The Parent Group Program

The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local’s Parent Group Program offers parents and carers of children aged 0-11 the chance to meet with other parents and mental health staff about mental wellbeing and parenting challenges.

The program offers:

• One-on-one consultations with a social worker
• Parent group information sessions
• School holiday parent and child sessions
• Longer parenting programs

All programs are facilitated by Social Worker Annette Clemments.

Who we support

Our programs and sessions are open to all families with children aged 0-11 who live in the Loddon region, which covers:

• City of Greater Bendigo
• Campaspe Shire
• Central Goldfields Shire
• Loddon Shire
• Macedon Ranges Shire
• Mount Alexander Shire

Parent information sessions

We support parents and carers with one-off information sessions, both online and in-person, which cover a range of topics, including:

• What is autism and how can I help?
• What is ADHD and how can I help?
• Sleep issues
• Anxiety in kids
• All about Anger
• Managing Big Feelings
• Supporting self esteem
• Building social skills
• Parent Mental Health
• Sensory issues
• Stop the tech

The current program is running each Thursday, online at 10am and in-person at 1pm, at 19 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat,

Dates are July 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Session topics, details and bookings here.

School holiday parent and child education sessions

We run individual sessions for parents to attend alongside their children. These include sessions titled:

• Magnificent me
• All about Anger
• Managing Feelings
• Anxiety busting
• Resilient children
• Building social skills

The sessions aim to equip children and families with the skills to support emotional wellbeing.

These hour-long sessions are open to all families in the Loddon region.

Longer parenting programs

Our longer programs give parents a chance to get to know other families, plus gain a deeper understanding of how to support children’s mental health and development. Programs include:

• Bringing Up Great Kids
• Tuning into Kids
• Circle of Security

Childcare is available for siblings on request.

For more information call  1800 433 977 or email

The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government through the Head to Health Kids Initiative.