Child and family

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is a free, evidence-based online program that provides a community of support for new and expecting parents in navigating their journey into parenthood.
Register and receive one year’s free access

This post expires on Monday 24 February 2025

– Building Connections (self-paced or via Zoom): to support separated parents practice positive ways of parenting.
– Circle of Security (in person or via Zoom): to support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships, for parents with children 0-6, but may also help with older children.
– Kids Building Bridges (in person): designed to focus on children’s resilience and provide strategies to assit through family separation.
– Parents not Partners (via Zoom: commencing Thursday, 13 February or commencing Tuesday, 18 February): to engage separated parents in entrenched conflict in a process of reflection and awareness-raising, to focus on the best interest of their children.
– Understanding the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Process (via Zoom): workshop for separated parents and other family members who intend to participate in FDR to resolve disputes.
– Seasons for Growth (in person): for children 6-12 who have experience grief and loss.
Combined flyer for all programs
Various dates and times, February-March; mix of online, in person, and self-paced courses and sessions
Suite 301, Level 3, 304-318 Kingsway, Caringbah
Bookings: 8522 4400

National Office for Child Safety’s resources to teach children and young people about body safety include My Superhero Voice Storybook, a culturally inclusive and safe resource for adults to start conversations with the children and young people in their lives about child sexual abuse. Available in e-book format, and translated into 10 languages.

This post expires on Wednesday 19 February 2025

Western Sydney University’s self-paced Online Course: Young Well Beings is for young mums. People who work with or support young mums, like health professionals and community-based organisations, may also benefit from completing this course. Topics covered include self-care, confidence building, growing support networks, and more.
Join Course

This post expires on Monday 17 February 2025

Operated by Karitane, ForWhen Helpline (1300 24 23 22) aims to guide new and expecting parents to perinatal and infant mental health supports. For new or expecting parents / carers, concerned family members, or health professionals.
Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm

This post expires on Monday 17 February 2025

Perinatal Mental Health Week is on 17-23 November. raisingchildren.net.au has resources on anxiety and depression before and after birth, as well as information on raising confident, resilient children through their Raising Healthy Minds app.

This post expires on Sunday 16 February 2025

Playgroup NSW has published its Sutherland Shire Supported Playgroups (SSPG) Impact Report 2022-2023, showcasing significant contributions to early childhood development and community support within the local area. The report evaluates the SSPG’s impact on children 0-5 and their families.

This post expires on Sunday 16 February 2025

Playgroup NSW has opened an Intergenerational Playgroup at an aged care home, providing an opportunity for multi-generational play and fun, for families with children 0-5.
Mondays, fortnightly, 10am-11am
Anglicare Mary Andrews Village, 857 King Georges Rd, South Hurstville
Contact: npereira@playgroupnsw.org.au

This post expires on Sunday 16 February 2025

Emerging Minds has released a Practice Guide: Supporting Children & Infants in Disasters, to support practitioners, workers, leaders and volunteers preparing for and responding to disasters and helping affected infants, children and families.

This post expires on Wednesday 5 February 2025