HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD WHEN FRIENDSHIPS CHANGE? Listen before fixing, help them consider the next step and involve the school when safety, wellbeing or attendance is affected. #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #FriendshipSupport #StudentWellbeing

EVERY FAMILY SHOULD FEEL WELCOME AT SCHOOL Students and families should feel safe, respected and supported within their school community. What makes your family feel genuinely included? #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #InclusiveSchools #FamilySchoolPartnerships

LEARNING IS SHAPED BY MORE THAN THE CLASSROOM Family routines, conversations and encouragement can influence how children connect with school. Parents do not need every answer for their support to matter. #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #ParentEngagement #StudentLearning

THERAPY, COMPANIONSHIP AND AI: THE CONVERSATION EVERY FAMILY NEEDS Can AI companionship help children, or create new risks? Join Matthew Esterman online on 29 October at 7:30 pm Register: bit.ly/vpcevents #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #VPCLive #AICompanions #TheNextWord

TONIGHT: #VPCLive Forum, School Attendance & Parent Engagement: From Worry to Wellbeing. School Can’t, school refusal & anxiety? 7 experts and co-hosted wth ANSA. 7.00PM – 8.30PM AEST, Zoom. Register: bit.ly/vpcevents #VPCLiveEp92

Tomorrow: 7 experts on School Can’t, school refusal & anxiety. You are not alone. #VPCLive Forum with ANSA, Thu 22 Oct, 7.00PM – 8.30PM AEST, Zoom. Register: vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #VPCLiveEp92 #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #SchoolRefusal #SchoolCant #SchoolAttendance

When a child is struggling to get to school, parents & schools are stronger together. Join #VPCLive Ep92 with ANSA: 7 expert speakers on school anxiety, “school can’t” & family–school partnership. Thu 22 Oct, 7pm · Zoom · $20 vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #ParentEngagement #VicParents

School anxiety, “school can’t” and attendance: how can families and schools work together? Join #VPCLive Ep92 with seven expert speakers, co-hosted with ANSA. 📅 Thu 22 Oct, 7pm · Zoom · $20 vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #SchoolAttendance

THE WWC CHECK CHANGES START TODAY. Mandatory child safety training + WWC Connect (7 days paid, 21 days volunteers). Factsheet: vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #ChildSafety #ChildSafeStandards #WorkingWithChildrenCheck #VicSchools #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil

WHEN CHILDREN FEEL HEARD Being included in decisions helps children build confidence and trust. Listening also gives adults the insight to offer support that genuinely fits. #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #ChildrensVoice #ChildWellbeing

ALREADY HOLD A WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE? Nothing to do yet. From 19 Oct 2026, you'll complete new mandatory child safety training (about 45 min) when you renew. Free factsheet: vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #ChildSafety #VicParents #ChildSafety #KeepingChildrenSafe

omorrow night: Real or Fake? 🤔 AI can clone a voice from a short clip. Learn to spot deepfakes and scams, and how to talk with your kids about it, with Matthew Esterman. 📅 Thu 15 Oct, 7:30pm · Zoom 🎟️ $10 / free for subscribers vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au… #VPCLive

Can your family spot AI-generated content? VPCLive Ep91 covers deepfakes, scams & practical verification habits with Matthew Esterman. Thu 15 Oct, 7:30–8:30 pm AEST. Register: bit.ly/vpcevents #VictorianParentsCouncil #VPCLive #OnlineSafety #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil

Educators: your students see AI fakes every day. Help their families spot them too. Share #VPCLive Ep91 with your parent community: deepfakes, scams and talking with kids about AI. Thu 15 Oct, 7:30pm · Zoom #AIinEducation ow.ly/QElL50ZX2EW

SAFE RELATIONSHIPS HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE FRIENDSHIPS Parents cannot solve every friendship problem, but they can provide a safe place for children to talk, process their feelings and decide what comes next. #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #FriendshipSkills #FamilyConnection

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & PARENT ENGAGEMENT #VPCLive Forum with ANSA: From Worry to Wellbeing 📅 Thu 22 Oct, 7.00PM – 8.30PM, Zoom Register: bit.ly/vpcevents #VPCLiveEp92 #VicParents #VicParentsCouncil #VPCLive #SchoolAttendance #ParentEngagement #SchoolAnxiety