Parent information

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

 Upcoming Information Sessions

Supporting children's transition to school

Starting school is a big step for all children and their families. How can you best prepare yourself and your child for the change ahead?  We invite you to join a panel of professionals for this live webinar.

When:  Tuesday 31 October 2023, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where:  Online
Cost:      Free

Download the flyer Supporting Children's Transition to School(PDF) for further information. Please visit our Eventbrite page to make a booking.

If you would like to speak to someone about parent information sessions, you can contact the Children Services Unit by calling 9240 2316.

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

Sleep and Settling Program

Cost: Free

Merri-bek Maternal and Child Health Service are running free Sleep and Settling Sessions for parents and carers of newborn babies through to toddlers. 

• Newborn 0-6mth
  • Monday 2 October 9.30am – 11.30am
    Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy
  • Tuesday 17 October 9.30am – 11.30am
    ONLINE
• Baby 6-12mth
  • Thursday 5 October 9.30am – 11.30am
    Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy
  • Tuesday 10 October 9.30am - 11.30am
    ONLINE
  • Thursday 19 October 9.30am – 11.30am
    Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy
  • Tuesday 24 October 9.30am – 11.30am
    Oxygen Youth Space, 4-8 Gaffney St, Coburg
• Toddler 18mth+
  • Tuesday 3 October 1pm – 3pm
    ONLINE
  • Saturday 14 October 9.30am - 11.30am
    Coburg MCH Centre, 1 Wardens Walk Coburg
  • Monday 23 October 9.30am - 11.30am
    Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy

For more information about our Sleep and Settling Program please call our Maternal and Child Health Team on 9240 1111.

Other information for parents

Other resources for parents include:

• Early Years Services for Families booklet (PDF)
• Edition 1 of our Merri-bek Families Connect enewsletter
• 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 (Merri Health) and Early Links (Melbourne City Mission) 
• Support for New Parents information on the Merri Health website
• Journey to Primary School poster outlining local services for young children and families on the Merri 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.