Parent information

Parent information sessions

We run parent information sessions on a variety of topics. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.

A Collaborative Approach to Childen's Behaviour 

This presentation will cover the reasons children present with challenging behaviours and provides strategies that can support children both at home and kindergarten. 

This session will be presented by Rebecca Thomas.

When:  Tuesday 17 March 2026, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Where: Coburg Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg (enter via Urquhart St)
Cost:     FREE (coffee/tea provided)
Bookings are via Humanitix.
Please read the A collaborative approach to children's behaviour flyer (PDF 441Kb) for more information.

If you would like to speak to someone about parent information sessions, you can contact the Children Services Unit by emailing info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au  or calling 9240 2316.

Other information for parents

Other resources for parents include:

• Early Years Services for Families booklet (PDF 5Mb)
• Parentzone Northern on the Anglicare Victoria website

• Raising Children Network on the Raising Children website
• Subscribe to the What's on for Northern Merri-bek families newsletter- a collaboration between School Ties (Holstep Health) and Early Links (Melbourne City Mission) 
• Support for New Parents information on the Holstep Health website
• Journey to Primary School poster outlining local services for young children and families on the Holstep Health website
• Ready, Set, Prep! video series detailing the importance of early childhood learning. View on youtube

Where to find information about children's events

You can find out the different children's events that are happening at our libraries in Merri-bek on our Children and Young People page.