Keen to try out some new games? Come down to Meerilinga Woodvale on Wednesday mornings during Term 2 to test out your skills on a variety of card and board games. We have a variety of games available but please feel free to bring your own. This is for 18+ only with tea and coffee […]
This workshop series focuses on supporting and strengthening parent-child relationships, and teaches new ways to understand and respond to your children’s behaviour. This workshop will suit parents of children from birth to 18 years DETAILS When: Thursdays 10am - 12pm, commencing 28 April 2022 Cost: This is a FREE event. Location: Online, via Zoom Register: […]
8 weeks of guided play and activities including songs, games, and stories. Build the connection between parent, carer, and child! Play is an easy and fun way to help your child’s healthy emotional, social and physical development – but not all parents find it easy! Join us to find helpful ideas to ease tricky times […]
"My Time" is a free support group for Aboriginal parents and grandparents who are looking for a relaxed and comfortable environment to connect with others and share experiences. Come and make new friendships and memories whilst sharing food, craft and learning about interesting topics. The group runs on Tuesdays only during school terms from 12pm-2pm […]
A six week parenting group to learn emotional coaching skills to help you recognise, understand and manage your own and your teen’s emotions during difficult times. Suitable for parents/carers of adolescents aged 11-18 yrs. Would you like to: - Be better at talking with your teen? - Be better at understanding your teen? - Help […]
Want stronger, sweeter connections in your family? Parenting by Connection supports parents in the vital work of raising children; it is an evidence-informed approach, aligned with current neuroscience and psychology research. It is backed by over 40 years of experience, and the fundamental cornerstone is a simple one - listening. Parenting by Connection supports […]
Intuitively you hold and stroke your baby as you know it calms, settles and soothes them. Baby massage is simply an extension of what you already do as a parent. Join Jane Tetley from Intuitive Baby Massage for a 4 week workshop to learn correct techniques and knowledge to safely and confidently massage your baby. […]
A six-week parenting program explores you can support your children to develop emotional intelligence The way your child identifies, understands and manages emotions can have an impact on everything from their relationships with classmates to performance in the classroom. This workshop series is an evidence-based emotion coaching program that supports parent and child to build […]
A free 6 week program for parents and carers of children aged 10-17 years. The Tuning in to Teens program has an emphasis on emotional intelligence, it is designed to support parents to establish stronger relationships with their teenage children. It aims to provide parents with a greater understanding of their teen’s emotional experiences while […]
This Parenting by Connection workshop will help new mums and dads work with the changes that come with a new baby. This workshop will give you the chance to connect with other parents and to share successes and challenges. We'll discuss five key understandings that can help make new parenthood go more smoothly. EVENT DETAILS: […]
Learn how to connect with your child and understand their world. This parenting workshop will allow parents to better understand their toddler/child's world embrace who they are. It will give parents the chance to learn different ways in how they can connect with their child and build a strong, meaningful relationship with them. EVENT DETAILS: […]
This internationally recognised program offers an opportunity to learn more about the parent/child relationship, the emotional needs of children, and how to meet these needs. - Understand your child’s emotional world and emotional needs - Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions - Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem EVENT DETAILS: […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** This workshop is presented by Kidsafe WA. This workshop provides a practical overview of child safety and covers topics relating to safety at home, during play, on the road and tips for staying mentally healthy during the antenatal and postnatal period. This interactive presentation provides practical steps on […]
Take a walk of Reconciliation at Meerilinga Woodvale. Come down to Meerilinga Woodvale and learn about the history of reconciliation and learn how you can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Our Pre-Kindy children will come down and share with you how we say acknowledgement every day and they will sing a few songs in […]
Ever wanted a tour inside a real ambulance? Here's your chance! Come down to Meerilinga Woodvale and meet Kura the Bear from St Johns WA. Children will learn how to respond to emergency situations and practice calling 000 in an age appropriate way. Afterwards they will get to sit in an ambulance and explore what […]
Enjoy some family time virtually! Songs, stories and games to help your family with tricky times and transitions. An online session giving parents fresh strategies to help daily tasks and activities go more smoothly. Bring along your 0-5 year-old and: • enjoy rhymes, games and stories for everything from nappy changes to brushing teeth to […]
This two-part workshop covers the below topics: Part 1: Raising Resilient Kids - learn the strategies to equip children with the skills which enable them to adapt, cope, and grow through change, stress, uncertainty and adversity. Part 2: Understanding & Managing Anxiety - learn to understand the difference between anxiety and feeling anxious, how to […]
