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Drop in parenting support
If you would like to discuss your child’s behaviour or a parenting issue, drop in for a chat. The program runs during school terms and bookings are not required.
A member of the Parenting Services team is available during the following days and times:
- Tuesdays 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Playroom (1st floor)
Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre
89-97 Haines Street, North Melbourne - Thursdays 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Online, via Zoom: https://melbourne-vic-gov-au.zoom.us/j/87644423532Opens in new tab
Meeting ID: (ID 8764442 3532)
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing parentingservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Parent education program
Bringing Up Great Kids is a free, six-week parenting program which promotes respectful and caring relationships between parents / carers and their children. It supports parents and carers of children aged 0-10 years to:
- Reflect on their parenting style and what has influenced it.
- Learn more about brain development and its influence on their children’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- Understand and respond more mindfully to their children’s behaviour.
- Build effective communication with their children.
- Consider ways to take care of themselves and to find support if they need it.
Please note: child minding is not available, but babies in arms are welcome.
Please contact us at parentingservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au to express your interest in participating. We will then contact you when the next program dates have been scheduled.
Resources for parents
Our parenting information program provides information sessions on a range of topics. All sessions are free and families with children of all ages are invited to attend any session.
Current topics include:
- Play at playgroup
- Introduction to parent education (includes child behaviour)
- Ready, steady, kinder (Introduction to childcare and kindergarten).
For more information, email us at parentingservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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A range of ideas for entertaining and playing with your children.
Our parenting services team has collated a range of outdoor and online activities to keep the family entertained all year long.
The summer break is a great time to explore your neighbourhood and some of the wonderful parks and playgrounds we have in the City of Melbourne.
Tricks and tips on parenting in an environmentally-friendly way.
Contact the Parenting services team
Phone
03 9340 1422 (when calling, ask to speak to someone in the Parenting Services Team)
