The event will together Speech Pathologist, OT, behaviour support practitioner, and ear screening. Staff will be available to talk to families about how they can help their child’s development, there will also be people on the day to assist with referrals to Wanslea or CDS.

Held over lunch and children's activities, parents can register here - Maaraka Dabakarn (Hands to Steady)

Walk in's also welcome.

Please reach out to Bonnie at Wanslea for more information - bonnie.bellenzier@ndis.gov.au

Date: 3rd December 2024

Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Central Park Joondalup - 187 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup 6027

The day will feature keynote speakers, including lived experience experts and leaders in the fight to end violence, offering insights and inspiration. Explore a variety of stallholders, showcasing local services, resources, and support networks, and learn how you can contribute to making a difference. The event will culminate in a march, where we’ll walk together to raise awareness and show solidarity with survivors of violence.

Come along to learn more about childhood development and the importance of investing in the early years.

Hear some amazing presentations about contemporary research and how data can be utilised to enhance children’s health, wellbeing and development.

You will also have an opportunity to network with other community stakeholders and discuss local priorities.

We are now open for expression of interests from families for 2025.

If you know of a family who has a 3 year old (turns 3 in July 2024-June 2025) and lives in the following suburbs - Girrawheen, Marangaroo, Alexander Heights, Koondoola, Mirrabooka, Balga, Nollamara or Westminster then they are eligible to go on the EOI list for 2025.

NEW Coordinator incoming! I (Kristy) am leaving Ngala and my position as HIPPY Girrawheen Coordinator and my last day will be Friday November 8th. It has been amazing working with you all together for the benefit of families and children in our community.

The new Coordinator is starting this week so I will be able to handover to her personally. I will be sure to let her know to connect with you all as this is truly a valuable group to be a part of.

Meanwhile, you can send any EOI's to the hippyg@ngala.com.au email address until you learn her direct email.

Thanks everyone, take care!!

This workshop will be delivered by a Speech Pathologist and Social Worker from Wanslea's Early Childhood Approach program. It will cover:

• What are Visual Supports

• Different types of Visual Supports 

• Who benefits from Visual Supports 

• Why use Visual Supports in early childhood settings 

• How to use Visual Supports 

• Examples of ways to incorporate Visual Supports into early childhood settings 

• Resources for getting started

  
  

Registrations can be completed via Humanitix at this link by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Only a few weeks left! Please take 1 minute to help us plan for 2025.

As we plan and prepare to support community leaders, services providers, families, and children in our community we want to start by listening. CfC Mirrabooka listens to the community and funds service providers through project funding from the Department of Social Services. Another aspect of CfC Mirrabooka Facilitating Partner scope is to invest and coordinate sector wide training opportunities to better support children and families.

In 2024 we collaborated with CfC Swan to provide Celebrating Capacity training presented by the amazing Nairn Walker. We are committed to work in partnerships to provide relevant sector training in 2025. To do this,  your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we would encourage you to take this 1-minute survey.

Your feedback will help shape any future events that we will offer. Please find the link directly to the survey HERE or the QR code below.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to gauge support for such a newsletter. If you would like to join our mailing list, please scan the QR code on above or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/9bLD4aEwQy

If you have any families around the Girrawheen/Koondoola area that would like to join they can click on the website link or scan the QR code to register.

You can help them register if they need or if they would like us to help, we can help too.

If you would like to learn more about the program you can visit their website www.theactive8.org

Tues 22 April, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Wed 23 April, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Thurs 24 April, 2.00pm-4.00pm

We also have Dragon themed activities below that require bookings.

Dragon-Slaying Catapults

Mon 14 April, 1.30pm-2.30pm

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/attractions-and-recreation/arts-and-events/events-calendar/dragon-slaying-catapults-stirling-libraries-april-holiday-workshops

Build-a-Dragon Craft

Thurs 17 April, 10.30pm-2.30pm

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/attractions-and-recreation/arts-and-events/events-calendar/build-a-dragon-craft-stirling-libraries-april-holiday-workshops!

The LETS program runs for a period of 8 weeks with a different theme each week.

Suitable for parents/carers and their children aged 3 - 4 years for whom English is a second language.

Starting Tuesday 29 April 2024, 9:30am - 10:30am.

• Read, Play, Grow, Yanchep

• You’re Going to be a Dad, Online

• Raising Children in a Digital World, Online

• Protective Behaviours, Online

• nom! Children, Girrawheen

• Baby Massage, Merriwa

• Tuning into Kids, Online

• Keeping Kids in Mind, Online

• Circle of Security, all locations

• Guiding Childrens Behaviour  2-5 years, Mount Hawthorn

• Keeping Kids in Mind, Online

Pre-Election Public Forum

Details of the Forum are as follows:

5.30 pm, Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, (registration/refreshment 5pm)

Venue Agocs-Raymond House, 20 View Street, North Perth.

