Since 2008, SDERA has been WA’s leading organisation for road safety. By using Smart Steps, SDERA aims to actively encourage children across WA to make safer choices by educating on […]
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CHILDREN’S WEEK GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Monday, 17 September 2018 – Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation have today announced the recipients of the 2018 Children’s Week grants. A total of 55 grants have been awarded, amounting to […]
Book Week 2018 – Find Your Treasure
The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s annual book week ran from 18 – 24 August this year. The theme was ‘Find your Treasure’. Currently in its 73rd year, Book Week […]
Giving Back at its Heart – we couldn’t have done it without you MyLife MySuper
MyLife MySuper is an industry super fund owned and run by members. In 2015, Meerilinga approached Mylife Mysuper Fund for a short term grant to support start up operating costs […]
Sing your way to Road Safety – with SDERA’s Smart Steps
The age old problem of getting your children (and yourself – you are your child’s role model) to wear helmets when riding could be a distant memory once you introduce […]
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
Saying Yes to Reconciliation Saying yes to reconciliation and understanding has been a big focus of our team at Meerilinga in 2017/18 and as a team we made a public […]
Meerilinga Training College expands to Ballajura
After an overwhelmingly positive expression of interest to move our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to Ballajura, the decision has been made. Locals who want to study […]
Volunteering with Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation
Why Do People Volunteer with us at Meerilinga? Diane Menzies is a mum with grown up twin boys who is volunteering at our Kingsley Early Learning Program. Now many […]
Harmony Week 2018 – what’s it all about?
Harmony Week Celebrations March 2018 In 2003 Western Australia became the first state in our nation to celebrate Harmony Week. The week long program of events is held each […]
Is your five-year-old still bedwetting?
Your five-year-old still bedwetting? At the start of each school year the National Continence Helpline is inundated with calls from concerned parents whose five-year-olds still wet their bed. With holidays […]
Is your child getting the early education they need?
Results of the government commissioned “Lifting Our Game” report (2017) have just been released, clearly highlighting that ‘early childhood education is an investment’ – a knowledge that has guided Meerilinga for over […]
Grandparents outdated carers?
Parenting, who did it better, you or your parents? A recent outing to the movies to see Swinging Safari – the new Aussie comedy featuring Kylie Minogue and Asher Keddie […]
How do I prepare my child for their first day at pre-kindy?
What are your best tips to ensure the first day at pre-kindy doesn’t turn into a disaster? Some children can’t wait for the first day, others will cling to our […]
Why is it so important to teach children Pedestrian Safety?
We often teach the children in our care a lot about pedestrian safety. This applies to their travelling to and from kindy/school, to friends houses or even just playing out […]
Connecting Families in Bullsbrook changes venue!
Dear families, Just a quick reminder that during Term 1 in 2018, Connecting Families in Bullsbrook will be relocating to the Ethel Warren Community Centre due to the refurbishment of Lowery […]
Technology and Children.
PROFESSOR DONNA CROSS – CHILDREN’S WEEK PRESENTATION What is your opinion on young children flat screen technology? How does technology affect the way children develop and learn? It’s a big […]