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For families with children 0-12 years
February 2016
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Contents
Child Care ................................................................................................................ 3
Family Day Care ...................................................................................................... 6
Before & After School Care .................................................................................... 7
Child Health Clinics ................................................................................................ 9
Centres .................................................................................................................. 10
Parenting ............................................................................................................... 14
Playgroups ............................................................................................................ 17
Primary Schools with Preprimaries ..................................................................... 19
Kindergartens Programs ...................................................................................... 21
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Buggles Address: 299 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9337 1599 http://www.buggles.com.au/ [email protected] We will provide a high quality early learning service that will enrich each child’s learning potential, recognising and supporting their unique social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. This service will be child centred, family focused and connected to the community. Before and After school Care. Buggles centres provide a shuttle service to and from neighbourhood schools and our School Care program aligns with school calendars to provide a fun-filled and educational offering during school holidays. First Steps Early Learning Centre Address: 32 Collick Street, Hilton, Fremantle WA Contact: 08 9337 7222 http://www.firststepsearlylearning.com.au [email protected] First Steps Early Learning is a purpose built, fully equipped childcare centre and kindergarten. Designed with large rooms and spacious outdoor areas to give your child the best opportunity to learn and develop those important early years’ skills in an environment that is child friendly with the focus on your child having fun. Services offered: Long Day Care, an Early Learning Program. Foundation Early Learning Centre Address: 62 Stevens Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 3001 http://www.foundationelwa.com.au/ [email protected] Our childcare centre at Foundation Early Learning Fremantle offers your child an enjoyable and creative learning environment in our newly refurbished centre. Open from 6:30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), our facilities include: •Full nappy service •Sun safe waterpark •Air-conditioned rooms •Healthy meals and snacks that cater for special dietary needs and allergies Fremantle Early Learning and Development Centre Address: 15 Quarry Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 6143 5380 [email protected] Caters for 60 children from six weeks old until pre-school. Four separate care areas ensure that children have an environment that enhances their development and meets their care needs. Horizons Childhood Learning Centre South Fremantle Address: 232 Hampton Road South Fremantle 6162 Contact: 08 9433 3911 http://www.horizonschildcare.com.au/ [email protected] Horizons Childhood Learning Centre is purpose built Centre providing excellent, exciting and educational programs. Catering for children 0–6 years with a dedicated arts area, large indoor and outdoor areas. Fully air-conditioned. Meals provided. Before and After School Care: Before school is 7.00 am–8.10 am, after school is 3.00 pm–6.00 pm Before school at WGV PS - children driven to Beaconsfield PS; Phoenix PS; Winterfold PS School holiday care provided for 6 years to 12 years old - 7.00 am–6.00 pm.
Child Care
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International Early Learning Centre Inc Address: Doig Place (off Fifth Ave) Beaconsfield 6162 Contact: 08 9335 8002 http://www.ielc.org.au [email protected] For Australian kids of every nationality. A multicultural program in which the culture and language of each child will be respected and promoted. Parents will be encouraged to participate in activities and management will include parents and representatives of ethnic communities. Lefroy Road Childcare Centre Inc Address: 79 Lefroy Road, Beaconsfield 6162 Contact: 08 9314 7381 [email protected] A multicultural community-based not-for-profit childcare centre located in Beaconsfield. Licensed for 61 children aged 0-6 years. Little Learners Early Development and Education Centre Address: 242 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact 08 9335 6941 https://www.little-learners.com.au/hilton.html [email protected] Little Learners EDEC is a privately owned and operated child care centre. Little Learners child care centre - Offering Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Before & After School Care (Schoolies/OSHC) and Vacation Care for Kindergarten children only (not Primary School). Little Peoples Place East Fremantle Address: 193 Canning Highway, East Fremantle 6158 Contact: 08 9319 1176 http://www.littlepeoplesplace.com.au/ [email protected] Child care centre, full time, part time, subsidy available to eligible people. Before and After school for children up to 7 years, 7.00 am–9.00 am 2.30 pm–6.00pm. School holiday care if vacancies. Pick up from: Richmond, East Fremantle, Bicton, Our Lady of Fatima, Lance Holt North Fremantle School of Early Learning Address: 101 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle Tel: 08 6219 5449 http://www.schoolofearlylearning.com.au [email protected] The day care Centre caters for early childhood education and care of 105 children each day and is located in the heritage-listed old North Fremantle Primary School, which operated from 1894 – 1967. Provides education for children aged 6 months to 6 years. O'Connor Play and Learn Address: 25 Jarvis Street, O’Connor 6163 Contact: 08 9314 6814 http://www.playlearn.com.au/ [email protected] O’Connor Play & Learn provides long day care for up to 73 children, aged from three months to six years. We are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm for the entire year (except public holidays). Our environment and learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy.
