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SUMMARY:School Holiday Program Term 1 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is offering school holiday sessions as part of our Parent Program. The sessions are interactive and fun on topics related to mental health. \n  \nSessions are one hour long\, and open to children aged 7-11.  During the sessions\, parents will work with their child on activities which will help you have conversations about your child’s wellbeing and offer some new ideas to help you both. \n  \nEach group is made up of 4-5 children; each child needs to be accompanied by their parent/carer during the session.  \n  \nTOPICS & TIMES\nHandling Feelings – 10am \nLearn how to name feelings\, identify the zone they are in and practice ways to handle feelings. \nMagnificent Me – 11.30am \nExplore what is unique to you and discover how to build habits that allow you to appreciate yourself more every day. \nAll about Anger – 2pm \nLearn what is going on in the body when your child is angry\, and how to handle it. \n  \nDATES & LOCATIONS \nWednesday April 8 – The Nest\, Maryborough \n  \nThursday April 9 – Omnia Community Health\, Kyneton \n  \nMonday April 13 – Dhelkaya Health\, Castlemaine \n  \nTuesday April 14 – Echuca Health\, Echuca \n  \nFriday April 17 – The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local\, Kangaroo Flat \n  \nBookings are essential\nPlease call 1800 433 977 or email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au with which sessions you’d like to attend. We need your name\, phone number and email address please\, your child’s name and date of birth. \nNOTE: We will be in touch at least two weeks prior to the session to confirm details including how to access the venue.
URL:https://loddonchwl.com.au/event/school-holiday-program-term-1-2026/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Parent Support and Education Sessions - Term 1 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local offers free weekly education sessions that address mental health and wellbeing. Sessions are each Wednesday and available to parents or carers of children aged 0-11. These are available in person. The session is run by a mental health or allied health clinician. \n  \nWhy join in? \n\nTalk to Local staff about your child.\nAsk any practical questions you have about parenting now.\nGain support for yourself as a parent.\n\n\nInformation\nWhere: The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local\, 19 Helm Street\, Kangaroo Flat\, 3555. Note: Enter via the green porch at the back of the site. \n  \nDates and Topics: Wednesdays at 9.30am\nFeb 4 – Anxiety in kids \nFeb 11 – ADHD What is it and how can I help? \nFeb 18 – What is autism and how can I help? \nFeb 25 – Parent wellbeing \nMarch 4 – Sensory processing \nMarch 11 – Managing big feelings \nMarch 18 – Tech troubles \nMarch 25 – Setting limits and family rules \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Annette Clemments on 1800 433 977. \n  \nHow to book: Book in here using this link. Alternatively\, email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au to book your place. \n  \n  \nAn example of what topics cover:\nAnxiety and worry in Kids\nAnxiety is very common in children.  Understanding what anxiety is and what happens in the body when your child is anxious will help you to support your child to soothe and calm when they are anxious.  This session provides strategies and involves practicing some of these strategies so you can try them at home. \n  \nADHD What is it and how do I help?\nThe ADHD brain is different to other brains.  Using video material this session will show you what ADHD is like for your child and provide lots of strategies to help you support their development.  We can also answer questions you have about your child and their behaviour. \n  \nAutism\, what is it and how do I help?\nAutism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affect the social skills\, communication and behaviour of a person.  Each person on the spectrum has a different range of issues.  This session will help you to understand the complexity of Autism and how you can pivot your parenting to support your child. \n  \nParent wellbeing\nParenting is a challenging job.  It is often hard to take care of yourself and your family.  This session explores the challenges of parenting and day to day ways to support yourself in this role.  Having good mental health is really important meeting the demands of parenting. \n  \nSensory processing\nOur senses are part of how we engage with the world.  Some people are very sensitive and easily triggered by the world around them.  We can also use our senses to help ourselves calm and settle.  This session introduces you to understanding sensory triggers and using the senses to settle your feelings. \n  \nManaging big feelings\nBig feelings include anger\, sadness\, worry\, and distress of any kind are hard to navigate. This session introduces you to the feelings thermometer and will help you understand your own feelings better so that you can help your child with their big feelings. \n  \nTech troubles\nWhat happens when your child is on technology a lot of the time?  What affect is this having on their brain?  Technology use is changing our brains as devices are addictive.  This is causing problems for lots of families and children.  There are no simple answers but lots of ideas about what you can try in your household to reduce tech use and offer other ways to engage in life. \n  \nSetting limits and family rules\nSetting up rules and having consequences can be very hard.  There are lots of reasons why we don’t do this.  Children need to know the rules and have consequences to help them learn to cope with life.  This session will help you to get started or add to your kit bag of rules and consequences.  Having these helps households to enjoy life more. \n 
URL:https://loddonchwl.com.au/event/parent-support-and-education-sessions-term-1-2026/
