Young People

Cyber Safety online for Carers and Parents of Teenagers with ASD

This session will be presented by Martine Oglethorpe, The Modern Parent to help navigate screens, devices, gaming and online behaviours for young people with ASD.

Martine Oglethrope, Author "The Modern Parent". Martine is a trusted provider with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, has a background in secondary education, a Masters in Counselling and is a mother to 5 boys.

• Date Tuesday 20 October 2020
• Time 7pm - 8.30pm
• Info Free webinar via Zoom - bookings essential

For more information on either parent information session or other parent resources visit Knox Parent Information Sessions

Please Note;
Knox offers a range of online programs including virtual events, workshops, webinars and live-streamed entertainment for all ages and abilities. These innovative programs are recorded by the presenters from their own premises, in compliance with the Victorian Government’s Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.

For lots of updated information, events, programs that Knox and other organisations have on offer check out our What's on page or Facebook and Instagram page seen below!

The ways we explore the world have changed for now, but don’t let that stop you from taking a tour through art exhibitions, visiting the zoo, exploring space and time, or discovering the inner genius of the world of Harry Potter!

Many great venues from across the globe have opened up for online exhibitions, tours and events. School Focused Youth Service and Knox City Council Youth Services has created a list of some sites from our resources, for you to explore all online.

Learn more and investigate the possibilities.

Knox City Council are running a series of virtual events and programs online, in light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Victoria.

Please note: This is a virtual program recorded by the presenter from their own premises in compliance with the Victorian Government’s Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.

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ConnectUs is an online directory across Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges areas. In includes a list of services, supports and programs available to young people aged 10 - 25 years, parents, families and organisations assisting young people in the Outer East.

View ConnectUs Directory

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide is a resource designed for schools, agencies, general practitioners and workers that provide support and guidance to young people between the ages of 10 – 25 years in Knox.

This new guide has been developed and produced in a Poster (A2) format and a Booklet format. If you would like a copy of the Resource Guide in Poster format or booklet format, contact Megan Parker, Youth Administrative Officer on 9298 8000 or email megan.parker@knox.vic.gov.au to arrange pick up or delivery.

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide in Poster or Booklet format, can be seen as a downloadable link via Information for Workers and Teachers

For information or to download the Plan, view our Knox Youth Strategic Plan 2012-2017 page.

The Knox Youth Services brochure provides an outline of our Programs and Services for Young People, Programs and Services for Families, Parents and Carers and Schools, Agencies and others that are advocating for Young People. Download the KYS brochure below.

For further information in regards to these services, please browse our other pages or call Knox Youth Services on 9298 8000, email youth@knox.vic.gov.au or drop into our Youth Information Centre, Monday to Thursday between 1pm and 5pm.