Discover Family Week Events
Evanston
All Families Welcome Fun Day
Monday 11 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gawler & District College B-12 Children's Centre - Gate 6 - 69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
| Organisation | Gawler and District College B-12 Children's Centre |
| Event Details | We're bringing all of our families together in our Centre to celebrate Families Week with a special ALL FAMILIES WELCOME FUN DAY! You can participate in multicultural indoor and outdoor activities and celebrate local Kaurna Aboriginal culture with a special song and story time with the families around our Katlitiya Yarning Circle! |
| Contact Name | Kim Wright |
| Phone | 08 85232575 |
| kim.wright2@sa.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au/gawler-dist-college-b-12-chn-ctr |
Cronulla
Family Movie Night
| Organisation | Cronulla Preschool Kindergarten Incorporated |
| Event Details | Outdoor movie night for families |
| Contact Name | Janene Rox |
| Phone | 02 95235397 |
| director@cronullapreschool.com.au |
South Hedland
World’s Biggest Playday
Friday 15 May 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Trainee Cr South Hedland Shay Gap, South Hedland WA 6722
| Organisation | Town of Port Hedland |
| Event Details | World’s Biggest Playday is a community event hosted by JD Hardie in partnership with local children’s and parent centre and stakeholders. Together, they will support families by providing parent resources and fun sensory play activities for children. |
| Contact Name | Sophie Ellis |
| Phone | 08 91589380 |
| sophie.ellis@porthedland.wa.gov.au |
Oxenford
Village Kids Playgroup
| Organisation | VSC Inc. |
| Event Details | Village Community Service Inc. aims to provide the local community with an event that invites parents and their young children to Studio Village Community Centre. Both parents and children benefit through socialising with a large range of community members through song and play. Our social worker guides connections between families as core support systems in a fun environment. |
| Contact Name | Jennifer Schofield |
| Phone | 4210 07 5529 8253 |
| admin@studiovillage.com.au | |
| Website | https://studiovillage.com.au |
Euroa
Euroa Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Cobram
Cobram Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Edmondson Park
Families Week Celebration – Outer Liverpool Community Services
| Organisation | Outer Liverpool Community Services |
| Event Details | Join us for fun family activities and information on programs that are run in your local area for children and families. |
| Contact Name | Akira Harding |
| Phone | 02 96060629 |
| admin@olcs.org.au | |
| Website | www.olcs.org.au |
Numurkah
Numurkah Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Avenel
Avenel Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Shepparton
Shepparton Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Shepparton
Shepparton Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Shepparton
Shepparton Library Baby Rhyme Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Baby Rhyme Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-2 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Yarrawonga
Yarrawonga Library Rhyme and Story Time
| Organisation | Goulburn Valley Libraries |
| Event Details | Bring the whole family to Rhyme & Story Time and enjoy songs, entertaining stories about families, as well as craft and colouring. Suitable for ages 0-6 years with parents and carers. No bookings necessary. |
| Contact Name | Emma Kennedy |
| Phone | 1300374765 |
| emmak@gvlibraries.com.au | |
| Website | www.gvlibraries.com.au |
Baulkham Hills
Families Week Celebration – St Matthew’s Preschool
| Organisation | St Matthew’s Preschool |
| Event Details | A week to celebrate families. |
| Contact Name | Lauri McIntyre |
| Phone | |
| laurimac86@icloud.com |
Oatley
Family Week Celebration – St Joseph’s Primary School Oatley
| Organisation | St Joseph's Primary School Oatley |
| Event Details | We haven't finalised exactly what we will do this year, but will discuss it this week. |
| Contact Name | Rebecca Edgell |
| Phone | |
| rebecca.edgell@syd.catholic.edu.au |
Nowra
Family Services Australia – Nowra Playgroup
| Organisation | Family Services Australia |
| Event Details | Family Services Playgroup is a supported, free and interactive play session with a focus on sensory play for children and families. A celebration focused on family connection and community. |
| Contact Name | Andrea Pienaar |
| Phone | 1800 372 000 |
| andrea.pienaar@familyservices.org.au | |
| Website | www.familyservices.org.au |
Churchill
Federation Children’s Centre Celebrating Families Week
| Organisation | Federation Childrens Centre Churchill |
| Event Details | Inviting families to celebrate Families Week by attending a morning tea. |
| Contact Name | Jodie Petesic |
| Phone | |
| j.petesic@federation.edu.au |
Deception Bay
Family All In – Community Event
| Organisation | Yourtown |
| Event Details | Community playgroup to celebrate Families Week with parent-child activities and morning tea. |
| Contact Name | Emma Moorhouse |
| Phone | |
| emoorhouse@yourtown.com.au | |
| Website | www.yourtown.com.au |
Elizabeth
Creative Kids Art Exhibition
| Organisation | AnglicareSA Communities for Children Playford |
| Event Details | AnglicareSA Communities for Children Playford annual art exhibition featuring hundreds of Playford children’s voices is open to the entire community to view from Monday 12th May until Thursday 22nd May 2026. The location is AnglicareSA, The Platform, 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth, SA 5112 (at the Skatepark/Northern Sound System). 600 children within Playford have shared what’s important to them through art and their own words and we are calling upon the community to see what they have shared and vote for their favourite entries. The 20 artworks with the highest votes will receive a prize and may be entered into the South Australian exclusive Creative Kids Art Calendar 2027, a joint project between 5 Communities for Children programs across the states metro and regional sites. |
| Contact Name | Samantha Mullins |
| Phone | |
| cfcplayford@anglicaresa.com.au | |
| Website | anglicaresa.com.au |
Falmouth
Falmouth Playgroup – Let’s Cook!
