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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.

07 Oct
Online

Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar

October 7 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Aggression, tantrums, whinging and hyperactivity can be normal in the toddler years, but this can be stressful.
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Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar
07 Oct
Online

Sleep Tips For Babies and Toddlers Webinar

October 7 2026 , 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Getting enough sleep is very important for everyone in the family. Join us for this webinar where we'll discuss the principles, strategies and top tips for helping your baby enjoy more sleep.
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Sleep Tips For Babies and Toddlers Webinar
12 Oct
In Person

Village Connect -Oran Park Messy Play Young Parents Playgroup

October 12 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Julia Reserve Youth Centre
Peter Brock Dr, Oran Park, NSW, 2570
Come join us at our Oran Park Messy Play Young Parents Playgroup. 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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Village Connect -Oran Park Messy Play Young Parents Playgroup
13 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)

October 13 2026 , 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).
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Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)
14 Oct
Online

Helping Children With Fussy Eating Behaviours Webinar

October 14 2026 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am
This webinar aims to help parents and carers understand how family, diet, exercise, sleep and oral health may be influencing children’s eating behaviours.
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Helping Children With Fussy Eating Behaviours Webinar
14 Oct
In Person

Village Connect - The Dad Pack

October 14 2026 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
Coffee and play in the park! Join our Father inclusion support worker Sean, and other dads for coffee, conversation and connection. Build your village while enjoying the outdoors and accessing support when you need it. Campbelltown Location
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Village Connect - The Dad Pack
14 Oct
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup - Campbelltown

October 14 2026 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, 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).
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Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup - Campbelltown
15 Oct
Online

Breastfeeding Your Baby Webinar

October 15 2026 , 9:30 am - 10:30 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.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby Webinar
15 Oct
In Person

Village Connect - Cartwright Playgroup

October 15 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cartwright Public School
147 Willan Dr, Cartwright
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).
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Village Connect - Cartwright Playgroup
19 Oct
In Person

Being a Parent Taree –First Steps Count

October 19 2026 , 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
First Steps Count – Taree
4 Myall Ave, Taree, NSW, 2430
Being a Parent is a free, 7-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.
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Being a Parent Taree –First Steps Count
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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.
October 19th 2026
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Karitane First Steps Count Navigator Program

First Steps Count

Karitane's First Steps Count program helps families in regional NSW access parenting support, early childhood services, and community resources.
October 19th 2026
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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).
October 12th 2026
October 13th 2026
October 14th 2026
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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.
October 12th 2026
October 13th 2026
October 14th 2026
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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.
October 7th 2026
October 14th 2026
October 15th 2026
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