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Celebrate NAIDOC Week with free family fun day Join us for Moort Danjoo Koorliny (Family Coming Together) from 11-2pm at Len Packham Hall, 96 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup. Featuring: - Froggy's Fun on the Green
- Blissco Youth trailer activities
- Circus workshop by Acrobatch Circus
- Coffee van and food trucks
- Sensory space option
- Photobooth
- Cultural craft activities run by local service providers
There's no registration required! See our flyerfor more details and see what other NAIDOC activities are on below. | | |
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Free workshops to support your parenting journey We know parenting can be challenging – that’s why we’re offering free, practical workshops to help you feel more confident and connected. Bringing up Great Kids
A popular four-week program for parents/carers of children aged two to 10 years.
Explore brain development, behaviour, big feelings, and how to thrive as a parent. Wednesdays 13 August to 3 September (4 sessions) 9.30am-12.30pm (Cockburn ARC).
Register here
Parenting Kids with Big Feelings
A one-off, two hour session for parents of two to 10-year-olds.
This workshop gives a snapshot of Bringing Up Great Kids and includes tips on child development, emotional regulation, and local support services.
Wednesday 6 August 9.30-11.20am (Cockburn ARC). Morning tea provided and a creche option as they are at the Cockburn ARC.
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Get active at Cockburn ARC these school holidays Cockburn ARC's School Holiday Program is back this July. Kids Get Active includes a bunch of sports, games and activities for all abilities and skill levels. As a day camp, they offer fun stuff the kids will love like team games, bubble soccer, aquatics fun, dodgeball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, footy and more. | | |
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| | New Homeschool Program Join Cockburn ARC’s Term 3 Sports Program, specially designed for homeschool families! Running during the school term, it's a great opportunity for your child to try new sports, play games, make friends, and have fun! | | More details |
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| | Make mealtimes fun Are you a parent or carer of a child 5 years and under? Join our free five-week program taught by a qualified nutritionist and learn about healthy eating, making mealtimes less stressful, and lunchbox tips. Also take home free recipe books! Registration essential. | | Book here |
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| | Cockburn Libraries activities Cockburn Libraries are hosting loads of fun activities for different ages these schools holidays. Think dinosaur suncatchers, dragon eggs, NAIDOC Week themed activities, and more! You can also join a new Inclusive Storytime on Friday 18 July. | | More details |
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Other parenting tips and info |
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Accessible Toy library sessions at Atwell Do you have a child with developmental delay or disability? Or an older child or adult with similar support needs? You're warmly invited to a new inclusive initiative from Cockburn Toy Library. These relaxed, low-sensory sessions are designed to be welcoming and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Come along and enjoy: - A wide range of engaging toys
- Friendly, inclusive staff
- Low lighting and no background music
- AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) board available
- Access to an enclosed playground.
Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Atwell Community Centre, 9 Lombe Gardens, Atwell
Suited to children and families of all ages and abilities. | | |
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Pineview Community Kindy Fun Day Check out this hidden gem in Coolbellup with its spacious garden by popping in for some free family fun on Saturday 28 June from 10am-1pm. - First Nations cultural activities and performances
- Children's art and craft
- Sausage sizzle.
30 Mopsa Way, Coolbellup
Enrolments open now:
Reminder that Pineview is taking enrolments until 30 June.
Pineview offers a culturally safe, play based learning program for children, a unique alternative to school based Kindy. | | |
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Freestanding furniture safety tips Did you know that young children often try to climb furniture like bookcases, drawers and wardrobes? If these items aren’t properly secured, they can tip over causing serious injuries or even death. Since 2001, at least 22 Australian children under the age of nine have died from toppling furniture or TVs. To help prevent accidents, a new mandatory safety standard for toppling furniture came into effect on 4 May 2025. Always read and follow the safety information that comes with your furniture. Keep your home safe with these tips: - Anchor heavy furniture to the wall
- Place heavy items in the lower drawers or shelves
- Keep tempting items (like toys) off the top of tall furniture.
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| | Looking for reliable parenting advice? The Raising Children Network website has dedicated early years sections – covering Pregnancy, Newborns, Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers. They offer practical guidance for everyday parenting challenges, including sleep and feeding, developmental milestones and targeted resources for families supporting children with Autism or Disability. |
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| First Focus early intervention |
| Do you have concerns about your child’s development? Give them the skills and confidence they need to start pre-school. First Focus is a specialised school-readiness program, aiming to ease the transition to kindergarten or pre-primary for children with developmental delays and learning difficulties. It starts at Yangebup Community Centre in Term 3. |
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