The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

Parenting program: promoting respectful relationships

Join a free, six-week parenting program promoting respectful relationships.

It supports parents and carers of children aged 0-10 years to:

reflect on their parenting style and what had influenced it
learn more about brain development and its influence on their children's thoughts, feelings and behaviour
understand and respond more mindfully to their children's behaviour
build effective communication with their children
consider ways to take care of themselves and find support if they need it.

Please note child minding is not available but babies in arms are welcome.

Bookings essential on parentingservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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