Child and family

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organisation behind Sesame Street, has released a new collection of digital tools, including videos and activities featuring Sesame Street characters, to support children’s emotional wellbeing. The resources aim to help kids build resilience, overcome daily challenges, and improve their problem-solving skills.
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A short video from Melissa Roberts Foundation and partners with a message designed to encourage children (typically around the ages of 7-12 years) experiencing trauma or hearing voices as a result of significant pain and suffering (trauma) at the hands of others, to reach out to trusted adults.
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is running 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.
– Rockdale Hub: Rockdale Community Health Centre, 16-18 King St | Fridays, 5 June, 19 June & 3 July, 9.20am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Hurstville Hub: 11–15 Bond St | Tuesdays, 9 June & 23 June, 9am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Caringbah Hub: Caringbah Child & Family Health Centre, 386 Port Hacking Rd | Friday, 26 June, 9.20am-1.30pm | Flyer
Bookings: 1300 244 288. Translating service 131 450 is available to book an appointment.
SESLHD Childhood Immunisation Clinics 2026 Calendar | Childhood immunisation information

All webinars 7pm-8.30pm:
– Supporting Healthy Sleep – Practical Strategies to Help Routines: Wednesday, 10 June | Registration
– Strengthening Connection & Security: Thursday, 9 July | Registration
– Responsive Parenting – Understanding & Supporting Emotions: Wednesday, 5 August | Registration
– Toileting for 2-5 Year Olds: Tuesday, 1 September | Registration
– Supporting Shared Reading for Babies & Toddlers: Tuesday, 20 October | Registration
– Smooth Goodbyes: Helping your Child Feel Secure Every Day: Wednesday, 18 November | Registration

Inner West Council – Childhood Support Network workshops. All workshops 6.30pm-7.30pm:
– Building Emotional Resilience: For parents/carers of preschool children 3-6 years | Wednesday, 3 June | Flyer | Registration
– Staying Strong at School: For parents/carers of primary school children | Wednesday, 29 July | Flyer | Registration
– Supporting the Anxious Child: For parents/carers of children 3-12 years | Monday, 17 August | Flyer | Registration

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) – Equity & Prevention Service program for primary school aged children and their families, to learn practical strategies to support healthy eating, physical activity, and emotional wellbeing. Children will also enjoy fun games and mindfulness activities. The program is delivered in English, with in-language support for families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Mondays, 15 June to 13 July, 4pm-5.30pm
Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe
Flyer | Registration | Contact: linda.trotter@health.nsw.gov.au

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) workshop will feature a demonstration of CPR, as well as advice for parents and carers on choking, drowning, accidental ingestions, sunburn, burns and scalds, and bites and stings. Open to residents of Bayside, City of Sydney, and Randwick LGAs.
Monday, 15 June, 9.30am-11.30am, via MS Teams
Registration | Contact: Genie Kang, genie.kang@secc.org.au

Special storytime session as part of Pride Month, with inclusive stories read by experienced staff and a range of craft activities for children and grown-ups.
Saturday, 6 June, 10am-12pm
Kirrawee Library+, 6 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Registration

CatholicCare Sydney group program supporting children 7-12 years who have or are experiencing parental separation. It provides children with a safe space to develop their emotional literacy through creative therapy, build resilience, and connect with other children in similar situations.
Tuesday, 7 July to Thursday, 8 July
Bankstown Family Relationship Centre, 8 Jacobs St, Bankstown
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 9707 8555

Learning Links guide for parents/carers who may be considering accessing Medicare-funded counselling for their child or adolescent with anxiety or worries, big emotions or behavioural changes, confidence or self-esteem, and social or school difficulties.
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