| Organisation | Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House |
| Event Details | Falmouth Playgroup Let's Cook session will provide an opportunity for parent-child cooking to make delicious healthy treats. We will also have the option of learning more about making your own preserves. |
| Contact Name | Tanya Greenwood |
| Phone | 03 63742344 |
| buildingblocks@fvnh.org.au | |
| Website | www.buildingblockstas.com |
Albury
Movie Tuesday
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
456 Dean St, Regent Cinema Centre, Albury, Albury NSW 2640
| Organisation | Albury Wodonga Health |
| Event Details | A group of self-funded carers attend the movies on the 2nd Tuesday of each month as a self- care activity. In May, their Movie Day will be on 12/05/2026, coinciding with Families Week. We promote national days/weeks of significance (eg. Carer's Week, Mental Health Week, etc.) with carers and in our office waiting room for Adult Mental Health. |
| Contact Name | Carmel Mulcahy |
| Phone | 02 60517955 |
| carmel.mulcahy@awh.org.au | |
| Website | www.awh.org.au |
Nulkaba
Families Week at Hunter Valley Zoo
| Organisation | Maitland Family Support |
| Event Details | As part of Families Week, we are hosting a community zoo excursion for families to engage in a shared recreational experience. The activity aims to promote positive family relationships, social connection, and family wellbeing through inclusive community participation. Families will have the opportunity to explore the zoo together while building connections with other families and service staff in a safe and supportive environment. |
| Contact Name | Alice Forbes |
| Phone | 02 4914 0444 |
| info@mfss.com.au | |
| Website | https://www.mfss.com.au/ |
Miller
International Day of Families Morning Tea
| Organisation | St Therese Preschool & LDC |
| Event Details | We will be hosting a morning tea for our families at our preschool in honour of International Day of Families. |
| Contact Name | Charmaine Raso |
| Phone | 02 81079989 |
| scecs.sadleir@syd.catholic.edu.au | |
| Website | https://www.scecs.nsw.edu.au/service/st-therese-sadleir-miller |
Cowra
Cowra Information and Neighborhood Centre Families Week
| Organisation | Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre |
| Contact Name | Sandra Conway |
| Phone | |
| support3@cinc.org.au |
Bingara
Family Storytime and Activity Session
| Organisation | Bingara Community Library |
| Event Details | Join us at the library for a fun-filled storytime and activity session. Everyone welcome. |
| Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
| Phone | 020437355149 |
| gphillpott@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Bingara
After School Craft Challenge
| Organisation | Bingara Library |
| Event Details | During the after school craft challenge, the children will break into groups and challenge each other by creating something using only recycled items. |
| Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
| Phone | |
| bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Bingara
Lego Challenge
| Organisation | Bingara Library |
| Event Details | Children will visit the library for a Lego challenge. |
| Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
| Phone | |
| bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Warialda
Playgroup Storytime and Craft Morning
| Organisation | Bingara Library |
| Event Details | We invite families with toddlers to join us for a fun-filled morning of stories and crafts. Everyone welcome. |
| Contact Name | Gail Phillpott |
| Phone | 020460006845 |
| bingaralibrary@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
Roma
Maranoa Celebrates National Families Week
| Organisation | Maranoa Regional Council |
| Event Details | Join us for a free, fun-filled day to celebrate National Families Week and the special role that families have in the Maranoa community. There’s something for the whole family, including: - Bubble shows - Face painting - Arts & crafts - Raffle prizes - Free sausage sizzle - Local service provider information National Families Week celebrates the vital role that families play in our communities and in teaching, supporting, and nurturing children as they grow. |
| Contact Name | Maricris Bracamonte |
| Phone | |
| maricris.bracamonte@maranoa.qld.gov.au |
Coolbellup
Family Dance
| Organisation | City of Cockburn |
| Event Details | This is a community event where families with children under 10 years old can come along to dance, eat food and have fun. We have food vans, a sausage sizzle, a coffee van and photo booth. |
| Contact Name | Coral Atkins |
| Phone | 08 94113855 |
| coral.atkins@cockburn.wa.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/parenting |
Tweed Heads
Families Week Breakfast
| Organisation | Cooloon Children's Centre Inc |
| Event Details | Families Week Breakfast. Tuesday 12th May 7.00 - 8.30am. All welcome. Free! |
| Contact Name | Judith Radich |
| Phone | 07 55365929 |
| cooloonchildcare@auschild.org.au | |
| Website | www.cooloon.org.au |
Morphett Vale
Children’s Art Exhibition
Sunday 17 May 2026 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Woodcroft Library, 175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162
| Organisation | AnglicareSA, Communities for Children Onkaparinga |
