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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)
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My Toddler and Me Group – Expressions of Interest
01 Jan
In Person

Village Connect – Love Bites – Expressions of Interest

January 1 2026 , All Day
Love Bites supports young parents to build respectful, healthy relationships while navigating parenthood. The program explores communication, emotional awareness, boundaries, and positive parenting influences, helping build confidence, resilience, and everyday life skills.
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Village Connect – Love Bites – Expressions of Interest
01 May
In Person

Village Connect 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching- Inclusive Edition- Expression of Interest

May 1 2026 , All Day
1-2-3 Magic Inclusive Addition is a 3 week course for young parents of children with additional needs. Just 2 hours a week to learn simple strategies for managing big emotions and behaviour. Build confidence, connect with others, and enjoy free childcare and afternoon tea!
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Village Connect 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching- Inclusive Edition- Expression of Interest
01 May
In Person

Village Connect Bringing up great kids- Expression of Interest

May 1 2026 , 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 
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Village Connect Bringing up great kids- Expression of Interest
11 May
In Person

Coffee & Chat Social Group

May 11 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown, NSW, 2430
Meet at Campbelltown Arts Centre and enjoy connecting with other parents. Bring the kids and let's get social and have coffee!
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Coffee & Chat Social Group
11 May
Online

Sleep Tips For Babies and Toddlers Webinar

May 11 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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
11 May
Online

Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar

May 11 2026 , 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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
12 May
In Person

Village Connect Busy Bees Speech & OT Playgroup - Fairfield

May 12 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Karitane Linking Families
130 Nelson Street, Fairfield Heights, NSW, 2165
For parents 25 years and under and children aged 18 months and over. Join our 6 week playgroup with our Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to help support your child's development.
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Village Connect Busy Bees Speech & OT Playgroup - Fairfield
12 May
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)

May 12 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)
12 May
In Person

Village Connect Little Explorers Speech & OT Playgroup - Fairfield

May 12 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Karitane Linking Families
130 Nelson Street, Fairfield Heights, NSW, 2165
For parents with children aged 0-18 months. Join our 6 week playgroup with our Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to help support your child's development.
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Village Connect Little Explorers Speech & OT Playgroup - Fairfield
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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.
May 1st 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.
May 22nd 2026
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Love Bites Family Violence Program

Love Bites

Join our FREE 2-day training for young people to learn about early warning signs of relationship violence and explore safe, respectful relationships. Childcare & lunch provided.
January 1st 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).
December 1st 2025
May 12th 2026
May 12th 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.
January 1st 2026
May 1st 2026
May 11th 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.
May 11th 2026
May 11th 2026
May 19th 2026
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