Party Representatives:

ALP: The Hon. Dr. Anne Aly MP, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Youth, Minister assisting the Minister for NDIS.

Liberal Party: Waiting for confirmation of participation/nominee from the Hon Senator Dean Smith.

The Australian Greens: Waiting confirmation of participation/ nominee from Hon. Senator Jordon Steele-John.

Join us for this FREE, 5 session play-based program to:

• Learn easy activities that you can replicate at home that support your child’s learning and development.

• Learn tips from Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Early Childhood Teachers that will enrich how you move, connect, and play with your child.

• Discover different ideas and activities using everyday items at home that encourage connection, curiosity, and play with your child.

• Sessions are hands on with opportunities to practice new skills with your child.

• Take home a You with Me flip book at every session to support your learning.

Who can attend?

• Families with children aged 2 - 4 years.

• Families living in Alexander Heights, Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo, Mirrabooka, Nollamara and Westminster.

• Families must be able to attend all 5 sessions.

Scan QR code to register.

The payment offers support to parents and carers of school-age children, with: 

• $150 for each Kindergarten and primary student, and 

• $250 for each secondary student.

Parents need to provide:

1. The WA student number (WASN) for each student. This 8-digit number is sometimes called a SCSA or student number.

2. The name at time of enrolment, date of birth, school name, and year level of each student you are claiming for.

3. The bank account details where the payment will be deposited.

4. 100 point of ID

Our InfoHub runs on the below times each week. There are no bookings required.

• Tuesday          10.00am – 12.00 noon

• Tuesday          3.00pm – 5.00pm

• Thursday         3.00pm – 5.00pm

Join us for this FREE, 5 session play-based program to:

• Learn easy activities that you can replicate at home that support your child’s learning and development.

• Learn tips from Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Early Childhood Teachers that will enrich how you move, connect, and play with your child.

• Discover different ideas and activities using everyday items at home that encourage connection, curiosity, and play with your child.

• Sessions are hands on with opportunities to practice new skills with your child.

• Take home a You with Me flip book at every session to support your learning.

Who can attend?

• Families with children aged 2 - 4 years.

• Families living in Alexander Heights, Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo, Mirrabooka, Nollamara and Westminster.

• Families must be able to attend all 5 sessions.

Scan QR code to register.

All families are welcome. Come along, connect and enjoy this wonderful free community event!

Saturday 19 July, 9am- 1pm at Mirrabooka Community Hub.

See full details in the flyer attached or visit https://events.humanitix.com/aboriginal-cultural-awareness-community-workshop to register.

For further info contact socialimpact@stirling.wa.gov.au.

Touch, communication (both verbal and non-verbal) and prolonged eyecontact are important elements of bonding. Infant massage encompassesand supports all these vital aspects of bonding. Learn how to massage yourbaby with a therapeutic and relaxing touch. You will also get the chance tomeet and chat with other mums.

The benefits of infant massage include

:Promotes bonding and secure attachment

:Increases verbal and non-verbal communication

:Reduces stress and enhances wellbeing :Improves the digestive system

:Enhances motor development

The benefits of drama and play:

Supports children to grow in confidence and self-esteem.

Promotes the understanding if diverse cultural experiences

Strengthens family bonds

Develops social interaction skills

Mon starting 28 July 2025 for 8 weeks | 3:45pm – 4:30pm St Anthonys Primary School, 7 Servite Terrace, WannerooBookings: www.ngala.com.au or scan QR codeT: 9367 0931E: Northwestmetro.PCWA@ngala.com.au

shares her journey through the

highs and lows of parenting, and

how understanding the emotional

needs of kids can be the key to

enjoying parenting more.

This session dives into what’s at the

heart of challenging behaviours,

how to meet the core emotional

needs of children, and why it’s often

so hard to show up in the way we

want.

Join us for a chance to reconnect,

feel seen, and get the tools you

need to manage your child’s big

feelings – and your own.

MuirSat 30 Aug 2025 | 9:30 - 11amDuncraig Primary School21 Roche Rd, Duncraig

Keeping Kids in Mind is a 5-week program supporting parents through separation and ongoing conflict. In this online program, we will discuss how to best support your child whilst managing the practical and emotional challenges of parenting after separation. These sessions are facilitated by a qualified and experienced counselor and will help you to:

Develop greater understanding on supporting your child’s needs through separation

View the experience of separation through your children’s eyes

Rebuild resilience in both children & parent

Wednesdays starting 27 August 20256:00pm – 8:00pm Online via ZoomBookings: www.ngala.com.au or scan QR codeT: 9367 0931 | E: Northwestmetro.PCWA@ngala.com.au

An 8-week Relationship-Based Parenting Program

Facilitated by experienced Parent Support Workers, this 8-week program is designed to enhance the sense of security and connection for children. Parents will learn how to understand and respond more effectively to their emotional needs. This program also provides parents with the opportunity to reflect on the impact of their own experiences on their parenting style .