| Event Details | Children in Onkaparinga have shared with us through their art and words, what is important to them, and why. These pieces of art will be displayed at the Library during Families Week with a celebration bringing local families and children to join in the free festivities, and vote for their favourite art for a chance to feature in the Creative Kids state-wide family calendar. |
| Contact Name | Tammi Lancaster |
| Phone | 08 8392 3183 |
| tammi.lancaster@anglicaresa.com.au | |
| Website | https://anglicaresa.com.au/services/families/communities-for-children/ |
Burnie
Families Week Morning Tea
| Organisation | Oakleigh Accommodation Service |
| Event Details | Morning tea for clients and their children at OAS Playhouse. |
| Contact Name | Adele Johnston |
| Phone | 03 6425 8880 |
| adele.johnston@salvationarmy.org.au |
Hastings
Families Week Expo
| Organisation | Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand |
| Event Details | An event for our families and community, with local services available in the area. Sausage sizzle, activities, information and more. |
| Contact Name | Lisa Lavender |
| Phone | 03 5970 7000 |
| Lisa.Lavender@goodshep.org.au | |
| Website | https://goodshep.org.au |
Richmond
Families Week Celebration – Richmond Preschool
| Organisation | Richmond Preschool |
| Event Details | Open classrooms and family activities /involvement. |
| Contact Name | Jacqui Filios |
| Phone | 02 45782647 |
| director@richmondpreschool.org.au |
Clare
Families Night
Wednesday 6 May 2026 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Cnr Blyth Road and Elliot Street, Clare SA 5453
| Organisation | Clare Valley Children's Centre |
| Event Details | A night where all families of the centre (150) are invited to attend with community groups (such as Lions) cooking free BBQ, sustainable activities such as planting, craft with local artist, etc. |
| Contact Name | Joanne Kelley |
| Phone | 08 88422483 |
| jo.kelley@sa.gov.au |
Lithgow
Families Week Morning Tea
Friday 15 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lithgow Valley Plaza, Shop 38, Bent St, Lithgow NSW 2790
| Organisation | Services Australia |
| Event Details | Team morning tea to celebrate Families Week. |
| Contact Name | Liz Turner |
| Phone | |
| liz.turner@servicesaustralia.gov.au |
Baldivis
National Families Week Celebration
| Organisation | City of Rockingham - Mary Davies Library |
| Event Details | Celebrate National Families Week from Monday 11 May to Sunday 17 May at the library with colourful book displays and curated author profiles that highlight stories about families of all kinds. Visitors are invited to explore, browse and discover new favourites that spark conversations at home. Everyone can also add a leaf to our growing community family tree, sharing a small story or detail about what makes their family unique. |
| Contact Name | Kali Langley |
| Phone | 08 95910800 |
| mdlcccontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au | |
| Website | www.rockingham.wa.gov.au |
Katoomba
Families That Eat Together Stay Together
| Organisation | Services Australia |
| Event Details | Families Week Morning Tea. |
| Contact Name | Alicia Dwyer |
| Phone | 02 7928 0572 |
| aqd156@servicesaustralia.gov.au |
Marrickville
Explorers Play in the Park – Families Week Special Session
| Organisation | Plumtree Children's Services |
| Event Details | Explorers Play in the Park – Families Week Special Session takes place on Monday 11 May from 9:30am–11:00am. Join us in Jarvie Park to celebrate Families Week, a time to recognise the important role families play in our community. This relaxed outdoor playgroup welcomes families with babies and young children up to three years old. Children can explore play experiences, songs and books while parents and carers connect with each other and our team. Plumtree welcomes all families to enjoy time together in a natural setting that supports early learning and connection. When: Monday 11 May, 9:30am–11:00am Where: Jarvie Park, Marrickville Cost: Free Weather: Postponed or moved indoors in wet or severe weather. |
| Contact Name | Mana Ciuffardi |
| Phone | 02 95728840 |
| mana@plumtree.org.au | |
| Website | www.plumtree.org.au |
Adelaide
Family Day
| Organisation | Burnside Advanced Early Learning Centre |
| Event Details | On Friday, May 15, our centre will be celebrating a special Family Day! We would like to invite every child to bring a special person in their life to join us at the centre. This could be a parent, grandparent, or another important person. We will all get together to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea. The centre will provide the food and drinks, as well as many fun games and activities for the children to do together with their special guests. It will be a wonderful time to play, talk, and make memories. |
| Contact Name | Julijana Koteska |
| Phone | |
| info@burnsideaelc.com.au |
Lithgow
Families Week Information Stall and Playgroup Morning Tea
Tuesday 12 May 2026 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Padley Street, Lithgow NSW 2790
| Organisation | Linc Communities and Kids Supported Playgroups |
| Event Details | Information stall in local shopping centre. Providing awareness about the families week campaign and local supports available to them. Our weekly playgroup sessions also receive information about Families Week. |
| Contact Name | Jackie Vogel |
| Phone | 0450 402417 |
| jackie@linc.org.au | |
| Website | www.linc.org.au |
Dakabin
