Upcoming Parent Webinars and Seminars
Over the next few months, there are a range of seminars and webinars taking place for parents and guardians of young people. With a general focus on wellbeing, the seminars/webinars provide helpful strategies and top tips to best equip parents to support their children.
See below for a summary of each of the upcoming events, including one hosted onsite at our Woodend Campus.
ONSITE PARENT SEMINAR SERIES
Tuesday 1 March, 7-8:30pm
An integral part of Braemar College is the focus and commitment to the proactive development of the ‘whole’ student – their sense of belonging, their connections, and their engagement in deeper learning. In 2022, a school year that prioritises connection, a key focus of Braemar College is the building of a strong culture of family-school engagement.
The College is pleased to extend to all families a four-part Parent Seminar Series specifically designed to empower and equip you to better understand your child’s individual needs and to walk away with more tools to support your child or teen.
The first seminar, Moving Kids and Teens from Anxiety to Resilience, presented by Dr Jodi Richardson will be held at the Woodend Campus on Tuesday 1 March, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm (90 mins, including 15-minute Q & A).
Click here for more information about Dr Jodi Richardson and what you can expect from this seminar.
Registration is FREE, however bookings are essential as places are strictly limited.
Get in quick, registrations close this Thursday 24 February at 5pm.
The College’s COVID-safe practices will be observed at this event.
A NIGHT WITH THE FOLKS OF MACEDON RANGES – VIRTUAL EVENT
Tuesday 1 March – 6:30-8:30pm
This online event is presented by facilitators from Tomorrow Man + Tomorrow Woman, who will share experiences and learnings from working with teenagers for more than 15 years.
It will explore the impact of gender stereotypes on our young people and those around them, and the value of deepening connection between families.
As parents you will learn some key tools, mindsets, and strategies to support your young person on their journey to adulthood.
Click here to find out more and register.
RAISING TEENAGE BOYS IN THE MACEDON RANGES
Starts Tuesday 8 March. 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Parents and carers of teenage boys are invited to join an exciting new online pilot program to gain insights into how to better understand, connect with and have deeper, more honest conversations with their teenage boys.
Over six weekly workshops, expert facilitators from Tomorrow Man will support participants to explore the impacts of harmful, outdated stereotypes and expectations, and learn the tools and skills to help our young men break free from the unwritten ‘rules’ that can limit their potential. Together, we will learn how to support the health and wellbeing of our young men on their journey to adulthood.
- Starts Tuesday 8 March. 6.30pm – 8.30pm (and runs each Tuesday night for six weeks with a two week break over the Easter school holidays)
- Via Zoom. Link available once registered
- Click here to register
This free program is brought to you by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health with funding support from VicHealth, Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership and Community Bank Gisborne and District, as part of #thehumancode project, aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of families in the Macedon Ranges.
For more information contact Kathryn Chai on kathryn.chai@scchc.org.au
ELEVATE EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES
Wednesday 23 February, Wednesday 9 March, Wednesday 23 March, 7-8pm
Elevate Education is an award-winning organisation that has spent 17 years researching and working with students around the world to identify the habits that differentiate top students. In the wake of these uncertain times, with students increasingly working independently at home, Elevate recognise that how effectively they revise and prepare is key to their success in the next few months.
Elevate’s seminars and resources help students of all abilities to develop and use these same habits, and in doing so, facilitate more effective learning outcomes and increase overall student performance.
This term, Elevate’s webinars will cover the topics of motivation (23 Feb, 7-8pm), time management (9 March, 7-8pm), and technology (23 March, 7-8pm).
YMHFA COURSE MACEDON RANGES
The Macedon Ranges Shire Council is once again hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid course for adults.
There are a number of different sessions and dates available, see the flyer below for specific details.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is specially designed for adults wanting to learn how to support young people struggling with mental health problems. The course is supported by case studies, films, and group discussions.
Click here to find out more about the Youth Mental Health First Aid course.
For more information about the courses and to register, contact Loren, from Live4Life, at lpolzot@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 0429 466 207.
