Smithfield Plains
Playgroup
Organisation | DHS Safer Family Services |
Event Details | It will be a number of events Playgroups, Cooking with families. |
Contact Name | Denise Scappaticci |
Phone | 0417 325637 |
denise.scappaticci@sa.gov.au |
Smithfield Plains
Organisation | DHS Safer Family Services |
Event Details | It will be a number of events Playgroups, Cooking with families. |
Contact Name | Denise Scappaticci |
Phone | 0417 325637 |
denise.scappaticci@sa.gov.au |
Stanmore
Organisation | Stanmore Kindergarten |
Contact Name | Jacinta Cronje |
Phone | 61 0434793342 |
Info@stanmorekindy.com | |
Website | Www.stanmorekindy.com |
East Maitland
Organisation | Maitland Family Support Incorporated |
Event Details | A bright, fun filled family disco for all ages. Dance along to new hits and family favourites dressed in your brightest outfits! Or take a little time out in our Chill Zone, creating something for a loved one. |
Contact Name | Kathryn Martin |
Phone | 02 49140444 |
kathryn@mfss.com.au | |
Website | WWW.MFSS.COM.AU |
Hastings
Organisation | Family Life |
Event Details | Wallaroo Community House (Good Shepherd), in partnership with Family Life and the UR3915 Community Group, are hosting a National Families Week event to connect local families with each other, and with local supports and services. In line with the theme we hope to show families that they have strong support networks around them to help them strengthen and thrive. The aim is to make information and resources accessible and readily available when they are needed most. This is a FREE event and alongside information there will be a coffee van, sausage sizzle, face painting, craft activities and more. |
Contact Name | Shannit Gordon |
Phone | 03 8599 5433 |
sgordon@familylife.com.au | |
Website | www.familylife.com.au |
Seaforth
Organisation | Peacock Street LDC |
Event Details | Held at service with the children and families if they wish to attend. |
Contact Name | Cathy Middleton |
Phone | 02 99493503 |
cat_lat1@hotmail.com |
Bingara
Organisation | Bingara Library |
Event Details | Come along and enjoy listening to stories and making something special. |
Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
Phone | 02 67242064 |
bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Bingara
Organisation | Bingara Library |
Event Details | Family themed craft for school children |
Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
Phone | 02 67242064 |
bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Bathurst
Saturday 17 May 2025 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Victoria Park (Adjacent to Bathurst Adventure Playground), Bathurst NSW 2795
Organisation | Centacare Central West and Orana |
Event Details | The Bathurst Family Day Out is Centacare Central West and Orana\\\'s way of celebrating National Families Week with the community showing off the wide range of amazing local services that we have. This event is free to all participants and involves: stalls, games, activities, entertainment and food for children, young people and their families to come enjoy. |
Contact Name | Jack Watson |
Phone | 6331 8944 |
jack.watson@centacarebathurst.com.au | |
Website | https://centacarebathurst.com.au/about_us/ |
Bingara
Organisation | Bingara Library |
Event Details | Walk safely to school day, enjoy a pancake breakfast at the library followed by a walk to school with the Librarians. |
Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
Phone | 02 67242064 |
bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Holt
Saturday 17 May 2025 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Corner of Luke St and Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615
Organisation | Uniting Care Kippax |
Event Details | A Village for Every Child and Collaborative Partners wish to organise a Family Fun Day either 16th May 2025 or 17th May 2025. |
Contact Name | Hemali Gunawardana |
Phone | 02 6254 1733 |
Hemali.Gunawardana@Kippax.org.au |
Helensvale
Organisation | Village Community Services Inc. |
Event Details | Old school fete with organisations such as men\\\'s shed and country women\\\'s association plus local scout groups coming together to provide a fun day for all family members. Rides Food Entertainment guessing competitions and more..... |
Contact Name | jennifer schofield |
Phone | 07 55298253 |
cdo@studiovillage.com.au |
Minchinbury
Organisation | All Areas Family Day Care |
Event Details | Play group themed around this years theme |
Contact Name | Martina Hribar |
Phone | 02 96771363 |
allareasfdc@gmail.com | |
Website | All Areas family Day care |
Buxton
Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:00 am - 11:00 am
Buxton Community Hall 23 West Parade, Buxton NSW 2572
Organisation | Wollondilly Shire Council |
Event Details | The Dilly Wanderer brings child development activities and interactive learning & play to Children in the Wollondilly. The Dilly Wanderer is a Free mobile community information service run throughout Wollondilly Shire and visits 15 villages. The Dilly Wanderer is a great way to meet new people, participate in children’s activities and find out more about local services with the children’s activities and toys being the soft entry point. The Dilly Wanderer supports young families, single parents, Aboriginal families and local communities. The Dilly Wanderer is part of the Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) Framework which has a primary focus working with children from 0-5yrs for early intervention and child development activities. |
Contact Name | Candice Muzevic |
Phone | 0246 771100 |
candice.muzevic@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au |
Bingara
Organisation | Gwydir Shire Council Warialda Library |
Event Details | Storytime for toddlers at the library. |
Contact Name | Helen Seage |
