YMCA Victoria provides a unique program working with single parent families.  Parentlink has a range of member activities and programs that increase family participation and assist in lessening isolation often felt by single parent families. Membership includes a quarterly newsletter that is packed with handy information that provides advice, support and resources that support single parents.

Download Parentlink Winter Newsletter (PDF 823KB)  for parenting tips and resources, and some great stories from our members.

How much does it cost?

Annual membership for 2009/10 is $70.00 (Family) or $60.00 (Concession).  Renewals are due on 30th June each year. Find out how to join .

Contact Details

Telephone (03) 9403 5000
Email parentlink@ymca.org.au
Web www.victoria.ymca.org.au/parentlink

What activities can I expect?

• New Members Day
  Come along, bring the kids and enjoy a coffee with other single parents and find out more about Parentlink.
• Weekend Outings
  Parentlink offer a variety of weekend outings to suit everyone, including barbeques, movies, zoo trips, beach days, picnics, family dinners and more. Don't forget our annual events including a Halloween Party in October, Christmas Party in December and our Family Fun Day in July.
• Family Holidays
  Our fully catered family camps and snow trips provide a fun, creative program of activities for children of all ages. Accommodation and meals are organised for you - you just need to relax and have fun with your family.
• Parentlink News
  Our quarterly newsletter provides you with information and resources relevant to the important role of single parenting. It also includes personal articles, a calendar of events, homeshare list and resources.
• Homeshare Service
  Introducing single parents to share a home together to provide support, reduce expenses and to live in a more spacious home. Find out more.

To ensure that this program continues to provide support for single parent families, make a secure online donation.