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.
At Fams, we’re passionate about highlighting activities and initiatives that benefit children, parents, and families, as well as the organisations that support them. To have your event featured, send us the details along with a link to [email protected].
Events
These are one-off special events.
| District | What | When | Where | More Info |
| Various locations including Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central West + more | How To Assist Women with The Law Workshops | Starting 11 February 2025 | Various locations | More info |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Regional Community Leaders Forum | Saturday 8 March 2025 | Kurrajong Heights Bowling and Recreation Club 1530 Bells Line of Road Kurrajong Heights, NSW 2758 | More info |
| Sydney (Gadigal) | Save the date: NADA International Women’s Day forum | Tuesday 11 March 2025 | TBC | Hear from Sally McGrath, who is on a mission to eradicate the shame and stigma surrounding burnout. Registrations will open in January 2025. #AccelerateAction |
| Sydney (Gadigal) | Save the date: NADA Conference 2025 | Thursday 5 June to Friday 6 June 2025 | TBC | Keynotes: Dr Tracy Westerman AM, Matt Brown and more to come. |
Ongoing
There are ongoing initiatives or programs.
| District | What | When | Where | More info |
| South Eastern Sydney | Core Kids Yoga Playgroup | Wednesdays (during school terms) from 11am to 12:30pm | Mortdale Community Hall | 0490 074 808 |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroup | Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30am, term time | Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre | [email protected] or 9356 4977 |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am | Kogarah | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Mortdale | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Wolli Creek | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroup | Mondays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Daceyville Public School | 9666 5041 |
| South Eastern Sydney | TEI Providers Meeting | Bi-monthly Wednesday’s From 2pm | Engadine Community Centre | See days and locations here |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroups and Toy Library | Various | Engadine Community Services | Playgroup Info |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroups | Various | Various (Botany Area) | |
| South Eastern Sydney | Nature Playgroup | Mondays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Maroubra | SECC Programs |
| South Eastern Sydney | Giant Messy Playgroup | Fridays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Mascot | SECC Programs |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Playgroups, parenting groups, storytime sessions etc. | Various | Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Woodfire Pizza Night | 1st Friday of the month from 5pm to 7pm | Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre | 4787 7770 |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Art Play | 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm | Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre | 0410 310 205 |
| Western Sydney | Homework Group | Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm | Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills | Hills Community Aid – 0423 213 199 |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Mondays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Auburn | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Auburn Nth | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Westmead | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Parents Again Support Group | First Wednesday of each month 10.30am-12.30pm | Castle Towers Community Hub | Hills Community Aid 0423 213 199 |
| Western Sydney | Tuning into Kids, Bringing up Great Kids, Triple P Parenting | Various | Blacktown Area Community Centres | Program Info |
| Western Sydney | Playlinks – Playgroup | Mondays from 9:30am to 11:30am | Tregear Community Centre | 1300 831 445 |
| Western Sydney | Playlinks – Playgroup | Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am | Merrylands Public School | 1300 831 445 |
| Western Sydney | Playlinks – Playgroup | Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm | Rydalmere Public School | 1300 831 445 |
| Western Sydney | Sewing classes for migrant women | Thursdays and Fridays | Contact service for location | 9635 8022 or [email protected] |
| Western Sydney | Computer Skills Classes for migrant women | Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Contact service for location | 9636 8022 or [email protected] |
| Western Sydney | English Conversation Classes for migrant women | Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm | Contact service for location | 9636 8022 or [email protected] |
| Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm | Greenacre Area Community Centre | [email protected] |
| Sydney | Wattle-It-Bee After School and Holiday Programs for NDIS participants | Tuesdays and Thursdays (during school term) Wattle-It-Bee runs during school holidays from 8:30am to 4:00pm | Eurella Community Services 2a Eurella St, Burwood | [email protected] or 9747 4810 (Option 3) |
| Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Mondays & Thursday from 9:30am to 11:00am | Rockdale | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Sydney | Food Pantries | Wednesdays from 12pm to 7pm | Addison Road Community Centre | Visit website for more details |
| Sydney | Young Parent’s Playgroup | Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm | Dulwich Hill Salvation Army Hall | [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Supported Playgroup | Various – During School Term 4 | 5-6/ 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | [email protected] |
| Murrumbidgee | Craft Club | Fridays from 10am to 12pm | Hilltops Community Hub | 6382 6328 |
| Murrumbidgee | Tuning into Kids – Parenting Program | Various | Centacare South West NSW | Course Details |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Splash Swim Program | Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Learning lab – fee based private tutoring | Flexible session times | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Small group FREE tutoring and homework | Tuesday afternoon, during school terms | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| N/A – Online | Telepractice: Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | First Wednesday of each month | EarlyEd: Zoom | 9897 1511 or website |
| Central Coast | Supported Playgroup, MyTime and PlayConnect | Various – school term time | Coastwide Child and Family Services, Central Coast | 4340 1111 or website |
| Western NSW | Bubs and Toddlers Playtime | Fridays | The Neighbourhood Centre, Bathurst | Program Info |
| Hunter | Cuppa and Craft | Monday from 9:30am to 11:30am | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | SecondBite Food Support | Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | Playgroup | Wednesdays | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Mondays 9:30am to 11:00am | Karuah Public School (library) | For parents and children 0-5. FREE. Morning tea provided. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings 9:30am to 11:15am | Thou Walla Family Centre (Located on the grounds of Irrawang public school) | For parents and children 0-5. FREE. Morning tea provided. |
