Wellbeing Report

Hobsons Bay Youth Services is running a free Parent Webinar Series to assist parents raising teenagers. The series consists of 60-minute webinars based on current trends and topics that are often talked about within the community. 

SESSION 1: Sleeping well for teens 

Sleep Health Foundation 

Thursday 8th of June 2023 - 7:30pm 

Delivered by Jade Murray from Monash University, gain up to date, evidence-based information about teenagers and sleep, the benefits of good sleep and how to overcome sleep difficulties. 

SESSION 2: Navigating the cyber world safely 

Cyber Safety Project

Tuesday 20th of June - 7:00pm 

Delivered by the Cyber Safety Project, this online seminar explores how parents can help tweens and teens to be confident, independent, and safe digital users. Gain practical advice on how to 'start the chat', implement 'settings for success' and learn proactive strategies to prepare young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens. 

SESSION 3: Navigating your teens' mental health

Black Dog Institute

Monday 17th of July - 7:00pm 

Delivered by a trained presenter with a lived experience of mental ill-health, this presentation covers common mental health conditions for young people like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. It teaches parents and carers how to spot early warning signs, when and where to seek help, how to support a young person you care about and how and when to have meaningful conversations. 

Attend one session or all. Registration is required and can be completed online at - www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ParentingTeens