Provides free parenting programs and courses and individual support for those who have a direct full-time, part-time or occasional parenting role.

A partnership between Meerilinga Parenting Service, City of Cockburn and Kwinana Early Years Service supporting parents with children aged birth to 18 years in Cockburn, Rockingham, Kwinana, Fremantle, Melville and East Fremantle.

‘Parent’ includes mums, dads, carers, foster carers, relative carers, stepfamilies, grandfamilies and others who have a direct full-time, part-time or occasional parenting role.

Parents can access parenting support services to assist them in:

  • managing the challenges of parenting;
  • building knowledge, skills and confidence;
  • understanding children’s development; and
  • identifying local community supports and other relevant networks.
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  • Community Connectors

    Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.

  • Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.

  • Mental Health in School Communities

    Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.

  • Parenting Supports

    Support for parents, guardians and families caring for children of all ages

  • Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.