Victorian Parents Council - Parent Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
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Join the VPC and Dianna Daou, founder of True Coaching as she share her wisdom on helping High School students with their study skills. This will be a great event for Educators, parents and students, who can all take home key takeaways to help the students heading into their final exams.If the last 3 years have shown us anything, it is that we all need to be able to adapt, and quickly. With a disrupted school over the last few years, stress levels are at an all-time high going into final exams. It is important the students are equipped with strategies to manage their time and stress on exam day to give them the best chance at achieving their academic goals.True Coaching aims to support families through exams and help high school students develop life-long skills and strategies they are not getting from the traditional schooling system
Bio Dianna Daou:
Dianna is an academic performance coach of nearly a decade specialising in working with year 10-12 students to achieve their academic goals. Through her time as a student studying Biochemistry and a Master's in Education as well as 6 years working in workplace training and development, Dianna noticed a set of fundamental skills that are not being taught at school or university. These missing skills are affecting student's ability to organise their time, process information and create habits that help them achieve their goals. Because of this, Dianna has made it her personal mission to help students develop these skills and strategies they are not getting from the traditional schooling system and over the 9 years has helped thousands of students maximise results and minimise stress.
~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
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To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey73vpc
~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au On-Demand video presentations of our podcasts are available on request - for a small fee - to cover our running costs. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey68vpcSenior secondary education in Victoria is changing, and there’s a new way for your child to complete the VCE: the VCE Vocational Major.The Victorian Parents Council is partnering with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and Department of Education to share how your child can pursue their goals in years 10-12.~About the VPC~ Building Informed Confident Parents Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of ServiceEstablished in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
An on-Demand video presentation of this podcast is available on request. If you can’t see the episode you want over at https://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ - then please email events@vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Evelyn M. Field, OAM is a practising counselling psychologist in Melbourne and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. She was awarded her OAM for her initiatives for school and workplace bullying.
In addition to providing therapy/coaching in Melbourne, interstate and internationally, Evelyn provides training for schools, organisations and mental health professionals. This training incorporates her simple six-step social and emotional resilience model to empower children and adults to relate more effectively. It has been presented in New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, USA, Vietnam, Canada, Norway, Copenhagen, Wales, Italy and Israel.
As well as being ethical, evidence-based and practical, Evelyn’s presentations can also be entertaining. They range from her simple presentations for PO Cruises to keynote presentations for mental health professionals. She is one of the media spokespersons for the Australian Psychological Society and has done over 900 media interviews on a wide range of topics for radio, television and print.
Evelyn convened the Therapist Special Interest Group (SIG) part of the International Association of Workplace Bullying and Harassment (IAWBH)for 7 years. She was an active member of numerous psychological associations for many years, including the Professional Advisory Board of the National Centre Against Bullying, Victims of Crime Assistance League, (Victoria) for 5 years, and spent 20 years as a Board Member of the Mental Health Foundation of Victoria and 11 years as Honorary Secretary of the Australian Association for Mental Health and was as an Accredited Speaking Member of National Speakers Association of Australia.
Evelyn currently chairs a new group, the Australian Association for Workplace Bullying Professionals. (AAWBP) and encourages other countries to form their own associations.
Evelyn provides a range of range professional services (refer Speaking) and products (refer Products and Services) to deal with school and workplace bullying to assist children, adolescents and adults develop their emotional and social resilience. These include:
Bully Blocking® (2007) is still a bestselling, self-help book for kids, parents and schools and is the updated version of the best seller Bully Busting (Finch 1999). It includes her six-step social and emotional resilience model. These books have been translated into Italian, Croatian, Arabic, Korean and Czechoslovakian.
Evelyn wrote a chapter on Parenting for Bullying Solutions for the National Coalition Against Bullying.
Bully Blocking at Work (2010) and Strategies for Surviving Bullying at Work (2011) reveal her expertise as an authority on understanding and managing workplace bullying. This two-part series are published by Australian Academic Press.