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Port Early Learning Centre Address: 62 Wheeler Road, Hamilton Hill 6163 Tel: , 08 9335 6323 http://www.portschool.wa.edu.au [email protected] The Early Learning Centre is a fully accredited, registered Childcare Centre. The stimulating well equipped centre and nature play garden will enrich your child's holistic development. They will get creative in the art room, experience early language , literacy and numeracy through playful songs and stories and interact with others their age. Smiley's Child Care Centre Address: 170 Samson Street, White Gum Valley 6162 Contact: 08 9335 7630 http://www.smileyschildcare.com.au/ [email protected] Childcare for 0–5 year old children. Providing quality care for children. Incorporating the early years framework curriculum. Smiley’s Out of School Care will cater for school children from 4 years + within the Christ The King school campus at Beaconsfield. The Before School care program begins at 7.00 am and After School care runs until 6.00 pm; we also offer a Vacation Care program during the school holidays. The centre will be open to children from Christ The King and other selected schools within the local area. Teddy Bear Corner Child Care Centre Address: 79 Winterfold Road, Hamilton Hill 6163 Contact: 08 9337 3538 http://www.teddybearcorner.com.au / [email protected] To provide long day care, before school care and after school care to children between 0-school age. Provide a professionally staffed accredited service to people with young children. Before and After School care: Pick up from local schools:East Hamilton Hill, East Hamilton Hill Kindy, Samson Primary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Winterfold Primary. We are always willing to take on other schools if the children are 4-5 days or have siblings either at the school or in our care. Vacation Care for 5–12 year olds. Treasured Tots Child Care Address: 69 Hampton Road, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 6219 5465 http://www.treasuredtotschildcare.com.au / [email protected] Treasured Tots Child Care is a small family owned and operated service. A homely, nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable, therefore developing mentally and physically. Monday–Friday 7.00 am–6.00 pm. Children 0–5 years
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Family Day Care Cockburn Family Day Care Service: Address: Coolbellup Hub 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9411 3301 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Community_Services/Childrens_Services/Child_Care_Services/default.asp [email protected] The City of Cockburn Family Day Care Service is a mainstream childcare service catering for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Quality early childhood education and care ( F/T, P/T, extended hours care ) is provided by self-employed registered FDC Educators who are supported, resourced and monitored by the professional FDC Service team. Commonwealth Child Care Benefit and 50% Child Care Rebate available to eligible families. Cockburn In Home Child Care (Ihc) Program: Address: Co-ordination Unit, Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9411 3308 , 08 9411 3307 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/IHC [email protected] The In Home Child Care Service is part of the Commonwealth Children's Services program. Quality early childhood education and care is provided in the child's own home for eligible families only. In Home Childcare is NOT a mainstream childcare service. Family eligibility criteria includes that the family is unable to access an existing mainstream child care service and additionally one of the following criteria must also be met:- * 3 or more children under preschool age; * Parent or child in family with disability; * Parent or child ill; * Parent works non-standard hours; Self-employed IHC Educators are contracted to the IHC Service by selection. Commonwealth Child Care Benefit and 50% Child Care Tax Rebate is available to eligible families
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Before & After School Care Beaconsfield Outside School Hours Care 5 Hale Street, Beaconsfield (Beaconsfield Primary School) Contact: 0435 884 887 http://www.wanslea.asn.au [email protected] Caters for 29 children during After School Care (2.30pm - 6.00pm) Buggles Address: 299 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9337 1599 http://www.buggles.com.au/ [email protected] Before and After school Care. Buggles centres provide a shuttle service to and from neighbourhood schools and our School Care program aligns with school calendars to provide a fun-filled and educational offering during school holidays. Foundation Early Learning Centre Address: 62 Stevens Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 3001 http://www.foundationelwa.com.au/ [email protected] Before and After school care. Children up to 11 years. Pick up/drop off to Beaconsfield PS, North Fremantle PS, East Fremantle PS and Fremantle PS Fremantle Primary School Address: 1 Brennan Street, Fremantle 6160 Tel: 08 9335 3647 http://www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au/ Hayden.O'[email protected] Provide education for primary school children K - 6 After School Care: Fremantle Primary School has partnered with Camp Australia, a leading provider of before and after school care in Australia. The Camp Australia room is open both before and after school. Before school care – 6.45am – 8.45am; After school care – 2.45pm – 6.00pm For further information and current fees and out of pocket expenses visit www.campaustralia.com.au Horizons Childhood Learning Centre South Fremantle Address: 232 Hampton Road South Fremantle 6162 Contact: 08 9433 3911 http://www.horizonschildcare.com.au/ [email protected] Before and After School Care: Before school is 7.00 am–8.10 am, 3.00 pm–6.00 pm Pick up from: Winterfold P.S.; Beaconsfield P.S.; Fremantle P.S.; Phoenix P.S.; Christ the King P.S. School holiday care provided for 6 years to 12 years old Little Learners Early Development and Education Centre Address: 242 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9335 6941 https://www.little-learners.com.au/hilton.html [email protected] Before & After School Care (Schoolies/OSHC) and Vacation Care for Kindergarten children only (not Primary School). Little People's Place East Fremantle Address: 193 Canning Highway, East Fremantle 6158 Contact: 08 9319 1176 , 0411 479 560 http://www.littlepeoplesplace.com.au/ [email protected] Before and After school for children up to 7 years, 7.00 am–9.00 am, 2.30 pm–6.00 pm. School holiday care if vacancies. Pick up from: Richmond, East Fremantle, Bicton, Our Lady of Fatima, Lance Holt.
