Caretaker Period

As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024.

During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker requirements.

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Family Webinars

Are you looking for more information and resources for your family? Watch our series of webinars here.

The Family and Children’s Services team at Yarra Ranges Council are committed to supporting families and keeping our community connected.

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Parenting Through Stress & Isolation

In this practical webinar for parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years Bec Filliponi takes you through simple strategies to increase your ability to regulate your emotions while parenting and dealing with stress and isolation.

Mindful Parents

Practice mindful moments in your daily life. Train the brain for a sense of calm, self compassion and kindness. Participants explore how mindfulness physically changes our brain, behaviour & transforms our relationships.

Connection Based Parenting

How to build better brains and relationships for all ages. Learn how to use games, play and connection to help regulate your child’s stress responses.

Reconnecting After Trauma

Learn how stress and trauma impact brain and behaviour. Practical ideas that can help restore calm, safety and connection to your family.

Taming the Tiger

Identify the emotional triggers in yourself and your family that lead to anger, understand the science and function of emotions, explore coping skills, resourcing, effective communication and practical tools and techniques to help restore calm and emotional health to your family.