Lou’s Place Always Mum Program supports mothers and grandmothers who have children in out of home care and are seeking to re-establish or improve their relationship with their children, and/or are seeking support regarding restoration options.
Wednesdays, from 6 May, for 10 weeks, 10am-12.30pm
Lou’s Place, 67 Renwick St, Redfern
Flyer | Registration: Katie, 9358 4553 or Katie@lousplace.com.au
Child and family
St George Community Organisations Survey
The survey aims to gather data from community organisations in the St George area regarding promotion strategies used for their events/services. Conducted as part of an Undergraduate study at UTS, in collaboration with Kogarah Community Services, with an end goal of presenting a solution for information consolidation. Closes Wednesday, 29 April
Complete survey | Contact: Tania.Rimes@health.nsw.gov.au or Tanja.Djordjevic@kcs.org.au
HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters) (Riverwood)
Learning Links two-year, home-based early learning and parent program for families with young children, empowering parents to become their preschool-aged child’s first teacher. It provides tailored learning opportunities and supports literacy, numeracy, language and physical skills in the lead up to school.
HIPPY Riverwood Facebook page | Contact: Mary, zbegendik@learninglinks.org.au
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Online Information Session: A Parent’s Guide to Early Education in Sutherland Shire
Sutherland Shire Council information session for parents/carers of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Participants will hear from early childhood experts and find out about early education and care options, local demand and when to apply, how to find a quality service, and preparing for care.
Wednesday, 20 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm, via MS Teams
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 9710 0466 or EarlyEducation@ssc.nsw.gov.au
Getting Kindy Ready Supported Playgroup (Rockdale)
Integricare supported playgroup for families with children starting school in 2027 or 2028. It supports families and children by helping children express their feelings, building friendships and social skills, growing confidence and independence, connecting families with schools and services, and supporting parents with knowledge and skills.
Wednesdays, during school terms (Open Day: 27 May), 10am-11.30am
Rosyln Hall, 89 Cameron St, Rockdale
Flyer | Contact: 0437 769 336 or 0438 268 871
Supporting Children & Young People Experiencing Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) practitioner resource supporting frontline workers to strengthen safety and recovery responses for children and young people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. It offers practical, evidence-informed prompts that can be applied in everyday practice across diverse service settings.
Download resource
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CatholicCare Sydney Online Parenting & Child Development Term 2 2026 Courses
Courses include My Kids & Me; Keeping Kids in Mind; 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching; Circle of Security (abbreviated); Tuning Into Kids; Emotion Coaching; Bringing Up Great Kids; Tuning Into Teens; and Anxiety Coach.
Various dates and times during Term 2, via Zoom
Course Calendar | Website | Registration: 13 18 19 or enquiry form
Play in Motion: Unlocking Early Literacy through Movement Based Learning
Playgroup NSW Insights Article on the developmental links between gross motor skills and early literacy, the mechanisms that explain why movement matters, and the practical ways to integrate purposeful physical play to support emerging readers and writers.
Playgroup NSW Insights Article
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The Family Co. Term 2 2026 Activities (Jannali & Hurstville)
Including Mums & Bubs Yoga, Tuning into Kids Program, After School Kids Club, Children’s Creativity Workshop, Playgroups, and Family Law sessions.
Various dates & times during Term 2
90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
Shop 9. Level 3, Westfield, 3 Cross St, Hurstville
Information & registration
Interrelate Term 2 2026 Programs to Support Children & Families (Engadine & Caringbah)
– Tuning Into Kids: For parents/carers of children 3-9 years, to understand and develop skills in emotion coaching. In partnership with Engadine Community Services (ECS) | Thursdays, 23 April to 14 May, 5.30pm-7.30pm | ECS, 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine | Flyer
– Seasons for Growth: For children 6-12 years who have experienced grief and loss due to significant change in their life such as death, separation of parents, natural disaster | Mondays, 4 May to 29 June (except 8 June), 4pm-5pm | Level 3, Suite 301, 304-318 Kingsway, Caringbah | Flyer
– Kids Building Bridges: For children 8-12 years in separated families, to provide strategies to assist through separation and increase awareness of support networks | Wednesday, 27 May, 4pm-6pm | Level 3, Suite 301, 304-318 Kingsway, Caringbah | Flyer
Registration: 8522 4400