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. |
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Keeping our Children Safe Online
Held: Tuesday 27 February
Age Range: 5 – 18 years
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Supporting Anxious Children
Held: Tuesday 5 March
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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Supporting our Neurodiverse Young People
Held: Tuesday 19 March
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
![Father looking overwhelmed](/sites/whitehorse.vic.gov.au/files/styles/landscape/public/assets/images/April.jpg?h=655e5daa&itok=eIf6a4ya)
Avoiding Parental Burnout
Held: Thursday 18 April
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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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.
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School Readiness
Held: Tuesday 21 May
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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Managing Challenging Behaviour
Held: Tuesday 11 June
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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Dads Chat
For dads, grandfathers, step-dads and male carers with children 0-8 years.
Date: Monday 22 July
Time: 7pm until 9pm
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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Impacts of gender stereotypes on children’s learning and development
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm
Age Range: 3–6 years
Hosted by Whitehorse in partnership with Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils
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Body Safety & Consent
Date: Tuesday 3 September
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Age Range: 3–10 years
Hosted by Yarra Ranges in partnership with Whitehorse and Maroondah Councils.