Phone | 02 67293038 |
WLibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Darwin
Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bicentennial Park, The Esplanade, Darwin NT 800
Organisation | City of Darwin |
Event Details | Community event |
Contact Name | Jane Collins |
Phone | 419 190010 |
jane.collins@darwin.nt.gov.au | |
Website | City of Darwin |
Nyngan
Thursday 15 May 2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bogan river outdoor classroom (lower Wier), Nyngan NSW 2825
Organisation | CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Nyngan Branch |
Event Details | Community bush Playgroup for families, morning tea provided |
Contact Name | Amy Edwards |
Phone | 02 68834609 |
aedwards@ccwf.org.au |
Darwin
Saturday 17 May 2025 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jingili Water Garden's, Jingili, Darwin NT 800
Organisation | City of Darwin |
Event Details | Community event |
Contact Name | Jane Collins |
Phone | 419 190010 |
jane.collins@darwin.nt.gov.au | |
Website | City of Darwin |
Cessnock
Organisation | TAFE NSW |
Event Details | Promotional display and information sharing |
Contact Name | Sarah Monteith |
Phone | |
cessnock.library@tafensw.edu.au |
Wellers Hill
Organisation | SACCS - Wellers Hill School Age Child Care Service |
Event Details | Family activites (breakfast, afternoon tea, craft, games and information sharing |
Contact Name | Claire Ravenswood |
Phone | 0473 914793 |
saccsadmin@wellershillpandc.com.au |
Morphett Vale
Sunday 18 May 2025 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Woodcroft Library, 175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Organisation | AnglicareSA, Communities for Children Onkaparinga |
Event Details | Children across Onkaparinga have participated in the \\\"What\\\'s important to me?\\\" childrens art and voices exhibition. Over 500 pieces of art will be on display along with the children\\\'s words around what is important to them and why. During Families Week, the art will be on display at Woodcroft Library and a fun free family event on Sunday 18th May will celebrate the young artists - who proudly show their families the art they\\\'ve created. Families across the community are invited to view and vote for the art, and enjoy the free activities. Winning artists feature in the state-wide Communities for Children family calendar. |
Contact Name | Tammi Lancaster |
Phone | 08 8392 3183 |
tammi.lancaster@anglicaresa.com.au | |
Website | https://anglicaresa.com.au/children-families/communities-for-children/onkaparinga/ |
Cowra
Organisation | Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre |
Event Details | Come along for a Family Fun day to celebrate Families Week. Our theme is Superheroes, with face paint, crafts, sensory activities, jumping castle and Morning Tea. |
Contact Name | Jess McLeish |
Phone | 0437 752024 |
cinc@cinc.org.au |
Cobar
Organisation | Cobar Mobile Children's Services - Project 2 |
Contact Name | Rebecca Howard |
Phone | |
ngaliipreschool@outlook.com |
Chester Hill
Organisation | Next generation kindergarten |
Contact Name | Sarah Benjamin |
Phone | 02 02 9721 3426 |
info@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au | |
Website | Www.nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au |
Artarmon
Organisation | Integricare |
Event Details | Celebration morning tea with all our families from our supported playgroups in northern Sydney |
Contact Name | Belinda Khoshaba |
Phone | 02 94100174 |
spnsplaygroups@integricare.org.au |
Springwood
Organisation | Stacey's Independent Learning |
Event Details | we will be holding an Open Day for our amazing families and new families to show what our organisation does and for people to meet our new and old staff We will also show case our National Families Week display in your foyer, from our colllabration with our local playgroup service that we mentor young adults. |
Contact Name | Stacey Small |
Phone | 61 |
ss.independentlearneradvisor@gmail.com | |
Website | http://ssindependentlearn.wix.com/stacey |
Carnarvon
Organisation | Shire of Carnarvon |
Contact Name | Helen Tipton |
Phone | 08 99410000 |
tipton.h@carnarvon.wa.gov.au | |
Website | Carnarvon.wa.gov.au |
SOUTH LAKE
Organisation | South Lake Ottey Family and Neighborhood Centre |
Event Details | We are inviting our playgroup families to bring other members of their families to join us. We will plan family-based activities for the children and their families to participate in along with a special morning tea. |
Contact Name | Amanda Wright |
Phone | 08 94172372 |
hello@otteycentre.org | |
Website | www.ottey |
Prahran
Tuesday 13 May 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel street,, Prahran VIC 3181
Organisation | City of Stonnington |
Event Details | A Pop-up playgroup for families who have children between 0-5yrs old. |
Contact Name | Priya Karthick |
Phone | |
skarthic@stonnington.vic.gov.au |
Langford
Organisation | Child and Parent Centre Brookman |
Contact Name | Izzy Lee |
Phone | 08 92357032 |
izzy.lee@parkerville.org.au |
Green Valley
Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
Event Details | A free fun event for families with young children featuring activities for children - including a visit from GoGo the Gecko - and information for families. |
Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Liverpool
Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Westfield Liverpool, Macquarie St, Liverpool NSW 2170
Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
Event Details | A free fun event for families with young children featuring activities for children - including a visit from GoGo the Gecko - and information for families. |
Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Wetherill Park
Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
