Notice of the Annual General Meeting for Meerilinga Children and Community Services Inc. and Meerilinga Children and Community Foundation Inc. will be held on Tuesday 29 October 2024, 5.00pm at Meerilinga Children and Community Services Cockburn, 219 Winterfold Road Coolbellup WA.

Promoting Positive Childhoods

Meerilinga has been promoting positive childhoods for over 100 years in Western Australia. Since inception our focus has been on the importance of children, family, and the community and this remains the core of what Meerilinga does today.

Play with Purpose

Meerilinga promotes play with purpose by encouraging children to explore their world and create their own unique leaning outcomes.

Professional Excellence

Meerilinga is committed to exceeding industry standards in every aspect of our organisation. This is achieved through a dedication to continuous improvement best practice approached and strategic collaborations with other providers.

Pre-Kindy & Early Learning

Quality, educational and play-based pre-kindy programs for all families who are wishing to enrich their child’s early learning and development.

Community Services

Meerilinga’s playgroups are the way to get in touch with other families and make lasting friendships while you negotiate the important early years of your child/children’s lives.

Parenting Service

Partnering with KEYS and the City of Cockburn, Meerilinga supports families from East Fremantle through to Rockingham, with parenting courses and services.

Find your Local Service

Meerilinga aims to improve the quality of life for the children of Western Australia through:

Study with Meerilinga Training College

Meerilinga Training College promotes professional excellence in the early childhood education sector by developing Educators who inspire children’s curiosity and learning. We are a Registered Training Organisation (6000) with more than 30 years’ experience in early childhood education, child development and community services across WA.

No Fees or Lower Fees on ALL courses offered by Meerilinga

Our 100 Year History

Meerilinga’s association with children dates back to 1911, to the pioneers of the kindergarten movement and the early learning advocates for children’s interests in this state.

Children's Week - Convened in W.A. by Meerilinga

Children’s Week is a national, annual event held around the fourth Wednesday in October. It is a week dedicated to celebrating children, promoting the Rights of the Child as proclaimed by the United Nations in 1954 and to remind us of our responsibility to advocate for children as citizens.

Our Testimonials

Sandra
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My daughter is enjoying her time at Bindi Kindy and looks forward to going every week. The staff are absolutely lovely and I feel very comfortable with the care they provide. My daughter speaks fondly of them and looks forward to seeing them. I love the learning opportunities at Bindi Kindy and the overall community spirit.
Parent
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We have been apart of the Meerilinga High Wycombe community for close to 2 years. We enjoy it so much we will continue to be attend the centre even after we move homes further from the service! Thank you so much!
Annalise
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We came from a large daycare to Meerilinga and we are so happy we have made the change. I know my girls are adored I feel so safe having them with your team.
Parent
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The best thing in Meerilinga service is the sense of belonging that they do for children and parents. They do a lot of community work and had helped my child to develop what he needs to be ready for school
Sarah
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The team are a well-oiled machine who take pride in their relationships with all children and families, it is a beautiful service, and I am so glad my son gets to experience such a warm and inviting early learning environment which he never wants to leave!!!
Tameryn Clay
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It is always a comfort when leaving my child in the care of Meerilinga Kingsley. The transition always goes smoothly and I feel the balance of structure and play really helps my child thrive in this learning environment. Everyone is always so warm, welcoming and easy to approach. My Son always looks forward to returning each week. We couldn’t be happier.
Parent
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Meerilinga is a fabulous service with amazing educators. My child absolutely loves attending Pre Kindy & I feel so happy knowing he is getting amazing care & great education there

Our Sponsors