Parenting Support & Resources 

Being a parent can be tough. Sometimes, we need a little extra support. That could be from friends, family or professionals. Sometimes we're not sure where to start. Please see below for extra supports that may benefit you.

• Department of Families, Fairness and Housing  – services and support for families, including: 
  • Strengthening Parent Support Program – a free program for parents and carers with a child from birth to 18 years, with a disability or developmental delay.  
  • Regional Parenting Services  – support for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years located in regional Victoria.  
  • Family intervention services  – advice on how to develop your parenting skills when you’re having difficulties in managing your child’s behaviour. 
  • Child, family and relationship services – family support services to help parents raise their children. 
  • Raising Children Network  – guidance on supporting school age children, including resources, videos, articles and apps. 
  • Parentline  – a confidential counselling and support services for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. 
  • Child behaviour  – information about how to manage and build positive behaviour with your child. 
  • Parenting Ideas  – resources about raising confident, happy and resilient children. 
  • MyTime program – support for parents and carers of children with disabilities. Skilled facilitators provide guidance to help access local services and reliable information. 
  • Triple P Parenting program  – ideas and strategies to help parents and carers including ways to set routines, manage behaviours and how to take care of yourself