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North Fremantle Primary School Address: 30 John Street, North Fremantle 6159 Contact: 08 9335 2743 http://www.northfremantleps.wa.edu.au [email protected] Care For Kids OSHC (www.careforkids.com.au) provides before and after school care on site at North Fremantle Primary School from Monday to Friday during the school term. It also provides a school holiday program. Ph: 08 9383 4361 Smiley's Child Care Centre Address: 170 Samson Street, White Gum Valley 6162 Contact: 08 9335 7630 http://www.smileyschildcare.com.au/ [email protected] Smiley's Out of School Care will cater for school children from 4 years + within the Christ The King school campus at Beaconsfield. Our Before School care program begins at 7.00 am and After School care runs until 6.00 pm; we also offer a Vacation Care program during the school holidays. The centre will be open to children from Christ The King and other selected schools within the local area. Teddy Bear Corner Child Care Centre Address: 79 Winterfold Road, Hamilton Hill 6163 Contact: 08 9337 3538 , 0450 921 807, 08 9337 3538 http://www.teddybearcorner.com.au / [email protected] Before and After School care: Pick up from local schools:East Hamilton Hill, East Hamilton Hill Kindy, Samson Primary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Winterfold Primary. We are always willing to take on other schools if the children are 4-5 days or have siblings either at the school or in our care. Vacation Care for 5–12 year olds. Samson Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care Address: Samson Primary School, 22 Lawrence Way, Samson Contact: 0431 778 432 http://www.wanslea.asn.au/ [email protected] Wanslea Family Services provide outside school hours care at Samson Primary. Wanslea Samson offers a fun and exciting start and end to your child’s school day. There is a vacation care program available during school holidays. The program includes a variety of in centre experiences and excursions. Open from 7.00 am–9.00 am and 2.30 pm–6.00 pm. Weybridge Outside School Hours Care Address: 4 Forrest Street East Fremantle 6158 Contact: 08 6143 5382, 0427 772 437 http://www.wanslea.asn.au [email protected] Caters for 26 children during After School Care (2.30pm - 6.00pm) and Vacation Care (8.00am - 6.00pm).
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Child Health Clinics
East Fremantle Child Health Centre Address: Sumpton Green Administration Building, Fletcher Street, East Fremantle Contact: 08 9319 2384 Appointment: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Health surveillance and parent education. Post Natal parenting groups for first time parents. Home visits by arrangement/as necessary Introduction of solids workshops monthly Communicating and settling strategies workshops every 6 weeks. Children 0-4 years with parents. City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle residents Hilton Community Health Centre Address: 34 Paget Street, Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 6332 0100 Provide a primary health care service to the people and families of the Fremantle District School and Community nurses, Child Health Nurse, Enuresis Clinic, Aboriginal health, Immunisation Clinic Immunization Clinics Hilton Community Health Centre Monday & Wednesday, Friday 9.00 am–12.30 pm, 1.30 pm–2.45 pm Tuesday & Thursday at South Lakes 9.30 am–12.45 pm Bookings only are available on 08 63320100 By appointment only.
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Centres Fremantle City Library Address: 8 William Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9432 9766 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/library [email protected] To provide for children and their parents/guardians free activities and children's items for loan - books magazines, sound and music CDs, DVDs Regular activity programs include Story Time, School Holiday programs, Toddler Tales, Baby Rhyme Time.
. Baby Rhyme Time - 0-2 years A fun free program for babies. Enjoy rhymes and songs at 9.30 am every Wednesday or Friday during school term. No bookings required.
Toddler Tales - 18-30 months Rhymes, stories, songs and craft for toddlers. A series of up to nine sessions is held each school term, and bookings are required, please contact the library.