Evelyn was lead author of ‘Diagnosis and treatment – repairing injuries caused by workplace bullying’ for a Handbook of Workplace Bullying, Emotional Abuse and Harassment with Dr Pat Ferris, published by Springer with Premilla D’Cruz and Ernesto Noronha as Chief Editors (2019) (Refer Workplace Bullying Resources, this site)
She is completing a self-help therapy book for children on blocking bullies and one on social smarts for youngsters.
Evelyn M. Field, OAM is available for consultation by phone, Skype or FaceTime.
Please call: (03) 9525 0555 or email: efield@bullying.com.au to make an appointment.
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Many kids will experience reluctance to attend school from time to time, but for some kids getting to school can be more challenging.
Some students may be so anxious or distressed about attending school that they are not able to go, despite parent and carer’s best efforts to encourage attendance.
When a student can’t get to school, it is often stressful for the whole family.
This talk will describe what is known about school refusal, provide parents and carers with guidance on how they can support their child if they encounter school refusal and offer insights from a recent Senate Inquiry into this topic.School refusal is a topical issue in Australia.
The Federal Government recently released the findings of a Senate Inquiry into the issue. So, what is school refusal and what do I, as a parent, need to know? In this talk, Glenn will provide an overview of the topic, provide guidance for parents who have a child who is reluctant or refusing to attend, as well as providing some insights into the findings of the Senate Report.
Bio:
Glenn Melvin is a Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, Deakin University and an Honorary Associate Professor at the Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research, University of Warwick, UK.
He is interested in improving understanding school non-attendance and how best to support families with kids and teens who struggle to get to school.He is a practising psychologist and the president of the International Network for School Attendance.
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Kirsty from Home Education Network discusses a variety of ways to home educate a teen, as well as options & pathways for teenagers educated at home to access tertiary education and jobs.
HEN is a not for profit, fully volunteer run organisation, which has been supporting home educating families for forty years. They provide information and support for families at every stage of their home education journey. www.home-ed.vic.edu.au
Kirsty James is a member of the HEN volunteer support team. She has three children who have completed tertiary qualifications without ever attending school or gaining an ATAR.
More information at www.home-ed.vic.edu.au
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VPC "All About Music Series" will uncover many aspects of music and the part it can play in our children’s lives, education and development.An introduction to this year's Music Series featuring special presentations about the role of music for our children, their education and development and we can use music to enhance our children's lives and outcomes, and our own as parents.About Paula HansonPaula is an internationally trained opera singer, choral conductor, and music educator. A graduate of the University of Melbourne, she obtained her Masters at University of Queensland. She has studied extensively in the US with Emeritus Professor of the Juilliard School, Miss Ellen Faull, and with recognised educators throughout the world in classical singing, jazz, conducting and music education. Paula has a keen interest in neuroscience and has always been fascinated by the way in which music can affect, move and please and support us through life.While Paula is a voice specialist, her training across scientific principles, allows her to utilise modern theory of the brain to explore how music can aid the development of infants and children, assist children with academic achievement, and as adults, act as a tool for self-expression, fulfilment and to assist the brain with strong cognitive function into old age. She is an award winning performer, teacher and business person.Paula is thrilled to be invited by the Victorian Parents Council to present this years focus series on Music and how we can utilise music to assist our children and ourselves, as parents.Having taught in many schools, she has experience and knowledge of the current curriculum as well as an understanding of how music is used in schools and will speak to this in one of the presentations in detail, as well as discuss the creative industries and job opportunities, how to help children with music and what works. Paula is a solo-parent to an 11 year old boy in Grade 6. Paula and her son are both neuro-diverse and one session will be devoted to how we can assist children with neuro-diverse presentations and other special needs with music.Paula Hanson, BMus, MMusSt, ATMusA, Performer, Educator, Choral Director, Voice Coachpaulahansoncoaching@gmail.com
~About the VPC~ * Building Informed Confident Parents * Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
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Dr Julia Stone is a Research Fellow at Monash University, with expertise in sleep and chronobiology. Her research interests include the role of individual differences in circadian rhythms and sleep on health and performance.
Dr Stone uses a mix of research methods and computational neuroscience to understand how the body clock develops, and responds to disruption faced in everyday life.
She is currently leading a longitudinal study examining sleep, circadian timing, mood and academic performance in adolescence (The CLASS Study).
