Parenting programs
Group parent education events for the Barwon South Western region.
The Regional Parenting Service collates parenting activities in the Geelong and Barwon South Western Region.
Activities may include things such as:
- Positive Parenting Program
- Parenting your Teenager
- Tuning into Kids
- Bringing up Great Kids
- Dads Tuning into Kids
- The Dad Workshop
- Our Kids - Parenting after Separation
- Circle of Security
- Tuning into Teens
- Flourishing Families.
Cost
Some activities are free - others operate for varying costs and fees.
Dates and times
Times for courses and programs vary - check the latest calendar for details of each activity. The calendar is provided each school term.
Contributors
Numerous agencies contribute their programs to this service including:
- Regional Parenting Service
- BCYF (Barwon Child Youth & Family)
- Drummond St Services
- Family Relationship Centre
Expression of interest
You can now register your expression of interest for Regional Parenting Service programs available in our latest calendar.
Bringing up Great Kids
Bringing Up Great Kids is a 6-week program for parents of children aged between 12 months and nine years.
Circle of Security Parenting Series - Norlane
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us.
No More Scaredy Cats
A 4-week program for parents of children 5 to 12 years to gain an understanding of the increasing levels of anxiety in their child and strategies to help manage the “traps and tripwires” with strengthening sayings questioning strategies and mindful exercises.
Tuning In To Kids
Tuning in to Kids is a 6-week supportive program for parents of children aged four to 10 years.
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There are a number of parenting courses available throughout the City of Greater Geelong. Please refer to the Regional Parenting Service Calendar for the latest programs. For more information contact the Regional Parenting Service rps@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5272 4741.