Parent information sessions

Join Tony from Building Better Brains to dive deep into your role as a dad or male carer in your child’s life.
In this dynamic session, you'll uncover:

• Exciting ways to communicate, play, and connect with your child
• Explore various parenting styles and find
  what works best for you
• Make confident parenting decisions
• Learn how to respond effectively to your
  child’s needs
• Connect with local dads and male carers

Session Details 

Date: Wednesday 18 September 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Emerald Hill Library 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here:

Council's Maternal and Child Health nurses run a number of information sessions and programs which support families with young children.

These include

• The Sleep and Settling program
• Food sessions for babies and toddlers
• The Breastfeeding Support Clinic.

Sessions:

Feed, Play, Sleep, Repeat

Join our Early Parenting Practitioner for a morning in the library. This information session will cover topics ranging from introducing first foods to age-appropriate feed, play and sleep patterns. 

Location:

St Kilda Library
10 am to 11 am
Every second Monday of the month.

Emerald Hill Library
11 am to 12 noon
Every third Tuesday of the month.

Cost: Free

Where to book: Book here

For more information, please see the Maternal and Child Health website page here.

For parents/carers of children aged 0 - 4

We’re collaborating with Body Safety Australia to provide parents and carers with a practical workshop for children in early years and primary years.

The workshops will give you the information and tools you’ll need to have those difficult conversations with your child about body safety and consent and how to prevent childhood sexual abuse and grooming.

With your learnings, you’ll be able to confidently support your child to enjoy healthy and respectful relationships, now and into the future.

Location: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

Time/Date: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Wednesday 8 May 2024

Cost: Free

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible.

For parents/carers of children aged 5 - 12

Join us for an empowering workshop with Body Safety Australia on child sexual abuse prevention.

This two-hour practical workshop empowers families with safety tools that can be used within the home, school and community. Body Safety Australia is committed to partnering with families and communities to prevent childhood sexual abuse and to support children in enjoying healthy, respectful relationships now and in the future.

The workshop will cover:

• Childhood sexual abuse: the risk, myths and misconceptions
• Ten key areas of body safety
• Identifying grooming behaviours
• Age appropriate play
• Digital technology, grooming and abuse prevention
• Practical body safety strategies to use at home
• Supporting the at-risk child, including self-care

Location: St Kilda Library Community Room, 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda 

Time/Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost: Free

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible.

This workshop is an opportunity to look at challenges faced by families today. You will learn:

• how your everyday life and habits can build positive memories
• to help your children build confidence and find purpose from a young age.

Parents will leave with tangible strategies to help support their children's wellbeing and to create a solid foundation to support the family's wellbeing.

Location: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda

Date: 29 May 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: Free

This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about reusable nappies. You will learn:

• Nappy basics.
• The different types of renewable nappies.
• How to fit and wash reusable nappies.

After attending you will receive a FREE reusable nappy pack. Including 5 cloth nappies and a wetbag.