We try our best to keep this information as up to date as possible. It’s recommended to reach out to event organisers to confirm the details listed below.
At Fams, we’re passionate about highlighting activities and initiatives that benefit children, parents, and families, as well as the organisations that support them. To have your event featured, send us the details along with a link to [email protected].
Events
These are one-off special events.
| What | When | Where | More Info |
| Uniting Families Report webinar: the village in practice | Monday, May 4, 10:30 AM | Online | Register here Brings together insights from the Uniting Families Report ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ with what is currently being seen in practice across different communities, family types and states. |
| Families Week Celebration | Tuesday 12 May 2026 10am to 12pm | 52 Soldiers Parade, Edmondson Park NSW 2174 | Join OLCS for fun family activities and information on programs that are run in your local area for children and families. |
| Families Week @ CINIC | Thursday 14 May 2026 10am to 12:30pm | PCYC Young Road, Cowra NSW 2794 | Email [email protected] for more details |
| Families Week at Hunter Valley Zoo, delivered by MFSS | Friday 15 May 2026 | 138 Lomas Ln, Nulkaba NSW 2325 | Contact Alice on [email protected] or 02 4914 0444 for more details |
Ongoing
There are ongoing initiatives or programs.
| District | What | When | Where | More info |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am | Kogarah | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Mortdale | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Wolli Creek | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroup | Mondays from 9:30am to 11:00am | Daceyville Public School | 9666 5041 |
| South Eastern Sydney | Playgroups and Toy Library | Various | Engadine Community Services | Playgroup Info |
| South Eastern Sydney | Nature Playgroup | Mondays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Maroubra | SECC Programs |
| South Eastern Sydney | Giant Messy Playgroup | Fridays term time | South Eastern Community Connect, Mascot | SECC Programs |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Supported Playgroup | Mondays (during school terms) 10:30am | Portland Central School, Portland | Program Info |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Supported Playgroup | Thursdays (during school terms) 9:30am | Cooerwull Primary School | Program Info |
| Nepean Blue Mountains | Circle of Security | Wednesdays (New cohort each school term) | 1 Padley Street, Lithgow | Program Info |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Mondays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Auburn | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Auburn Nth | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:00am | EarlyEd, Westmead | 9897 1511 or website |
| Western Sydney | Tuning into Kids, Bringing up Great Kids, Triple P Parenting | Various | Blacktown Area Community Centres | Program Info |
| Western Sydney | Playlinks – Playgroup | Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am | Merrylands Public School | 1300 831 445 |
| Western Sydney | Playlinks – Playgroup | Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm | Rydalmere Public School | 1300 831 445 |
| Western Sydney | Sewing classes for migrant women | Thursdays and Fridays | Contact service for location | 9635 8022 or [email protected] |
| Western Sydney | Computer Skills Classes for migrant women | Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Contact service for location | 9636 8022 or [email protected] |
| Western Sydney | English Conversation Classes for migrant women | Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm | Contact service for location | 9636 8022 or [email protected] |
| Sydney | Art Therapy for Boys (Age 12-15) | Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm | CABL, Building E, Suite 1, 29-35 Burlington Road Homebush | [email protected] 02 9744 1866 |
| South Western Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays from 10am to11:30am | Greenacre Area Community Centre | [email protected] |
| South Western Sydney | Strength and Balance Class | Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:00am | Greenacre Area Community Centre | 02 9750 7982 |
| South Western Sydney | Yoga | Fridays from 10am to 11am | Greenacre Area Community Centre | 02 9750 7982 |
| Sydney | Prep4Preschool program | During school terms on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:30am | Learning Links Oatley – Cnr Oatley Avenue & Hurstville Road, Oatley NSW 2223 | A supported playgroup specifically for children with a disability, developmental concern, or vulnerability. (02) 8525 8230 or [email protected] |
| Sydney | Art Therapy Program | Starts 26 February 2025 with end date TBD | Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre | [email protected] 02 9356 4977 |
| Sydney | Supported Playgroup | Mondays & Thursday from 9:30am to 11:00am | Rockdale | 9567 4977 or [email protected] |
| Sydney | Food Pantries | Wednesdays from 12pm to 7pm | Addison Road Community Centre | Visit website for more details |
| Northern NSW | Circle of Security Parenting Program | 4 workshops, starting 4 March 2026 | 7 Carrington Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Tuning in to Teens Parenting Program | 5 workshops, starting 25 February 2026 | 7 Carrington Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Babies Playgroup (0–2 years) | Tuesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm | 7 Carrington Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Nimbin Playgroup (0–5 years) | Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm | 81 Cullen Street, Nimbin | Ph: 02 6621 2489 [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Lismore Playgroup (0–5 years) | Thursdays, 10:00am–12:00pm | 7 Carrington Street, Lismore | 02 6621 2489 For wet weather updates, follow Lismore Playgroup on Facebook |
