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

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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This post expires on Monday 10 August 2026

NSW DCJ is recruiting foster carers in South East Sydney, with care options including Emergency (provide a safe haven in urgent situations); Respite (give full-time carers a break); Short-term (support children through family transitions); and Long-term (offer a lasting sense of belonging).
Flyer | Become a Foster Care website: information & application | Contact: 1300 770 240 or fosteringwithdcj@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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NSW Health campaign aiming to raise awareness of the importance of childhood vaccination. It includes a communication toolkit, posters, social media and other digital resources.
Toolkit website

This post expires on Tuesday 28 July 2026

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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