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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 2025
Supporting School Stress
Date: Wednesday 7 May
Time: 7:00pm
Age Range: Parents and carers of young people aged 12 to 18 years
headspace Box Hill will be presenting an informative parent session on school stress and supports that can be begin in the home.
Hosted by Whitehorse City Council in partnership with Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Road Ready
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 7:30pm
Age Range: Parents and carers of young people aged 15 to 21 years
Presented by Road Safety Education Victoria, you will learn how to access valuable online resources and discover effective ways to assist your young driver in developing their skills behind the wheel
Hosted by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Benefits of Early Literacy
Date: Wednesday 21 May
Time: 7pm
Age Range: Parents and carers of children aged 0-6 years
Discover how reading aloud, sharing stories, and singing with your child can boost their literacy skills.
Presented by Whitehorse Manning Libraries in partnership with Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Supporting Anxious Children
Held: Monday 17 February
Age Range: Parents and carers of children aged 0-6 years
Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Supporting Anxious Children
Date: Thursday 20 February
Age Range: Parents and carers of primary school aged children
Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Supporting Anxious Children
Held: Wednesday 5 March
Age Range: Parents and carers of secondary school aged children
Presented by Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
ADHD Unfiltered
Held: Tuesday 1 April
Age Range: Parents and carers of children aged 10-18 years
Presented by Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.