Event Details | A free fun event for families with young children featuring activities for children and information for parents. |
Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Prairiewood
Saturday 17 May 2025 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre, Restwell Road, Prairiewood NSW 2176
Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
Event Details | A free fun event for families featuring activities for children including craft, an animal farm and entertainment, and information for parents. |
Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Bingara
Organisation | Bingara Library |
Event Details | Seniors from the retirement home chat with the children about days when they were young and how they got to school, shopped, played, and more. |
Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
Phone | 020437355149 |
bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Port Lincoln
Organisation | Centacare Catholic Country SA |
Event Details | Free family fun at the Leisure Centre featuring Xtreme Kites and Paddle! Stadium games, giveaways, free sausage sizzle and more! |
Contact Name | Anne Gaskill |
Phone | 08 86830733 |
agaskill@cccsa.org.au | |
Website | www.cccsa.org.au |
Mount Gambier
Organisation | Mount Gambier Library |
Event Details | Drop into the Library and borrow one of our family packs filled with books, games, and activities to enjoy as a family! Available during Library opening hours. |
Contact Name | Erin Jones |
Phone | 08 87212540 |
ejones@mountgambier.sa.gov.au |
DODGES FERRY
Organisation | Dodges Ferry Primary School |
Event Details | Celebration with families in our nature playground. |
Contact Name | Hannah Elizabeth Evans |
Phone | 0417 369463 |
hannah.evans@decyp.tas.gov.au |
Rockdale
Organisation | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District |
Event Details | FREE EVENT for children and families to celebrate National Families Week in Rockdale. An opportunity to meet with local services, plus enjoy free activities for kids. For more information, visit www.rockdalehub.com.au This event is being held in partnership with the Rockdale Hub; in conjunction with Better Connected Community Services, Kogarah Community Services, and Bayside Council. |
Contact Name | Kate Bradshaw |
Phone | 02 95408542 |
Kate.Bradshaw@health.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.rockdalehub.com.au/ |
Warialda
Organisation | Gwydir Shire Council |
Event Details | Family storytime and activity session for toddlers. |
Contact Name | Helen Seage |
Phone | 02 460006845 |
WLibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Manjimup
Organisation | Manjimup Family Centre |
Contact Name | Fiona Browne |
Phone | 08 9771 1653 |
fiona@mfc.au | |
Website | www.mfc.au |
Langwarrin
Organisation | Frankston City Council |
Event Details | We will be providing a free Pop up Playgroup for families to attend. Families can come and find out about programs and playgroups that run in the area as well as registering for Kindergarten. |
Contact Name | Elaine Turner |
Phone | 03 9293 7156 |
Elaine.Turner@Franskton.vic.gov.au |
South Hedland
Thursday 15 May 2025 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shay Gap Memeorial Park- Cnr Traine Crescent & Mckenna Way ,, South Hedland WA 6722
Organisation | Town Of Port Hedland - Jd Hardie |
Event Details | This event promises a vibrant mix of engaging experiences for children aged 0-5 years! Families can enjoy hands-on educational activities, express their creativity through art, and dive into exciting games. Face painting will add a splash of fun and imagination, while the sensory inclusion zone ensures a welcoming space where everyone can participate comfortably. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate, and discover the many valuable services available in Hedland. |
Contact Name | Jessica Gardiner |
Phone | 08 91589380 |
jgardiner@porthedland.wa.gov.au |
Dodges Ferry
Organisation | Dodges Ferry Primary School |
Event Details | Family gathering in our nature playground space with Family songs shared by the children |
Contact Name | Megan Woodcock |
Phone | 03 62658116 |
megan.woodcock@decyp.tas.gov.au |
Bankstown
Tuesday 6 May 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bankstown shopping centre- North Terrace, Bankstown NSW 2200
Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
Event Details | A free fun families event with activities for children under 5 years old e.g. face painting and information for parents. |
Contact Name | Isabel Tong |
Phone | 02 97250115 |
itong@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Roma
Organisation | Maranoa Regional Council |
Event Details | A family fun filled activities offering variety arts and crafts, bubble show, service providers information, and a free sausage sizzle |
Contact Name | Maricris Bracamonte |
Phone | 0437 706427 |
maricris.bracamonte@maranoa.qld.gov.au |
Evanston
Organisation | Gawler Childrens Centre |
Event Details | Families will be joining together, at our Carmina Kids Family Playgroup Day o play, connect and build connections. |
Contact Name | Kim Wright |
Phone | |
kim.wright2@sa.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au/gawler-dist-college-b-12-chn-ctr |
Sydney
Organisation | Ringrose OOSH |
Event Details | Children will be participating in family\\\\\\\'s week activities for this entire week however on Thursday 15th May we will organise afternoon tea for families where they can come and spend some time with their children. Activities will be organized for families to do with their children. |
Contact Name | Sat Mistry |
Phone | 02 87579018 |
sat.mistry@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | Cumberland City Council |
Tamworth
Organisation | Dhiiyaan Playgroup |
Contact Name | Jessica Heipertz |
Phone | 0459 269632 |
