Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this in-person session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

Only parents who attend Manningham Maternal and Child Health service are eligible for this service.

Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers. 

Events Partners

Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this in-person session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

Only parents who attend Manningham Maternal and Child Health service are eligible for this service.

Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers. 

Events Partners

Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Did you know children consume around 30 per cent of their daily food intake at school? Most of this comes from the contents of their lunchbox.

We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.

• Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
• Budget-friendly lunchbox tips

This online webinar will provide tips and tricks for packing healthy lunchboxes for little ones starting kinder or school.

Learn how to:

• balance key food groups
• keep grocery costs down
• save time with simple prep
• change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.

Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.

A judgment-free space to learn how to better support LGBTQIA+ youth in your life.

An Allies session aimed at parents, carers, families, teachers and others to build their understanding of LGBTQIA+ youth experiences. The session will give participants the opportunity to ask questions, without judgement, and show them ways to be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

This session will be facilitated by Dr Tina Dixson (she/her) and Kochava Lilit (they/them) from Women’s Health East.

About the session

Topics covered include:

• building belonging, practical allyship for thriving LGBTQIA+ youth 
• information for carers, parents, grandparents, family, teachers and other allies in the community 
• increasing knowledge of sexual, gender, and bodily diversity and equipping participants with strategies to support LGBTQIA+ youth to flourish socially, emotionally, and personally 
• how to have conversations about topics like gender, sexuality and consent in a respectful and affirming way, and how to speak up for and with LGBTQIA+ young people as effective allies 
• practical advice, with a focus on listening to and understanding LGBTQIA+ young people and forming stronger community connections 
• practical tools to foster belonging and build stronger connections with LGBTQIA+ youth, recognising their diversity.

About the facilitators

Dr Tina Dixson (she/her) is a queer Ukrainian feminist, academic, and social policy professional who sought asylum in Australia with her partner, Dr Renee Dixson. She has worked across LGBTIQA+ equality, refugee protection, and gender-based violence. Tina completed her PhD at the Australian National University, exploring the lived experiences of queer and trans refugee women. She co-founded the Forcibly Displaced People Network, Australia’s only national LGBTIQA+ refugee-led organisation.

Kochava Lilit (they/them) is a queer Disabled advocate and educator who has worked in queer, trans, and youth peer support and advocacy spaces. Kochava is the project coordinator for Get the Go-Ahead at Women’s Health East, an affirmative consent education project codesigned by a group of disabled Young Experts. Get the Go-Ahead includes resources on discussing consent, relationships, and sexuality with young people and shares experiences from LGBTQIA+ Disabled young people.

Manningham Council is committed to creating a community that embraces inclusiveness and equality.

This online webinar will provide tips on creating healthy, affordable lunchboxes for all ages.

We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.

• Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
• Budget-friendly lunchbox tips

Learn how to:

• balance key food groups
• keep grocery costs down
• save time with simple prep
• change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.

Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.

Hear from renowned psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg as he shares practical advice and strategies to help support young people in a rapidly changing world.

The seminar is designed for parents, carers and professionals, and explores the new, complex pressures facing young people today – social, emotional and digital.

Young people are navigating increased academic pressure, social media influences, anxiety about the future, and a sense of disconnection or overwhelm. Many struggle with self-esteem, managing friendships, and balancing online and offline life.

Dr Carr-Gregg will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges young people face, as well as clear, actionable tools to help them manage stress, build confidence, and thrive. 

Dr Carr-Gregg is a psychologist, author and broadcaster, renowned for his expertise in parenting, children, adolescents and mental health. He has written 18 books including Surviving Adolescents, When to Really Worry and Beyond Cyberbullying.

This is a free seminar, registration required as seats are limited.

Welcome to the inaugural My Manningham Fun Run Walk, proudly supporting Carenet Food Relief in Manningham.

Our first annual 3km and 6km walk/run will be held on Sunday 13 April, starting at 8:30am.

The course follows the scenic Lake Circuit at Ruffey Lake Park, beginning from the Boulevarde Playground side.

Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and making a difference in your own backyard.

This is a family event, the whole family is welcome:

• all children must be supervised by an adult guardian
• children under the age of five years do not need to pay a registration fee for the event
• prams are permitted, for safety reasons please ensure you start at the back of the run
• dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Swing by during the school holidays to make sure your bike is good to go!

Manningham Council and Manningham Youth Services have partnered with a volunteer mechanic to offer free 20-minute bike checks for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

What the 20 minute check includes:

• overall check with special attention to brakes, tyres, chain and wheels
• minor adjustments, tyres pumped and chain oiled as required
•  Mechanic will provide any recommendations for  additional work if required.

What to bring? 

• your own bike that needs a check up

Manningham Youth Services will be present at all sessions, offering snacks to keep you fueled and available to chat about who they are and how they support young people across Manningham.

It is recommended if you are under 16 years old to bring a parent or guardian with you. 

Bookings are essential. Limited spots available.

Fun-filled sessions of music and movement for pre-school aged children 2-5 years old. 

They will enjoy 45 minutes of dancing and moving to music with props, facilitated by an experienced dance teacher.

Classes require participation from parents/carers with dances and movement modified for all abilities.

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.

Sessions cover topics including:

• feeding, solids introduction, healthy eating, food refusal and fussy eating
• strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby
• the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life
• experiences, strategies and tips from other parents. 

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Parents and caregivers

Please note: This is the 12 months session - for babies aged from 11 to 13 months.

We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:

• 3 months (babies aged from 2 to 4 months)
• 6 months (babies aged from 5 to 7 months)
• 9 months (babies aged from 8 to 10 months)
• 12 months (babies aged from 11 to 13 months).

For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.

It takes a village to raise a child, and the role of a grandparent is more important than ever.

Join our free seminar on grandparenting with special guest speaker, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg at the Manningham Function Centre on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

This seminar will provide practical advice and tips about grandparenting and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end. This event is suitable grandparents, parents and carers.

Free, but registrations essential.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

Dr Carr-Gregg is a distinguished Australian psychologist, author, and broadcaster, renowned for his expertise in adolescent and family psychology. He has authored 18 books on topics including parenting, mental health, and adolescent wellbeing, including Grandparents and the Grandparenting Code. His 19th book is currently in progress. 

In 1985, Dr Carr-Gregg co-founded CanTeen, the world's first national support group for teenage cancer patients, alongside a group of young cancer patients. He has held significant roles in academia and research, including serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne. In 2018, he led the enquiry for the NSW Government that led to the nationwide ban on mobile phones in state and territory schools.

The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.

Sessions cover topics including:

• feeding, solids introduction, healthy eating, food refusal and fussy eating
• strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby
• the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life
• experiences, strategies and tips from other parents. 

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Parents and caregivers

Please note: This is the 6 months session - for babies aged from 5 to 7 months.

We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:

• 3 months (babies aged from 2 to 4 months)
• 6 months (babies aged from 5 to 7 months)
• 9 months (babies aged from 8 to 10 months)
• 12 months (babies aged from 11 to 13 months).

For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.