During this year CSPV have been sourcing relevant information and resources for parents for the 'You're Not Alone' Campaign. It has been important to keep parents informed of the support available for families, particularly as the pandemic continues to dominate our lives.

Parenting is both challenging and rewarding at the best of times but during this year it has taken many families to another level. Your family has had to adjust to learning at home, being together all the time, day in and day out and not really having a break. You have been able to spend quality time together but there is no denying, it can be testing and it is easy to lose patience when we are under pressure with work and juggling other worries or concerns.

There is also the added daily expectation of learning at home where you are effectively trying to distinguish between your role as parent and as facilitator of learning. 

The Victorian Government has funded a parenting program to enable Victorian parents to access via an online toolkit of self paced lessons and resources. The easy to follow modules are suitable for parents of toddlers, primary aged and secondary children and explore various topics related to behavioural development, managing challenges and taking care of yourself as a parent.

Supporting you on your journey as parents and in learning at home is a priority for CSPV and we welcome any further feedback on what you are needing to support your family at this time.