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2018 Parent education sessions
As part of our commitment to providing
quality services for Stonnington families,
Council hosts a series of affordable,
monthly parent information sessions
between March and October.
With a focus on building family
resilience, the sessions are designed
to provide parents – a child’s most
important teacher – with practical tips
and strategies to help them thrive.
Bookings are essential.
Cost: $15 per session
To register and pay for one or all of the events,
visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/parent-education
Access information: to request additional
access support including the use of a hearing
loop or an interpreter, please contact 8290 3397
or email cafs@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Parking information: These events are always
well attended and parking options in the area
may be limited. We encourage you to consider
carpooling or public transport to get to the event.
Please note: Certificates of Participation will not be provided.
MARCH APRIL
Behaviour Raising boys
guidance and
building resilience
Wednesday 14 March 2018 Wednesday 18 April 2018
7pm–9pm 7pm–9pm
PRESENTER: PRESENTER:
Louise Dorrat – Educator and Behaviour Shona Bass – Early Life Foundations
Guidance Expert
VENUE: VENUE:
Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room
1251 High Street, Malvern 1251 High Street, Malvern
COST: $15 COST: $15
Do you wonder why your child Research, debate and opinion about
behaves the way they do? Do you what makes a girl a girl and a boy a boy,
feel that your life is too rushed? continues to attract media attention
Do you value resilience in children and pepper our conversations. The
yet want to keep your children safe? nature vs nurture argument rages on
If so, then this session is for you. and often becomes a distraction from
quality parenting. Understanding the
The presentation will cover:
individual child (regardless of gender),
» how to identify what triggers children’s is always the recommended starting
behaviour point for parents and educators.
» a seven-step plan to support your
children and to encourage cooperative In this session we unpack the key
behaviour biological and sociocultural factors
impacting boys, and offer strategies
» the importance of play in children’s so that parents, family, educators and
learning society can provide supportive affirming
» getting the balance right between environments for boys to thrive and
protecting children from possible flourish and become integral parts of
harm without wrapping them up in a healthy and safe society. We will also
the proverbial ‘cotton wool’, and provide practical ideas and strategies.
» strategies to build resilience in children.
MAY JUNE
Tricky teens: how Being safe and smart
to create a great in the digital world
relationship with
your teen
Wednesday 23 May 2018 Wednesday 27 June 2018
7pm–9pm 7pm–9pm
PRESENTER: PRESENTER:
Andrew Fuller – Author and Clinical Martine Oglethorpe – The Modern Parent
Psychologist
VENUE: VENUE:
Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room
1251 High Street, Malvern 1251 High Street, Malvern
COST: $15 COST: $15
Adolescents are a mystery to many Young people are becoming
adults – especially their parents. immersed in the digital world for
It is a time when three of the great learning, information, entertainment
changes of human life occur: the and socialisation.
ability to reproduce, establish an
With knowledge about what technology
identity, and the start of logical,
is capable of, as well as an understanding
rational, reasoned thought.
of how kids are spending time with their
Based on a synthesis of recent devices, parents can put themselves
research on early adolescence and in the best position to safely and smartly
brain development, renowned author incorporate technology into their lives.
and clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller, This session will focus on having the
will lift the lid on the adolescent brain right discussions, boundaries and
and the essential conversations to have strategies that will help young people
with them. This presentation provides to make the best decisions online.
parents with an overview of the way This presentation will cover:
adolescents think and the implications » what kids are doing online
for families. » what apps are they using? And are
they safe?
» coping with inappropriate content
» keeping video games under control
» privacy and predators
» online reputation and a positive digital
footprint, and
» creating effective screen time boundaries.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
Sleep Raising girls
(Birth to 2 years)
Wednesday 29 August 2018 Wednesday 19 September 2018
7pm–9pm 7pm–9pm
PRESENTER: PRESENTER:
Helen Stevens – Founder of ‘Parent Shona Bass – Early Life Foundations
Infant Consultants’
VENUE: VENUE:
Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room
1251 High Street, Malvern 1251 High Street, Malvern
COST: $15 COST: $15
Baby sleep and settling issues are Research, debate and opinion
problematic in surprisingly high about what makes a girl a girl and
numbers of families in the first years a boy a boy, continues to attract
of life. Some parents may say that it is media attention and pepper our
the result of something they have done, conversations. The nature vs nurture
however, Maternal and Child Health argument rages on and often becomes
nurse, Infant Mental Health clinician a distraction from quality parenting.
and Sleep Consultant, Helen Stevens, Understanding the individual child,
knows only too well that the causes (regardless of gender), is always the
of sleep disturbances are many. recommended starting point for
parents and educators.
For this reason, Helen’s presentation
will cover normal sleep development In this session we unpack the key
and patterns and how to best support your biological and sociocultural factors
baby to find sleep patterns that are impacting girls and offer strategies
appropriate for their development. so that parents, family, educators
Helen is not only the author of and society can send strong affirming
well-regarded sleep books, she also messages to our girls so that they will
teaches professionals and families grow up believing in themselves as
nation-wide about achieving optimal equitable and competent members
sleep for babies and toddlers. of society. Participants will be given
practical ideas and strategies.