Join Meerilinga Beechboro for a screening and discussion of documentary Incarceration Nation. Incarceration Nation is a powerful and groundbreaking documentary which tells the story of Indigenous incarceration in Australia from invasion to today. Told by First Nations voices, this film goes beyond the headlines and statistics to the real people and families who are harmed […]
Welcome to a parenting group that is for you! Please note: this session is suitable for those who have completed the six week Parenting by Connection Starter Class, or a three week Parenting by Connection workshop (Understanding Tears and Tantrums, Build Your Bond, Parent Refresh or New Mums and Dads). This group session is to […]
This workshop is about finding the space for presence in your life and learning that you are important. Learn how to practice and bring mindfulness to parenting so that you are more present, calm and connected. This workshop is suitable for parents of children from birth to 18 years EVENT DETAILS: Where: Coolbellup Hub, […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Presented by Beechboro's amazing ECT, Tara Gower! Ever wondered how to bring the magic of Pre-Kindy home to extend on the wonderful experiences you see on Facebook and Early Works? Want to know more about the benefits of play and how to incorporate them into your routine at […]
A one off session to reconnect with the Circle of Security Parenting program. You must have previously completed the COSP program. This workshop is a chance for previous participants of the Circle of Security Parenting program to reconnect with the ideas in the program, refresh their understanding and reflect on their parenting successes and challenges. […]
While we all have our sensory preferences, some children can experience difficulty in organising and responding to sensory input, which can lead to learning difficulties, anxiety and stress, and impact on their health and wellbeing. This session is designed to inform parents as to how they can best support their children to organise sensory input, […]
Yeerap Koola, Yira Yaak, Yoowarl Koorl (Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up) Join Meerilinga Kingsley on the 18th of July where Bianca will guide us through how to create an First Nations artwork. We will be creating our totem animal, the Yonga. Bianca will also bring along some resources for us to further explore. Light […]
Apply now to study your CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Ballajura! Quality child care is vital to our community and Meerilinga Training College’s vision is to train high quality early educators to support the next generation. This is a chance for you to achieve a childcare qualification for yourself while […]
Come over to Meerilinga Woodvale on the 21st of June and learn how all about mental health and wellbeing in young children. This 1.5 hour workshop will explore what mental health and challenges are and how they look in young children. It will also cover emotional check-ins, mindfulness, having a healthy lifestyle and where to […]
A Parenting by Connection Workshop. Children need their parents to create healthy boundaries with warmth and authority. This workshop will help your children thrive; you'll learn how to set limits in ways that lay the groundwork for connection and cooperation. Setting limits with children doesn't have to be a power struggle. Parenting by Connection gives […]
Half of all drowning deaths recorded in WA are adults aged 45 years and over. In the event of a drowning, CPR performed at the scene could be the difference between life and death. Could you provide lifesaving assistance until emergency help arrives? Like with any skill, resuscitation can be forgotten if not practiced […]
Do you ever get confused by what goes in what bin? How does recycling really work in WA and what happens to our waste? Join the City of Cockburn’s Waste Education Coordinator to have all your waste questions answered and myths busted. This interactive workshop will teach the whole family about waste management and how […]
Apply now to study your CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Cockburn! Quality child care is vital to our community and Meerilinga Training College’s vision is to train high quality early educators to support the next generation. This is a chance for you to achieve a childcare qualification for yourself while […]
Dads, bring your children for a night of pizza and lego! Come down to Meerilinga Hilton to create amazing LEGO constructions with your child. We encourage all types of dads, grandads, uncles, father figures and significant male guardians to join us with your children aged 6-12 years with them. Pizza, LEGO, tea and coffee provided, […]
For parents and carers who reside in the local government areas of Mundaring, Swan, Bassendean & Bayswater. Play is one of the most important needs children have. It is through play that children do much of their learning and when parents support and engage in play it provides many opportunities for children to learn, grow […]
Yeerap Koola, Yira Yaak, Yoowarl Koorl (Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up) Join us at Meerilinga Beechboro on the 28th of June for a NAIDOC Week celebration. Respected Elders will open with Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony. They will share their knowledge of country and talk about the significance of our Totem - […]
Yeerap Koola, Yira Yaak, Yoowarl Koorl (Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up) Join us at Meerilinga Cockburn on the 29th of Junefor a NAIDOC Week celebration. Respected Elders will open with Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony at 10AM followed by: • Bush Tucker Tasting • Storytelling, coloring / drawing, art & craft, toys, […]
Yeerap Koola, Yira Yaak, Yoowarl Rool (Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up) Join us at Meerilinga Ballajura on the 1st of July for a NAIDOC Week celebration. Respected Elders will open with Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony. Following this, will be having many community activities from bush tucker tasting, community canvas and more. […]