Commitment to attend all 8 sessions is required; bookings essential.

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Program (SPIMHP) is offering grants up to

$1,000* to government, non-government and not-for-profit agencies across WA

to host local events or activities.

Our Financial Education Program focuses on a trauma-informed, easy read approach, empowering individuals to manage their personal finances and seek assistance when necessary. The program is also designed to upskill staff when working with their clients.

If you are interested in hosting and booking sessions for particularly vulnerable community members and/or the organisations supporting them. Book now:

(08) 9440 1663

training@nsclegal.org.au

Tickets are now available for our upcoming Breakfast Connect on the 28^th of August 2025, themed "Every Child's Mind Matters: A Community Conversation for Mental Health Awareness."

“We have announced a commitment to contribute $2 billion over 5 years towards Thriving Kids, commencing from 1 July 2026.

Thriving Kids will focus on identifying developmental concerns earlier and establishing a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and disability and low to moderate support needs and their families. Children with permanent and significant disability will continue to be supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).”

We are excited to share that tickets are now available for our Rescheduled Breakfast Connect event on Thursday 30^{th of} October 2025, themed "Every Child's Mind Matters: A Community Conversation for Mental Health Awareness."

Join fellow leaders from the Mirrabooka service region for a morning of connection, insightful conversation, and a delicious breakfast. Hear from an expert panel of guest speakers as they explore a multi-faceted community approach to supporting children’s mental health.

Our panel will feature:

• Natalie Elphick – Manager, Pharmacy 777’s Counselling Clinic

• Vicki Martin – Child and Parent Centre Manager, MercyCare

• David Albanis – A/Director ICAMHS, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

• Janice Tansey - Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Seats are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot nice and early. Book HERE or please see the attached flyer with the booking QR code. (Attire: Smart Casual)

Developmental play-based children's activities and life skills for mothers and children aged 0 - 5 years.

Day & Time:

Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am during school terms.

Location:

Mercy Care Mirrabooka; 4 Brewer Place, Mirrabooka

Two free online sessions available:

1. Guiding Children's Behaviour

17 November at 9.30am

2. And So to Sleep

   1 December at 9.30am

MoneyMinded coach training will prepare you to work with your clients to build their money skills, knowledge and confidence.

This is a FREE training opportunity and will proceed only if there is sufficient interest from the Mirrabooka community. With this in mind this registration is currently an EOI while we gather interest and numbers.

Working with one of our health professionals, families will gain access to free health coaching sessions and online modules that provide tailored support for their health and wellbeing. Core support areas include quality nutrition, active movement, balancing screen-time, family mealtimes, sleep routines, and more! 🤸

Active8 (for children 2 - 5) & Better Health Program (for children 6 - 12), give families 6-months to complete up to 10 sessions with their own health coach. They also run online and all year around with no waitlists - so families can jump right in when it best suits them. Feel free to check out some more information at the links below:

🔗 https://theactive8.org/

🔗 https://betterhealthprogram.org/ 

We would love to work with organisations across the community, education, and health sector to help amplify these programs and help families access free and effective health support. If you would like to learn more and discuss how we can best work together, feel free to reach out to Emily Angus (Community Engagement Officer) on:

💻 Email: emily.a@betterhealthcompany.org

📞 Phone: (08) 6727 9359

6 session program

Wednesdays 11 Feb - 1 Apr 2026

10.30am - 12.00pm

Waddington Primary School 15 Henniker Way Koondoola

FREE

No Creche facilities available

Parenting can sometimes feel like a complex puzzle, leaving you wondering what your child truly needs from you. You’re not alone in this journey. Every parent experiences moments of uncertainty, and that’s where the Circle of Security Parenting Program can make a difference.

The Circle of Security Parenting program looks beneath behaviour to make sense of what your child is really asking from you. It provides a ‘map’ to help better read your child’s needs, understand your child’s emotional world, support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions, build their self-esteem, support their need to build new skills, and strengthen the relationship you have with your child.

Facilitated by a Parent who has experience supporting and raising neurodivergent children.

BOOKINGS DETAILS

💬 08 9251 5777

parenting@communicare.org.au

www.trybooking.com/DIBJD

individual parenting support to improve

the health and wellbeing of parents,

carers and their children, by providing

them with information and strategies

around common parenting challenges.

SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED

The service is focused on building and strengthening parent-child relationships, and linking families to relevant support in their local communities.