jessica.heipertz@sora.org.au |
Crafers
Organisation | Playgroup SA |
Event Details | Get ready for a muddy adventure at Cleland Wildlife Park! Families enrolled with Playgroup SA are invited to attend the exciting event \\\"Mud & Play\\\" on Thursday, 15 May 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This hands-on event features a variety of nature-based activities, including mud play, nature creations, and story time, designed for children aged 6 and under. It\\\'s a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore, create, and connect with the natural environment in a fun and engaging way. Anyone can enroll with Playgroup SA to access membership benefits and special events through the year. |
Contact Name | Emma Sordillo |
Phone | 08 83442722 |
emma.sordillo@playgroupsa.com.au | |
Website | www.playgroupsa.com.au |
Tamworth
Organisation | Billabong Kids Central |
Event Details | Over the week we will be building a Community Wall for our Families to add to or to access for them. This will have the introduction of a community pantry for our families to access daily. |
Contact Name | Amanda Doyle |
Phone | 02 67615551 |
tamworth@billagongkids.com | |
Website | https://www.billabongkids.com.au/ |
Sydney
Organisation | Jenny's Kindergartens and Early Learning Padstow |
Event Details | We will be celebrating, acknowleging and exploring the different families, thier cultures and thier dynamics throughout the whole week, this will be included in the weekly curriculum , we will also invite families to join us for afternoon tea on the 15.5.25 and bring in a [plate of thier family\\\\\\\'s favourite healthy snack to share |
Contact Name | Raqael Gallardo |
Phone | 02 97742225 |
padstow@jennyskindy.com.au | |
Website | jennyskindy.com.au |
MURDOCH
Friday 16 May 2025 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Level 5/44 , Barry Marshall Parade, MURDOCH WA 6150
Organisation | Nurture Early Learning at Murdoch |
Contact Name | Jasmine Mudge |
Phone | 08 62859861 |
murdoch@nurture-el.com.au |
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2025 03:00 am - 05:00 pm
3-9 McDonald Street, MORTLAKE NSW, Sydney NSW 2137
Organisation | Jenny's Kindergarten Mortlake Centre |
Contact Name | Andi Geng |
Phone | 02 87659783 |
mortlake@jennyskindy.com.au |
Ballarat
Organisation | Fidelity Club Early Learning Centre |
Contact Name | Shivaune Tonkin |
Phone | |
fidelity.club.elc@kindergarten.vic.gov.au |
Gosford
Organisation | Jennys kindergarten Gosford |
Contact Name | Tianna Fisher |
Phone | 02 43210211 |
gosford_cbd@jennyskindy.com.au |
Wagga Wagga
Organisation | Wagga City Library |
Event Details | Family-themed storytime session. |
Contact Name | Christine Bolton |
Phone | 02 6926 9700 |
bolton.christine@wagga.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | https://waggalibrary.com.au/ |
Wagga Wagga
Organisation | Wagga City Library |
Event Details | Family-themed storytime session. |
Contact Name | Christine Bolton |
Phone | 02 6926 9700 |
bolton.christine@wagga.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | https://waggalibrary.com.au/ |
Sydney
Organisation | Sun Valley Preschool |
Event Details | Parents, Families and Community get together to celebrate National Families week. Getting to know each other a little bit more in a more relaxing way . |
Contact Name | Dushanthi Dissanayake |
Phone | 02 98714287 |
ddc2004@bigpond.com | |
Website | sunvalleypreschool.org.au |
Shepparton
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Shepparton
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Shepparton
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Baby Rhyme Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-2 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Mooroopna
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Baby Rhyme Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-2 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Cobram
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Nathalia
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Numurkah
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Yarrawonga
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Avenel
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Euroa
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Violet Town
Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
San Souci
Organisation | Little Endeavours Early Learning |
Contact Name | Cathy Yao |
Phone | 02 95293332 |
director@leelc.com.au |
HURSTVILLE
Organisation | Jenny's Kindergarten and early learning Hurstville |
Event Details | We will invite the families to join us for National Family Week for some fun, connection and community, make memories and celebrate the joy of family. |
Contact Name | Xiao Jing He |
Phone | 02 95537594 |
hurstville@jennyskindy.com.au |
Lithgow
Tuesday 13 May 2025 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
1 Padley St, Lithgow NSW, Australia, Lithgow NSW 2790
Organisation | Linc - Communities and Kids |
Event Details | Promoting National Families Week at our weekly playgroup sessions and organising a Information Stall at our local shopping centre on Tuesday 13th May, 12 -2pm. |
Contact Name | Jackie Vogel |
Phone | 0447 322582 |
jackie@linc.org.au |
BEECHBORO
Organisation | Brockman Community Centre |
Event Details | Celebrating in our playgroup, focusing on family diversity and connections. |
Contact Name | Emma Brent-White |
Phone | 08 92791588 |
communityadmin@brockmanhouse.net |
Cooma
Organisation | Barnardos Australia |
Event Details | Join us for a free sausage sizzle. There will be face painting, games/activities, guessing competitions, prizes, and take home packs. RSVP - text name and number of people to 0407 071 450 by 20th May 2025 |
Contact Name | Tonelle Lewis |
Phone | |
