 many information sessions to help you become a confident parent. Learn about children's sleep, toilet training, first aid and starting solid foods.
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.