Storytime - 2-5 years Stories, rhymes, songs and craft for 2–5 year olds. Held every Thursday at 10.00 am, Storytime is free and no bookings are required.
Reading rewards Year One students are invited to collect rewards for borrowing from Fremantle City Library. Collect a sticker each time you visit the library, and once you have collected ten stickers, your reward is a free library bag!
Better Beginnings Supports parents in reading to children, helping them to develop necessary literacy skills to become good readers and succeed at school. Collect a Better Beginnings parent toolkit with a beautiful board book for your baby from your child health nurse or from the Library. Visit Better Beginnings for more information.
Fremantle Toy Library Address: Hilton Community Centre, 32 Paget Street Hilton Contact 08 9432 9671 Borrow toys, games, costumes and puzzles to assist your child’s development through play. Membership is available to families residing in the City of Fremantle or the Town of East Fremantle with children aged 0-6 years. Membership fees apply, with concession rates for concession card holders. Please provide proof of address when registering. Members may borrow 3 items for three weeks, with a limit of 10 toys per family. Toy library membership also includes automatic Fremantle City Library membership. Loans from the library are additional to toy library loans..
Cockburn Early Years Address: Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup 6163 Tel: 08 9411 3855 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Community_Services/Childrens_Services/Cockburn_Early_Years/default.asp Cockburn Early Years is a government funded, community based program available to expectant or new parents; parents of young children up to the age of eight years living in the City of Cockburn. The service provides support to parents in strengthening relationships with their children, developing skills and knowledge in their parenting role and empowering families to encourage children's development and learning in the home. The program offers home based intervention and centre based activities such as a supported play sessions and groups and parenting groups.
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Cockburn Family Support Service (Success) Address: Cockburn Integrated Health and Community Facility Suite14/11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164 Tel: 08 9411 3859 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Community_Services/Family_Support/ To offer support to develop skills & knowledge & confidence for families, to enhance community capacity through community participation. Services / Activities: Offer free short term counselling information, referral & advocacy, group work. Meeting details: Cockburn Integrated Health and Community Facility Fremantle Family Support Service Address: Level 1/ 11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164 Tel: 1300 951 190 http://www.wafsn.org.au [email protected] Fremantle Family Support Network provides a one stop shop to guide families looking for support and information. We work alongside a number of agencies so you won't have to shop around; we can do that for you. Some of the areas we can support families with include: Mental Health; Parenting; Drugs and alcohol; Family Violence and abuse and financial difficulties. Fremantle Leisure Centre Address: 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact:, 08 9432 9999 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc The Centre provides learn to swim programs to cater for Aqua Babies, Pre School children, School Age children, Special needs and Adults. Swim Squad Coaching is also available at the Centre with mini squads all the way through to state, national and triathlon squads. The crèche has an indoor air-conditioned area as well as a wonderful outdoor area to cater for children aged between 3 months up to 6 years to play. You can enjoy a BBQ on the Centre’s expansive grassed areas with the choice of being under the shade or out in the sun, or grab a bite from the cafe. The Leisure Centre is available for Children’s birthday
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Fremantle Police & Community Youth Centre Address: 2/34 Paget Street, Hilton 6163 Tel: 08 9314 3157, 0477 029 377 http://www.wapcyc.com.au [email protected] To provide recreational sporting and development programmes to the community with an emphasis on youth activities. The club has activities for all ages from toddlers to seniors. PCYC is a charitable not-for-profit organisation which is required to fundraise in order to survive. Profits from fundraising are directed back into the community in the form of services for children and youth. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities: Gymnasium for men and women of all ages, (gym membership and casual sessions). PCYC has many specialised programs in place, aimed at engaging youth-at-risk as part of our focus on crime prevention. We aim to identify the situations that lead young people to behave antisocially, commit an offence or become the victim of an offence and then recommend a program to suit that youth’s situation. Streetball is run at the Fremantle PCYC on numerous Saturday nights from 6.00 pm–9.00 pm. In addition to the opportunity to play in teams in nightly competitions and inter-PCYC Competitions the program also provides important messages to youth through Leadership Workshops. Participants have the opportunity to participate in extra activities such as Hip Hop, Art and Leadership Workshop The Dropin - Monday - Thursday 3.00 pm–5.30 pm A place to chill out for 8–17 year olds. Activities inlcude video ganmes, internet access, pool tables, arts and crafts, dodgeball and basketball Tennis Court Hire - P.C.Y.C. courts are available for $5/person/hour. Available Monday–Friday: 7.00 am–8.00 pm. Fremantle Women’s Health Centre Inc (A Service For All Women) Address: 114 South Street Fremantle 6160 Contact:, 08 9431 0500 http://www.fwhc.org.au [email protected] A not-for-profit, community health centre for women of all ages and cultural backgrounds that provides low cost services delivered by women staff. Services include the following: * Health clinics. Doctors and nurses provide treatment, advice and health information on a range of women’s health issues including cancer screening (Pap smears, breast screening), contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menstrual problems, menopause, pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal care. * Physiotherapy for women’s health problems such as incontinence, weak pelvic floor muscles, urinary frequency. * Telephone health information. * Library of books on health topics and pamphlets on health issues and other relevant support agencies and services. * Counselling services. Counselling is provided for antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression. Counselling is also available for anxiety and depression at other life stages, relationship difficulties, family and personal crises, parenting concerns, loss, low self esteem, domestic violence. * Groups vary according to the needs of clients and availability of facilitators. * Crèche facilities are available for some group activities and Tuesday mornings for appointments.
