Training and education for parents, carers and professionals

We're committed to supporting parents, children, families and young people in the City of Whittlesea.

Our training and education sessions help families and professionals learn new skills.

We run programs for parents and carers and a separate professional development program for early childhood educators.

Events are run by local agencies and are aimed at providing valuable new skills and information.

Training for professionals

Training and Education Booklet 2025(PDF, 11MB)

Training for parents and carers

Raising Children and Young People Booklet 2025(PDF, 12MB)

Children and Families Information Booklet 2025(PDF, 8MB)

To request a hard copy of our training and education program contact us at familytraining@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or call 03 9217 2170.

Upcoming sessions

Find the upcoming sessions designed to help families and professionals acquire new skills to support children and young people.

Whittlesea Early Years Partnership Meetings

03 Jun 2025 The Whittlesea Early Years Partnership is holding a series of meetings aimed at connecting family services and early childhood professionals to address the evolving needs of children and families in the Whittlesea municipality.

City of Whittlesea Council, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang 3752

2 more dates

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Circle of Security Parenting™ - Arabic (8-week program)

07 May 2025 Circle of Security Parenting ™ is a free parenting program, designed to help parents with children 0 - 5 to understand their child’s behavior and to build and strengthen a secure relationship with their child.

Barry Road Community and Activity Centre, 36 Barry Road, Lalor

7 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Circle of Security Parenting™ - Parenting Dads (8-week program)

01 May 2025 Circle of Security Parenting ™ is a free parenting program designed to help parents with children 0-5 to understand their child’s behavior and to build and strengthen a secure relationship with their child.

42 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Tuning in to teens (6-week program)

05 May 2025 This course provides parents with skills and strategies to help with everyday challenges based on emotionally attuned parenting.

42 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Read, Play and Connect

This program brings our community together at the local library for story time, games and activities with your children.

Mernda Library, 180 Riverdale Boulevard,, Mernda

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Living with Autism (6-week program)

08 May 2025 This free 6-week program is an opportunity to ask questions about autism and will assist you to consider different approaches and strategies to help with parenting.

Epping Views Family and Community Centre,, 15 Lyndarum Drive, Epping, Epping

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Parental self care

22 May 2025 This informal seminar shares tips on how parents can prioritise self-care as part of their busy routines.

Thomastown Neighbourhood House, 52 Main Street, Thomastown

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Pop Up Playgroup Grandparents - May 2025

14 May 2025 Grandparents and carers will have the opportunity to hear about local playgroups (supported and community) and Councils Children and Families services and programs.

Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre, 55 Macedon Parade, Wollert

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Read, Play and Connect

30 May 2025 This program brings our community together at the local library for story time, games and activities with your children.

Kirrip Community Centre Library, 135 De Rossi Boulevard, Wollert

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Sleep and Settling

29 Jul 2025 ParentZone presents an informal information session around your child’s sleep, including tips and strategies to promote positive sleep patterns. Discuss how sleep associations can influence your toddler’s sleep and the changing toddler world and how this impacts sleep. Also where to sleep your toddler safely and looking after yourself.

Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

04 Aug 2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate their children and for all people to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

Brookwood Community Centre, 25 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen 3754

Tagged as: , Community events, Kids & family, Youth events

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