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Dakabin
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Dakabin |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Conor Anderson |
| Phone | 07 3063 2298 |
| manaager.dakabin@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/dakabin/ |
Ormiston
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Ormiston
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Ormiston |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Madi Brown |
| Phone | 07 32863166 |
| admin.ormiston@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/ormiston/ |
Milton
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Milton
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Milton |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Kim van Straaten |
| Phone | 07 32362011 |
| manager.milton@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/milton/ |
Wilsonton
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Leaps and Bounds
| Organisation | canopy Leaps and Bounds |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Bella Kruger |
| Phone | 07 46341024 |
| manager.leapsandbounds@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/leapsandboundsbycanopy/ |
Karalee
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Karalee
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Karalee |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Bec Dickson |
| Phone | 07 3412 1870 |
| assistantmanager.karalee@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/karalee/ |
Karalee
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Karalee 2
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Karalee 2 |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Mel Goessler |
| Phone | 07 3281 4441 |
| assistantmanager.karalee2@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/canopy-karalee-2/ |
Underwood
Families Week Celebrations – canopy Early Education Underwood
| Organisation | canopy Early Education Underwood |
| Event Details | Full week - children painting family portraits Tuesday 12 May - Family breakfast Thursday 14 May - Grandparents and Friends afternoon tea Friday 15 May - Children's family portrait art gallery tours. |
| Contact Name | Ugbaad Isse |
| Phone | 07 30786001 |
| manager.underwood@canopyee.com.au | |
| Website | https://canopyearlyeducation.com.au/centres/canopy-underwood/ |
St Lucia, Brisbane
Families of UQ Park Connection
Sunday 17 May 2026 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
UQ Playground, Recreational Precinct, St Lucia, Brisbane QLD 4072
| Organisation | Academic Mums & Bubs |
| Contact Name | Janni Leung |
| Phone | 0426818109 |
| j.leung1@uq.edu.au |
New Norfolk
National Families Week Dinner
| Organisation | ptunarra Child & Family Learning Centre |
| Event Details | Family dinner to celebrate Families Week. |
| Contact Name | Teash Smith |
| Phone | 03 62617222 |
| ptunarra.cflc@decyp.tas.gov.au |
Southport
Family Activity Morning
| Organisation | St Hilda’s Pre-Preparatory |
| Event Details | Families joining children in classrooms to participate in learning activities together. |
| Contact Name | Lisa Cleverly |
| Phone | |
| lcleverly@sthildas.qld.edu.au |
Deniliquin
Family Lego Building Activity
| Organisation | Intereach |
| Event Details | Let's find time in our busy lives to connect with our children whilst having fun! When: Tuesday 14th April Where: Intereach Deniliquin Time: 3.30pm - 5pm Afternoon Tea provided Parent/Carer to attend for duration of event For more information contact Helen Ford 0434693639 This is a Free event |
| Contact Name | Deidre McCalman |
| Phone | |
| deidrem@intereach.com.au | |
| Website | www.intereach.com.au |
Frankston
Orwil St Community House Families Week
| Organisation | Family Life |
| Event Details | This year we are bringing community services and families together to celebrate the importance of family. We want to support and resource families and provide them with a space for fun, relaxation and connection. This is a free event being held at Orwil St Community House with child-focused activities such as arts and crafts, bubbles and outdoor games, and goodie bags for families to take home. |
| Contact Name | Shanny Gordon |
| Phone | |
| sgordon@familylife.com.au |
Hastings
Wallaroo Community House Families Week
| Organisation | Family Life |
| Event Details | Community organisations and families will come together for a Families Week event with fun, free activities for the children, information and resources for families and a sausage sizzle. |
| Contact Name | Shanny Gordon |
| Phone | |
| sgordon@familylife.com.au |
Cook
National Families Week – ACT Playgroups
Thursday 14 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
ACT Playgroups Association, 41 Templeton St, Cook ACT 2614
| Organisation | ACT Playgroups |
| Event Details | Families attending playgroup during National Families Week will be invited to enjoy a range of fun, hands‑on activities designed to celebrate the joy of spending time together. |
| Contact Name | Rabi Munkayilar |
| Phone | 2614 1800171882 |
| rabi@playgroupact.org.au | |
| Website | www.playgroupact.org.au |
Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge Family Week Community Event
| Organisation | Community Development Coordinator |
