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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 |
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Deaf Festival | Cathy Freeman Park Sydney Olympic Park | Performance, workshops, stalls, fun and activities, food plus much more More info and register |
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, 26 September 2024 | Writing Effective Case Notes | Online via Zoom | More info |
Starts Monday 14 October 10-week program | Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families | Flip Out Mittagong 6B Pikkat Driver, Braemar | 1800 780 900 |
Starts Tuesday 15 October 10-week program | Aboriginal Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families with Aboriginal support staff, traditional games, and tailored resources. | TAC 187 Riverside Drive, Airds | 4628 4837 or email [email protected] |
Starts Thursday 17 October 10-week program | Aboriginal Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families with Aboriginal support staff, traditional games, and tailored resources. | KARI Centre Level 3/131-135 George St, Liverpool | 8782 0300 or email [email protected] |
Starts Thursday 17 October 10-week program | Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families | Eagle Vale Central Emerald Drive, Eagle Vale | 1800 780 900 |
Starts Saturday 19 October 10-week program | Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families | Whitlam Leisure Centre 90A Memorial Ave, Liverpool | 1800 780 900 |
Starts Saturday 19 October 10-week program | Go4Fun – a healthy lifestyle program for children agreed 7-13 and their families | Mt Annan Leisure Centre 368 Welling Drive, Mt Annan | 1800 780 900 |
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Navigating Boundaries and Difficult Conversations | Novotel – West HQ (Rooty Hill RSL),33 Railway St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766 | More info |
Thursday, 31 October 2024 | On the Run (Accidental) Counselling | Powerhouse Hotel – Tamworth 248 Armidale Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340 | More info |
Friday, 22 November 2024 | Journey Through the Decades: Celebrating 40 Years of Impact and Empowerment (Gala Dinner) | Waterview in Bicentennial Park Bicentennial Dr, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 | 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 |
Wednesdays From 9.30-11am | EarlyEd, Auburn Nth | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | 9897 1511 or website |
Thursdays 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 |
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