Explorers Play • Playgroup

Enjoy songs, book readings and communication opportunities. For families who have developmental concerns for their child from birth to 3 years old. Facilitated by a speech pathologist and early childhood special educator.

Music Together • Playgroup

Learn social play skills, communication and following routines with singing and dancing. For families of children with developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability aged 3–5 years. Facilitated by a music educator and early childhood teacher.

Free

MyTime Marrickville | Online & Face2Face

Meet and share experiences and information with parents and carers of children with developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability. Facilitated by a trained parent-peer worker.

MyTime Việt • Peer group | Online & Face2Face

An informal support group for parents of children with disability or delay or parents with concerns about their children's development.

The group is facilitated in Vietnamese by Plumtree’s Vietnamese family support worker.

Sharing sensitive news

FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS or ECE, SPEECH OR OT STUDENTS

A two-session interactive program designed to support early childhood educators, therapists, and other professionals in developing strategies for sharing sensitive information about the children in their care with families. Participants will learn effective, respectful, and family-centred communication techniques.

Supporting children’s sensory needs in libraries

FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF
This workshop will help library staff better understand children’s sensory needs and explore effective strategies to support sensory regulation during library programs and activities.

Play: A Building Block of Child Development

Research shows that play is crucial to how children learn and grow. Join us to explore your child's stage of play development and discover ways to support their next steps. This session is for parents, primary carers, and family members of children aged 6 months to 4 years.

Carer Gateway information session

Join us to learn how the Carer Gateway can provide you with tailored assistance and resources and hear from a parent's personal experience with these services. This session is for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities, facilitated by the Benevolent Society (Carer Gateway service provider)

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