| Event Details | In honour of National Families Week this May, local services in Murray Bridge are hosting another FREE event with a wide range of activities for you to engage in with your little one, aligning with this year’s theme ‘Celebrating Every Family, Everywhere’. No matter what family looks like for you, let’s celebrate the power of support and the difference we can make for each other in the community. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with activities for all ages, including: * Bouncy Castle * Petting Zoo * Free BBQ * Craft Activities * Colour Fun Run * Games * Face Painting * Sensory Play * Giveaways …and more! |
| Contact Name | Kelly Turner |
| Phone | 64 0467407910 |
| kelly.turner2@sa.gov.au |
Whyalla Norrie
National Families Week Big Family Party
| Organisation | Centacare Catholic Country SA |
| Event Details | Parents vs children sporting match, arts and crafts, free food, free movie screening. |
| Contact Name | Emily Atkinson |
| Phone | 08 8645 8233 |
| eatkinson@cccsa.org.au |
Mount Gambier
Family Night at Mount Gambier Library
| Organisation | City of Mount Gambier |
| Event Details | Celebrate family and fun with an evening of games, crafts, and entertainment at our Library Family Night. Free, inclusive, and designed for families to play, create, and connect together. |
| Contact Name | Erin Jones |
| Phone | 08 87212540 |
| ejones@mountgambier.sa.gov.au |
Melbourne
Families Week within Wellbeing Week
| Organisation | HESTA |
| Event Details | We are launching a new employee well being app for employees with Sonder and holding a well being month, with one week dedicated to Families Week. |
| Contact Name | Natalie O'Hara |
| Phone | |
| nohara@hesta.com.au | |
| Website | https://www.hesta.com.au/ |
Brisbane
Families Week Celebration and Meet the Team Day
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Unit 6 / 8 Dennis Rd, Springwood, Brisbane QLD 4127
| Organisation | Stacey's Independent Learning |
| Contact Name | Stacey Small |
| Phone | 07 3382 6109 |
| ss.independentlearneradvisor@gmail.com |
Kellyville
We are Families
| Organisation | May's Family Day Care |
| Event Details | TBC |
| Contact Name | May Myo |
| Phone | |
| mayzthet@yahoo.com.au |
Currie
Family and Community Stall in Town
| Organisation | Phoenix Community House |
| Event Details | We will have a stall set up with giveaways, games and information. National Families Week colouring in competitions will be on display with an interactive voting system for judging. |
| Contact Name | Katey Griffiths |
| Phone | 03 6462 1746 |
| admin@pchi.org.au |
Wetherill Park
Families Week at Stockland
Thursday 14 May 2026 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Stockland Wetherill Park, 561 - 583 Polding Street, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
| Organisation | Strong Connected Families (Fairfield City Council) |
| Event Details | Come and join in the fun for younger and older children with craft, games and giveaways and information for parents. |
| Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
| Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
| sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Prairiewood
Families Week at Prairiewood
Saturday 16 May 2026 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre, 194-222 Restwell Road, Prairiewood NSW 2176
| Organisation | Strong Connected Families (Fairfield City Council) |
| Event Details | Come and join the fun and celebrate families! There will be a BBQ, activities for younger and older children and information for parents. All FREE! |
| Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
| Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
| sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Darkan
Families Week Display
| Organisation | West Arthur Community Resource Centre |
| Event Details | Families Week will be promoted through a weeklong foyer display in our centre of books and resources from our local Darkan Library about families. We will decorate the display with work from local children who will be encouraged to compete either a colouring in or drawing of their family. |
| Contact Name | Karen Prowse |
| Phone | 08 97362000 |
| karen.prowse@westarthurcrc.com.au | |
| Website | westarthurcrc.net.au |
Bathurst
Bathurst Family Day Out
| Organisation | Centacare CWO |
| Event Details | The Bathurst Family Day Out is a free community events that invites families to come out together and enjoy a really fun day with food, entertainment, stalls from local businesses/providers/agencies and games all at no cost to the community. |
| Contact Name | Jack Watson |
| Phone | 6331 8944 |
| jack.watson@centacarecwo.org.au | |
| Website | https://centacarecwo.org.au/ |
Chester Hill
WEEK OF LOVE
| Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten |
| Event Details | Families Week celebration. |
| Contact Name | Noura Wehbi |
| Phone | 020417797587 |
| chesterhill1@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au |
Condobolin
Condobolin Community Playgroup
| Organisation | Condobolin Schools as Community Centres |
| Event Details | Local family and community services will come together to host a community playgroup for families in celebration of National Families Week. There will be a free BBQ, and age-appropriate activities for the children such as craft, playdough, bubbles, building blocks, music and dance. |
| Contact Name | Heidi Ritchie |
| Phone | 02 68952314 |
| heidi.johnson7@det.nsw.edu.au |
Mayfield
Welcome Multicultural Playgroup Morning Tea
