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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 Jan
Online

My Toddler and Me Group – Expressions of Interest

January 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
01 Jan
In Person

Village Connect – Bringing Up Great Kids – Expressions of Interest

January 1 2025 , All Day
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 
Village Connect – Bringing Up Great Kids – Expressions of Interest
27 Oct
In Person

Village Connect - Camden Walk, Talk and Connect

October 27 2025 , 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
27 Oct
In Person

Being a Parent Taree – First Steps Count

October 27 2025 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Steps Count – Taree
4 Myall Ave, Taree, NSW, 2430
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.
Being a Parent Taree – First Steps Count
28 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)

October 28 2025 , 10:00 am - 11:30 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)
29 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Little Possums - (Miller) Aboriginal Supported Playgroup

October 29 2025 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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
29 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Ambarvale)

October 29 2025 , 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)
29 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)

October 29 2025 , 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)
30 Oct
In Person

Village Connect -Busy Bees Speech & Play - Child Development Playgroups with Speech & OT

October 30 2025 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
For children aged 3+ years. Join our 6 week playgroup with our Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to help support your child's development.
Village Connect -Busy Bees Speech & Play - Child Development Playgroups with Speech & OT
30 Oct
In Person

Village Connect -Little Sprouts Speech & Play - Child Development Playgroups with Speech & OT

October 30 2025 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
For children aged 0-2 years. Join our 6 week playgroup with our Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to help support your child's development.
Village Connect -Little Sprouts Speech & Play - Child Development Playgroups with Speech & OT
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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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