Child and family

Rockdale Children & Families Hub and partners event for children, parents/carers, grandparents and families, with cultural fun and music, community stalls, goodie bags and prize draw. No bookings required.
Friday, 9 October, 10am-12pm
St John’s Anglican Church, 431 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Contact: seslhd-rockdalehub@health.nsw.gov.au

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) program for parents/carers of children 4-12 years who reside in Bayside, City of Sydney, Randwick, Woollahra or Waverley. Participants will learn ways to manage their child’s challenging behaviours calmly and effectively, to encourage good behaviours and build positive relationships.
Mondays, 19 October to 2 November, 10am-12pm
SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 0490 905 494 or elli.katz@secc.org.au

The latest $50 Active & Creative Kids voucher for 2026 is now available to help make activities more affordable for eligible NSW families. The Stakeholder Communication Toolkit contains shareable resources including social media content, posters, flyers, website banners, and resources for Aboriginal and multicultural communities.
Stakeholder Communication Toolkit | Active & Creative Kids Voucher Program website

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The program allows community members to use participating schools’ outdoor facilities during school holidays for activities like sports, recreation, and cultural events. Community members and organisations can request a school be added to the program.
Program information, participating schools list & spring school holiday activities

This Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) report reviews the adequacy, consistency, and accessibility of payments and financial supports for foster, kinship, and permanent carers. It examines how inadequate supports impact carer recruitment, retention, and household strain.
Findings & report download

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) course to provide new parents with the knowledge to deliver CPR and first aid for common infant related injuries including choking, poisoning, snake and spider bites and more. New parents from overseas and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join.
Tuesday, 17 November, 10am-12pm
Flyer | Registration | Contact: Galuh Sapthari, 0439 510 697 or Galuh.Sapthari@health.nsw.gov.au

The program offers a range of activities and educational experiences for children 5-12 years, including arts and crafts, cooking, sports, excursions, movie day, science fun, and more.
Monday to Friday, 28 September to 12 October (closed Monday, 5 October), 7.30am-6pm
CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre, 48 Queens Rd, Hurstville
Calendar of activities | Bookings: online, 9585 1621 or HELC@cass.org.au | Website

Topics include Starting Solids; Sleep Tips for Babies & Toddlers; Helping Children with Fussy Eating Behaviours; Tricky Toddlers & Tantrums; and Breastfeeding your Baby. Pre-recorded webinars are also available.
Various dates & times, September to October
Information & registration

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 7 October, for 10 weeks, 10am-12.30pm
Lou’s Place, 67 Renwick St, Redfern
Flyer | Registration: Katie, 9358 4553 or Katie@lousplace.com.au

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.
Flyer | Contact: Mary, zbegendik@learninglinks.org.au or 0410 731 547

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