| Organisation | Welcome Cultural Services |
| Event Details | Morning tea for playgroup families to invite their extended family to join us. |
| Contact Name | Bec Acheson |
| Phone | |
| Bec.acheson@welcomeculturalservices.au |
Summerhill
Doorways to Parenting Summerhill Playgroup Morning Tea
| Organisation | The Salvation Army |
| Event Details | Playgroup families morning tea where families are encouraged to invite their extended families to join us. |
| Contact Name | Rebecca Acheson |
| Phone | 7250 |
| Rebecca.acheson@salvationarmy.org.au |
Thirlmere
Dilly Wanderer
Monday 11 May 2026 09:00 am - 11:00 am
Thirlmere Memorial Park, Oaks Street, Thirlmere NSW 2572
| Organisation | Wollondilly Shire Council - Dilly Wanderer Service |
| Event Details | The Dilly Wanderer is a free mobile community service that travels across Wollondilly bringing play-based activities, information and local service connections to local communities. This program supports children aged 0-5 and provides a safe, welcoming place for families to meet and connect. It supports young families, single parents and Aboriginal families to access culturally safe support, referrals and resources. |
| Contact Name | Candice Muzevic |
| Phone | 0246 771100 |
| candice.muzevic@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/events-and-community/dilly-wanderer |
Dubbo
Dubbo Celebrates ALL Families
| Organisation | Buninyong School as Community Centre |
| Event Details | Celebratory playgroup where all families are invited to attend for play, craft, music and morning tea. |
| Contact Name | Lorna Brennan |
| Phone | 0431719553 |
| LORNA.BRENNAN@det.nsw.edu.au |
Dubbo
Caring For Your Buraay
| Organisation | LiveBetter Services Limited |
| Event Details | Support Playgroup in the Park with lots of funs for the whole family. |
| Contact Name | Kelly McLeay |
| Phone | |
| kelly.mcleay@livebetter.org.au | |
| Website | www.livebetter.org.au |
Wagga Wagga
Families Connect Online Webinar
| Organisation | Centacare South West NSW |
| Event Details | Families Connect is a FREE 2-hour online webinar designed to help parents and carers build stronger, more joyful relationships with their children. Through practical tools, fun strategies, and engaging insights, you’ll learn how to connect emotionally, spend quality time together, and create positive family moments that last. |
| Contact Name | Natalie Currie |
| Phone | |
| currien@centacareswnsw.org.au | |
| Website | https://centacareswnsw.org.au/ |
St Marys
Family Stay and Play – Evergreen Early Education Centre
| Organisation | Evergreen Early Education Centre |
| Event Details | Families will be invited in for a stay and play session where they can join in with the activities for the day with their children. |
| Contact Name | Zahra Bhanji |
| Phone | 02 96235793 |
| zahra@evergreeneec.com.au |
Chippendale
Family Stay and Play – Sage Early Education Centre
| Organisation | Sage Early Education Centre |
| Event Details | Families will be invited in for a stay and play session where they can join in with the activities for the day with their children. |
| Contact Name | Zahra Bhanji |
| Phone | 02 91882240 |
| zahra@sageearlyeducation.com.au |
Punchbowl
Together We Grow
| Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten |
| Event Details | At Next Generation Punchbowl we are excited to celebrate Families Week by brining our community together for a meaningful and engaging event. This special day will include a range of experiences for children and families, such as shared cultural food, interactive activities creative art experiences and learn from one another. This event reflects our commitment to building strong partnerships with families, promoting a sense of belonging and supporting children's learning through community engagement. |
| Contact Name | Cankiz Ocalan |
| Phone | 02 97597331 |
| punchbowl@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au | |
| Website | https://nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au/ |
Ceduna
Families Week Celebration – Centacare Catholic Country S.A
| Organisation | Centacare Catholic Country S.A |
| Event Details | Kids colouring corner and family activity pack giveaway. |
| Contact Name | Suzanne Pav |
| Phone | 08 86287600 |
| spav@cccsa.org.au |
Bankstown
Bankstown Families Week Event
| Organisation | Fairfield City Council |
| Event Details | A free event for families with young children, enjoying a day of children's activities (e.g. face painting, balloon twisting, play dough) and a range of local services to support families. |
| Contact Name | Isabel Tong |
| Phone | 02 97250115 |
| itong@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Colyton
Community BBQ Day Celebrating Family Week
Thursday 14 May 2026 03:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Cnr Willoughby and Jensen St, Colyton NSW 2760
| Organisation | Community Junction |
| Event Details | Join us 14 May for a fun-filled celebration of Families Week! Enjoy a FREE BBQ with your neighbours from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at Colyton Neighbourhood Centre. Connect with other families, enjoy activities and strengthen our community. Bring your family and let’s celebrate together. |
| Contact Name | Jane Ellul |
| Phone | 02 91889065 |
| jane@communityjunction.org.au | |
| Website | www.communityjunction.org.au |
Geraldton
Families Week Fun!
