Check out what events are happening near you below ⬇️
We try our best to keep this information as up to date as possible. It’s recommended to reach out to event organisers to confirm the details listed below.
Events
| When | What | Where | More Info |
| Friday, 2 August 10:30am to 1:30pm | 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day at the Tamworth Sports Dome | Tamworth Sports Dome 7/9 Jack Smyth Dr, Hillvue NSW, 2340 | The focus is on children aged 0-5 years, parents, careers and community and will be a free event with stalls, activities and Play School live on stage. |
| Friday, 2 August 10:30am to 12:30pm | Children’s Day Dreamtime Stories Sharing | The Hub 38 Woodward Cres, Miller | Dreamtime Stories sharing and cultural immersion at the Hub – Hear the Dreamtime story of Tiddalick the Frog and how all the animals of the bush were stronger together. |
| Monday, 5 August 10am to 12pm | National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day in Moruya | Riverside Park, Ford Street, Moruya | The day will feature activities including arts and craft, songs, stories and games. Book online through Eventbrite to secure freebies and find out more details |
| 6th August From 9am-1pm | Protecting professional resiliency | Online Via Zoom | More info |
| Wednesday, 7 August 11am to 1pm | Burambanyali Together 2024 | Fairfield City Museum and Gallery, 634 The Horsley Dr, Smithfield NSW 2164 | Children’s activities, Aboriginal artefacts, stalls, a free BBQ lunch and a sensory-friendly space Registration is required for catering purposes For more information, please contact the FEFAH Working Group: [email protected] |
| Tuesday, 13 August 2024 | Vicarious Trauma – A Spectrum of Responses | LEAD Learning Centre 10/197 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills, NSW 2147 | More info |
| 5 workshops 13th August to 10th September From 10am to 12pm | Black Box Parenting Program | 1/73 Magellan Street, Lismore CBD | Call 02 6621 2489 to register |
| 3 sessions 5th August to Monday 19th August | Bringing Up Great Kids – a program for expectant parents | 1/73 Magellan Street, Lismore CBD | Call 02 6621 2489 to register |
| 6 sessions 6th August to 10th September | Tuning into Kids – Emotionally Intelligent Parenting | 40 Clyde Street, Kempsey | A free parenting program for parents of children 0-12 years old Learn how to be better at understanding your child and manage their emotions Contact Regen on 0476 806 721 |
| 3 sessions 29th August to 12th September | Engaging Adolescents – a guide for parents to navigate tough talks | 1/73 Magellan Street, Lismore CBD | Call 02 02 6621 2489 to register |
| 3-week course 4th September to 18th September | Anxiety Coach | Online via Zoom | Free for concession card holders Call 13 18 19 Designed to help parents understand how anxiety develops and how they can help their children build resilience |
| Thursday, 12 September 2024 | Unmasking Coercive Control: The Hidden Abuse: How to spot it and how to stop it? | Novotel (West HQ) 33 Railway St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766 | More info |
| Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Unmasking Coercive Control: The Hidden Abuse: How to spot it and how to stop it? | Blue Mountains Theatre and Community 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW 2777 | More info |
| Thursday, 31 October 2024 | On the Run (Accidental) Counselling | Powerhouse Hotel – Tamworth 248 Armidale Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340 | More info |
| Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | Self-Care for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Workers | LEAD Learning Centre 10/197 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills, NSW 2147 | More info |
Ongoing
| When | Where | What | More Info |
| Wednesdays (school term) from 11am-12:30pm | Mortdale Community Hall | Core Kids Yoga Playgroup | 0490 074 808 |
| 1st Friday of the month from 5-7pm | Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre | Woodfire Pizza Night | 4787 7770 |
| 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm | Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre | Art play | 0410 310 205 |
| First Friday of every month | Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre | Woodfire pizza night | [email protected] |
| Thursday/Friday | Harris Park | Sewing Classes for migrant women | 9635 8022 or [email protected] |
| Wednesday/Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm | Harris Park | Computer Skills Class for migrant women | 9635 8022 or [email protected] |
| Wednesdays from 10am-12pm | Harris Park | English conversation classes for migrant women | 9635 8022 or [email protected] |
| Wednesdays from 10am-11:30am | Greenacre Area Community Centre | Supported Playgroup | [email protected] |
| Various – During School Term 4 | 5-6/ 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | Supported Playgroup | [email protected] |
| Mondays & Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 | Rockdale | Supported Playgroup | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 | Kogarah | Supported Playgroup | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 | Mortdale | Supported Playgroup | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30-11:00 | Wolli Creek | Supported Playgroup | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Fridays from 10am-12pm | Hilltops Community Hub | Craft Club | 6382 6328 |
| Wednesdays from 12-7pm | Addison Road Community Centre | Food Pantries | Visit website for more details |
| Mondays from 9:30-11am | Daceyville Public School | Playgroup | 9666 5041 |
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons | Port Kembla | Splash Swim Program | Contact [email protected] |
| Flexible session times | Port Kembla | Learning lab – fee based private tutoring | Contact [email protected] |
| Tuesday afternoon, during school terms | Port Kembla | Small group FREE tutoring and homework | Contact [email protected] |
Wednesdays from 10-12pm | Dulwich Hill Salvation Army Hall | Young Parent’s Playgroup | [email protected] |
Various | Various (Botany Area) | Playgroups | See days and locations here |
Various | Centacare South West NSW | Tuning into Kids – Parenting Program | Course Details |
Mondays From 3.30-5.30pm | Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills | Homework Group | Hills Community Aid 0423 213 199 |
Mondays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Maroubra | Nature Playgroup | SECC Programs |
Fridays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Mascot | Giant Messy Playgroup | SECC Programs |
Mondays From 9.30-11am | EarlyEd, Auburn | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | 9897 1511 or website |
Tuesdays From 9.30-11am | EarlyEd, Westmead | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | 9897 1511 or website |
| EarlyEd: Zoom | Telepractice: Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | 9897 1511 or website | |
First Wednesday of each month 10.30am-12.30pm | Castle Towers Community Hub | Parents Again Support Group | Hills Community Aid 0423 213 199 |
Various – school term time | Coastwide Child and Family Services, Central Coast | Supported Playgroup, MyTime and PlayConnect | 4340 1111 or website |
Various | Blacktown Area Community Centres | Tuning into Kids, Bringing up Great Kids, Triple P Parenting | Program Info |
Various | Engadine Community Services | Playgroups and Toy Library | Playgroup Info |
Bi-monthly Wednesday’s From 2pm | St George & Sutherland | TEI Providers Meeting | Engadine Community Centre |
Fridays From 10am | The Neighbourhood Centre, Bathurst | Bubs and Toddlers Playtime | Program Info |
Monday From 9:30-11:30am | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Cuppa and Craft | Program Info |
Mondays & Thursdays From 1-2:30pm | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | SecondBite Food Support | Program Info |
Wednesdays | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Playgroup | Program Info |
Various | Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre | Playgroups, parenting groups, storytime sessions etc. | Program Info |
We welcome your contributions!
Fams is dedicated to promoting your events and community initiatives. We focus on events for children, parents and families.
Simply send your event details along with the link to your website/Facebook page to [email protected].
Our goal is to feature it in our next Fams wrap and circulate your event within our network.
