About the VPC

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.

About the VPC

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.

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

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

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

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.

~About the VPC~

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

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~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~

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.