Child and family

Raising Children Network’s Webinar: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children & Teenagers is for parents and carers of children and young people 3-18, to learn how to recognise ADHD, and where and when to get professional support for their child. Recording sent after webinar.
Tuesday, 22 October, 8pm-9pm, online
Registration

Upcoming Parent Webinars by Learning Links (webinar recording and presentation emailed after the webinar):
– Anxiety & Depression in Children & Adolescents: Thursday, 31 October, 12pm-1pm
– The Transition to High School: Monday, 4 November, 12pm-1pm
– The Transition to Primary School: Tuesday, 5 November, 12pm-1pm
– Helping your Child with Maths at Home: Thursday, 14 November, 12pm-1pm

CatholicCare’s Parenting & Child Development Term 4 Courses for parents of children and/or teenagers include courses for separated/divorced parents, and parents whose children are in Out of Home Care or kinship care. Course and workbook fees are kept to a minimum, with free attendance for concession card holders, covering only workbook costs.
Various dates and times during Term 4, online
Enquiries and bookings: 131 819 or pcd@catholiccare.org

At Services Australia Financial Information Service’s Webinar for Separated Parents participants will learn about Australian Government payments and services, child support assessments, superannuation and insurance, and when and where to get help during separation. Tools and resources will be shared, and there will be a Q&A session.
Wednesday, 23 October, 2pm-2.45pm, online (recording will be made available)
Registration

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is running free clinics to provide routine childhood immunisations. The 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 4 years immunisations will be available. Catch-up immunisations available for children who may have missed a previous vaccination. No Medicare required. Bookings recommended.
All clinics are from 9am-3pm

• Hurstville Hub, 11–15 Bond Street, Hurstville: Tuesdays, 1 October, 5 November, 19 November
• Wolli Creek Hub, Shop A/4 Magdalene Terrace, Wolli Creek: Tuesday, 8 October
• Rockdale Hub, Lord Street, Rockdale (next to Rockdale Public School): Thursday, 24 October

Bookings: 1300 244 288, option 1. Free translating service 131 450 available to book appointment.
Childhood immunisation information   Flyer with all 3 clinics

Georges River Council’s Halloween Colouring Station is a drop-in colouring activity for children (parents/carers can also join in the fun) at the Museum & Gallery’s Snapshot Gallery. No bookings required.
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, and Sunday, 2pm-5pm, from 15 October to 31 October.
Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 Macmahon St, Hurstville
More information.

The Family Co’s Coffee and Connect is a supportive social group with playgroup facilities for families of current serving members of the Defence Force in the Sutherland Shire, Bayside and Georges River areas.
Every Tuesday during school terms, 9.30am-11am
The Family Co, 90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
More information and registration. Contact: 9528 2933 or info@thefamilyco.org.au

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Sutherland Child & Family Interagency and partners’ Children’s Week Event will have face painting and kids’ activities, and provide an opportunity for families to meet with local services.
Friday, 25 October, 10am-12pm
Cronulla Central Hall, 38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla

St George Child & Family Interagency and partners’ Children’s Week Event will have face painting and kids’ activities, and provide an opportunity for families to meet with local services.
Tuesday, 22 October, 10am-12pm
St John’s Anglican Church, 431 Princes Hwy, Rockdale

The Parenting Place Caringbah Community Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Term 4 Online Sessions for Parents of Young Children include Understanding the Behaviour of your 2-5 year old Child, Toilet Training, Anxiety in Preschoolers, and more.
Various dates and times during Term 4, online
Enquiries and bookings