Weekly Programs – Term 1, 2026
Child and Parent Centre Carey Park Term 1 weekly programs run from Monday 9 February to Thursday 2 April. All groups are free to attend.
Join us this term on our hunt for the green sheep!! Where is the Green Sheep? written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek was the children’s choice for our book of the term. This much-loved classic has few words and literal pictures, making it very easy for children to join in the reading. It’s a great way for children to learn concepts such as colours, shapes, transport, and weather. Where is the Green Sheep? was selected as our book theme for Term 1 by the children attending playgroups at Child and Parent Centre Carey Park.
Musical Mondays (followed by morning tea)
Mondays 9:30am to 11:15am
Our music sessions are busy, noisy and fun! We sing the same songs each week for a term to help the children become familiar with the words and movements, plus they make a musical instrument craft every session. Our music program is designed to focus on language and physical development skills and is ideal for children starting kindy or pre-primary in 2027. Every music session is followed by a morning tea, providing an opportunity for the adults to chat while the children play. For children aged birth to 4 years.
Baby Play (for babies up to 12 months)
Mondays 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Baby Play is our brand-new playgroup for babies up to 12 months old. It’s a relaxed and friendly place for you and your baby to enjoy time together. We use gentle play activities that help babies learn, explore and build new skills. It’s also a lovely way to strength your bond with your baby and meet other new parents in a caring, welcoming space.
Radiance Support Group
Tuesdays 10:30am to 12:00pm
Radiance is a support group helping mums build resilience and improve their emotional well-being, supports mums in building a relationship with their baby during the first months of parenthood. Referrals are required, see your Child Health Nurse, GP or Child and Parent Centre Carey Park staff for more information.
Playgroup
Wednesdays 9:00am to 11:00am
Our playgroup sessions are a relaxed format group with lots of opportunities for your child to choose what they would like to play. Each week your child can choose from a variety of craft activities, sandpit games, imaginary and social play. Activities are designed to promote opportunities for social, emotional, and physical development. A healthy snack for the children is provided, plus a cuppa for the adults. For children aged birth to 4 years.
MyTime Support Group
Thursdays 9:00am to 11:00am
MyTime is a support group for parent/carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Adults have the opportunity to unwind, share ideas and connect with others that understand the extra demands that come with being a carer as well as a parent. There are plenty of activities for the children designed to promote social connection, language, and emotional development, and our fabulous Play Leaders will supervise the children at play. Parents welcome to attend with or without children. For parents/carers of children aged up to 18 years.
Playgroup – Maidens Park Primary School Kindy Area
Fridays 8:30am to 10:30am
This playgroup is open to all families in the Bunbury area, and you can arrive any time during the session. This group has a relaxed format group with lots of opportunities for your child to choose what they would like to play. Each week your child can choose from a variety of craft activities, sandpit games, imaginary and social play. Activities are designed to promote opportunities for social, emotional, and physical development. A healthy snack for the children is provided, plus a cuppa for the adults. For children aged birth to 4 years.
