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The Patterson River Secondary College Connecting with Community is a space dedicated to our parent and carer community as they navigate the joys and hurdles of raising their teenagers. Our platform is a source of practical tips, insightful articles and inspiring stories all aimed at empowering our families through the sharing of current research and evidence-based knowledge. Local community resources and supports are also provided to ensure our families know the community services to contact should they require further support for their child.

Achieving Excellence Together

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Discover youth friendly resources to support your young person

Local & national services and key contact information

Helpful tipsheets on a variety of topics

Latest Articles

Term 2 Southern ParentZone Progams with Anglicare

Check these out and more: Southern Parentzone – Term 2, 2026 – Anglicare Victoria
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Butterfly Network’s Raising BodyKind Teens Parent Webinar

Supporting adolescent body image, this webinar is for parents and carers of teens When: Thursday 9th April, 7pm – 8.15pm Where: Online Cost $15 Register via the link – Event Details
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Are you on school council??? Schools Council’s role in respectful Relationships

WHISE and the Critical Friends Network present: School Council’s role in Respectful Relationships – for parents on school councils in Stonnington, Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 7.00pm to 8.15pm via zoom. This webinar is the first of its kind, inviting members of School Councils from
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Frankston Youth – Autumn school holiday Activities

Frankston Youth Services are offering a great range of holiday activities across the upcoming school holidays at minimal cost or no cost at all. Scroll below to see what’s on offer across both weeks! Week 1 Week 2
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Patterson River Secondary College – Open Night

Join us from 6pm today for our annual Open Night. Hear from Principal Daniel Dew and student leaders as well as explore the college facilities through guided or self-guided tours.
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Mental Health First Aid with Dr Billy Garvey

Early Signs, Early Support: Mental Health First Aid for Children and Teens In this insightful talk, Dr Billy Garvey explores the principles of Mental Health First Aid, equipping parents and professionals with essential skills to recognise and respond to early signs of mental health challenges in children and teens. The session emphasises early intervention, effective
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Free Community Kayaking for students

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Supporting Parents: Brief Support Program

‘Maria’ first heard about Family Life’s Early Help (Brief Support) program through her son’s school. As a mum of three boys, she had been feeling overwhelmed, her middle son had an ADHD diagnosis, and her youngest was showing signs of anxiety and possible ADHD too. What worried Maria most was his anger and aggressive behaviour, which was starting to affect the whole
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Young Street Medical Centre frankston

New doctor alert Services include:
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Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Independent Mental Health Advocacy is delivering free online workshops on Rights and Self-Advocacy for diverse consumers of mental health and wellbeing services and their supporters.
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