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at https://bit.ly/survey50vpc
Sleep in Everyday life with Dr Bei Bei from The Turner Institute at Monash University
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Dr Bei Bei is a Senior Research Fellow at Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Clinical Psychologist andResearch Lead at Monash University Healthy Sleep Clinic. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD from University of Melbourne. Her research and clinical work focus on the individual differences in sleep-wake behaviours, the relationship between sleep and mental health, and psychological interventions for better sleep.
~About the VPC~
*Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Dianna Daou founder of True Coaching aims to support families through VCE and help high school students develop skills and strategies they are not getting from the traditional schooling system.
After working with students closely over the last eight years, Dianna has developed proven strategies to help improve academic results and reduce the stresses associated with school while preparing students for university, work and beyond.
https://www.truecoaching.com.au/
~About the VPC~
*Building Informed Confident Parents Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
*Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
~About the VPC~
*Building Informed Confident Parents Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
*Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
In this interview we hear from Debbie Pushor PhD, Professor, Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Debbie has engaged in narrative inquiries into parent engagement and leadership, a curriculum of parents, and parent knowledge.
In her undergraduate and graduate teaching, Debbie makes central an often absent or underrepresented conversation about the positioning of parents in relation to school landscapes. Debbie, in collaboration with the Parent Engagement Collaboratives I and II, published, Portals of Promise: Transforming Beliefs and Practices through a Curriculum of Parents (Sense Publishers, 2013) and Living as Mapmakers: Charting a Course with Children Guided by Parent Knowledge (Sense Publishers, 2015)
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at The Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology. Martine also helps families and youth with private consultations. She has presented to numerous school, community and corporate groups as well as individuals struggling with the challenges of technology and the online world.
Martine is passionate about helping parents embrace positive aspects of the cyber world whilst minimising the risks, in order to be the most relevant and important teacher and supporter for their children.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at The Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology. Martine also helps families and youth with private consultations. She has presented to numerous school, community and corporate groups as well as individuals struggling with the challenges of technology and the online world.
Martine is passionate about helping parents embrace positive aspects of the cyber world whilst minimising the risks, in order to be the most relevant and important teacher and supporter for their children.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Kathryn has been awarded a Career Management Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from The Teacher Guild of NSW for her work in education and with educational leaders encompassing consultation, educational programs and student workshops through her company Turning Point Consulting. Her commitment is to support individuals in identifying and developing themselves through motivation and engagement.
Kathryn partners with schools and educational institutions, educators, students, parents and aligned associations that creates a platform for positive career evaluation, planning and transition. Presenting with both educational encompassing departments, independent and Catholic systems, Kathryn has corporate experience across a range of sectors as well as over 18 years expertise in human resources, talent management and career development. With this expertise, Kathryn provides an insight to link education and expectations of the changing workforce.
Contact Kathryn: www.turningpointconsulting.com.au
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at The Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology. Martine also helps families and youth with private consultations. She has presented to numerous school, community and corporate groups as well as individuals struggling with the challenges of technology and the online world.
Martine is passionate about helping parents embrace positive aspects of the cyber world whilst minimising the risks, in order to be the most relevant and important teacher and supporter for their children.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Kathryn has been awarded a Career Management Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from The Teacher Guild of NSW for her work in education and with educational leaders encompassing consultation, educational programs and student workshops through her company Turning Point Consulting. Her commitment is to support individuals in identifying and developing themselves through motivation and engagement.
Kathryn partners with schools and educational institutions, educators, students, parents and aligned associations that creates a platform for positive career evaluation, planning and transition. Presenting with both educational encompassing departments, independent and Catholic systems, Kathryn has corporate experience across a range of sectors as well as over 18 years expertise in human resources, talent management and career development. With this expertise, Kathryn provides an insight to link education and expectations of the changing workforce.
Contact Kathryn: www.turningpointconsulting.com.au
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Kathryn has been awarded a Career Management Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from The Teacher Guild of NSW for her work in education and with educational leaders encompassing consultation, educational programs and student workshops through her company Turning Point Consulting. Her commitment is to support individuals in identifying and developing themselves through motivation and engagement.