tlewis@barnardos.org.au |
Forrestfield
Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:30 am - 12:00 pm
Magnolia Way All Abilities Playground, 28 Salix Way, Forrestfield WA 6058
Organisation | City of Kalamunda |
Event Details | Did you know? Strong bonds grow through play, care, and connection. Lending a hand to thrive means supporting each other, staying connected, and celebrating the bonds that help us grow. Come along to a free, fun-filled Pop Up Play, perfect for little explorers aged 0–5 — and the grown-ups who love them! Whether you\\\'re a parent, carer, or grandparent, this is your chance to reconnect, have fun, and embrace the joy of togetherness. No matter what family looks like for you, let’s celebrate the power of support and the difference we can make for each other. What\\\'s in store: ☀️Sensory Play Activities ☀️Arts and Crafts ☀️Pop Up Gymnastics Circuit for under 5s ☀️All Abilities Playground and more |
Contact Name | Samantha Cranswick |
Phone | 08 92579867 |
sam.cranswick@kalamunda.wa.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/ |
Dalby
Organisation | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Event Details | Come and check out the Family Search Centre. Participate in a story and music time with your children. Get creative making your own artistic family portrait. |
Contact Name | Marian Rota |
Phone | |
marian33nz@gmail.com | |
Website | https://locations.familysearch.org/en/au/qld/dalby/7-bligh-street |
Queanbeyan
Monday 12 May 2025 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Queanbeyan South Public School, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Organisation | Queanbeyan Schools as Communities Centre |
Contact Name | Kirsten Selmes |
Phone | 02 |
Kirsten.Selmes1@det.nsw.edu.au |
Queenstown
Organisation | Kalaya Children's Centre |
Event Details | Sharing ideas about how families can include children in everyday tasks such as cooking a healthy meal on a budget to promote dispositions for learning as well as understanding the literacy and numeracy learning involved in everyday tasks. Providing healthy recipes under $15 for a family of 6 to cook together and to take home and share for dinner. Recipe, photographs and reflections shared each week, including list of items with cost and where to buy them. Sharing information with families from GreatStart website. This will be launched in NFW but will continue weekly for 6 weeks. |
Contact Name | Mandy Dempsey |
Phone | 08 84476519 |
DL.5622.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au |
Wickham
Thursday 15 May 2025 -
176 Carse Street Wickham (PO BOX 125 Wickham WA 6720), Wickham WA 6720
Organisation | One Tree Community Services Wickham |
Contact Name | Kate Davies |
Phone | |
katelouise.davies@onetree.org.au |
Sydney
Organisation | Sun Valley Preschool |
Event Details | Parents, Families and community get together. |
Contact Name | Dushanthi Dissanayake |
Phone | 02 98714287 |
ddc2004@bigpond.com | |
Website | sunvalleypreschool.org.au |
East Albury
Organisation | Yarrunga Early Learning Centre |
Event Details | We celebrate families to come together with a showcase week. Each room will showcase an experience with children, families and community. Visitors are welcome to mingle and share a breakfast snack which will be prepared by the children. |
Contact Name | Krystine Masterson |
Phone | 02 60217597 |
admin@yarrunga.com.au | |
Website | yarrunga.com.au |
Oran Park
Organisation | Camden Council |
Event Details | Join Camden Council and partners for a Families Week Play session! Activities on the day include Wildhood Bush Kindy, Mess it Up sensory activity, outdoor games, reading corner and craft activities. A range of local services will be present on the day to chat to families about all things children! This event is suited for parents, carers and grandparents with children aged 0-5 years. Bookings essential https://camden-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_7f3a092c2c6c4a50b4194bb7c2c433e8 |
Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
Phone | 4654 7694 |
kate.ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | camdenkids.com.au |
North Bondi
Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:30 am - 11:30 am
Wairoa Community Centre Hall 67 Wairoa Ave, North Bondi NSW 2026
Organisation | Waverley Council |
Event Details | Playgroup is a place where all families with young children can connect, play, make friends, build social networks, and be a part of a creative and resilient community in which families can thrive. Storytime at Playgroup promotes families’ resilience and capacities for creating strong, safe, and connected communities. Join Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Library and Waverley Council’s Community Programs to celebrate Families Week at a special story time, craft and play session. For families with children 0 - 5 years. |
Contact Name | Nicole Fairley |
Phone | 02 9083 8936 |
nicole.failrley@waverley.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/ |
SOUTH HOBART
Organisation | St Michael's Collegiate School ELC |
Contact Name | Naomi Spakman |
Phone | 03 62114953 |
naomi.spakman@collegiate.tas.edu.au |
Deniliquin
Wednesday 14 May 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
55 Napier Street, Deniliquin NSW, Deniliquin NSW 2710
Organisation | Edward River Library |
Event Details | A family themed Storytime with a craft activity |
Contact Name | Peter Papandriopoulos |
Phone | 03 58983105 |
library@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au |
Beckenham
Organisation | City of Gosnells |
Event Details | Join us for a fun morning, playing in the park to celebrate Families Week. We will have plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy as well as the amazing playground too. |
Contact Name | Kate Savill |
Phone | 400 93973126 |
