The Parent Group Program

The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local’s Parent Group Program offers parents and carers of children aged 0-11 the chance to meet with other parents and mental health staff about mental wellbeing and parenting challenges.

The program offers:

• One-on-one consultations with a social worker
• Parent group information sessions
• School holiday parent and child sessions
• Longer parenting programs

All programs are facilitated by Social Worker Annette Clemments.

Who we support

Our programs and sessions are open to all families with children aged 0-11 who live in the Loddon region, which covers:

• City of Greater Bendigo
• Campaspe Shire
• Central Goldfields Shire
• Loddon Shire
• Macedon Ranges Shire
• Mount Alexander Shire

Parent information sessions

We support parents and carers with one-off information sessions, both online and in-person, which cover a range of topics, including:

• What is autism and how can I help?
• What is ADHD and how can I help?
• Sleep issues
• Anxiety in kids
• All about Anger
• Managing Big Feelings
• Supporting self esteem
• Building social skills
• Parent Mental Health
• Sensory issues
• Stop the tech

The current program is running each Thursday, online at 10am and in-person at 1pm, at 19 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat,

Dates are July 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Session topics, details and bookings here.

School holiday parent and child education sessions

We run individual sessions for parents to attend alongside their children. These include sessions titled:

• Magnificent me
• All about Anger
• Managing Feelings
• Anxiety busting
• Resilient children
• Building social skills

The sessions aim to equip children and families with the skills to support emotional wellbeing.

These hour-long sessions are open to all families in the Loddon region.

Longer parenting programs

Our longer programs give parents a chance to get to know other families, plus gain a deeper understanding of how to support children’s mental health and development. Programs include:

• Bringing Up Great Kids
• Tuning into Kids
• Circle of Security

Childcare is available for siblings on request.

For more information call  1800 433 977 or email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au

The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government through the Head to Health Kids Initiative.