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Samson Recreation Centre Address: McCombe Avenue, Samson 6162 Contact: 08 9331 8040 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/samsonrecreationcentre Community recreation centre. Sports Competitions (netball, badminton, yoga) Indoor sports facility, crèche, basketball court, kitchen, netball court, badminton courts, volleyball courts, indoor soccer court, tennis courts. South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre Address: 2a South Lake Drive, South Lake 6164 Contact: 08 9417 2372 https://www.facebook.com/OtteyCentre [email protected] A place known by the community as a focal point for meeting others provides a friendly environment where all people are welcome and feel they belong & which reflects and meets community & individual needs. Services / Activities: Playgroups for local residents. Parenting groups. Womens support group. Self esteem courses. The Meeting Place Community Centre Address: 245 South Terrace South Fremantle 6162 Contact 08 9432 9676 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp [email protected] The Meeting Place is a service of the City Of Fremantle, one of the few local government councils to provide community services and support to a community learning centre. TMP provides adult community education, community support and is home to the Fremantle Volunteer Service.
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Parenting Anglicare WA Relationships Services Address: 23 Adelaide Terrace Perth 6000 Tel: 08 9263 2050 https://www.anglicarewa.org.au / [email protected] Anglicare WA's Relationships Counselling can assist individuals, families and couples work through a wide range of issues. Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors to individuals, couples, children and families. Counselling staff work to address the specific concerns of each client. Locations in East Perth, Joondalup, Gosnells and Rockingham. This includes Family and Domestic Violence, Grief, Loss, Affairs, Separation, Conflict, Depression, Parenting and Relationship Issues. Education programs provide information for individuals, couples and parents and assist in the development of skills to foster positive stable relationships. Courses available include Becoming Partners for Life, Self Esteem, Managing Distressing Emotions, Communication, Creating couple closeness, Improve and Understand your Couple Relationship, Anger Regulation. Australian Breastfeeding Association / Breastfeeding Helpline Contact: 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA help more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies. CLAN WA Address: Offices in Mandurah (Peel) & Kewdale (Metro) Contact: 08 9477 0444 http://www.clanwa.com.au [email protected] Clan WA works alongside families to enhance resilience and encourage healthy relationships, effective parenting, emotional and mental health, support networks and community participation. At Clan WA, we understand every family is unique. We all have different circumstances, experiences, hopes and strengths. And we all need a helping hand at times. Clan WA provides a range of free community courses to parents, carers and community members. We also offer a free home visiting program working with trained volunteers. Our home visiting program is a free and confidential service where you receive encouragement and professional support, assistance to work towards your goals, explore parenting strategies, feel more confident and connect with other community services if required. Families with children 0–18 years. Cockburn Early Years Address: Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9441 3855 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Community_Services/Childrens_Services/Cockburn_Early_Years/default.asp [email protected] Cockburn Early Years is a government funded, community based program available to parents of young children up to the age of six years, living in the City of Cockburn. The service provides support to parents in strengthening relationships with their children, developing skills and knowledge in their parenting role and empowering families to encourage children's development and learning in the home. The program offers home based intervention and centre based activities such as a supported play sessions and groups and parenting groups.
