Child and family

Topics include fussy eating behaviours, starting solids, sleep tips, toddlers and tantrums, and breastfeeding.
Various dates & times, May to June
Information & registration

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

This post expires on Monday 3 August 2026

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, 8 May, 22 May & 5 June, 9.20am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Hurstville Hub: 11–15 Bond St | Tuesdays, 12 May & 26 May, 9am-1.40pm | Flyer
– Caringbah Hub: Caringbah Child & Family Health Centre, 386 Port Hacking Rd | Friday, 29 May, 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

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

This post expires on Tuesday 21 July 2026

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

This post expires on Tuesday 7 July 2026

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

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

This post expires on Tuesday 7 July 2026

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

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (KCAC) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) supported playgroup for mothers and children 0-5 years. For mothers who are experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or have a diagnosed mental illness. Open to all areas – priority given to St George residents.
Mondays, during school terms, 10am-12pm
KCAC, 30 Morgan St, Kingsgrove
Flyer | Contact: poppyplaygroup@kcac.org.au

This post expires on Wednesday 24 June 2026