COMMUNITY NEWS

Parenting in the East

ParentZone Eastern are offering the following 6-week parenting programs, as always FREE of charge! 

• Talking Teens
• Dad’s Matter 
• Parenting Anxious Children
• Tuning into Kids
• Living with ADHD/ADD

Parents and carers are connecting and supporting each other in the Strengthening Parent Support Program’s ongoing peer support groups which are offered both online and face to face for parents who have a child with a disability or developmental delay (diagnosis not necessary).

For information on the events above, as well as parenting events and support programs in the East, please check out the latestParenting in the East – What’s OnServices Guide

Defrosted Events Crew

FReeZA is seeking young individuals aged 14 to 25 to join their Defrosted Events team next year. 

Defrosted Events is a group of young people who regularly gather to create music, art and cultural events in the Yarra Ranges region. These events take place in a zone free from drugs, alcohol, smoke and vaping. 

Some of the events organised or been involved in previously include:

• Baker Boy concerts
• Belgrave Lantern Festival
• Celebrating YOUTH Awards night
• Summer Series and many more!

If you know of any young person who would thrive in this fantastic program, please encourage them to apply!

The Ranges Learning Centre

Stage School Australia

Stage School Australia is a performing arts school for young people aged 4-18 years. 

They offer singing, dancing and drama classes in over 24 venues across Melbourne. Classes encourage confidence, communication skills, co-operation, and creativity.