Children & Families Program

Somerville Playgroup

Somerville Playgroup is a positive and fun-filled learning environment for children aged 0-5 years.  We provide a range of unstructured play experiences for children, and opportunities for their parents and grandparents to build friendships and find peer support.

This is run in partnership with PlaygroupWA.

Thursdays 9:15am – 11:15am

Tel: (08) 9314 2798

 

Blokes, Kids & a BBQ @ KMCC with Hilton Dads

BKB offers quarterly sessions for Dads, Grand-Dads and male carers, with their kids.

The sessions run on Saturdays from 10am-12noon.    In 2025 they will be held on: 

15 March, 17 May, 16 August, & 15 November

It’s the perfect opportunity for your children to enjoy some free play, whilst you get to know other fathers, and build friendships.  You’ll be giving your partner a break too!

It’s FREE.    All food , equipment, and activities are supplied.

Bookings via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/blokes-kids-and-a-bbq-bkb-tickets-839837666067

 This service is proudly supported by the Inger Rice Foundation.

 

New!   Peer Support Group for Parents – Nurturing with Confidence

Join Dana from Nurtured Bub for a free parenting meet-up at KMCC, where we’ll chat, learn, and support each other on this incredible journey of raising little ones.

What to Expect:
1.   Lactation Chat:
○ Understanding your baby’s feeding needs.
○ Sharing tips for overcoming common breastfeeding challenges.
○ A chance to ask questions and get practical advice.
2.  Gentle Sleep Discussions:
○ Realistic expectations for your baby’s sleep.
○ Simple, gentle tips for navigating developmental changes.
3.  Parenting with Connection:
○ Why responding to your baby’s cues is so important.
○ How to nurture a secure and loving bond through everyday moments.
4.  Open Q&A:
○  Bring your questions! This is your chance to talk about what’s on your mind and get personalised, experience-based advice.
5.  Social Connection:
○ Chat with other parents in a friendly, informal setting.
○ Share stories, swap tips, and make new connections with like-minded families.
Who’s This For?
● New and expectant parents.
● Mums, dads, and partners who want to explore gentle, responsive parenting together.
● Anyone seeking a supportive community to share their parenting journey.
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Details:
● Cost: Free!
● Schedule: Meet-ups take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, starting February 6th, and following the school term schedule. at KMCC, 136 Le Souef Drive, Kardinya
● Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM

 

 

Kardinya Home Education Cooperative

A group of like-minded homeschooling families providing structured and informal learning experiences for their own children.   By invitation only.

Tuesdays – Fortnightly, 1pm – 3:30pm