Maitland Family Support

07/09/2026

Whilst we are passionate about it's a week we wish we didn't have to have. At MFS child safety is at the centre of everything we do, and we believe every child deserves to feel safe, heard and supported- you can see our pledge at https://www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week-pledge/
National Child Protection Week reminds us that protecting children is everyone's responsibility. Here's what families can do at home this week:
❤️ Listen when children share their feelings.
💛 Teach children they can talk to trusted adults and who those adults are.
💚 Help children know their body belongs to them.
💙Use our free child safety colouring page you can download and start a conversation.
today AND every day!

06/09/2026

Find us this Wednesday at the Woodberry Community BBQ!
We'll be there with Woodberry Place of Friends Rutherford Telarah Rotary - Maitland and Hume Community Housing . Join us for a
🌭 Free BBQ.
🎨 Children's activities.
🤝 Information about local family support services.
A great opportunity to connect with neighbours and enjoy the afternoon together.
We can't wait to see you!

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

Join Bec next week for our free workshop with Maitland City Council Library as we celebrate the connections of dads, stepdads, grandfathers, carers and special people who love, guide and support children during play.
🎈 Importance of Play – Dads Connection Through Play
📍 Rutherford Library
📅 Tuesday 8 September
Register at: https://www.maitlandlibrary.com.au/whats-on/upcoming-events/importance-of-play-workshop-dads-connection-through-play

Discover simple ways play strengthens children's confidence, communication and connection. Everyone is welcome!

Join us for our Importance of Play series to explore how everyday play supports learning, emotional wellbeing, creativity and connection.

02/09/2026

🌿 Tiny Tykes Supported Playgroup is on this Thursday! 📚

🌱 Nature-inspired play: Join Bec & Sheena for a morning of exploring, discovering and playing in nature! Nature offers endless opportunities for little ones to learn through their senses while having fun outdoors.

📖 Songs, stories and reading ideas to try at home- Our Smalltalk parent conversation is all about Reading Together. Sharing books every day helps build your child's language, imagination and confidence, and it doesn't have to be a long story. Even 5 minutes of reading together can make a big difference.

💚 Connect with other local families, we'd love to see you and your little one there!

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

1-2-3 Magic Starts Next Week!
Are you looking for calmer mornings, fewer arguments and more confidence with behaviour? Join us with for our free 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program. Places are still available for-

📅 Wednesdays 9, 16 & 23 September (must attend all sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion and take-home resource)
🕙 11am to 2pm
📍 Woodberry Family Centre (11-13 Lawson Ave, Woodberry)
🙆Childcare and light refreshments available on registration
📞 Registration Essential at 4914 0444

Parents will learn practical strategies to:
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Reduce yelling and power struggles.
• Encourage positive behaviour.

30/08/2026

We're proudly supporting Move for MADA event on the 20th of September. Every step helps raise awareness that children are victims of domestic and family violence too. Children deserve homes where they feel safe, loved and protected.

We're grateful to everyone walking, donating and supporting events that directly support organisations like ours. Register NOW to run, push or stroll supporting Maitland Against Domestic Abuse.

29/08/2026

🦷 Team Tips for little smiles🦷
✅ Brush twice a day
✅ Swap out sugary snacks
✅ Start dental visits by age 1
❓Did you know- Free dental care is available for children through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) when your family receives Family Tax Benefit Part A. Find out more athttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/oralhealth/Pages/child-dental-benefits-schedule.aspx

26/08/2026

🗺️✨ Our little explorers are going on a Treasure Hunt this week at Tiny Tykes! 🏴‍☠️🔎Our parent topic is Teachable Moments where we'll explore how to turn simple moments during play, routines and conversations into fun learning experiences for your child.

Come along, play, learn and discover with us! 💛We’d love to see you there! 🌟
📅 Thursday's during school terms
⏰ 10:00–11:30am
📍 Tenambit Community Hall