What’s on
At Ngala we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that parenting should be a joyful and rewarding experience. Each term we provide a variety of playgroups, workshops and services to address the changing needs of the community.
All of our activities, events, workshops and programs are free for the Rockingham community.
Download our Term 3 Program
A hands-on fun drumming and dance session where children can explore rhythm, music and movement.
Tuesday 25 August. 1pm – 1.45pm.
Bookings essential by phoning 9367 0967 or emailing cpceastwaikiki@ngala.com.au
NAIDOC WEEK EVENT – Ninni Nadjam Koyas (Little Green Frogs)
Join us for Ninni Nadjam Koyas and enjoy a fun morning of songs and nursery rhymes in Noongar language presented by the Milliyaan Aboriginal Services.
Tuesday 14 July, 9.30am – 10.15am
Limited spots available, bookings essential by phoning 9367 0967 or emailing cpceastwaikiki@ngala.com.au
Created for curious little people who love to move, touch, splash, squish and discover. This is a space for you and your child to explore together. Jump in, get messy, meet other families and watch your child’s sense of wonder come alive through shared play. This is a targeted group focusing on parent and child interaction, non-mobile babies welcome.
For children aged 2 – 4 years old
Mondays 20 July to 21 September
9.30am – 10.30am
Bookings essential
Phone 9367 0967 or email cpceastwaikiki@ngala.com.au
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PLAYGROUPS
Our playgroups are a fun opportunity to meet other parents and engage in your child’s development through playful activities. For children aged 0 – 4 years.
Little Explorers
Tuesdays from 21 July – 22 September
9.30am – 11.00am
Friday Fun Day
Fridays from 24 July – 25 September
9.30am – 11.00am
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
PHONE 9367 0967 or email eastwaikiki@ngala.com.au
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Join us for a cosy, connection-filled playgroup with appropriate play experiences designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Come along, relax, and share precious moments as your baby wiggles, giggles and grows.
For babies from birth to 18mths
Thursdays 23 July – 24 September
9.30am – 10.30am
Bookings Essential
Phone 9367 0967 or email cpceastwaikiki@ngala.com.au
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MyTime
A support group for parents who have children with complex needs. MyTime is a group where you can relax, unwind, share ideas and experiences with others who understand. Play activities are provided for your child during this session.
Mondays 27 July – 14 September
11.30am – 1.30pm
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Speech & Language Chats
Book in for a free casual consultation with Speech Pathologist Calanthe
to discuss your child’s language development.
Use this 30-minute session to discuss any concerns you may have:
• Should I be worried if my child stutters or speaks very little?
• How can I support my child to speak using their first language and English?
• Does my child need speech therapy?
• How can I get a referral for speech pathology services?
Tuesday 21 July, 12.30pm – 3pm
Monday 17 August, 9am – 11.30am
Friday 25 September, 12.30pm – 3pm
Bookings Essential.
For more information or to book an appointment phone 0437 196 098
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TripleP Online Workshops
These FREE workshops are held online for your convenience.
Choose to join an evening session or the new ‘Power Hour” sessions which offer a condensed version, delivered within an hour, to support parents, carers and professionals who would like to join a workshop during the day.
TripleP: Promoting Digital Wellbeing pre-teens – teenagers
Tuesday 4 August, 7pm – 9pm
A challenge for parents is knowing how to monitor and manage their teenager’s use of technology. This workshop will help you set the rules and appropriate limits to encourage responsible, safe use of the evolving opportunities.
TripleP: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits up to 12 years
Friday 9 August, 9.30am – 11.30am
Screens are everywhere we turn and essential to daily life. We all need to work out how to use them in ways that help children’s development. Problems can occur when we are using screens too much in a passive way. This workshop will provide practical tips and strategies to develop healthy screentime habits for your family.
Responding to Bullying 6 – 12 years
Tuesday 18 August, 7pm – 9pm
Bullying is a common experience for many primary school children and can happen both online and in-person. This workshop helps parents understand what bullying is, why it happens and the impact it can have on a child’s wellbeing and school experience. You will learn how to recognise the signs your child may be being bullied, what to do if concerns arise, and how to work with the school. A key focus of the session is practical strategies to help your child respond to bullying.
TripleP: Raising Resilient Children 2 – 12 years
Friday 21 August, 9.30am – 11.30am
This workshop explores emotional resilience in children, including what it means, why it is important and how it benefits children. There are six important life skills that help children manage emotions and this workshop provides strategies for how parents can promote these skills.
Fear Less: Supporting Children with Anxiety 6 – 14 years
Tuesday 1 September, 7pm – 9.30pm
Everyone feels anxious at times, even children and teenagers. But anxiety can cause distress and get in the way of life. This seminar will help parents to understand how anxiety works, how to manage your child’s anxiety effectively and teach new coping skills.
Starting School Successfully for children starting school
Friday 4 September, 9.30am – 10.30am & 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Learn strategies that are helpful for children starting school in the next school year. Topics include supporting independence, learning to use the toilet and separation.
Building Skills for School Success for children in their first year of school
Friday 18 September, 9.30am – 11.30am & 1.30-pm – 2.30pm
This workshop provides a range of strategies that are helpful for families and children in their first year of school. Topics include tricky social skills such as sharing and losing and supporting academic learning.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – Scan the QR code to book your place
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