KSAVILL@GOSNELLS.WA.GOV.AU | |
Website | https://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/ |
Maddington
Tuesday 13 May 2025 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Maddington Central Shopping Centre, Maddington WA 6109
Organisation | City of Gosnells |
Event Details | The amazing Flamingo Strings will be joining us for Play & Learn at the Shops on Tuesday the 13th of May to celebrate Families Week. We will have some fun activities to do as well as get to listen to the talented string duo! |
Contact Name | Kate Savill |
Phone | 400 93973126 |
KSAVILL@GOSNELLS.WA.GOV.AU | |
Website | https://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/ |
Maddington
Thursday 15 May 2025 09:30 am - 10:30 am
Maddington Central Shopping Centre, Maddington WA 6109
Organisation | City of Gosnells |
Event Details | Storytime is celebrating Families Week! We will be at Maddington Central Shopping Centre on Thursday the 15th of May and celebrating all things that make families special. Join us for a story and some fun activities. |
Contact Name | Kate Savill |
Phone | 400 93973126 |
KSAVILL@GOSNELLS.WA.GOV.AU | |
Website | https://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/ |
YANGEBUP
Organisation | Yangebup Family Centre |
Event Details | Free Come n Try Playgroup session celebrating National Families Week |
Contact Name | Sam Williams |
Phone | 08 94179995 |
info@yangebupfamilycentre.org | |
Website | https://www.yangebupfamilycentre.org/ |
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2025 03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Active Kids World Tower, Suite 1101, Level 11, 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Organisation | Active Kids World Square |
Event Details | To celebrate National Families Week from 12- 18 of May, our service will be hosting a range of engaging activities that highlight the importance of family connection. Children will create family portraits and handprint murals to be displayed on our \\\"Family Wall\\\", expressing their love and appreciation through art. We\\\'ll also invite families to join us for a special story time, a relaxing family picnic or gardening experience to enjoy time together. Throughout the week, children will participate in a \\\"My Family, My Cultural \\\" show and tell, craft their family trees and make thank you cards for their loved ones. |
Contact Name | Active Kids World Square |
Phone | 02 92674799 |
city@activekidsgroup.com.au |
Elizabeth
Organisation | AnglicareSA Communities for Children Playford |
Event Details | Over four hundred children within Playford have shared ‘What’s important’ to them through art and why, all of these voices are open to the whole Community to view and to vote for their two favourites. The 20 artworks with the highest votes will receive a prize and may be entered into the exclusive Creative Kids Art Calendar 2026, a joint project between Communities for Children South Australia sites. On display: Monday 13th May until Thursday 23rd May 2024 AnglicareSA The Platform 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Drop in Monday - Friday 9am To 5pm For More information email: cfcplayfordanglicaresa.com.au AnglicareSA Communities for Children Playford is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information |
Contact Name | Samantha Mullins |
Phone | |
cfcplayford@anglicaresa.com.au | |
Website | anglicaresa.com.au |
Launceston
Organisation | Discovery Early Learning Centre Launceston |
Event Details | Community pantry - families supporting families by lending a hand to thrive - sharing resources and support. |
Contact Name | Angie Durrant |
Phone | 63345717 |
angeladurrant1405@gmail.com |
gold coast
Organisation | Burleigh Waters Little Scholars |
Contact Name | Theresa Clay |
Phone | 07 55353288 |
re.esa@live.com |
Glenelg South
Organisation | Children and Media Australia (CMA) |
Event Details | CMA\\\'s KBYG Weekly will be devoted to National Families Week, and the United Nations International Day of Families, and will provide a curated selection of reviews of movies to help families choose what might be age-appropriate and fun to watch, and that highlight the importance of connection, care, and resilience within families. |
Contact Name | Debra DIckinson |
Phone | |
reviews@childrenandmedia.org.au | |
Website | www.childrenandmedia.org.au |
Murray Bridge
Organisation | DHS |
Event Details | In honour of National Families Week this May, local services in Murray Bridge are hosting this FREE event with a wide range of activities for you to engage in with your little one, aligning with this year’s theme ‘Lending a hand to thrive: supporting each other’. No matter what family looks like for you, let’s celebrate the power of support and the difference we can make for each other in the community. |
Contact Name | Kelly Turner |
Phone | |
Kelly.Turner2@sa.gov.au |
Online
Thursday 15 May 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online webinar via Microsoft Teams, Online ACT
Organisation | ARACY |
Event Details | Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest findings on how children and young people are faring in the Valued, Loved and Safe domain. We’ll discuss key findings and shine a spotlight on the complex interplay between child maltreatment, the child protection system, and youth justice – and what it means when young people navigate more than one of these systems. We are pleased to have Professor Daryl Higgins, Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies at ACU and lead investigator from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study join Oliver White, Chair of NAPCAN’s youth council Youth Speak Out for our panel discussion facilitated by Katie Maskiell, Head of Policy and Advocacy at UNICEF Australia. Register at www.aracy.org.au/webinars/ |
