Catherine Manning is the CEO & Program Director of SEED Workshops. A mother of four teenagers (two girls and two boys), Catherine is also a writer and activist, having campaigned for a number of years on various human rights and environmental issues. Her career began in 1987 in the Advertising then News Graphics Department at Channel Seven Melbourne, where she gained invaluable insight into the television media industry. Since leaving to raise her family and manage her own business, Catherine has also worked as Events Coordinator for The Opera Studio Melbourne, facilitating in-school accessible opera performances and community events, and as a freelance presenter/speaker working predominantly in schools with teens.
Catherine has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including The Project, Sunrise, A Current Affair, Today Tonight, Radio National & ABC774, discussing a range of topics including the sexualisation of children, beauty pageants and pornography. She has been quoted in and written for various publications including The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Metro Magazine - ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media), The Hoopla, Mamamia, Grazia, and Girlfriend Magazine. She is also currently writing her first book.
Join Catherine for an insightful and inspiring session of practical, modern day parenting tips to help you raise healthy, happy and confident young people. This one-hour session (plus discussion time) will give you the tools required to help strengthen your parent/teen relationship and see your family thrive.
Catherine has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including The Project, Sunrise, A Current Affair, Today Tonight, Radio National & ABC774, discussing a range of topics including the sexualisation of children, beauty pageants and pornography. She has been quoted in and written for various publications including The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Metro Magazine - ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media), The Hoopla, Mamamia, Grazia, and Girlfriend Magazine. She is also currently writing her first book.
Join Catherine for an insightful and inspiring session of practical, modern day parenting tips to help you raise healthy, happy and confident young people. This one-hour session (plus discussion time) will give you the tools required to help strengthen your parent/teen relationship and see your family thrive.
Feedback:
"Fantastic content, delivered in an entertaining, yet informative way. I would definitely recommend this seminar to other parents." Kellie Lumb | Parent Yr6
"The content was extremely relevant and helpful. All parents and teenagers need to get this type of knowledge. Thank you." Rita | Parent Yr9
"This seminar exceeded my expectations! It was excellent. Thanks." Katrina Reilly | Parent Yr 5, 7 & 8
"Dear Catherine, my partner and I came to one of your parent seminars a few months ago, and I just wanted to get in touch to thank you and tell you how much of a positive impact you have had on our family. We loved your insights, and have been using the 'hot tips' you gave us, and the communication between us and our kids has improved dramatically....Thanks again. Keep up the great work!' Kate & Mark Madigan | Parents Yr 8 & 10
Catherine Manning has been a speaker for the South Eastern Centre for Sustainability’s Knowledge Works program since its inception. As a staunch activist and board member of several reputable community organisations, Catherine has been a strong advocate for a broad range of environmental and social justice issues and initiatives, which more often than not have lead to positive outcomes, sending out a strong message of empowerment and the ability to make a difference with those she comes into contact with.
Catherine’s role as a keynote speaker for the International Women’s Day conference held at Toorak College that was attended by schools from and around Melbourne, was extremely well received, and was testament to her ability and expertise in delivering quality presentations to a wide range of people across a number of different age groups and areas. Catherine’s SEED Workshops program promotes behavioral change and positive self-image via well-orchestrated activities that really connect with her audience.
The executive committee of the South Eastern Centre for Sustainability highly recommend Catherine and her SEED Workshops program.
Steve Karakitsos |President - South Eastern Centre for Sustainability
"The content was extremely relevant and helpful. All parents and teenagers need to get this type of knowledge. Thank you." Rita | Parent Yr9
"This seminar exceeded my expectations! It was excellent. Thanks." Katrina Reilly | Parent Yr 5, 7 & 8
"Dear Catherine, my partner and I came to one of your parent seminars a few months ago, and I just wanted to get in touch to thank you and tell you how much of a positive impact you have had on our family. We loved your insights, and have been using the 'hot tips' you gave us, and the communication between us and our kids has improved dramatically....Thanks again. Keep up the great work!' Kate & Mark Madigan | Parents Yr 8 & 10
Catherine Manning has been a speaker for the South Eastern Centre for Sustainability’s Knowledge Works program since its inception. As a staunch activist and board member of several reputable community organisations, Catherine has been a strong advocate for a broad range of environmental and social justice issues and initiatives, which more often than not have lead to positive outcomes, sending out a strong message of empowerment and the ability to make a difference with those she comes into contact with.
Catherine’s role as a keynote speaker for the International Women’s Day conference held at Toorak College that was attended by schools from and around Melbourne, was extremely well received, and was testament to her ability and expertise in delivering quality presentations to a wide range of people across a number of different age groups and areas. Catherine’s SEED Workshops program promotes behavioral change and positive self-image via well-orchestrated activities that really connect with her audience.
The executive committee of the South Eastern Centre for Sustainability highly recommend Catherine and her SEED Workshops program.
Steve Karakitsos |President - South Eastern Centre for Sustainability