Kathryn partners with schools and educational institutions, educators, students, parents and aligned associations that creates a platform for positive career evaluation, planning and transition. Presenting with both educational encompassing departments, independent and Catholic systems, Kathryn has corporate experience across a range of sectors as well as over 18 years expertise in human resources, talent management and career development. With this expertise, Kathryn provides an insight to link education and expectations of the changing workforce.
Contact Kathryn: www.turningpointconsulting.com.au
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Kathryn has been awarded a Career Management Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from The Teacher Guild of NSW for her work in education and with educational leaders encompassing consultation, educational programs and student workshops through her company Turning Point Consulting. Her commitment is to support individuals in identifying and developing themselves through motivation and engagement.
Kathryn partners with schools and educational institutions, educators, students, parents and aligned associations that creates a platform for positive career evaluation, planning and transition. Presenting with both educational encompassing departments, independent and Catholic systems, Kathryn has corporate experience across a range of sectors as well as over 18 years expertise in human resources, talent management and career development. With this expertise, Kathryn provides an insight to link education and expectations of the changing workforce.
Contact Kathryn: www.turningpointconsulting.com.au
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Kate Jacobs (B.A., Post.Grad.Dip.Psych., PhD/M.Psych. MAPS, MCDEDP) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. In 2013 she was awarded the Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal for the best PhD thesis for the year in the Education Faculty at Monash University.
In addition to working as a University Lecturer and researcher, Kate is the founder, director and principal psychologist at Raise The Bar Psychology, a psychology clinic based in Moorabbin (with rooms also in Collingwood).
Raise The Bar Psychology provides comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students experiencing learning difficulties; with the goal being to provide individualised and targeted support to enable the student to reach their academic potential.
Kate has travelled extensively around Australia presenting professional development workshops to parents, teachers, psychologists and other allied health professionals on identifying and supporting students with learning difficulties.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About Linda McNeil
Over two decades, Linda McNeil has worked with schools, school systems, parents and parent associations to advocate for parents, build relationships and manage conflict. She believes that the beauty lies in the liminal space where schools and families encounter each other to build the best environment they can for all children.
Linda is a well-known speaker on parent engagement, conflict management and generational differences. She regularly presents workshops for teachers and pre-service teachers.
Linda is a licensed coach with Growth Coaching International
M.B.A., Grad Cert Dispute Resolution, B.Bus.
https://lindamcneil.com.au
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About Justin Coulson
After a successful radio career Justin returned to school in his late 20's where he earned his psychology degree from the University of Queensland and his PhD in psychology from the University of Wollongong.
Since then he has written multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and scholarly book chapters, as well as several books and ebooks about parenting, including the 21 Days to a Happier Family (Harper Collins, 2016) and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child (Harper Collins, 2017).
Justin is also a highly sought-after international speaker delivering keynote speeches and workshops to boost wellbeing and improve relationships for parents, teachers, students and employees and students.
Justin has worked with The Commonwealth Bank, American Express, the Office of the Children's E-safety Commissioner, The Federal Government's Department of Social Services, Life Education, and hundreds, of schools.
Justin is an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Positive Psychology in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. He is a consultant to the Federal Government's Office of the Children's e-Safety Commissioner, and has acted (and continues to act) in an advisory capacity to well-known organisations including Beyond Blue, the Raising Children Network, Life Education, Intel Security, and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
In addition, Justin is consistently sought after by the media for his expertise. He writes a weekly advice column for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The Project, the TODAY Show, Studio 10, Mornings and several radio stations around the nation. He is also the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au, Australia’s number one parenting website.Justin and his wife Kylie have their six daughters (yes six!) and live in Queensland. Together they have successfully taught their children to sleep in their own beds, wear clothing even when it’s hot, use the bathroom, and eat at least some of the food on their plate most of the time. https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About Kelly George
Hello I’m Kelly. I’m an Aussie who is currently living in a rainbow caravan, travelling our beautiful country. Along for the ride is my husband of 17 years, Daniel, and our five children – Gabrielle, 14, Holli and Asha, 13, Rex, 12, and Forrest, 9.
