Spring 2026 – Expressions of Interest Now Open

Presenter: Felicity Odgers, TORA-Certified Child Play Therapist

Developed by Dr Kate Renshaw, the Optimal Relationship Approach (ORA) is an evidence-informed program that teaches parents and carers eight relationship-based skills to support positive parenting and overall family wellbeing.

This three-part series helps parents and carers to:

Feel more confident in their parenting
Strengthen their relationship with their child
Support positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole family

Sessions explore how the brain works, how to make sense of big behaviours, and the importance of relationships in supporting children's development.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for our Spring 2026 series. If you're interested in attending, we'd love to hear from you. Registering your interest will help us finalise dates and keep you informed when bookings open.

If you're interested in attending either event or would like more information, simply reply to this email or call us on 0478 389 793.

Practice contact number: 0478 389 793

Practice email: hello@playroomtherapy.com.au

Location: 101 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North

Website: www.playroomtherapy.com.au

The Orange Door

Our school cares about the safety and wellbeing of our students and their families.

Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK or families can be worried about the wellbeing of their children or young people.

The Orange Door can help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.

The Orange Door can help families. They provide support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.

The Orange Door is a free intake and assessment service for:

• families requiring support for their child or young person’s wellbeing or development

• families needing parenting support

• young, isolated, or unsupported families

• individuals and families experiencing family violence

• adults using family violence

• young people using violence in the home.

If you contact The Orange Door, they can help by:

• working with you to identify the help and support you need

• supporting you with the wellbeing and development of your child or young person

• helping you make a safety plan if someone is making you feel unsafe

• connecting you to services that can help like counselling, accommodation, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance

• supporting you to access funding for basic living expenses and some other costs

• supporting you to change abusive or controlling behaviour.

Each Orange Door location across Victoria has their own phone number and email. Students and their families can also visit their local Orange Door in person for support, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm for support. No appointment is needed.

To find your local service, see: Support near you | orangedoor.vic.gov.au

How schools connect with The Orange Door

Our school might talk to a student and/or their family about The Orange Door. We might encourage them to contact their local Orange Door to get advice and help if needed.

Ideally, a student and/or their family will get in touch with The Orange Door to seek advice and support.

Sometimes, schools might make a referral to The Orange Door without the student or their family’s knowledge or consent. Schools will do this if:

• informing a student and/or family increases the risk to their safety or wellbeing

• not linking a student to support increases the risk of their safety and wellbeing

Handcrafted Products by Tiffany Murray

One of our parents, Tiffany Murray, has beautifully displayed a selection of handmade products in the glass cabinet located in the office area. These items are available for purchase.

If you're interested in viewing or buying any of her creations, please feel free to take one of her business cards, which can be found in front of the products inside the cabinet.

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