Parent Education Events- Geelong

Me Dad & Grandad

An opportunity for Fathers and Grandfathers of babies and children aged 0-3 years to get together and have fun and play/interact with their babies and young children/grandchildren.
Date: Saturday 16th May
Time: 10.00am – 11.30 am
Location: Greenville Children’s Centre
Greenville Drive, Grovedale
Contact: Sue, Playgroup Project Facilitator
Ph: 5272 4781 Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Toddler Series

A series of talks for parents on issues relating to toddlers aged between 18 months and 2 ½ years. Presented by the Maternal & Child Health Service.
Bedtime Behaviour
Monday 4th May
Behaviour
Monday 11th May

Toilet Training

Monday 18th May
Time: 7.00-9.00pm
Location: Ariston, 245-249 Pakington St, Newtown
Contact: Regional Parenting Service
Ph: 5272 4817 Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Kids Matter-Key Steps to Parenting after Separation

A 6-week program for parents recently separated. The focus of this course is to enable mothers/fathers to explore ways to develop a “co-parenting relationship” with the other parent that best meets the needs of their child/ren.
Commencing: Thursday 7th May
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
OR
Commencing: Friday 8th May
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Family Relationship Centre,
27-31 Myers Street, Geelong
Contact: Family Relationship Centre Ph: 5246 5600

Through the Eyes of a Child

Parenting was never a cruisy job, but if you’ve separated it can become pretty stormy. Understanding what your children are experiencing and how you are affected is the key to navigating the big swells and setting a course for calmer waters. This program is for Separating or Separated parents who would like to focus on their child’s experience of separation.
Commencing: May (Start date TBA)
Time: TBA
Location: Bethany Community Support
Contact: Melinda at Bethany
Ph: 5223 2966 Cost: FREE

Parenting After Separation

This 6-week program is for separated parents who would like to strengthen their parenting skills and relationships with their children. Learn more about parenting from a distance, managing conflict with your ex-partner, helping your children to adapt and re-discovering yourself.
Women Date: Wed. 6th May - 10th June
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Men Date: Wed. 6th May - 10th June
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: 94 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Cost: $100 per person
Contact: Lifeworks Ph: 5222 3172

Safe Home: Safe Baby

Free workshop for all parents-to-be and their families. This workshop includes a presentation from SIDS and Kids. Also covers safe choices for nursery furniture and products, Safe Sleeping, and Home Safety. All participants receive free products and restraint fitting discount voucher.
Date: Wednesday 27th May
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Location: Ariston, 245-249 Pakington St, Newtown
Contact Safe Start project Team Ph: 5272 4816 Cost: Free Bookings Essential

Just for Dads Child Safety Course

A 3-week child safety course for dads and granddads of children aged 0-8 years. Includes a Level One Paediatric First Aid Course. All participants receive free safety products and an information package to share with their families.
Dates: Thursday 14th, 21st & 28th May
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Location: Ariston, 245-249 Pakington St, Newtown
Contact Safe Start project Team Ph: 5272 4816 Cost: $30 per person Bookings Essential

Epilepsy Information Session

Speaker: Associate Professor Ross Carne
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Time: 2.30-4.00pm
Venue: Barwon Design Park, 400 Pakington St
Newtown
Ph: Linley on 5223 1769 or Jan on 5223 1645

Supporting School aged students on the Autism Spectrum

Two Day Workshop and Information Sessions for
Parents / Carers of School Aged Students on the Autism Spectrum.
Dates: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th May
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Location: Buckley’s Entertainment Centre
54 Fellmongers Rd., St Albans Park, Breakwater Online registrations preferred: www.autismtraining.com.au or Ph: 1300 881 971