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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 May
Online

Helping Children With Fussy Eating Behaviours Webinar

May 7 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
07 May
Online

Starting Solids Webinar

May 7 2026 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Starting solids can be an exciting time for parents and babies. It may also bring some uncertainty for many parents.
Starting Solids Webinar
07 May
In Person

Village Connect Busy Bees Speech & OT Playgroup - Campbelltown

May 7 2026 , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
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.
Village Connect Busy Bees Speech & OT Playgroup - Campbelltown
08 May
In Person

Village Connect Campbelltown - My Toddler & Me

May 8 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Karitane Campbelltown Queen St
1/300 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
For parents of any age with toddlers aged 12-24 months. Join our 8-week toddler parenting group to learn tips for building a strong bond and supporting your toddler’s development
Village Connect Campbelltown - My Toddler & Me
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!
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.
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.
Tricky Toddlers and Tantrums Webinar
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).
Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Tahmoor)
13 May
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Campbelltown)

May 13 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)
13 May
In Person

Village Connect Young Parents Playgroup (Miller)

May 13 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)
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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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