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Child Development Service: Fremantle Address: Rambures Way, Hamilton Hill 6163 Contact: 08 9418 1177, http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/detail.cfm?Unit_ID=217 To provide assessment, management education and consultative services to children their families and children’s services personnel. To attend to children with a variety of problems such as behaviour disturbances, development delay, speech and language delay and other problems are seen, assessed and management of these problems provided. Children from birth to school leaving age and their families. Fremantle Family Support Network Address: Level 1/ 11 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164 Tel: 1300 951 190] http://www.wafsn.org.au [email protected] Fremantle Family Support Network provides a one stop shop to guide families looking for support and information. We work alongside a number of agencies so you won't have to shop around; we can do that for you. Some of the areas we can support families with include: Mental Health; Parenting; Drugs and alcohol; Family Violence and abuse and financial difficulties. Meerilinga Children and Family Centre Cockburn Address: 219 Winterfold Road, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9331 2211 http://www.meerilinga.org.au [email protected] Provide parents of children 0-12 yrs who would like help with parenting skills by presenting ways to enjoy parenting more. Family Support Workers provide support to parents so that they can deal with day to day challenges of parenting, understand child development stages, guide discipline and establish and maintain routines. In home visits or phone consults. We also offer supported playgroups, parenting workshops and an Early Learning Program for 3-4 year olds Multiple Birth Association Parents Coffee Group Contact: 08 9331 2211 http://www.mbawa.org.au [email protected] Coffee groups are informal get-togethers organised by Perth & District Multiple Birth Association members that allow opportunities to meet other parents, exchange ideas and enjoy bottomless cups of coffee while your children play with other multiples aged from newborn to kindy and their siblings. You are welcome to attend any groups any time. Check the website for where groups are meeting Parenting W.A Contact: 1800 654 432 (24 hour, 7 day Parenting Line) , 08 6279 1200 (Office) http://www.dlgc.wa.gov.au / [email protected] Parenting WA is a free information, support and referral service for parents, carers, grandparents and families with children aged from pre-birth to 18 years. Parenting WA coordinators are located throughout Western Australia. They assist parents individually or as part of a workshop, and can also provide information sessions for workplaces, groups and schools. Parenting WA also offers a telephone service and a free parenting library containing a range of helpful books and DVDs of interest to parents and carers with children from pre-birth to 18 years.
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TheBumpWA Address: Suite 8, 11 Wentworth Parade (Cockburn Integrated Health and Community Facility) Success WA 6164 Tel: 08 9498 6033 http://www.thebumpwa.org.au [email protected] Discover all your choices in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting at The Bump WA. We offer pregnancy classes including preparation for childbirth, active birth workshop and breastfeeding, Midwifery advice, lactation consultations, equipment hire and a library. Bookings and details on line Relationships Australia - Fremantle Branch Address: 1 Ord Street Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9432 5000 http://www.relationships.com.au / [email protected] Offers help to those who have problems in relationships, whether they be married, considering marriage or living together, or are a family in emotional distress. Available to couples separating or considering divorce or those whose marriage has reached the point of irretrievable breakdown, to help face the hurt and confusion in themselves and their children. Also works with individuals with personal problems; Pre-marital counselling; Parents having difficulty with communication with teenagers; domestic violence intervention programme, living in a step family course; family mediation. Counselling is individual, couple, family or group sessions. Educational courses and seminars - various. - Anger management (men & women), fathering, parenting, Access to a children's counsellor and family mediation service. Children's Contact service Centre for children whose parents have separated.
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Playgroups Playgroup WA (Inc) Address: 1-3 Woodville Lane North Perth 6006 Contact: 1800 171 882 , 08 9228 8088 http://playgroupwa.com.au/ Promotion of playgroups and assistance for new groups. Maintains current playgroup contact listings for phone referrals. Services specifically for member playgroups, eg. workshops, play activities, insurance, publications. Advice and support for playgroups. Events organised for playgroups and families with children; 0–5 years; and the broader community Buster The Fun Bus Contact: 0410 466 065 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Community_services/Buster_the_Fun_Bus [email protected] Buster the Fun Bus is a free parenting support service for families with children aged 0-5. Buster travels to community parks and venues throughout the Cities of Melville and Fremantle to encourage parents to meet informally, relax, socialise, create networks and enjoy their local area. While parents supervise their children they have access to support, information and resources to enhance their parenting skills. Children have the chance to learn and grow through developmentally appropriate activities, encouraged through games, toys, crafts and interaction. East Fremantle Family Playgroup Inc Address: Sumpton Green, corner Moss and Fletcher Street, East Fremantle Contact: http://www.eastfreoplaygroup.org.au/ [email protected] Provide a safe fun play environment for children and parents and/or nannies for the ages 0-5 years. We have playdough, sand pit, craft, ride on toys, slides, swings etc. Times are Monday–Friday morning and afternoons Froggy's Fun on the Green Address: 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood Contact: City of Cockburn 08 9411 3444, 0408 938 693 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/community_services/childrens_services/froggys_fun_on_the_green/default.asp FREE mobile outdoor play session service for parents/carers with young children aged 0–5 years. Froggy’s Fun on the Green will be rotated through different Cockburn parks each term.
