Opening and closing hours - Community Links

Our Community Links will be closing at 12noon on Tuesday, 24 December 2024.
Lilydale Community Link will remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period except for on public holidays.
Healesville, Monbulk, Yarra Junction and Upwey links will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.

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Extreme Fire Danger Rating - Boxing Day, 26 December 2024

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for the Central region of Victoria, including Yarra Ranges, on Thursday, 26 December 2024.
As a result, Warburton Water World and Olinda Outdoor Pool will be closed for the safety of our community.
Stay informed by visiting the VicEmergency website or following the CFA for the latest warnings and updates.

For information on other closures, please visit Pools & Water Play Parks

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Family Webinars

Are you looking for more information and resources for your family? Watch our series of webinars here.

The Family and Children’s Services team at Yarra Ranges Council are committed to supporting families and keeping our community connected.

Stay up to date with the latest news for families and children 0-12 years by subscribing to the Yarra Ranges Families and Children's newsletter.

Parenting Through Stress & Isolation

In this practical webinar for parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years Bec Filliponi takes you through simple strategies to increase your ability to regulate your emotions while parenting and dealing with stress and isolation.

Mindful Parents

Practice mindful moments in your daily life. Train the brain for a sense of calm, self compassion and kindness. Participants explore how mindfulness physically changes our brain, behaviour & transforms our relationships.

Connection Based Parenting

How to build better brains and relationships for all ages. Learn how to use games, play and connection to help regulate your child’s stress responses.

Reconnecting After Trauma

Learn how stress and trauma impact brain and behaviour. Practical ideas that can help restore calm, safety and connection to your family.

Taming the Tiger

Identify the emotional triggers in yourself and your family that lead to anger, understand the science and function of emotions, explore coping skills, resourcing, effective communication and practical tools and techniques to help restore calm and emotional health to your family.