Wellbeing

Hello everyone! This week, I wanted to share some wonderful free community resources that are available to support you and your family.

We hope you find something helpful, and please feel free to reach out if you would like more information or support accessing any of these options.

Positive Partnerships

Positive Partnerships are running a FREE government funded autism workshop for parents/carers in Brunswick East on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th November, 2025

This workshop is for parents, unpaid carers, grandparents and kinship carers to learn about autism and ways to strengthen the partnership between home and school. (Please note: your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to attend).

Dates: Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th November, 2025

Time: 9.30- 2.30 each day

Location: CERES Community Environment Park

Corner Roberts & Stewart Streets

Brunswick East, Vic, 3057

The workshop will cover the following topics:

Diversity of autism
Understanding sensory processing
Understanding behaviour
Working together.

Free morning tea and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=78-2-day-parent-carer-workshop-vic&event=2205

The Orange Door

We work with all types of families and support can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of you and your family members. All families can experience difficult times and sometimes need extra help and support for a range of reasons.

We can help if:

you are worried about the wellbeing and/or development of your child(ren) or young people
you need help to strengthen your parenting skills and develop positive family relationships
your family needs help to get through stressful times, which may be caused by a range of reasons including separation, mental health, grief, drug and alcohol abuse, financial worries, illness or living with a disability
you need extra help managing the behaviour of your child(ren) or young people
someone at home is making you, your children or young people, or another family member feel unsafe or afraid
you’re pregnant or a new parent and need support and advice
you have concerns for a vulnerable child or young person in your community.

For more information, jump on their website: https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/support-families

E Safety Commission

Downloadable resources to help you start the chat about online safety issues and strategies with your child.

Check out their website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources

Take care and see you around!

Caro