Mondays 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Manning Park, Azelia Road, Hamilton Hill
Tuesdays - different park each term. See the website for the details of this session. The play sessions will include play dough, painting, arts and crafts and play equipment and toys. Staff will assist parents/carers/children, although children remain the responsibility of parents/carers at all times. Hilton Playgroup Address: Hilton primary School Rennie Crescent South Contact: 08 9337 1006 [email protected] A local playgroup meet once a week in “the purple building” on Rennie Crescent South. t. All parents with young children are most welcome to attend. Friday during school term between 11.00am and 12.30pm.
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South Fremantle Playgroup Contact: 08 9432 9676 (Meeting Place) , https://www.facebook.com/groups/southfremantleplaygroup/ For parents and pre-school children to meet in an informal setting. There are no formal, structured play sessions. It is for friendly, unstructured interaction. Bring a piece of fruit for a community fruit platter. Come along to the first few sessions for free before you decide to become a member. Time: Monday 9.30 am–11.30 am except school holidays South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre Address: 2a South Lake Drive, South Lake 6164 Contact: 08 9417 2372 https://www.facebook.com/OtteyCentre [email protected] Playgroups for local residents. Southern Suburbs Playgroup Inc Address: Ethel Cooper Kindergarten, Ingram Street, Hamilton Hill Contact , [email protected] 0 - 5 year old play group. For parents with pre school age children to meet together for creative activities and to meet new friends. Games, sing-a-longs, active and educational play, outings and being together. Times Friday 9.30 am–11.00 am White Gum Valley Playgroup Address: White Gum Valley Primary School, enter from Watkins Street [email protected] To meet local parents and children and have fun playing and talking together. White Gum Valley Playgroup facilities include a large building with children's toilets, toys and books for babies to 5 year olds, art facilities for young ones,a kitchen area, covered sandpit, outside equipment for juniors and a large, secure, grassed play area. The room can be booked for already functioning groups of parents and children. Times Tuesday 09:30:00 - 13:00:00 Baby 0 - 1 Years Wednesday 09:00:00 - 11:30:00 Family / All Ages Thursday 09:00:00 - 11:00:00 Family / All Ages For a list of playgroups in Cockburn see: http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Community_Services/Childrens_Services/Playgroups_and_Kindys/default.asp For a list of playgroups in other area visit the Playgroup WA for current contact details. http://playgroupwa.com.au/
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Primary Schools with Preprimaries Beaconsfield Primary School Address: 5 Hale Road, Beaconsfield 6162 Contact: 08 9430 7055 http://beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Education K - 7 Pre Primary 08 9335 4259 Kindergarten 08 9335 7625 Christ The King School Address: 87 York Street, Beaconsfield Contact: 08 9338 8777 http://www.ctk.wa.edu.au [email protected] Catholic Primary School. Pre-Kindy (3 Year old students) up to Year 6 Primary school. Special Needs Centre East Fremantle Primary School Address: 8 Forrest Street Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 6136 http://www.efps.com.au [email protected] Education K - 7 Preprimary class 1- 08 9431 7301 Preprimary class 2- 08 9335 2204 Fremantle Primary School Address: 1 Brennan Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 3647 http://www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au / Hayden.O'[email protected] Provide education for primary school children K - 7 Hilton Primary School Address: 21 Rennie Crescent, North Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9337 1006; 08 9337 5202, 08 9337 3118 (Kulunga Aboriginal Kindergarten) , http://www.hiltonprimary.com.au [email protected] Education K– 7. Onsite at the school is a morning kindergarten running four mornings a week and a full time pre-primary. Hilton Primary runs a sessional offsite Aboriginal Kindergarten which services the wider Peel District and runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Lance Holt School (Independent Primary) Address: 10 Henry Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 6742 http://www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Education of Pre-Kindergarten to year 7 promoting non competitiveness, a caring environment and parent participation. North Fremantle Primary School Address: 30 John Street, North Fremantle 6159 Contact: 08 9335 2743 http://www.northfremantleps.wa.edu.au [email protected] Education K - 7
