How to choose an early learning program to suit your family Deciding on the right early learning program for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as […]
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The AEDC results are in – we need to address early childhood vulnerability in WA
The results of the Australian Early Childhood Development Census (AEDC) are in. The data shows us that some of our most vulnerable groups – children from low socioeconomic status areas, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you taught “car skills” to your toddler?
If you’ve ever had to quite literally ‘restrain’ your toddler while trying to get them into the car seat read on. We are not saying the following tips will always […]
Meerilinga – A BRIEF HISTORY OF WHO WE ARE
Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; working with children, their families, early childhood […]
Heart Beat First Aid heads to Meerilinga Beechboro
On Tuesday 28 March, the Royal Life Saving Society WA gave a free Heat Beat First Aid course to interested community members at Meerilinga Beechboro. The three hour course […]
Meerilinga Parenting Service Update
Due to changes to the Parenting Services funded through the State Government Department for Local Government and Communities, Meerilinga will close its Parenting Support Home Visiting Service to agencies and […]
Autism Association Branches out into Joondalup
The Autism Association of Western Australia have expanded their Coffee and Catch Up Parent Groups in 2017 to Joondalup in addition to their catch ups in Midland, East Fremantle, Inglewood, […]
Play Away from Screens for Children’s Week
Our CEO Lesley Moreschi spoke with The Sunday Times/Perth Now during Children’s Week in October to discuss the impact of too much time in front of TV, computer and tablet […]
Learning with animals
Our Cockburn Early Learning Program Pre-kindy for 3 and 4 year olds have recently been joined by three very cute little chicks to help the children understand life-cycles, sustainability and […]
Commissioner for Children and Young People CALD Survey
In 2015 the Commissioner for Children and Young People is undertaking a peer-led consultation in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council of WA, which will focus on gathering the views […]
Saying goodbye to the Kwinana Young Parent Program
We have been very proud to have partnered with Gilmore College to provide creche services as part of the Kwinana Young Parent Program. Young mothers who were unable to complete […]
WA Children’s Week Awards Launch – Celebrating children
Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce that WA Children’s Week Ambassador Fairy Queen Caroline will officially launch the 2015 WA Children’s Week Awards Friday 22 May at […]