None of our children have ever been to school (or kinder, or childcare). We decided early on to homeschool and have never regretted our decision. Although I thought homeschooling would be school at home (oh, how wrong I was!) I thought it would be the only way for my children to get a truly individualised education, and maintain their confidence and quirky individuality. Over the last ten years, I’ve realised that the education benefits are only the tip of the very large iceberg of homeschooling benefits.
Apart from homeschooling, I love travel. I also love making stuff. I sew, crochet, knit, make soap, cook from scratch, and when we’re living in a house, it's always a mini-farm (Anglo-Nubian goats are my thing). I love seeing how things work, and learning how to DIY. The rainforest is where I feel most at home, and I’m happiest when I have a big pile of books and projects ready for me to work on. I’m opinionated, somewhat blunt and love a great debate. And one day I’ll finish my nursing degree (four subjects to go!).
Links mentioned in this podcast
https://fearlesshomeschool.com/
https://gabriellegeorge.com/
https://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/home/Pages/homeeducation.aspx
https://australianhomeschoolsummit.com/
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast and also the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Ep 26 -30 is a Five part series with Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 26 is all about Organisation and time management for students.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast, available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents
and most other podcasting platforms.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 26-30 is a 5 part series featuring Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 27 is all about Homework and studying for students.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 26 - 30 is a Five part series with Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 28 is all about seeking feedback (for students and parents).
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 26 -30 is a Five part series with Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 29 is all about Procrastination, motivation and effort for students.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 26 -30 is a Five part series with Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 30 is all about developing agency for students.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey59vpclive
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey61vpc
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please complete our 90 Seconds Survey for this #VPCLive Event at bit.ly/survey62vpc
To make it possible to bring you so many great events, our funding requires us to ask you a few questions about your experience.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Time Management for High School Students with Dianna Daou from True Coaching
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Commonly known as Australia’s ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie is an author, educator, & parenting & resilience specialist.
She is a dedicated advocate to quietly changing lives in our families and communities.
Maggie is also the host of the ABC’s Parental As Anything
Please visit Maggie's YouTube: https://bit.ly/maggiedentyoutube
Maggie's latest Book: From Boys to Men: https://bit.ly/boystomenbook
Maggie's Parental As Anything ABC Radio show: https://bit.ly/abcparental
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Welcome to this recorded VPC Live event, which had 600 people register to come online (over the two events we held) to listen to Dr Marie Yap. Clearly a very important topic facing families today.
To find out about more future VPC events, please subscribe at http://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/e-news
About Dr Marie Yap.
Marie is an Associate Professor and Psychologist at Monash University. She is passionate about translating research evidence into resources that parents can access, to help promote their children's resilience and protect them from mental health and substance misuse problems.
She has developed personalised online programmes to empower parents with evidence-based skills and strategies as part of her Parenting Strategies Program, with the aim of reducing the risk and impact of mental health conditions in children and young people.
She is mum to an energetic 8-year-old and a 12-year-old turning 16.
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
To find out about future events and news please subscribe at
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at The Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology. Martine also helps families and youth with private consultations. She has presented to numerous school, community and corporate groups as well as individuals struggling with the challenges of technology and the online world.
Martine is passionate about helping parents embrace positive aspects of the cyber world whilst minimising the risks, in order to be the most relevant and important teacher and supporter for their children.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
The VPC was thrilled to welcome Michelle Mitchell back at VPC Live Event on 18 March, 2021.
A great discussion on how to talk to kids about Puberty.
There is some visuals in this Episode of flicking through the books for Guys and Girls. You might like to watch the video version at
https://youtu.be/KWZTzPtcnNw
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media. https://www.michellemitchell.org
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
To find out about future events and news please subscribe at
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Glenn Melvin is an Associate Professor & clinical and counselling psychologist from the School of Psychology, Deakin University in Melbourne. Glenn completed his PhD in the treatment of adolescent depressive disorder and has since conducted research into novel treatments for youth depression.
His research interests include anxiety, school refusal, depression and suicide prevention. He is currently working on a program to support parents who have a child with anxiety or depression. He works clinically with young people, and teaches medical students about human development across the lifespan.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Glenn Melvin is an Associate Professor & clinical and counselling psychologist from the School of Psychology, Deakin University in Melbourne.