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:00 am - 11:00 am
Rocks Laneway Geraldton, 108 Marine Terrace, Geraldton WA 6530
| Organisation | Child and Parent Centre - Rangeway |
| Event Details | Join the Midwest Early Years Network for free family fun celebrating *Families Week* 2026! |
| Contact Name | Emma McNerney |
| Phone | 99216814 |
| cpcrangeway@ngala.com.au |
Oran Park
Child Restraint Fitting Day
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Camden Council is offering a free child restraint fitting and checking event during National Families Week for Camden residents. These events provide an opportunity to have your child's car restraints, harnesses and booster seats professionally installed or checked to ensure they are safe and correctly fitted. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Family Fun Lab
Friday 15 May 2026 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Julia Reserve Community Centre, Oran Park NSW 2570
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Parents and carers with children aged 9–12 years are invited to join us for a relaxed and engaging family afternoon designed especially for pre teens. Family Fun Lab is a great opportunity to spend quality time together, try new activities, get creative, and connect with local support services in a welcoming environment. Hosted in partnership with Camden Council, The Benevolent Society, Focus Connect and Uniting, this event encourages families to connect with each other and the wider community while enjoying a range of fun, hands on activities. Bookings essential: https://camden-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/familyfunlab |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Family Yoga Session
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Lead by Power of Yoga and Prana Kids Yoga, join us for a fun, relaxing and engaging Yoga and Mindfulness session designed for the whole family to enjoy. This session is an opportunity for families to connect, unwind and build healthy habits together. Through playful yoga and mindfulness techniques, children and parents/carers will explore ways to connect, enjoy gentle movement in a calm and inclusive environment. Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child, additional adults $10, additional children $5 Who: Families, ideal for children aged 3-15 years with their parent/carer/guardian What to bring: Please bring your own yoga mat and water |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Narellan
Families Week Storytime – Narellan Library – 11 May
Monday 11 May 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Narellan Library Corner Queen & Elyard St, Narellan NSW 2567
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Narellan
Families Week Storytime – Narellan Library – 13 May
Wednesday 13 May 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Narellan Library Corner Queen & Elyard St, Narellan NSW 2567
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Narellan
Families Week Storytime – Narellan Library – 15 May
Friday 15 May 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Narellan Library, Corner Queen & Elyard St, Narellan NSW 2567
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Families Week Storytime – Oran Park Library – 11 May
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Families Week Storytime – Oran Park Library – 13 May
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Camden
Families Week Storytime – Camden Library – 12 May
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Camden
Families Week Storytime – Camden Library – 14 May
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | For ages 2-5 Join us for a families week themed Storytime at one of the Camden Libraries. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Narellan
Families Week Sensory Play – Narellan Library
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Narellan Library, Corner Queen & Elyard St, Narellan NSW 2567
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Ideal for ages 0-2 years |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Families Week Sensory Play – Oran Park Library
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Ideal for ages 0-2 years |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Camden
Families Week Sensory Play – Camden Library
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Ideal for ages 0-2 years |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4653 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Oran Park
Creative Kids Competition
| Organisation | Camden Council |
| Event Details | Children can choose one theme: • What it means to be a Camden Kid, or • Every family celebrates differently – this is ours... Entries can be artwork in any medium or a short story or poem (up to one A4 page). Each child may submit one original entry. Prizes: Three winners will each receive a $50 Narellan Town Centre voucher. Entries open: Monday 11 May 2026, 9.00am Entries close: Monday 25 May 2026, 5.00pm Entries must be submitted online via Your Voice Camden by a parent or legal guardian, and participants must live in the Camden Local Government Area. Let your child’s creativity shine and celebrate what makes families in Camden special! Full terms and conditions apply. https://yourvoice.camden.nsw.gov.au/camden-kids. |