Connected Families also provides parenting courses and workshops to support parents and carers gain an improved understanding of their children’s developmental needs and behaviours.

WHO DO WE SUPPORT

Connected Families is available for anyone parenting a child up to 12 years of age and living in the following areas:

Marangaroo

Mirrabooka

Nollamara

Westminster

Alexander Heights

Balga

Girrawheen

Koondoola

Connected Families operates from Malaga and our Parenting Facilitator can meet you out in the

Community (Parks, Cafes etc), Schools or at a Child

and Parent Centre.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

28 Cecil Avenue, Cannington WA 6107

(08) 92521 5777

Parenting@Communicare.org.au

Hippy (Home Interaction Program For Parents And Youngsters) is a free program that Helps your child develop, build relationships and encourage their love of learning by becoming a hippy family

HIPPY is a two-year home-based early childhood learning and parenting program delivered by trained Tutors. The Tutors empower and encourage families to extend their parenting skills and engage with their children by introducing reading, play and educational activities for 15 minutes per day.

Eligibility: 

Birth date between 1/7/2022 -30/6/2023 

Reside is Girrawheen, Marangaroo, Balga, Koondoola, Alexander Heights, Mirrabooka, Westminster, Nollamara and Stirling

‘Full Futures: Everyone at the table’, a Community Showcase presented by Fair Food WA, explores the urgent issue of food security in Western Australia. Through images and objects, visitors are invited to reflect on what it takes to build a resilient and accessible food system for all.

Join Fair Food WA at WA Museum Boola Bardip and take part in shaping a full future for Western Australia.

Little Foodies can also visit a free Discovery Day on Friday 20 February 2026 at the Woodside Learning Studios. The Little Foodies Discovery Day will feature 6 activity stations that give visitors a taste of how we can work together to ensure everyone has enough to eat: https://events.humanitix.com/little-foodies-discovery-day

Fair Food WA is generously supported by Lotterywest.

This interactive workshop will help parents and carers teach their children to understand and regulate their emotions. Children with good emotional intelligence often have better emotional, social and physical functioning, as well as fewer behavioural difficulties.

Tuning in to Kids is a parenting program that aims to give helpful ways of teaching children the skills of emotional intelligence.

To get the most out of this online workshop, participants will need to have both video and sound enabled. This helps create a safe, interactive, and supportive space for everyone involved.

This interactive workshop will help parents and carers teach their children to understand and regulate their emotions. Children with good emotional intelligence often have better emotional, social and physical functioning, as well as fewer behavioural difficulties.

Tuning in to Kids is a parenting program that aims to give helpful ways of teaching children the skills of emotional intelligence.

To get the most out of this online workshop, participants will need to have both video and sound enabled. This helps create a safe, interactive, and supportive space for everyone involved.

1 session program

Waddington Primary School

Wednesday 31st March 2026

9.30am - 12pm

Whilst some feelings of anxiety can be a normal part of a child’s development, an increasing number of children are experiencing higher levels of anxiety that are impacting on their everyday life.

This workshop aims to assist parents and carers to understand anxiety and will provide simple strategies to use at home.

Families must be able to attend all 4 sessions.

Who for:          Families with children aged 0-12 months

     Families living in; Alexander Heights, Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo, Mirrabooka, Nollamara & Westminster.

Where:            Child and Parent Centre, Westminster; 24 Marloo Road, Westminster.

When:             1.15pm – 2.00pm

                        23 April, 30 April, 7 May, 14 May

Registrations essential.

Families must be able to attend all 5 sessions.

Who for:          Families with children aged 2-4 years

                        Families living in; Alexander Heights, Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo, Mirrabooka, Nollamara & Westminster.

Where:            Mirrabooka library; 21 Sudbury Road, Mirrabooka

When:              10.30am – 11.30am

                        21 May, 28 May, 4 June, 11 June & 18 June

Registrations essential

More Information:       9245 2441

                                    youwithme@wanslea.org.au

Programs are casual requiring no bookings, pay as you play and operate from three City of Stirling venues.

SL Scarborough - Monday - Friday

SL Hamersley - Wednesday

SL Mirrabooka - Thursday

See our website for timetable / term and holiday schedules and more information.

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/stirling-leisure/activities-and-leisure-programs/toddler-gym

Thursday 18 June

6.00pm - 8.00pm (light supper provided from 5.30pm)

Stirling Leisure Mirrabooka (Billabong Room), 38 Ashby Crescent Mirrabooka

Bookings Essential: https://www.ngala.com.au/events/protective-behaviours-3/

Enquiries: 0418 691 019 / northwestmetro.pcwa@ngala.com.au

Starts 30th July 2026.

See flyer for details.

Starts 29th July 2026.

See flyer for details.