Let's dance!
Put on your red shoes.....
your boots, dancing shoes, comfy shoes, sparkly shoes, any footwear you want and head on down to our family dance.
Friday, 19 May at 5:30 - 7.30pm
Free event for the whole family, celebrating National Families Week.
Join in some good old-fashioned family fun!
Our annual family dance event is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss out.
Suitable for families with children up to 10 years old (though everyone is welcome to attend!).
Len Packham Clubrooms, Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup for a night of wholesome entertainment Numguts Bush Band Free Sausage Sizzle Photobooth Free coffee So bring the whole family and get ready to dance the night away!
RSVP by the 15 May to customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au or visit www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/events (event will be posted soon)
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Kids Toy Swap
Have your children outgrown their toys?
Is your living room full of toys they no longer use or need?
Each year, nearly 27 million toys are thrown away by Australians and end up in landfill.
Let's try to reduce these alarming numbers.
Join us on Saturday 29th April at Cockburn Toy Library for our very first Community Toys Swap.
Bring along toys in good condition your kids don't use anymore and exchange them.
Bring whatever you have and take whatever you like, and best of all, it’s FREE.
Any leftover toys will be donated to the Cockburn Toy Library and Good Sammy's.
Our waste education team is proud to run this event with the Cockburn Toy Library.
The library has a wide range of high-quality toys helping bridge the gap for families who do not have access to them.
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Bond over bubs with PlayActive
Join us for some fun activities in our Bandicoots Play Centre, focused on helping your child reach critical developmental milestones.
From rainbow parachutes to singing and dancing, you’re sure to have a ball with your littlie!
Plus, it’s a great way to meet other parents in Cockburn.
Monday to Thursday during Term 2
For bubs aged six months to three years
Times vary each day.
Cockburn ARC, 31 Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central
Interested in PlayActive but want to make sure your child really enjoys it first?
You can trial a PlayActive class for $10.50 without committing to the full term.
For more information, please visit the website.
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Learn to swim this winter
Our customised Swim ARCademy program at Cockburn ARC is suitable for all abilities and ages from babies through to adults.
For only $18 a week, you will:
Learn vital swimming techniques
Build crucial water safety behaviours
Gain confidence in all types of water
Graduate with the skills you need for sports and competitive swimming.
With the help of our online class matching tool, you can find the perfect class and enrol in just a few clicks.
To learn more, please visit the website.
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Keep the kids active with our after-school clinics
Our netball and basketball coaching sessions are a great way to keep the kids active outside of the classroom, while building their confidence in team sports.
Monday to Wednesday during Term 2
For ages four to 12
Session times differ based on age groups
Cockburn ARC, 31 Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central
Want to try it out first? Bring your child in anytime during the term and pay $15 at reception for a once-off trial session to see what it's all about.
For more information, please visit the website.
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Yangebup Family Centre - what's coming up?
Lots of family fun at the Yangebup Family Centre next term. See their full program
Also see their Kids Go Wild event details (free fun outdoor play for littlies) - to be held in Manning Park in May - download flyer
Circle of Security Parenting program run by Child Health - this very popular seven week program is being held at the Yangebup Family Centre - download the flyer |
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South West Metro Parenting
South West Metro Parenting Service consists of Meerilinga Parenting Service, Cockburn Parenting Service and KEYS for Parenting.
They offer parents and carers with children aged birth to 18 years living in Cockburn, Rockingham, Kwinana, Fremantle, Melville and East Fremantle localities access to parenting support services.
Upcoming Courses and Events - South West Parenting Services Facebook page or check out the Term 2 Program for SWMPS
Cockburn Parenting
Each term the City's Cockburn Parenting has different workshops and events, but also offers free parent consults.
Contact the team on 089411 3855 or email parenting@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Check out our website each term to see what parenting programs and events are coming up, but first up in Term 2 is: Bringing up Great Kids download flyer Regular Cockburn parenting programs: My Time Aboriginal parent/grandparent group - For more information, visit our website Sing and Play (referral only) bookings phone 08 9411 3855 or 08 9411 3854. A few spots available. Download the flyer Meerilinga Cockburn
First Steps for Autism - this new playgroup in being hosted in the Meerilnga Hilton venue.
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Froggy's Fun on the Green - get active this Autumn
Autumn is here, so join us at 9.30am as we revert to our normal timeslot for Term 2 for our free outdoor playgroup.
Mondays: Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Hamilton Hill, 9.30-11.30am.
Tuesdays: Nicholson Reserve, Swallow Drive, Yangebup 9.30-11.30am.
No bookings required; just come on down.
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Diverse Women's Group - new topics in Term 2
Is English your second language?
Connect with women from other backgrounds at our free Diverse Women's Group.
Each week there is a new speaker and topic, and free creche.
Term 2 focuses on tips for parenting, finance and budgeting and women's health.
Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup.
Creche available (please pre book)
Contact our Cultural Diversity Officer on 08 9411 3444 or commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au for bookings (essential) or more information.
Download the flyer or go to our website to check the dates.
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Healthy kids - need help with eating and/or exercise?
For little kids
Active8 is a free, healthy lifestyle program for parents and carers of 2-5 year olds.
They provide evidence-based guidance around physical activity, fussy eating and nutrition to help you build confidence during meal times and form healthy family habits!
The program runs for eight weeks by qualified health professionals (either online or face-to-face) in your local community.
Download the flyer
For bigger kids
Better Health Program is for children 6-12 years, above a healthy weight, who need support improving eating and activity habits.
It is a free 10 week program for you and your child (either online or face to face)
Download the flyer
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Pre-Kindys in Cockburn
There are several pre-kindys in Cockburn, some at schools and others at our City facilities in Treeby, Harvest Lakes (Atwell Prekindy) and Success.
Check out our website page and let us know if you know of any additional ones (Children's Development Officer 9411 3444)
There are some spots available in Success Pre-Kindy in Term 2 - see their promo below:
Success 3 year old Pre-kindy is a fun and nurturing early learning environment.
Based on the learning through play philosophy supported in the Early Years Learning Framework, we inspire a love of learning in the early years by providing an extensive range of fun open- ended activities for all learning abilities.
Our program also includes specialised gross motor and language sessions.
Help your child make a smooth transition to ‘Big School’ with the amazing team of Educators at Success Pre-Kindy!
Contact: Vanessa de la Mata (Owner/ Principal) Phone: 0409 295 363 Email: successprekindy@gmail.com Website: www.successpre-kindy.wa.edu.au
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