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Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Address: 82 Collick Street Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9337 7066 http://www.olmchilt.wa.edu.au [email protected] Education - K-6. A Catholic primary school. 3 year old program from July 2014. Richmond Primary School Address: 37 Windsor Road, East Fremantle 6158 Contact 08 9339 5055 http://www.richmondps.wa.edu.au [email protected] Education of children - Kindergarten, Pre primary through to year 7. Kindy OFF site, 4–5 yr olds part-time program. Pre Primary 5–6 yr olds, full time program Samson Primary School Address: 22 Lawrence Way, Samson 6163 Contact: 08 9314 1921 http://samsonps.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Primary school.Pre-primary & Kindy for four and five year olds, St Patrick's Primary School Address: 8 Ellen Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 5215 http://www.stpatsfremantle.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Dual Campus Catholic Primary School including Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Pre-primary Maristella Campus, Years 1–6 Basilica campus. White Gum Valley Primary School Address: 29 Hope Street, White Gum Valley 6162 Contact: 08 9335 2655 http://www.whitegumvalley.wa.edu.au [email protected] Primary School - Education PP - Yr 7 Winterfold Primary School Address: 41 Annie Street, Beaconsfield 6162 Contact: 08 9337 2936 http://www.winterfoldps.wa.edu.au [email protected] Primary School Kindergarten - Year 7, ITAS Behaviour Management And Discipline Strategy Commonwealth Literacy And Numeracy Program (CLNP) Getting It Right - Literacy Primary Extension And Challenge (PEAC) Program
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Kindergartens Programs Beaconsfield Primary School Kindergarten Tel: 08 9335 7625 A kindergarten program that promotes social, emotional and physical development in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. East Fremantle Primary School Kindergarten Address: 63 George Street, East Fremantle 6158 Tel: 08 9319 1442, 08 9335 6136 http://www.efps.com.au [email protected] Caters for children turning 4 by 30 June that year, in a developmentally appropriate programme. Foundation Early Learning Centre Address: 62 Stevens Street, Fremantle 6160 Tel: 08 9335 3001 http://www.foundationelwa.com.au/ [email protected] Our childcare centre at Foundation Early Learning Fremantle offers your child an enjoyable and creative learning environment in our newly refurbished centre. Open from 6:30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), our facilities include: Fremantle Primary School Kindergarten Address: 28 Attfield Street Fremantle 6160 Tel: 08 9335 3647 http://www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au / Hayden.O'[email protected] 4 year old Kindergarten. 2 1/2 days 8.50 am–2.55 pm. Hazel Orme Community Kindergarten Address: 96 Samson Street (Cnr Nannine) White Gum Valley 6162 Tel: 08 9335 2857 http://www.hazelormekindergarten.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] The programme is centred around individual development in areas titled: social skills, language and communication, maths, science, music and auditory skills, art and craft, health and social studies and physical development, and the provision of equipment and activities suited to the 4 year olds group. Hilton Primary School Address: 21 Rennie Crescent, North Hilton 6163 Tel: 08 9337 1006 http://www.hiltonprimary.com.au [email protected] Education K– 6. Onsite at the school is a morning kindergarten running 2 days one week, 3 days the following week. Lance Holt School (Independent Primary) Address: 10 Henry Street, Fremantle 6160 Tel: 08 9335 6742 http://www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Education of Pre-Kindergarten to year 6 promoting non competitiveness, a caring environment and parent participation.
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Little Learners Early Development and Education Centre Address: 242 South Street, Hilton Tel: 08 9335 6941 https://www.little-learners.com.au/hilton.html [email protected] Little Learners EDEC is a privately owned and operated child care centre. Little Learners child care centre - Offering Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Before & After School Care (Schoolies/OSHC) and Vacation Care for Kindergarten children only (not Primary School). Mighty Munchkins Pre-Kindergarten Samson Recreation Centre Address: Samson Recreation Centre McCoombe Avenue Samson 6163 Tel: 0403 315 715 [email protected] Mighty Munchkins is a pre-kindergarten program aimed at children ages from 30 months–4 years. The program provides a semi structured educational learning environment for children to practice and develop social, emotional, physical and conceptual skills. Mighty Munchkins is a registered child care provider with the Family Assistance Office. O'Connor Play and Learn Address: 25 Jarvis Street, O’Connor 6163 Tel: 08 9314 6814 http://www.playlearn.com.au/ [email protected] O’Connor Play & Learn provides long day care for up to 73 children, aged from three months to six years. We are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm for the entire year (except public holidays). Our environment and learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy. Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Address: 82 Collick Street Hilton 6163 Tel: 08 9337 7066 http://www.olmchilt.wa.edu.au [email protected] Education - K-6. A Catholic primary school. 3 year old program. Richmond Primary School Address: 37 Windsor Road, East Fremantle 6158 Tel: 08 9339 5055 http://www.richmondps.wa.edu.au [email protected] Education of children - Kindergarten, Pre primary through to year 7. Kindy OFF site, 4–5 yr olds part-time program. Pre Primary 5–6 yr olds, full time program Samson Primary School Address: 22 Lawrence Way, Samson 6163 Tel: 08 9314 1921 Primary school. http://samsonps.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Pre-primary & Kindy for four and five year olds, St Patrick's Primary School Address: 8 Ellen Street, Fremantle 6160 Tel: 08 9335 5215 http://www.stpatsfremantle.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Catholic Primary School including Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Pre-primary, Years 1–6 Basilica campus.
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