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Supported Playgroups

supported playgroups

Korean – ‪한국어
Chinese – ‪简体中文

Playgroups are now full for Term 1.

Please join our /thenortherncentre Facebook page and/or ‘subscribe’ on our website to be notified when the next Parenting Program Calendar is available.

Mini-Maxi Playgroups are supported playgroups for children aged up to 5 years old.

Mini Maxi are an opportunity for parents to connect with each other, share their experiences of parenting and learn new parenting skills while being supported by our Facilitator who coordinates the activities. Mini Maxi provide children with an opportunity to socialise, play and learn in a structured and positive environment as well as participating in age-appropriate learning experiences and activities.

The playgroups also provide access to community information and resources about parenting (with regular Guest Speakers from local services), and most importantly, provides a safe place to understand the value of playing with their child.

The group is structured around a school term (9-10 weeks) and provides a small group setting for parents to meet other parents, access information and resources about parenting, and most importantly, understand the value of playing with their child.

Come along to have fun with your child/ren and connect with other families, to share the joys (and challenges) of parenting.

DADS&bubs Playgroup

Fun, free and supported playgroup that provides opportunities for Dads/carers and their children (0 – 5 years old) to explore the importance of play, whilst building on their parenting skills and developing social networks.

Term 3 : 2022

When:   Saturdays: 6 August to 24 September 2022

Time:     9:30am to 11:30am

Where:  The Northern Centre, Level 3, 3-5 Anthony Road, West Ryde

Bookings are essential.

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Mini-Maxi (full for term 1)

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Culture Drop (full for term 3)

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Mini-Maxi – Wednesdays

Term 2 : 2024

Dates: 1 May to 3 July

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Bookings are essential.

Mini-Maxi – Fridays

Term 2 : 2024

Dates: 3 May to 5 July

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Bookings are essential.

Culture Drop

A fun and free supported 9-week playgroup for families who speak another language other than English at home and have a child under 5 years.

You can meet other families in your community whilst supporting your child’s social skills as they interact and enjoy lots of fun activities with the other children.

Term 2 : 2023

Dates: 28 April to 30 June

Times: Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Bookings are essential.

DADS&bubs (Not running Term 1 : 2022)

Fun, free and supported playgroup held on Saturday mornings over 8 weeks, DADSnbubs provides opportunities for Dads/carers and their children (0 – 5 years old) to explore the importance of play, build on their parenting skills and enable Dads/carers to expand and develop their social networks with one another.

Celebration of Chinese Grandparents Playgroup

As a Chinese grandparent, we want to celebrate how wonderful you are!

If you have a grandchild under 5 years of age, please bring them along for a morning of supported fun activities and meet other grandparents.

Every Wednesday 10:30am to 12:30pm from 5 February to 22 April 2020.

Download flyer for more information.

To book, please register your interest below.

Or any queries, please call Mabel Chow on 9334 0111.

Sensory Play Parties

If you have a child between 3 and 5 years, come along and enjoy a sensory journey with your child through fun activities.

Nature Fun

Date:  Tuesday 14 April 2020

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Enjoy exciting and hands-on fun activities around nature, that will invite your child to explore and create a sense of belonging to their world.

Bookings: https://bit.ly/2ww7Hrw

Storytelling Time

Date: Tuesday 21 April 2020

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

There is so much more to books than just reading. Come along and be immersed in the imagination of storytelling. Any time is a good time for a story. Let’s enjoy a tale through songs, stories and activities.

Bookings: https://bit.ly/2xd7JVR

View Flyer: Sensory Play Parties Flyer_April 2020

Sensory Play Parties

If you have a child under 5 years, come along and enjoy a sensory journey with your child through fun activities.

We are planning to run our Sensory Play Parties again in the next school holidays.

Please join our /thenortherncentre Facebook page to be notified when new registrations will be available.

Due to COVID restrictions, our supported playgroups will be facilitated via Zoom. Why not register and join in, and see how much fun you and your child can have online!

Due to COVID-19, our Family & Community Resource Worker is facilitating our supported playgroups via ZOOM. Our current groups are running for 8 weeks instead of 10. We will share any updates with you on our Facebook page /thenortherncentre.

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