Children & Families

Holdsworth has a Playgroup and related family and parent information services
Click to go to Playgroup Calendar
Click to find out About Family Services
For information about local day care and other children's services see the Woollahra Council site.
To search for child care in your area (Family Day Care, Long Day Care, Out-Of-School Hours Care etc) go to http://www.ncac.gov.au/child-care-search/
NEWS!
When next at the centre you will see that we now have double gates on the main entrance and these were installed because of a couple of instances of children getting out unaccompanied. Double gates are a requirement in licensed child care centres and we think it is good practice to have them here. However we all need to remain vigilant about child safety and parents/carers are responsible for their child(ren) when at the centre. When leaving, please make sure the gates are closed behind you and that no stray child follows you out.
Wednesday 8 February ‘Still Your Mind’ Meditation for Parents with Carolyne 10.45
Thursday 9 February: Baby Massage 10.45
Monday 13 February: Talk by Timo: Getting fit with your toddler - 10 am
Tuesdays 14 & 21 February: Children are People Too 1 - 3 pm (Enquiries 9302 3600) Flyer
Wednesday 15 February: Post Natal Exercises with Timo 10.45
Friday 17 February:
Toddler talk – 10 tips you need to know about feeding your child 10.45
Thursday 23 February: Mums & Bubs Yoga 10.45
Thursday 23 February: ‘Still Your Mind’ Meditation for parents with Carolyne 7.30pm (RSVP 9302 3600)
Monday 5 March: Talk by Timo : Getting fit with your toddler - 10 am
Wednesday 7th March: Sleep & settling info & Q&A 10.45
Thursday 8 March: Post Natal Exercises with Timo 10.45
Tuesdays 13 & 20 March : Children are People Too 1 - 3 pm (Enquiries 9302 3600) Flyer
Thursday 15 March: Baby talk – introducing solids 10.45
Wednesday 21 March: Parent talk – essential foods from pre-conception to lactation 7.30pm (RSVP 9302 3600)
Thursday 22nd March: Sleep & settling info & Q&A 10.45
Other activities:
Funky Moves commences on Monday 6 February - This is a fun musical activity for children 2 to 5. A separate fee applies.
Sports Fundamentals starts on 1 February and alternates on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the term.
Kids First Aid Classes this term are scheduled for 12 February and 25 March (Sundays) . This is a popular and helpful session for parents on the medical emergencies most commonly affecting children in the home. Book via 1300 138 133
About our Family Services
Holdsworth provides a range of services to families with young children
with the aim of assisting them to deal effectively with the daily
demands of parenting. We seek to promote effective parenting skills
through building on strengths and social supports. We offer parents
the chance to grow in their role and cherish the joys that their
child can bring. First-time parents and parents with babies and toddlers
find the services particularly useful, but we regularly welcome back
many parents with their second and third child and many grandparents
who have
been long term friends of the Centre.
This beautiful collage was produced at Playgroup
with the help of our Volunteer Yuka
We have a dynamic and vibrant Playgroup that
operates on weekday mornings during school terms. (See NSW Education website for dates) There are additional
groups available that engage parents and children together through
a variety of programs, such as exercises and games. Ask our Playgroup Team Leader for information or download our Flyer.
Playgroup Calendar Term 1 (Jan - Apr 2012)
NB: this program is continually being updated so please check again or phone 9302 3600 closer to events.
Playgroup Information Booklet
A daily fee applies to Playgroup and there is a reduced rate for Holdsworth members and for concession holders. Playgroup is a subsidised service with salaries, equipment purchase and renewal, activity costs, maintenance/cleaning being met by a combination of your fees and funding from Woollahra Council..
We welcome your feedback about this and other activities at Playgroup, Baby Days and Family Services generally. Read some comments and feedback from people who use our services.
Activities at Playgroup
Parenting Courses run on a sessional basis
during the year with the aim of providing parents with management
strategies which make parenting easier and more enjoyable.
Enquire about upcoming sessions. Flyer.
We have several 'Fun Days' and special events during the year, often to mark things like Families Week and Childrens Week. These and other special events and presentations will be listed on our Events Page.
A list of useful websites for parents of babies and young children can be downloaded here.
Other one-off sessions are run on key issues for parents of babies and young children (see Calendar link above). We have Baby Days, tailored for the under ones in the Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. See Baby Days Flyer or ask our Parent Support Worker for details.
Woollara Library brings us Storytime on the first Tuesday of the month. We have Nursery rhymes on other Tuesdays.
Our children’s services are inclusive and welcoming to
all young children but we have additional services for families
who have a child with disabilities and these can be seen on our Living with disabilities page.
As with all of the Centre’s programs, we offer referral
services for support and assistance that may be offered elsewhere
or by one of our partner organisations.
Wet Weather
The outdoor PlayGroup may not operate in wet weather but some indoor activities will be offered subject to available space. If wet on Baby Days there may be no indoor activities other than for the under 1s.
For more information about our Services for Children and Families
you can download a
Brochure (PDF) or contact us at (02) 9302 3600 or info@holdsworth.org.au
Kids First Aid Classes are offered approximately twice per term on a Sunday morning. See Calendar or call 1300 138 133
NB: Shake Wiggle 'N' Roll no longer operates at the Holdsworth Centre. Call Ruth Wilson for information on her current locations in the Paddington/Woollahra area 0438 200 007.
For information about day care and other children's services in the area see the Woollahra Council site.
To search for child care in your area (Family Day Care, Long Day Care, Out-Of-School Hours Care etc) go to http://www.ncac.gov.au/child-care-search/
When shopping at Kidstuff mention the Holdsworth Centre and Kidstuff will donate 5% of the cost of your purchases to the Centre. Woollahra, Double Bay, Camperdown and other locations.
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