Contact Name | Liz Depers |
Phone | 02 6204 1620 |
enquiries@aracy.org.au | |
Website | www.aracy.org.au |
Sunshine Coast
Sunday 18 May 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Meeting Place 7 Grand Avenue Kawana Island, Sunshine Coast QLD 4551
Organisation | KidzArTSunshineCoast |
Event Details | A guided rest, storybook reading and guided Art for the whole family. Featuring the book ‘The Love Monster & The Last Chocolate’ themed around kindness, sharing and friendships. All Art supplies are included (black felt markers and watercolours). $10 child $10 parent. Everyone gets to take home their own painting. Bring a pillow and blanket. Bookings via email to (Anna) KidzArTSunshineCoast@gmail.com Instagram KidzArTSunshineCoast |
Contact Name | Anna Kilpatrick |
Phone | |
KidzArtSunshineCoast@gmail.com | |
Website | https://linktr.ee/kidzartsunshinecoast |
Vineyard
Organisation | fit kidz learning centre |
Event Details | we are inviting families to join us for a day out in the garden, and a special lunch after |
Contact Name | amanda westcott-lewis |
Phone | 02 6270780 |
amandawl@fitkidz.com.au | |
Website | https://www.fitkidz.com.au/vineyard/ |
Queenstown
Organisation | Queenstown Child & Family Learning Centre |
Event Details | A toy and clothing swap for West Coast families with children aged 0-5 years. Drop off items on Tue 13 or Wed 14 May. Please ensure that items are clean and in good condition. |
Contact Name | Vikki Iwanicki |
Phone | |
vikki.iwanicki@decyp.tas.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/QueenstownCFC |
Condobolin
Organisation | Condobolin Schools as Community Centre |
Event Details | Community playgroup with a number of family services coming together to provide a range of age appropriate experiences including face painting, craft, sensory experiences, music and dance, free bbq. Aimed at families with children 0-5years. |
Contact Name | Heidi Ritchie |
Phone | 02 68952134 |
heidi.johnson7@det.nsw.edu.au |
Batemans Bay
Saturday 17 May 2025 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, Deep Creek Dam Road, Batemans Bay NSW 2537
Organisation | Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services |
Event Details | Bring a picnic and bring the family as we celebrate National Families week with a Free day of Fun for the Family. *Face Painting *The Great Zamboni magic show *Art, Music, Yoga *Garden walkabout activities *Dress up fairy and explorer hunts *One stop swap shop - plants, toys, children\\\'s clothes *The Deep River Choir |
Contact Name | Jenny Hogg |
Phone | 02 44741280 |
jenny.hogg@esc.nsw.gov.au |
Chester hill
Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten |
Contact Name | Noura Wehbi |
Phone | 02 96441292 |
chesterhill1@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au | |
Website | https://nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au/ |
Punchbowl
Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten |
Contact Name | cankiz ocalan |
Phone | 02 97597331 |
punchbowl@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au | |
Website | https://nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au/ |
WERRINGTON
Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:00 am - 09:30 am
7-11 Cottage Street, Werrington, WERRINGTON NSW 2747
Organisation | YOORAMI CHILDREN'S CENTRE |
Event Details | A families week breakfast will be organised on 14.5.25 to celebrate families\\\' week at Yoorami. Breakfast will include a wide variety of item that will reflect cultural and religious needs of the families. |
Contact Name | Jyoti Mutreja |
Phone | 0 570753 |
jyoti.mutreja@penrith.city |
New Norfolk
Organisation | Ptunarra Child & Family Learning Centre |
Event Details | ptunarra CFLC will have a family event outside normal hours on May 15th (Thursday), this will be a family dinner for those living in the Derwent Valley municipality with children aged from birth to 5 years, including pregnancy. Our hope is to support families to attend with extended family if they would like to. |
Contact Name | Ricarla Rufus |
Phone | 03 6261 7222 |
ptunarra.cflc@decyp.tas.gov.au |
Panania
Organisation | Cub Bee House Early Learning Centre |
Event Details | Families are invited to engage with their children and have some morning tea with them during families week. |
Contact Name | Yen Tanner |
Phone | 02 9792 6798 |
childcare@cbhelc.com |
Esperance
Friday 16 May 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Esperance Museum, Cnr Dempster and James St, Esperance WA 6450
Organisation | Escare Inc |
Event Details | Paint Esperance REaD egg will be hatching. A fun filled morning with music and dance, story time, face painting, Cultural stories and song, arts and craft, games and play. Our motto is read, talk, sing, rhyme, draw and play from birth. |
Contact Name | Natalie Symonds |
Phone | 08 90713110 |
natalie@escare.org.au | |
Website | www.escare.org.au |
Cowra
Organisation | LiveBetter Community Services |
Contact Name | Susannah Bell |
Phone | 02 1800 580 580 |
marketing@livebetter.org.au | |
Website | www.livebetter.org.au |
Mayfield
Organisation | Welcome Cultural Services |
Contact Name | Rebecca Acheson |
Phone | |
bec.acheson@welcomeculturalservices.au |
Yagoona
Organisation | yagoona Next generation kindergarten |
Event Details | Morning tea and social gathering for famililies |
Contact Name | Michelle Battese |
Phone | 02 9743 7896 |
Yagoona@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au |
Emu plains
Organisation | Little zaks academy |
Event Details | After noon tea and activites for our families |
Contact Name | Rebecca Ward |
Phone | |
wardy189@outlook.com |
Whyalla Stuart
Organisation | Centacare Catholic Country SA |
Contact Name | Emily Atkinson |
Phone | 08 86458233 |
eatkinson@cccsa.org.au |
Lismore
Organisation | Family Support Network Inc |
