If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.

This event will include:

• educational presentation on sexuality and gender
• ways to support your young person
• panel discussion
• opportunities to ask all your questions
• time to talk with other parents
• additional support resources

This is an inclusive and accessible event.

Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.

Caroline Ellen is one of Australia's most trusted parent educators. Through her presentations, podcast, online courses, private coaching, and online membership, she has helped thousands of families build stronger connections. After 15 years of being a social worker specialising in children and families, Caroline has seen first hand what information and support parents really need in order to make changes at home. Caroline delivers difficult, often challenging information in a style that feels relatable, reassuring, and safe.

In Kids, nudes & the internet, Caroline provides practical resources and advice you can put into immediate action. We'll explore what you can do to reduce the risk of harm, and how to take action if things go wrong.

Caroline's advice is clear, actionable, and empowering. Parents walk away feeling more confident about what action they can be taken to protect their children and ensure a safer, stronger future.

This event is proudly supported by Manningham Councils Community Grants Program.

Watch this brand-new webinar by Psychologist and author Steve Biddulph. 

Recorded in his home in Tasmania, Steve Biddulph presents a whole new way to understand your own mind and listen to its’ deep-down signals.

Described as therapy meeting neuroscience, this talk explores the new concept of ‘supersense’ – the feelings beneath our feelings. This concept helps guide parents to a more awake and free way of living every minute of their lives.

The webinar will cover the following:

• Calming anxiety in parents and kids
• Helping children manage their emotions well
• How to know what is right for you
• Being at ease in a difficult world 

This pre-recorded online event does not allow for questions at the end.

We'll provide Instructions on how to access the webinar within the booking confirmation.

Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?

Join a panel of experts as they unpack the known health implications of vaping and what the recent legal reforms will mean for young people.

This online seminar will also cover ways to facilitate conversations, strengthen communication and minimise harm when talking about vaping with the young people in your life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be given information about where to go for further help.

This event is a collaboration with Manningham, Monash, Kingston, Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Meet the panel members

Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia

Sharon Torpey is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia, a leading provider of high quality, factual drug education. Sharon is a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher, with 25 years’ experience connecting with young people and their parents.

Amanda Low from Healthy Communities Coordinator, Prevention Division at Quit

With a background in Public Health and as the Healthy Communities Coordinator at Quit, Amanda Low leads prevention strategies to reduce harm caused by smoking and vaping within communities and settings. 

Join us at Currawong Bush Park to learn about local wildlife and come face to face with local animals of Manningham.

Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years, the Manningham Junior Ranger Program is designed to get young environmentalists out and active in our local environment.

Activities include:

• Go on a bush park discovery walk with Environment Officers as they explore why Currawong Bush Park is known as the best little wilderness in town
• Survive a live wildlife show presented by Reptile Encounters
• Experience nature as a place to play, imagine, relax and explore.

Participant information:

• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
• Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day. Please wear closed-toed footwear.
• Don’t forget to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
• In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
• Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.