Glenn completed his PhD in the treatment of adolescent depressive disorder and has since conducted research into novel treatments for youth depression. His research interests include anxiety, school refusal, depression and suicide prevention. He is currently working on a program to support parents who have a child with anxiety or depression. He works clinically with young people, and teaches medical students about human development across the lifespan.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Glenn Melvin is an Associate Professor & clinical and counselling psychologist from the School of Psychology, Deakin University in Melbourne.
Glenn completed his PhD in the treatment of adolescent depressive disorder and has since conducted research into novel treatments for youth depression. His research interests include anxiety, school refusal, depression and suicide prevention. He is currently working on a program to support parents who have a child with anxiety or depression. He works clinically with young people, and teaches medical students about human development across the lifespan.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Welcome to this recorded VPC Live event, which had 600 people register to come online (over the two events we held) to listen to Dr Marie Yap. Clearly a very important topic facing families today.
To find out about more future VPC events, please subscribe at http://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/e-news
About Dr Marie Yap.
Marie is an Associate Professor and Psychologist at Monash University. She is passionate about translating research evidence into resources that parents can access, to help promote their children's resilience and protect them from mental health and substance misuse problems.
She has developed personalised online programmes to empower parents with evidence-based skills and strategies as part of her Parenting Strategies Program, with the aim of reducing the risk and impact of mental health conditions in children and young people.
She is mum to an energetic 8-year-old and a 12-year-old turning 16.
~About the VPC~
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Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
To find out about future events and news please subscribe at
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Pamela Holko was an educator for more than 30 years of her life and when she retired in 2006 - she did so just in time to become a grandparent. After 6 years of grand-parenting duties Pamela decided to write a book about it, titled "Wednesday At Gams. Providing daycare for grandchildren: what really works."
Enjoy our conversation with Pam as she discusses the ups and more ups, of being an involved grandparent.
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Ep45 VPC Live Event - Parenting Today's Teens - Practical Tips and Insights with guest Michelle Mitchell
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media. https://www.michellemitchell.org
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
To find out more about our live events, please subscribe to our newsletter at
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au or visit the Events page (under the resources area)
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
“Young people's mental health - what can parents do?”
Welcome to this recorded VPC Live event, which had 500 people register to come online and listen to Dr Marie Yap. Clearly a very important topic facing families today. To find out about more future VPC events, please subscribe at http://vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/e-news
About Dr Marie Yap.
Marie is an Associate Professor and Psychologist at Monash University. She is passionate about translating research evidence into resources that parents can access, to help promote their children's resilience and protect them from mental health and substance misuse problems.
She has developed personalised online programmes to empower parents with evidence-based skills and strategies as part of her Parenting Strategies Program, with the aim of reducing the risk and impact of mental health conditions in children and young people.
She is mum to an energetic 8-year-old and a 12-year-old turning 16.
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Steve Biddulph is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for 30 years, he is now retired but continues to write and teach. His books, including The Secret of Happy Children, Raising Boys, The New Manhood and now 10 Things Girls Need Most are in four million homes and 31 languages. They have influenced the way we look at childhood and especially the development of boys and men. Today though, the exploitation and misuse of girls and young women globally are a major focus.
Steve’s live talks have had a remarkable public response, reaching 130,000 people. Many people express surprise at how moving and emotional these talks are, as well as how much fun.
https://www.stevebiddulph.com/
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.
Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
VPC Live Event Ep41: Everyday Resilience with guest Michelle Mitchell
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media. https://www.michellemitchell.org
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
VPC LIVE EVENT - "Handling Tricky Friendship Days" with guest Michelle Mitchell, author, speaker and educator.
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
VPC LIVE EVENT - "Handling Tricky Friendship Days" with guest Michelle Mitchell, author, speaker and educator
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Glenn Melvin is an Associate Professor & clinical and counselling psychologist from the School of Psychology, Deakin University in Melbourne. Glenn completed his PhD in the treatment of adolescent depressive disorder and has since conducted research into novel treatments for youth depression.
