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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
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.
Village Connect – Love Bites – Expressions of Interest
24 Apr
In Person

Understanding your Toddler - Vietnamese Group

April 24 2026 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Karitane Function Centre
138-150 The Horsley Drive, Carramar, NSW, 2163
This 5 week group program aims to help you and your family understand more about your growing toddler in a supportive and enjoyable Vietnamese speaking group.
Understanding your Toddler - Vietnamese Group
28 Apr
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)

April 28 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).
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)
29 Apr
In Person

Village Connect Fairfield Parent Education: Circle of Security (CoS)

April 29 2026 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Karitane Linking Families
130 Nelson Street, Fairfield Heights, NSW, 2165
For children aged 0-12 years. Join our 8 week course designed to provide you with tools to develop and maintain strong bonds with your child.
Village Connect Fairfield Parent Education: Circle of Security (CoS)
29 Apr
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Campbelltown)

April 29 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
For Parents 25yrs and under with children aged 0-5years! Join one of our weekly playgroups – Young Parent or Social Groups. Meet other mums, get support from our team, & enjoy a safe space for your little one to play, sing, learn & connect. Strengthen connections to mob, community, and culture, and help your child get ready for preschool.
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Campbelltown)
29 Apr
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)

April 29 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:30 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 Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)
29 Apr
In Person

Your Voice Matters - Help Design Our New Shellharbour Hub

April 29 2026 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$0.00
Barnardos Shellharbour
21A Addison Street, Shellharbour, NSW, 2529
We’re excited to invite you to help codesign our new Shellharbour Hub!
Your Voice Matters - Help Design Our New Shellharbour Hub
30 Apr
Online

Sleep Tips For Babies and Toddlers Webinar

April 30 2026 , 9:00 am - 10:00 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.
Sleep Tips For Babies and Toddlers Webinar
30 Apr
Online

Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar

April 30 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Aggression, tantrums, whinging and hyperactivity can be normal in the toddler years, but this can be stressful.
Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar
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Family Coaching

Circle of Security

Circle of Security is a FREE, 8-week, course offering you tools to develop and maintain strong bonds with your child, so they feel secure and your relationship thrives.
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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.
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My Toddler and Me Playgroup Sydney

My Toddler and Me

Discover practical play skills that boost your child’s development—from enhancing speech, listening, and social skills to managing behavior and supporting emotional regulation. Join other parents and toddlers for hands-on sessions led by experienced Karitane clinicians, and be part of an exciting research initiative evaluating the ‘My Toddler and Me’ program!
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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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