Parenting Programs

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Forthcoming programs

Safe on Social Media: An online presentation for parents

Book in for a free presentation on how to keep children safe online and on social media. This event is run by Monash Family Services and Kirra Pendergast, founder of Safe on Social Media. 

Visit the event page for more details.

Bringing Up Great Kids

Bringing Up Great Kids is a 6-week, group-based program supporting parents and carers of children aged up to 10 years old. Bringing Up Great Kids helps parents to:

  • Understand the relationship between behaviour and brain development
  • Reflect on parenting style and respond mindfully to your young children
  • Build effective communication with your children
  • Think about self-care and where to find support. 

Bringing Up Great Kids will run again in 2023 and we are finalising details. Return to this page for updates about the program.

Breaking the Cycle

An 8-session, group-based program for parents and carers of adolescents who are using violence in the home.

Breaking the Cycle will run again in 2023 and we are finalising details. Return to this page for updates about the program.

Past workshops and programs

Monash Family Services organise a range of different workshops or programs for parents throughout the year. Topics change based on presenting needs and in response to the concerns of families in our community. Topics covered in previous workshops include: 

  • Connecting and communicating with adolescents
  • Parenting anxious children
  • Gaming awareness
  • Promoting your child’s success
  • Online safety
  • Peaceful parenting.

More information

If you have enquiries about these programs, contact us on 9518 3555.

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