Meerilinga will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 13 January 2026. More information.

Notice of Meerilinga Children & Community Foundation (MCCF) and Meerilinga Children & Community Services (MCCS) General Meeting. A General Meeting of MCCF and MCCS combined will be held via TEAMS on Thursday 20 November from 5.00pm to 5.30pm WST (deferred from Thursday 13 November 2025). Click here for more details.

For the 2025-2026 holiday period, Meerilinga will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Fees will not be charged for Meerilinga Early Learning Programs published closure days.

South West Metro Parenting Services Term Calendar

Download and print the South West Metropolitan Parenting Service’s term planner here or view the details of any of our upcoming events below.

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1 event 2 1 event, 2 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Early Start Screen Smart 2 March @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Early Start Screen Smart This program from The Kids Research Institute provides the latest evidence and strategies to help you make confident screentime choices that support your child’s growth and well-being. A non-judgemental learning […]	2 events 3 2 events, 3 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids 3 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids Find strategies for raising happy and confident children, and ways to thrive during your parenting journey. Learn about children’s brain development, gain a better understanding of the meaning behind behaviours, […], 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group 3 March @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group For young adults, parents and grandparents (2 hours, weekly). This intergenerational group yarn about experiences and family connection over food and friendships. Free lunch provided and creche available. 8 weeks […]	5 events 4 5 events, 4 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting 4 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting For parents and carers of children birth to 18 years. Circle of Security focuses on the child/parent relationship and how to create a secure attachment. Our trained Facilitators work with […], 9:30 am - 11:30 am Build Your Bond (Hand in Hand Parenting) 4 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Build Your Bond (Hand in Hand Parenting) This practical, evidence-informed 3 session workshop from the Hand in Hand Parenting approach introduces simple tools that support a stronger bond between parent and child and help everyday interactions feel […], 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies 4 March @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies For parents of babies and young children (4-week group) A facilitated peer support group offering connection, reassurance and practical tools during the early months of parenting. Weekly shared reflection and […] + 2 More	3 events 5 3 events, 5 9:30 am - 11:30 am Connecting With Your Teen 5 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Connecting With Your Teen This introductory workshop focuses on strengthening your connection with your teen utilising strategies from the Circle of Security and Parenting by Connection Programs for effectively listening and responding, and supporting […], 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group 5 March @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group For women from all backgrounds and all ages. This diverse group of women come together to enjoy friendship and learn new skills. Relevant topics are covered, for example, women’s health, […], 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect 5 March @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect Pop up park play in Willagee! Enjoy our weekly outdoor play sessions focusing on early literacy practices, nature craft, and the power of play. Informed by research around early literacy […]	1 event 6 1 event, 6 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group 6 March @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group Sunflower Group offers mothers and their children aged birth to 3 years a safe, supportive and inclusive space where they can be empowered to co-design a learning environment that meets […]	0 events 7 0 events, 7	0 events 8 0 events, 8
1 event 9 1 event, 9 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Early Start Screen Smart 9 March @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Early Start Screen Smart This program from The Kids Research Institute provides the latest evidence and strategies to help you make confident screentime choices that support your child’s growth and well-being. A non-judgemental learning […]	2 events 10 2 events, 10 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids 10 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids Find strategies for raising happy and confident children, and ways to thrive during your parenting journey. Learn about children’s brain development, gain a better understanding of the meaning behind behaviours, […], 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group 10 March @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group For young adults, parents and grandparents (2 hours, weekly). This intergenerational group yarn about experiences and family connection over food and friendships. Free lunch provided and creche available. 8 weeks […]	4 events 11 4 events, 11 9:30 am - 11:30 am Sweeter Sibling Connections 11 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Sweeter Sibling Connections This workshop supports parents and carers to reduce conflict and strengthen relationships between siblings. Understanding sibling dynamics Supporting big feelings and rivalry Connection-based strategies for fairness and repair Practical tools […], 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting 11 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting For parents and carers of children birth to 18 years. Circle of Security focuses on the child/parent relationship and how to create a secure attachment. Our trained Facilitators work with […], 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies 11 March @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies For parents of babies and young children (4-week group) A facilitated peer support group offering connection, reassurance and practical tools during the early months of parenting. Weekly shared reflection and […] + 1 More	4 events 12 4 events, 12 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive 12 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive How can we teach our kids about Personal Safety without taking away their innocence or impacting on their curiosity? The 4 week Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive is a proactive […], 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group 12 March @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group For women from all backgrounds and all ages. This diverse group of women come together to enjoy friendship and learn new skills. Relevant topics are covered, for example, women’s health, […], 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Children and Anxiety 12 March @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Children and Anxiety This practical workshop helps parents understand childhood anxiety and respond in ways that build confidence and emotional safety. What anxiety looks like in children Brain science behind fear and worry […] + 1 More	1 event 13 1 event, 13 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group 13 March @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group Sunflower Group offers mothers and their children aged birth to 3 years a safe, supportive and inclusive space where they can be empowered to co-design a learning environment that meets […]	0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15
