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Council’s Parenting Information Forum program provides valuable information and resources to parents, grandparents and carers of Whitehorse.
Topics and guest speakers for the forums are carefully selected to reflect the diverse range of parenting approaches that individuals, communities and cultures within Whitehorse may hold.
The program achieves great outcomes for families, children and young people and reflects Council’s belief that effective parenting influences a child’s lifelong development and overall wellbeing. For more information on the forums, contact Council’s Parent Resource Officer on 0477 329 540 or parentresource@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
| The information provided to parents at our Parenting Information Forum program does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Council or any employee thereof. Council is therefore not responsible for the accuracy or validity of any of the information presented by the guest presenters. |
Parenting Information Forums 2024
Keeping our Children Safe Online
Held: Tuesday 27 February
Age Range: 5 – 18 years
Supporting Anxious Children
Held: Tuesday 5 March
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Supporting our Neurodiverse Young People
Held: Tuesday 19 March
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Avoiding Parental Burnout
Held: Thursday 18 April
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Be ahead of the game: talking to young people about gaming
Held: Tuesday 14 May
Hosted by Maroondah Council in partnership with Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
School Readiness
Held: Tuesday 21 May
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Held: Tuesday 11 June
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Dads Chat
Held: Monday 22 July
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
Body Safety & Consent
Held: Tuesday 3 September
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils.
Impact of Vaping on Young People
This webinar will be delivered by Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia and is aimed at parents, carers, young people and educators.
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Time: 7pm until 8:30pm
Hosted by Knox in partnership with Boroondara, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges and Whitehorse Councils.
Strategies to thrive from a Neurodivergent Parent
Learn practical tips and examples to manage the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent parents.
Date: Monday 11 November
Time: 7pm until 8.30pm
Hosted by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Yarra Ranges and Whitehorse Councils.
Returning to Work
This forum is appropriate for women returning to work after maternity leave, and those looking to enter or re-skill after a period away from paid work.
Date: Tuesday 26 November
Time: 7pm until 8:30pm
Hosted by Whitehorse City Council in partnership with Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils.