Event Details | We will be hosting families week celebration at our local park, we have invited other organisations to join us and have encourage them to invite their participants and networks. We will have free face painting, free train rides, plus other outdoor fun activities. |
Contact Name | Natalie Smith |
Phone | |
admin@fsn.org.au |
Cronulla
Organisation | Cronulla Preschool Kindergarten Incorporated |
Event Details | Preschool families have been invited o attend our family movie night! Coming to preschool in the evening for a picnic dinner and a movie is very special, and an opportunity for some quality family time |
Contact Name | Janene Rox |
Phone | 02 95235397 |
director@cronullapreschool.com.au |
Chippendale
Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:00 am - 10:12 am
DUO Building Level 3/4 Central Park Ave, Chippendale NSW 2008
Organisation | Sage Early Education Centre |
Event Details | Art Exhibition - displaying the artwork of the children. families and the community can bid on the artwork and all money raised will be donated to Camp Quality |
Contact Name | Maria Karam |
Phone | 0410 556274 |
maria@sageearlyeducation.com.au | |
Website | www.sageearlyeducation.com.au |
Port Macquarie
Organisation | HNS OOSH and Vacation Care |
Event Details | The children will be preparing food prior to the event to host a cafe for their families. Children wait tables and serve their customers. Runs all afternoon. |
Contact Name | Pheobe Thompson |
Phone | 02 65842627 |
ooshvacation@hns.org.au |
ERSKINE PARK
Organisation | Erskine Park Children's Centre |
Contact Name | Natalie Power |
Phone | 0402 388 673 |
natalie.power@penrith.city |
Charlestown
Monday 2 Jun 2025 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
Charelstown Square, Level 1 outside Meyer, Charlestown NSW 2290
Organisation | Lake Macquarie City Council |
Event Details | The You\\\\\\\'re Kidding Me Expo is the largest child and family expo in the Hunter region and ahs been running for more than 10 years. This year it is on from Monday 2nd June to Friday 6th June 9am-1pm daily. The expo brings together service providers and childhood experts to connect with families and our community. There is free entertainment and activities daily. We usually run our event in National Families Week, however this year we had to delay it a few weeks. |
Contact Name | Carly Kelly |
Phone | 02 40690157 |
ckelly@lakemac.nsw.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.lakemac.com.au/Home |
Smeaton Grange
Organisation | Prana Kids Yoga |
Event Details | Prana Kids Yoga with Maria is collaborating with Zumba Kids with Jade to create a family-friendly event in the Macarthur region. As a family you will experience two awesome modalities - Zumba & Family Yoga. It will be lots of fun, there will be lots of giggles and positive connections with one another. You get to participate in a moderate intensity Zumba dance routine first and then we will move to relaxation and breathing activities through yoga games. Get ready for a great stretch and boogie! |
Contact Name | Maria Boulatsakos |
Phone | |
pranakidsyoga@gmail.com | |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/pranakidsyoga/ |
Bright
Friday 16 May 2025 08:00 am - 09:00 am
23 Deacon Avenue, BRIGHT VIC 3741, Bright VIC 3741
Organisation | Alpine Childrens Services |
Event Details | A breakfast to share amongst families in the foyer of Alpine View Children\\\'s Centre. This is an event for the Alpine View community in which we can share a meal, and meet and connect with families of our community. |
Contact Name | Kristy Laurenson |
Phone | 03 57501367 |
kristy.laurenson@myacs.asn.au |
CAMBRIDGE GARDENS
Thursday 15 May 2025 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Rainbow Cottage Children's Centre, 30 Trinity Dr, CAMBRIDGE GARDENS NSW 2747, CAMBRIDGE GARDENS NSW 2747
Organisation | Penrith city council children's services |
Contact Name | Erin Hooker |
Phone | 0461 545977 |
erin.hooker@penrith.city |
Laidley
Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:30 am - 11:30 am
13 Mary Street, LAIDLEY QLD 4341, Laidley QLD 4341
Organisation | Laidley Community Centre |
Event Details | Messy Play for our community-based playgroup with children 0-5 years old |
Contact Name | Janella Cox |
Phone | 07 54651889 |
janella@laidleycc.org.au | |
Website | https://laidleycc.org.au/ |
GLENMORE PARK
Friday 9 May 2025 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
3 Floribunda Ave, GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745, GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745
Organisation | Floribunda Children's Centre Penrith City Council |
Event Details | Families coming together to celebrate their significant loved on in their life. Activities, photo booth and afternoon tea provided for the families. |
Contact Name | fiona jackman |
Phone | 0407 803321 |
fiona.jackman@penrith.city |
Geeveston
Wednesday 14 May 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
wayraparattee Child and Family Learning Centre, 4879 Huon Highway, Geeveston TAS 7116
Organisation | The Child Health and Parenting Service - CHaPS |
Event Details | Celebrate National Families Week with CHaPS! Chat with a CHaPS Child and Family Health Nurse - morning tea and activities for children provided. No RSVP required, just pop in. The Department of Health Child Safety and Wellbeing team will also be attending, for you to share feedback on your experience with health services - help us meet your needs and improve health services using your voice. |
Contact Name | Cassandra Cannon |
Phone | 1300064544 |
cassandra.cannon@ths.tas.gov.au | |
Website | https://www.health.tas.gov.au/ |
St Marys
Organisation | St Marys Children’s Centre |
Contact Name | Manpreet Kaur |
Phone | |
Manpreet.kaursidhu@penrith.city |