OCTOBER Supporting children through transitions Wednesday 24 October 2018 7pm–9pm PRESENTER: Melinda Vander Reest – Early Life Foundations VENUE: Malvern Town Hall, Banquet Room 1251 High Street, Malvern COST: $15 How do you know when your child is ready? What does readiness mean? Why is it important? There are confusing messages in the community about when is the best time to send a child to school. This session considers the importance of sending a child to school when they have the maturity to make the most out of their learning. They can then enjoy their 13 years of formal schooling rather than just ‘cope’ or play catch up for many years. Some researchers claim that whether you are mature or not, you may get the same score in Year 12 as children who were more mature and so readiness is not a major issue. This session debunks the claim that readiness for school is as simple as a score at the end. It is the journey that matters and how you feel about yourself along the way. Readiness indicators and support strategies are provided in this session for parents who are thinking about when to start their child at school or kinder.
Dads Talk 2018 – for the new dad The City of Stonnington is proud to deliver its popular Dads Talk program in 2018 – a series of free sessions designed for new dads to explore the various aspects of fatherhood. Each of the Dads Talk sessions is facilitated by an experienced counsellor. The focus will be on the values and experiences of parents, parenting styles, family dynamics, what it’s like being a father and future expectations. DATE TIME VENUE Saturday 17 February 10.15am – 12pm Prahran Library Saturday 17 March 10.15am – 12pm Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room Saturday 21 April 10.15am – 12pm Prahran Library Saturday 19 May 10.15am – 12pm Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room Saturday 16 June 10.15am – 12pm Prahran Library Saturday 21 July 10.15am – 12pm Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room Saturday 18 August 10.15am – 12pm Prahran Library Saturday 15 September 10.15am – 12pm Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room Saturday 20 October 10.15am – 12pm Prahran Library Saturday 17 November 10.15am – 12pm Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room Phoenix Park Library – Meeting Room 30 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East Prahran Library 180 Greville Street, Prahran Bookings essential: to register your attendance or for more information call 8290 3336.
Dads Connect 2018 – for dads with children of any age Building on the success of the Dads Connect program, the City of Stonnington is proud to offer free sessions to dads with children of any age. Those who have previously attended Dads Connect, but still wish to connect and further explore their fatherhood journey are also welcome. DATE TIME VENUE Saturday, 5 May 10.15am – 12pm Malvern Library – upstairs meeting room Saturday, 23 June 10.15am – 12pm Malvern Library – upstairs meeting room Saturday, 25 August 10.15am – 12pm Malvern Library – upstairs meeting room Saturday, 24 November 10.15am – 12pm Malvern Library – upstairs meeting room Malvern Library – upstairs meeting room 1255 High Street, Malvern Bookings essential: to register your attendance or for more information call 8290 3336.
Child and infant Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) sessions
These CPR information sessions are provided for parents of children and infants.
It is an initiative of Life Saving Victoria, together with the City of Stonnington
Maternal and Child Health Services.
Central Park Toorak Park McArthur
MCH Centre MCH Centre MCH Centre
116 Burke Road 4 Fulton Street 22 McArthur Street
Malvern East Armadale Malvern
Thursdays Tuesdays Tuesdays
7– 9pm 1.30–3.30pm 7– 9pm
19 April 6 March 20 February
21 June 3 April 8 May
2 August 5 June 17 July
11 October 14 August 11 September
6 December 16 October 13 November
11 December
Cost: $29.00 per person, for enquiries, call 8290 1333
Book and pay at either:
Stonnington City Centre – 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern or
Prahran Town Hall – Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, PrahranParenting support and resources
Parentline Victoria 8am to midnight, 7 days a week T: 13 22 89
Maternal and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week T: 13 22 29
Child Health Line
National Home After-hours and weekend, T: 1
3SICK
Doctor Service bulk billed service (13 7425)
Relationships relationshipsvictoria.com.au T: 1300 364 277
Australia Victoria
Stepfamilies Australia stepfamily.org.au T: 9663 6733
Kids National Helpline kidshelp.com.au T: 1800 55 1800
Men’s Line Australia mensline.org.au T: 1300 78 99 78
(24hrs)
National Sexual Assault, 1800respect.org.au T: 1
800 RESPECT
Family and Domestic (1800 737 732)
Violence Counselling
Line (24hrs)
Raising Children raisingchildren.net.au
Network
Early Childhood earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/
Australia parent-resources
Early Learning elaa.org.au/parents
Association Australia
Australian Institute of aifs.gov.au
Family Studies
Australian Childhood childhood.org.au
FoundationCommunity Languages Call the Stonnington Community Link, a multilingual telephone information service. Mandarin 9280 0730 Polish 9280 0734 Cantonese 9280 0731 Russian 9280 0735 Greek 9280 0732 Indonesian 9280 0737 Italian 9280 0733 All other languages 9280 0736 Service Centres Stonnington City Centre Open 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm Prahran Town Hall T 8290 1333 F 9521 2255 Corner Chapel and Greville Streets PO Box 58, Malvern VIC 3144 Depot council@stonnington.vic.gov.au 293 Tooronga Road, Malvern stonnington.vic.gov.au
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