THE City of Whittlesea is excited to launch the Raising Children and Young People 2025 program.
Whether you’re a new parent, an experienced caregiver, or a grandparent, there’s something for everyone.
These engaging sessions and events offer practical advice, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with others in the community.
Dive into powerful parenting strategies, foster healthy child development, and build stronger family bonds. Best of all, the program creates a welcoming space for every family, ensuring you have the support and resources to raise happy, thriving children with confidence.
Sessions include:
Communication Development for Children for under three years of age: Understand the speech and language milestones in young children.
Pop-Up Playgroup: Enjoy a playgroup packed with fun activities and helpful resources for parents.
Parental Self-Care: Learn practical strategies to prioritise your wellbeing as a parent.
Mother Goose: A delightful program using rhymes, songs, and stories to support early literacy.
Nourishing Little People and Oral Health Care: Tips on nutrition and oral care to keep little smiles healthy.
Pop-Up Bush Playgroup: Get outdoors with nature-based activities in this exciting outdoor playgroup.
Aurora Stay and Play Pop-Up: Craft and play activities with support from early years services.
Read, Play, and Connect: Join a library-based session filled with interactive activities for kids.
Parenting Toddlers Information Session: Discover expert tips for handling toddler behaviours.
Join us for these fun, informative, and free sessions designed to support your parenting journey.
For more information, to book online, or to download the Raising Children and Young People 2025 program booklet, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/familytraining.
The booklet is also available at all community centres, early years services, and libraries throughout the City of Whittlesea.
These programs would not be possible without the partnership with local organisations, including Jindi Playgroups, ParentZone, Anglicare, Drummond Street Services, Kids First, Kids First, Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries, DPV Health, and Thomastown Neighbourhood House.