0 events 16 0 events, 16	2 events 17 2 events, 17 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids 17 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Bringing Up Great Kids Find strategies for raising happy and confident children, and ways to thrive during your parenting journey. Learn about children’s brain development, gain a better understanding of the meaning behind behaviours, […], 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group 17 March @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group For young adults, parents and grandparents (2 hours, weekly). This intergenerational group yarn about experiences and family connection over food and friendships. Free lunch provided and creche available. 8 weeks […]	4 events 18 4 events, 18 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting 18 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting For parents and carers of children birth to 18 years. Circle of Security focuses on the child/parent relationship and how to create a secure attachment. Our trained Facilitators work with […], 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies 18 March @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gentle Landing: Peer Support for New Parents and their Babies For parents of babies and young children (4-week group) A facilitated peer support group offering connection, reassurance and practical tools during the early months of parenting. Weekly shared reflection and […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Canceled Harmony Week: Stories that Shape Belonging 18 March @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Canceled Harmony Week: Stories that Shape Belonging This event has been cancelled. During Harmony Week, join an online, collaborative roundtable with Better Beginnings, Meerilinga and other organisations as we explore how culture, diversity, language and stories support children’s […] + 1 More	3 events 19 3 events, 19 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive 19 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive How can we teach our kids about Personal Safety without taking away their innocence or impacting on their curiosity? The 4 week Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive is a proactive […], 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group 19 March @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group For women from all backgrounds and all ages. This diverse group of women come together to enjoy friendship and learn new skills. Relevant topics are covered, for example, women’s health, […], 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect 19 March @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect Pop up park play in Willagee! Enjoy our weekly outdoor play sessions focusing on early literacy practices, nature craft, and the power of play. Informed by research around early literacy […]	1 event 20 1 event, 20 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group 20 March @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group Sunflower Group offers mothers and their children aged birth to 3 years a safe, supportive and inclusive space where they can be empowered to co-design a learning environment that meets […]	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22
1 event 23 1 event, 23 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pathways and Possibilities: Supporting Families Through Neurodivergence 23 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pathways and Possibilities: Supporting Families Through Neurodivergence This introductory workshop is designed to empower and support parents and caregivers navigating the complexities of neurodivergence. Facilitated by two experienced professionals from Limitless Community Services, the session offers a […]	1 event 24 1 event, 24 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group 24 March @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group For young adults, parents and grandparents (2 hours, weekly). This intergenerational group yarn about experiences and family connection over food and friendships. Free lunch provided and creche available. 8 weeks […]	2 events 25 2 events, 25 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting 25 March @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Circle of Security Parenting For parents and carers of children birth to 18 years. Circle of Security focuses on the child/parent relationship and how to create a secure attachment. Our trained Facilitators work with […], 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circle of Security Parenting (online) 25 March @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circle of Security Parenting (online) 8 week online workshop for parents and carers of children birth to 18 years. Circle of Security focuses on the child/parent relationship and how to create a secure attachment. Our […]	3 events 26 3 events, 26 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive 26 March @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive How can we teach our kids about Personal Safety without taking away their innocence or impacting on their curiosity? The 4 week Protective Behaviours Parenting Intensive is a proactive […], 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group 26 March @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Diverse Women’s Friendship Group For women from all backgrounds and all ages. This diverse group of women come together to enjoy friendship and learn new skills. Relevant topics are covered, for example, women’s health, […], 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect 26 March @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, Play and Connect Pop up park play in Willagee! Enjoy our weekly outdoor play sessions focusing on early literacy practices, nature craft, and the power of play. Informed by research around early literacy […]	1 event 27 1 event, 27 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group 27 March @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunflower Group Sunflower Group offers mothers and their children aged birth to 3 years a safe, supportive and inclusive space where they can be empowered to co-design a learning environment that meets […]	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29
0 events 30 0 events, 30	1 event 31 1 event, 31 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group 31 March @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyTime Aboriginal Women’s Group For young adults, parents and grandparents (2 hours, weekly). This intergenerational group yarn about experiences and family connection over food and friendships. Free lunch provided and creche available. 8 weeks […]