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Karitane Parent Courses & Events

Parent Courses & Events

We offer free courses, webinars, and events to support parents in the first 2,000 days of their child’s life. Learn practical tips and evidence-based strategies from experts, and connect with other parents to navigate the joys and challenges of raising a child with confidence.

01 Dec
Online

My Toddler and Me Group – Expressions of Interest

December 1 2025 , All Day
8 week play-based group program, for Parents & Their Toddlers (Aged 12-24 months)
My Toddler and Me Group – Expressions of Interest
03 Feb
In Person

Village Connect Tahmoor- Being a Parent Training

February 3 2026 , 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Community Links Tahmoor
6 Harper Close, Tahmoor, NSW, 2573
Being a Parent is a free, 8-week, parent-led course supporting you to build your parenting toolkit and empowers you to play a more active role in your community, by forming connections with other parents, while enhancing your parenting skills and confidence. At the completion of the program parents have the opportunity to become a paid facilitator.
Village Connect Tahmoor- Being a Parent Training
16 Feb
In Person

Village Connect - Camden Walk, Talk and Connect

February 16 2026 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Nepean River Trail, Camden
42 Exeter St, Camden, NSW, 2570
Meet at Nepean River Trail and enjoy connecting with other parents. Bring the kids and let's get social. If it rains, we drink coffee instead!
Village Connect - Camden Walk, Talk and Connect
17 Feb
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)

February 17 2026 , 9:45 am - 11:15 am
Community Links Tahmoor
6 Harper Close, Tahmoor, NSW, 2573
Village Connect and Karitane run multiple playgroups across SouthWest Sydney. Our goal is to support parents to meet other young parents whilst providing access to nurses, educators, OT and Speech Pathologists, Key Workers and more. All our playgroups are fun, relaxed and drop in (so you don’t have to commit to every week).
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)
17 Feb
Online

NSW Family Partnership Model Facilitator Community of Practice - February 2026

February 17 2026 , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and Join our ONLINE -NSW FPM Facilitator Community of Practice meetings. Each month we will have a different focus in which we aim to share and learn together the various ways in which we can build our confidence, skills, qualities and knowledge for effective facilitation of the Family Partnership Model training and practice.
NSW Family Partnership Model Facilitator Community of Practice - February 2026
18 Feb
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Ambarvale)

February 18 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Ambarvale Safe Haven
80 Woodhouse Drive, Ambarvale, NSW, 2560
Village Connect and Karitane run multiple playgroups across SouthWest Sydney. Our goal is to support parents to meet other young parents whilst providing access to nurses, educators, OT and Speech Pathologists, Key Workers and more. All our playgroups are fun, relaxed and drop in (so you don’t have to commit to every week).
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Ambarvale)
18 Feb
In Person

Village Connect Little Possums - (Miller) Aboriginal Supported Playgroup

February 18 2026 , 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mission Australia Miller
Lot 14, 88 Shropshire Street, Miller, NSW, 2168
Village Connect and Karitane run multiple playgroups across SouthWest Sydney. Our goal is to support parents to meet other young parents whilst providing access to nurses, educators, OT and Speech Pathologists, Key Workers and more. All our playgroups are fun, relaxed and drop in (so you don’t have to commit to every week).
Village Connect Little Possums - (Miller) Aboriginal Supported Playgroup
18 Feb
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)

February 18 2026 , 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mission Australia Miller
Lot 14, 88 Shropshire Street, Miller, NSW, 2168
Village Connect and Karitane run multiple playgroups across SouthWest Sydney. Our goal is to support parents to meet other young parents whilst providing access to nurses, educators, OT and Speech Pathologists, Key Workers and more. All our playgroups are fun, relaxed and drop in (so you don’t have to commit to every week).
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)
19 Feb
Online

Breastfeeding Your Baby Webinar

February 19 2026 , 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Breastfeeding provides nutrition and comfort for your baby. Whether you're pregnant or have a new baby, this webinar will help you learn about establishing breastfeeding and tips to help you along your journey.
Breastfeeding Your Baby Webinar
19 Feb
Online

Helping Children With Fussy Eating Behaviours Webinar

February 19 2026 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This webinar aims to help parents and carers understand how family, diet, exercise, sleep and oral health may be influencing children’s eating behaviours.
Helping Children With Fussy Eating Behaviours Webinar
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Being A Parent Sessions Taree

Being A Parent

Being a Parent is a free, 8-week, parent-led course supporting you to build your parenting toolkit and empowers you to play a more active role in your community, by forming connections with other parents, while enhancing your parenting skills and confidence.
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Brining Up Great Kids

Bringing Up Great Kids

Bringing Up Great Kids is a free, 6-week, course where you’ll learn to improve interactions with your child, fostering respect, and boosting their confidence.
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Village Connect Walk And Talk Young Parents Picton

Let's Walk Talk & Connect

Meet at Picton Gardens and enjoy connecting with other parents. Bring the kids and let's get social.
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Karitane Supported Playgroups

Playgroups

Our goal is to support parents to meet other young parents whilst providing access to nurses, educators, OT and Speech Pathologists, Key Workers and more. All our playgroups are fun, relaxed and drop in (so you don’t have to commit to every week).
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Karitane Village Connect For Young Parents

Village Connect

Support activities for parents aged 25 and under who are pregnant or have a child in Southwest Sydney. Through parent education, group programs and individual support, we aim to build your confidence and equip you with the skills to connect with and nurture your child.
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Parent Webinars and Online Consultations

Webinars

We offer our popular parenting webinars online regularly. Webinars are FREE to join, just choose a topic important to you and join other parents as our expert child and family health nurse provides tips and strategies.
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