Parent information

Parent information sessions

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

School Preparation and Transition

 Thursday 13 November 2025, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Harry Atkinson Art and Craft Centre, 2A Gaffney Street Coburg North 

Session will be presented by Kathy Walker OAM.

So, your child is off to school next year? How do you prepare your child, yourself and the rest of the family?

This FREE presentation provides many practical and important strategies for your family and for your child on how to make a smooth and easy transition to school where they feel as secure and relaxed as possible.

Bookings via Humanitix. 
For more information, please read flyer School Preparation and Transition (PDF 467Kb)

 

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.