| Northern NSW | Black Box Parenting Program | Thursdays, 10:00am–12:30pm | 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 For caregivers experiencing distress, loss, trauma, or domestic violence |
| Northern NSW | Anxiety Coach | Tuesdays, 21st October – 4th November | 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 Helps caregivers support children aged 8–12 in managing anxiety and building resilience |
| Northern NSW | Circle of Security | Thursdays, 6th – 27th November, 10:00am–12:30pm | 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 Strengthens the parent-child bond and helps caregivers understand children’s behaviours and needs |
| Northern NSW | Engaging Adolescents | Tuesdays, 18th November – 2nd December, 10:00am–12:30pm | 73 Magellan Street, Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 Equips caregivers of children aged 10+ with tools for navigating challenging conversations and strengthening relationships |
| Northern NSW | New Beginnings Community Playgroup | Every Thursday during school terms – 10am to 12pm. | St Mark’s Anglican Church Hall 49 Simpson Pde, Casino | Phone: 66626792 Email: [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | Early Intervention Playgroup (0–5 years) | Fridays, 10:00am–12:00pm | ARUMA, 61 Rifle Range Road, East Lismore | Designed for children with developmental concerns or those who prefer a quieter environment Ph: 02 6621 2489 [email protected] |
| Northern NSW | LGBTQ+ Playgroup (0-5 years) | Every Monday of thre first month, 10:00am -12:00pm | Heritage Park, 195 Molesworth Street Lismore | Ph: 02 6621 2489 For LGBTQ+ Families and Allies, creating a welcoming and supporting community. |
| Mid North Coast | Arakoon Kids Supported Playgroup | Thursdays during school terms 9:30am to 12:00pm | Old South West Rocks Scout Hall, Short Street (Opposite the tennis courts) | Contact Regen – 0476 806 721 |
| Mid North Coast | Circle of Security Parenting Group | Tuesday 17 February to Tuesday 24 March 2026 | Old Southwest Rocks Scout Hall, Short Street (Opposite the tennis courts) | Contact Regen – 0476 806 721 Limited numbers. |
| Murrumbidgee | Corowa Children’s LEGO Group | Every Thursday during school terms, 4pm-5pm | Intereach Community Room (Corowa Arcade), Shops 18 to 20, Corowa Arcade, 109-111 Sanger St | Contact Amber on 0437 684 677 or email [email protected] |
| Murrumbidgee | Wiggle and Giggle Corowa | Every Monday | Corowa Public School (Entrance via gate on Victoria St) | Contact Shannon on 0436 632 423 or email [email protected] |
| Murrumbidgee | Corowa Kinship Carers and Grandparents Group | 1st Thursday of every month 10am to 11am | Intereach Corowa Community Room | Contact Amber on 0437 684 677 or email [email protected] |
| Murrumbidgee | Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) Aboriginal Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays (during school terms only) from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm | Tolland Community Centre – 41 Bruce St | 0498 549 476 |
| Murrumbidgee | Craft Club | Fridays from 10am to 12pm | Hilltops Community Hub | 6382 6328 |
| Murrumbidgee | Tuning into Kids – Parenting Program | Various | Centacare South West NSW | Course Details |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Splash Swim Program | Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Learning lab – fee based private tutoring | Flexible session times | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| Illawara Shoalhaven | Small group FREE tutoring and homework | Tuesday afternoon, during school terms | Port Kembla | Contact [email protected] |
| N/A – Online | Telepractice: Early Intervention Playgroup for Children with a Disability | First Wednesday of each month | EarlyEd: Zoom | 9897 1511 or website |
| Central Coast | Supported Playgroup, MyTime and PlayConnect | Various – school term time | Coastwide Child and Family Services, Central Coast | 4340 1111 or website |
| Western NSW | Bubs and Toddlers Playtime | Fridays | The Neighbourhood Centre, Bathurst | Program Info |
| Hunter | Cuppa and Craft | Monday from 9:30am to 11:30am | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | SecondBite Food Support | Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | Playgroup | Wednesdays | Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre | Program Info |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Mondays 9:30am to 11:00am | Karuah Public School (library) | For parents and children 0-5. FREE. Morning tea provided. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings 9:30am to 11:15am | Thou Walla Family Centre (Located on the grounds of Irrawang public school) | For parents and children 0-5. FREE. Morning tea provided. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Mondays during school term 9:30am to 11:30am | Adamstown Public School Hall | Free to attend – everyone welcome. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Tuesdays during school term 9:30am to 11:30am | 112 Lang Street Kurri Kurri OOSH | Free to attend – everyone welcome. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Wednesdays during school term 9:30am to 11:30am | Windale Public School – Milabah | Free to attend – everyone welcome. |
| Hunter | Supported Playgroup | Thursdays during school term 9:30am to 11:30am | Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre 80 Hayden Brook Rd Woodrising | Free to attend – everyone welcome. |
| Western | Supported Playgroup | Weekly, Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 12pm | Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Vaux Street Cowra NSW 2794 | For more details, contact 02 6340 1100 |
| Western | Supported Playgroup | Fortnightly Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm. | Grenfell Community Hub, 88 Main Street Grenfell NSW 2810 | For more details, contact 02 6340 1100 |
