To celebrate Children's Week we've put together some fun, hands-on informal play ideas you can explore at home - click HERE to see them. We're also excited to be hosting a live webinar for families on supporting children to navigate social interactions.

Navigating Social Interactions - FREE live webinar

A Speech Pathologist from Dee Wardrop Speech Pathology Services will guide you through some top tips on how to increase your child’s social awareness skills as they play with siblings and friends. You're welcome to bring any questions as there'll be time for Q&A at the end. 

When: 10am on Friday 29th October

Join: Zoom, Meeting ID: 809 123 8938 

Password: C7DvvW

Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8091238938?pwd=T3R0eTBGY0FlMzkwVFBTU0Q5dWNJUT09

Past events

Free parenting information sessions - July & August 2021

Wondering if your child is ready for school?
Keen to learn new play ideas to support your child?
Ever wonder why your children behave the way they do, and what to do about it?

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With all these questions swirling and school and kinder registrations upon us, we've arranged three FREE (thanks City of Yarra) information sessions run by experts and designed to support you as you prepare your children for upcoming transitions. Places are limited so book now via the links below ASAP.

Walker Learning coaches from Early Life Foundations, respected experts in early childhood development, parenting and education, will lead the sessions.

Session 1 - Ready Set Go! School Readiness

Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 8:00 PM
Covers readiness indicators, support strategies and the importance of sending a child to school when they have the maturity to make the most of their learning and to enjoy their 13 years of formal schooling rather than just “cope”.
Suitable for: parents and carers of 3-5 year olds thinking about when to start their child at school or preschool.

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Session 2 - The Importance of Childhood & Play

Thursday, 5 August 2021, 8:00 PM
Focuses on childhood and child development and what children need most in their early years, highlighting how important encouraging and allowing children to play is for learning, life skills, self-esteem and resilience.

Suitable for: parents and carers of children of all ages.

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Session 3 - Understanding Children’s Behaviour

Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 8:00 PM
Looks at some of the reasons for children's challenging behaviours and gives some practical strategies for how you can effectively support and guide them. Will include the opportunity to ask questions so specific issues can be covered. 

Suitable for: parents and carers of 2-10 year olds.

Children's Week 2020

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We've had to cancel all our usual fundraisers this year so we're really grateful to the crew at Locked Down Trivia who put us on their fundraising recipient list for the 7 August 2020 Locked Down Trivia session.

We raised just over $1500 so to Team Locked Down Trivia and those who donated - thank you, you're the best!!