LOCATION:19 Helm Street Kangaroo Flat\, 19 Helm Street\, Kangaroo Flat\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:School Holiday Program for January 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is offering school holiday sessions as part of our Parent Program. The sessions are interactive and fun on topics related to mental health. \n  \nSessions are one hour long\, and open to the age groups noted below.  During the sessions\, parents will work with their child on activities which will help you have conversations about your child’s wellbeing and offer some new ideas to help you both. \n  \nEach group is made up of 4-5 children; each child needs to be accompanied by their parent/carer during the session.  \n  \nBENDIGO SESSIONS \nMonday 12th Jan 11am-12 Handling Big Feelings 7–11-year-olds \nWhat are big feelings? How can I help with them? \n  \nMonday 12th Jan 2pm-3pm Dealing with worry 7–11-year-olds \nWhat is worry\, and how can I get on top of it? Including transitions. \n  \nWednesday 14th Jan 11-12am All about Anger 7–11-year-olds \nAnger is something we all feel but learning ways to not get taken by it is very helpful. \n  \nWednesday 14th Jan 1-3pm Dealing with worry 4–6-year-olds \nWorry is common and it can run your life\, learn about how to get on top of it. Including transitions. \n  \nMonday 19th Jan 11-12am Building Social Skills 7–11-year-olds \nWhat are the skills that help you make and keep friends? How do you deal with people who are not kind? \n  \nMonday 19th Jan 2-3pm Magnificent me 7–11-year-olds \nLearning to love and appreciate yourself builds self-esteem and the ability to be connected in life. \n  \nTo book please call 1800 433 977 or email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au. We need your name\, phone number and email address please\, your child’s name and date of birth.
URL:https://loddonchwl.com.au/event/school-holiday-program-for-january-2026/
LOCATION:19 Helm Street Kangaroo Flat\, 19 Helm Street\, Kangaroo Flat\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Parent Education Sessions – Term Four 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local offers free weekly education sessions for parents and carers of children aged 0-11 that address child and family mental health and wellbeing. The sessions are run by a mental health or allied health clinician. \nSessions are open to any parents or carers of children aged 0-11. \nWhy join in? \n\nTalk to Local staff about your child.\nAsk any practical questions you have about parenting now.\nGain support for yourself as a parent.\n\nWhere: The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local\, 19 Helm St Kangaroo Flat. Enter via the green porch at the back of the site. \nDates and Topics: Wednesdays during Term Four\, 2025. \nAll sessions begin at 9.30am.\nOct 8 – What is autism and how can I help? \nOct 15 – ADHD What is it and how can I help? \nOct 22 – Anxiety in kids \nNov 5 – Parent wellbeing \nNov 12 – Sensory issues \nNov 19 – Managing big feelings \nNov 26 – PDA questions and answers \nDec 3 – Setting limits and family rules \nDec 10 – Building social skills \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Annette Clemments on 1800 433 977. \nTo book\, email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au – please state the name of the session you will attend\, plus your name and your child’s name. \n  \n  \nAn example of what some topics cover:\nADHD What is it and how do I help?\nThe ADHD brain is different to other brains.  Using video material this session will show you what ADHD is like for your child and provide lots of strategies to help you support their development.  We can also answer questions you have about your child and their behaviour. \n  \nManaging Big Feelings\nBig feelings include anger\, sadness\, worry\, and distress of any kind are hard to navigate. This session introduces you to the feelings thermometer and will help you understand your own feelings better so that you can help your child with their big feelings. \n  \nASD\, What is it and how do I help?\nAutism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affect the social skills\, communication and behaviour of a person.  Each person on the spectrum has a different range of issues.  This session will help you to understand the complexity of Autism and how you can pivot your parenting to support your child. \n  \nSensory issues\nOur senses are part of how we engage with the world.  Some people are very sensitive and easily triggered by the world around them.  We can also use our senses to help ourselves calm and settle.  This session introduces you to understanding sensory triggers and using the senses to settle your feelings. \n  \nAnxiety and worry in Kids\nAnxiety is very common in children.  Understanding what anxiety is and what happens in the body when your child is anxious will help you to support your child to soothe and calm when they are anxious.  This session provides strategies and involved practicing some of these strategies so you can try them at home. \n  \nParent wellbeing\nParenting is a challenging job.  It is often hard to take care of yourself and your family.  This session explores the challenges of parenting and day to day ways to support yourself in this role.  Having good mental health is really important meeting the demands of parenting. \n  \nBuilding Social Skills/Self Esteem\nThe social world and the rules about how it works are hard for some children to understand.  This session will support you to have conversations with your child about healthy relationships\, social contact and how to engage with other children.  You will get a chance to try some of the ideas for building up social skills with your child. \n 
URL:https://loddonchwl.com.au/event/parent-education-sessions-term-four-2025/