His research interests include anxiety, school refusal, depression and suicide prevention. He is currently working on a program to support parents who have a child with anxiety or depression. He works clinically with young people, and teaches medical students about human development across the lifespan.
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
VPC LIVE EVENT - "Heading Back to School" with guest Michelle Mitchell, author, speaker and educator
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. She left teaching in 2000 to found Youth Excel, a ‘boutique’ health promotion charity which delivered tailor made life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Dr Kate Jacobs (B.A., Post.Grad.Dip.Psych., PhD/M.Psych. MAPS, MCDEDP) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. In 2013 she was awarded the Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal for the best PhD thesis for the year in the Education Faculty at Monash University.
In addition to working as a University Lecturer and researcher, Kate is the founder, director and principal psychologist at Raise The Bar Psychology, a psychology clinic based in Moorabbin (with rooms also in Collingwood).
Raise The Bar Psychology provides comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students experiencing learning difficulties; with the goal being to provide individualised and targeted support to enable the student to reach their academic potential.
Kate has travelled extensively around Australia presenting professional development workshops to parents, teachers, psychologists and other allied health professionals on identifying and supporting students with learning difficulties.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Living, Learning and Working at Home with Digital.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Martine is a parent educator, and qualified youth and family counsellor at The Modern Parent. She speaks, writes and consults on the challenges faced by families in the modern world. With a background in secondary teaching she presents workshops to parents and teachers in the modern world, cyber safety and living with technology.
Martine also helps families and youth with private consultations. She has presented to numerous school, community and corporate groups as well as individuals struggling with the challenges of technology and the online world. Martine is passionate about helping parents embrace positive aspects of the cyber world whilst minimising the risks, in order to be the most relevant and important teacher and supporter for their children.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Sarah Humphreys is a freelance education consultant with a focus on inclusion and developing and promoting curriculum access for all. She is passionate about building positive relationships between parents and schools to support genuine inclusion.
Sarah has a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of London. She has worked in both regular and special education settings in England and Australia and has lectured at the University of Sydney on inclusion. Through her role as Student Diversity Senior Project Officer with the Australian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (ACARA) Sarah was able to introduce Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as part of the curriculum development process to ensure the curriculum could be interpreted and implemented flexibly to meet the needs of all students.
BA (Hons) Primary Education, MA Special Education
Links
UDL on Youtube http://bit.ly/udlyoutube
https://inclusiveschools.com.au/
https://www.authenticparentvoice.com/
~About the VPC~
-
Building Informed Confident Parents
-
Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast available at https://anchor.fm/vicparents and most podcasting platforms.
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.
She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.
https://organisingstudents.com.au/
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 1-3 are all about NAPLAN, please join Mary Kerba on Episodes 1-2, and Ruth Fordyce on Episode 3.
Ruth Fordyce is a registered psychologist from The Resilience Centre, Epping NSW. Ruth explains anxiety, what is normal and when to be concerned. She offers practical ways parents can assist their children dealing with anxiety in the NAPLAN test period.
Contact Ruth: www.theresiliencecentre.com.au
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 1-3 are all about NAPLAN, please join Mary Kerba on Episodes 1-2, and Ruth Fordyce on Episode 3.
Mary Kerba is an experienced educator, combining special needs education and school leadership. Mary is the founder of The Hills Leaning Centre, a current professional member of SPELD NSW and Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA); a committee member of the Learning Difficulties Coalition (LDC) and an associate member of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA).
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.
Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.
Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.
~About the VPC~
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.
We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au
You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.
Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.
Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.
Episodes 1-3 are all about NAPLAN, please join Mary Kerba on Episodes 1-2, and Ruth Fordyce on Episode 3.
Join guest Mary Kerba as she helps with suggestions on how your kids can sail through NAPLAN and how you can support your Year 3 and Year 5 children.
Mary Kerba is an experienced educator, combining special needs education and school leadership. Mary is the founder of The Hills Leaning Centre, a current professional member of SPELD NSW and Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA); a committee member of the Learning Difficulties Coalition (LDC) and an associate member of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA).
About the VPC
- Building Informed Confident Parents
- Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service
Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.
The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.
In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.
VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.
Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.
http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au.
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