Parenting is one of the most meaningful and demanding roles we’ll ever take on.
As a parent myself, I know how overwhelming, confusing, and isolating it can feel, especially when we’re doing our best without a manual. Over the years, I’ve had moments of deep self-doubt and also incredible connection with my children. What helped most wasn’t perfection, it was learning new ways of seeing, understanding, and responding.
Parenting courses have been one of the most valuable resources along the way. They’ve offered me tools, insight, and the reassurance that I’m not alone. The impact isn’t just short-term, it ripples across our children’s lifetime. So if you’re feeling stuck, curious, or simply wanting to parent more intentionally, these free courses are a great place to begin.
🌱 Free Online Parenting Courses
- ParentWorks – Australian online program for parents of children aged 2–17. Evidence‑based and proven to improve parenting confidence and child behaviour .
- Triple P Online (Multiple Modules) – Self‑paced courses for different ages/groups:
- For Baby (0–1 yr, 7×30 min)
- Standard (under 12, 8×30 min)
- Fear‑Less (6+ yr anxiety support)
- Stepping Stones (with disability)
- Family Transitions (separation/divorce) .
- Alison Free Courses – Wide range of parenting topics, from bullying to brain development. Completely free to enrol .
- Parent Hope Project: “Parenting for Flourishing Children” – Free video course based on family systems principles .
🏙️ Free Parenting Programs in Brisbane / Queensland
- Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
- Free online and in-person (including Teen, Fear-Less, Raising Resilient Children modules).
- Supported by Queensland Government .
- Brisbane Early Parenting Centre (BEPC) – In-person support for families with babies (4 weeks–18 months) .
- The Parenting Centre – Free workshops in Northern Brisbane/Sunshine Coast (behaviour, self-esteem, teens, separation etc.) .
- Circle of Security Parenting (Peach Tree) – Reflective attachment-based workshops in Mt Gravatt/South Brisbane. Partial or sliding‑scale fees may apply .
- Youth Centre Programs (Oxenford area) – Free online and weekly face‑to‑face courses: Parenting Made Easier (0–12 yr), Tuning In to Teens, Tuning In to Kids (emotion coaching, family connection) .
✅ Summary at a Glance
Course/Program
Format
Key Focus
Location
ParentWorks
Online
General parenting 2‑17 yr
Australia-wide
Triple P Online
Online
Age-specific strategies
Australia-wide
Alison
Online
Broader parenting subjects
Global
Parent Hope Project
Online video
Family systems & flourishing
Global
Triple P (inst.)
In-person / online
Positive parenting
QLD
BEPC
In-person
Early infancy support
Brisbane
The Parenting Centre
Workshops
Behaviour, self-esteem, teens
N Brisbane
Circle of Security
Workshops
Attachment & reflection
South Brisbane
Youth Centre
Online/face-to-face
Emotion coaching
Oxenford (Gold Coast)
Tips for Choosing
- Looking for flexible, self-paced support? Try ParentWorks, Triple P Online, Alison or Parent Hope Project.
- Need in-person community support? Explore local Triple P workshops, BEPC, The Parenting Centre, or Circle of Security.
- Interested in emotional coaching & connection? Youth Centre programs offer structured emotion‑focused support.
All these programs are free or low-cost, evidence-based, and designed to support families across Brisbane and online. Let me know if you’d like links to register or more details on any!
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