Community News
eNews for Schools: Term 1, 2026
The Teenage Brain
A free parent webinar, featuring Dr. Justin Coulson, author of 9 parenting books and co-host of channel nine’s Parental Guidance.
The Teenage Brain will help you understand teen behaviour and to navigate the teenage years with more confidence and less stress, transforming your relationship with your teen in the process.
Youth LGBTIQA+ health & wellbeing survey
Young people aged 14-21 years who identify as LGBTIQA+ can participate in this survey run by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCHS). This is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Teen Mental Health Matters
If you missed this webinar on evidence-based strategies to start difficult conversations and build trust with your teenager, you can view the recording here. Presented by Hobsons Bay Youth Services and The Black Dog Institute.
Teen mental health matters: How to support young people through change
Resources for your families: Easing into adolescence
The Victorian Government has released free resources to assist parents ease their child/ren into adolescence and secondary school.
Easing into adolescence: resources for families | vic.gov.au
Key Assets Foster Care
Key Assets Victoria is a not-for-profit foster care agency supporting children in care that operates in all areas of Melbourne and many regional areas.
There are currently 12,458 children in Victoria that need the support of a loving caring foster family.
FOSTER CARERS NEEDED
If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and
ask the questions you have always wanted to.
Ring: Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE
Email: info@keyassets.com.au
Web: canifoster.com.au or keyassets.com.au
AFL Umpire Academy
Free First Aid Session for Parents & Carers
Hobsons Bay City Council Early Years, in partnership with Ambulance Victoria, is offering a free first aid session for parents and carers of children aged 0 – 6 years.
3rd Williamstown Scout Group
We’re a local Scout group offering fun, inclusive programs that build confidence, teamwork, and a love of the outdoors for children and young people.
Westgate Sports & Leisure Centre for Primary School Children
Trugo Place Aged Care
Trugo Place Aged Care will be holding their 3rd Community market on Saturday 28th Feb 10am till 3pm, located at 120 Mason Street Newport!
