About
Welcome to the Child and Parent Centre – Calista.
This Centre is an innovative, family-friendly space for parents with children from pre-birth up to eight years old. Our CPC team listens and responds to parents and the changing needs of families. We work with communities, local schools and organisations to provide inclusive evidence-informed and evidence-based programs and services that enhance children’s development, increase community connection and support families. At this Ngala operated CPC, we are known and respected for our parenting knowledge and approach to supporting families in the local community.
The Child and Parent Centres are a State Government funded program.
Services and supports available through the Centre include:
- Playgroups for various age groups
- Specialised programs to support school preparation and transition to school
- Maternal and child health services through Allied Health Professionals
- Early Parenting Groups
- Parenting sessions and programs such as Circle of Security, Triple P, Protective Behaviours, Sleep and Behaviour workshops
- Family support services, parenting advice, resources and information
- Access to the Ngala Parenting Line
- Parent groups for LGBQTIA+ community
- Support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs
- Annual events such as during NAIDOC, Book Week, Harmony week and Children’s week
- Referrals to other services
Services are available at the Centre as well as other community locations such as surrounding Primary Schools and Early Learning and Care Centres.
The Child and Parent Centre – Calista supports the early literacy initiative Paint Kwinana REaD as well as the Education, Care and Family Network Kwinana to support a holistic community approach to early childhood education and care.
Family Transition to School Statement
See the current sessions and services available on our What’s on page, or join our Child and Parent Centre – Calista Facebook group .
Alternatively, you can contact our friendly staff by phone 9367 0960 or email calista@ngala.com.au for more information about upcoming sessions and events at and through the Child and Parent Centre – Calista, and in locations around Kwinana.