LOCATION:19 Helm Street Kangaroo Flat\, 19 Helm Street\, Kangaroo Flat\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:0-11 Years Parent Support and Education Sessions – Term Two 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local will be offering weekly education sessions related to mental health and wellbeing for parents of children 0-11. These are available in person. The session is run by a lived experience parent and mental health clinician. Sessions are open to any family with children 0-11. \n  \nInformation\nWhere: Activity Room 2\, Downstairs\, Bendigo Library\, Hargreaves St\, BENDIGO 3550. Note the *dates are in an upstairs room at the library. Use the lift to find us. \n  \nDates and Topics: Thursdays\n*Apr 24th           1pm face to face            Sleep issues \nMay 1st              1pm face to face            Stop the tech \n*May 8th            1pm face to face            ADHD What is it and how can I help? \n*May 15th          1pm face to face            Managing big feelings \nMay 22nd           1pm face to face            Parent wellbeing \nMay 29th            1pm face to face            Anger in kids \nJun 5th               1pm face to face            Anxiety in kids \nJun 12th             1pm face to face           What is autism and how can I help? Presented by Daniel \n*Jun 19th            1pm face to face           Setting limits and family rules \nJun 26th             1pm face to face            Building social skills \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Annette Clemments on 1800 433 977. \n  \nHow to book: Book in here using this link. Alternatively\, email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au to book your place. \n  \n  \nWhat does each topic cover:\nADHD What is it and how do I help?\nThe ADHD brain is different to other brains.  Using video material this session will show you what ADHD is like for your child and provide lots of strategies to help you support their development.  We can also answer questions you have about your child and their behaviour. \n  \nManaging Big Feelings\nBig feelings include anger\, sadness\, worry\, and distress of any kind are hard to navigate. This session introduces you to the feelings thermometer and will help you understand your own feelings better so that you can help your child with their big feelings. \n  \nASD\, What is it and how do I help?\nAutism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affect the social skills\, communication and behaviour of a person.  Each person on the spectrum has a different range of issues.  This session will help you to understand the complexity of Autism and how you can pivot your parenting to support your child. \n  \nAll about anger\nAnger is common in children.  This session provides information on what happens in the body and brain when your child is angry.  We also cover triggers for anger and ideas on how to firstly ride out angry feelings\, but also how to reduce angry outbursts by using settling strategies through-out the day. \n  \nSleep issues\nSleep is so important for you and your child.  This session gives lots of information about the biology of sleep and ways to support your body as you go into sleep at night time.  This includes a sleep routine\, exposure to light and technology and setting up a supportive space for sleep.  Ways to help your child settle and get to sleep including strategies for a child who is resisting bed time is discussed.  It is aimed at children who are in the 2-10 age group rather than babies. \n  \nSensory issues\nOur senses are part of how we engage with the world.  Some people are very sensitive and easily triggered by the world around them.  We can also use our senses to help ourselves calm and settle.  This session introduces you to understanding sensory triggers and using the senses to settle your feelings. \n  \nAnxiety and worry in Kids\nAnxiety is very common in children.  Understanding what anxiety is and what happens in the body when your child is anxious will help you to support your child to soothe and calm when they are anxious.  This session provides strategies and involved practicing some of these strategies so you can try them at home. \n  \nStop the tech\nWhat happens when your child is on technology a lot of the time?  What affect is this having on their brain?  Technology use is changing our brains as devices are addictive.  This is causing problems for lots of families and children.  There are no simple answers but lots of ideas about what you can try in your household to reduce tech use and offer other ways to engage in life. \n  \nRules and consequences\nSetting up rules and having consequences can be very hard.  There are lots of reasons why we don’t do this.  Children need to know the rules and have consequences to help them learn to cope with life.  This session will help you to get started or add to your kit bag of rules and consequences.  Having these helps households to enjoy life more. \n  \nParent Mental Health\nParenting is a challenging job.  It is often hard to take care of yourself and your family.  This session explores the challenges of parenting and day to day ways to support yourself in this role.  Having good mental health is really important meeting the demands of parenting. \n  \nSupporting Self Esteem\nLiking yourself isn’t easy in the world today.  Children and parents are flooded with messages about what they need to be.  This session will help you to understand how you can support your own and your child’s positive feeling about themselves. \n  \nBuilding Social Skills\nThe social world and the rules about how it works are hard for some children to understand.  This session will support you to have conversations with your child about healthy relationships\, social contact and how to engage with other children.  You will get a chance to try some of the ideas for building up social skills with your child. \n 
URL:https://loddonchwl.com.au/event/parent-groups/
LOCATION:Bendigo Library\, Hargreaves St\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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