| Contact Name | Kate Ellul |
| Phone | 4053 3054 |
| Kate.Ellul@camden.nsw.gov.au |
Narooma
Family Evening at NOOSH
| Organisation | Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services |
| Event Details | Families are invited to join their children for an afternoon of fun, games, activities and dinner. |
| Contact Name | Jenny Hogg |
| Phone | 02 44741240 |
| jenny.hogg@esc.nsw.gov.au |
Moruya
Family Evening at MOOSH
| Organisation | Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services |
| Event Details | Families are invited to join their children for an afternoon of fun, games, activities and dinner. |
| Contact Name | Jenny Hogg |
| Phone | 02 44741240 |
| jenny.hogg@esc.nsw.gov.au |
Batemans Bay
Family Evening at BOOSH
| Organisation | Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services |
| Event Details | Families are invited to join their children for an afternoon of fun, games, activities and dinner. |
| Contact Name | Jenny Hogg |
| Phone | 02 44741240 |
| jenny.hogg@esc.nsw.gov.au |
Parkes
PEDAL Playgroup
| Organisation | CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes |
| Event Details | PEDAL Playgroup |
| Contact Name | Tanya Bayliss |
| Phone | 02 68635426 |
| tbayliss@ccwf.org.au | |
| Website | ccwf.org.au |
Newman
Music Play
Monday 11 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newman Library - 26 Kalgan Drive, Newman WA 6753
| Organisation | 54 Reasons |
| Event Details | Join us for a fun and engaging program for our littlest community members 0-4 years old and their caregivers! Music Play uses songs, movement, rhythm, and instruments to support early brain development. It's all about connection, creativity, and confidence. Come join the fun, meet other families, and enjoy a playful start to the week. Registrations required - please call on 9177 9600. |
| Contact Name | Taryn Melhuish |
| Phone | |
| taryn.melhuish@54reasons.org.au |
Fairfield Heights
Family Week
| Organisation | Fairfield Heights Childcare & Preschool |
| Event Details | Invite all parents and carers to visit our service, meet our educators and take part in a range of fun and engaging activities alongside your child. |
| Contact Name | Bianca Sergi |
| Phone | 02 97283600 |
| fhcc.unity@outlook.com |
Manjimup
Manjimup Family Centre Playgroup and Teddy Bear Picnic
| Organisation | Manjimup Family Centre |
| Event Details | Join us during National Families Week at the Manjimup Family Centre Playgroups. We have playgroups running Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 May from 9.30am til 11.30am. Bring your teddy bear and plate of food to share for a special picnic if you remember. We'll have spare teddies here if required. Please come along and enjoy some fun with other families. Storytime, rhymes and crafts included. |
| Contact Name | Fiona Browne |
| Phone | 08 97711653 |
| fiona@mfc.au | |
| Website | www.mfc.au |
Kambah
Family Day Care and Families Week Celebration
| Organisation | Communities at Work FDC |
| Event Details | Join us as we come together to celebrate FDC Week and Families Week with a relaxed and fun community playgroup session! This event is a great opportunity to: ✨ Celebrate our amazing educators and families ✨ ✨ Welcome families who would like to learn more about FDC ✨ Chat with anyone considering a career change into education and care. Bring along your morning tea, relax, and enjoy participating in playgroup activities together. We will be holding the event at two other locations in May: 13/4/2026 Moncrieff Recreational Park 20/05/2026 Duncan Fields Googong |
| Contact Name | Theresa Roberts |
| Phone | 02 62936590 |
| theresa.roberts@commsatwork.org |
Cowra
Families Week Trivia Night
| Organisation | Cowra Youth Council |
| Event Details | Join the Cowra Youth Council for a fun and welcoming Family Trivia Night in celebration of National Families Week 2026. **Friday 15 May, 6:00pm** **Cowra High School Hall** Bring your friends and family along for an evening of brain‑teasing questions, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Test your knowledge across a range of topics and be in the running to win some great prizes. Tickets include a light supper, and teams can be made up of 6 to 8 people, making it the perfect night out for families and groups of all ages. Some fantastic prizes await the sharpest minds, so bring your A‑game and get ready to show off your trivia skills. |
| Contact Name | Emma Millward |
| Phone | 02 63402086 |
| emma.millward@cowra.nsw.gov.au | |
| Website | cowracouncil.com.au |
Cobar
St John’s Family Lunch on the Lawn
| Organisation | St John's Parish School |
| Event Details | A St John's family lunch on the lawn to celebrate our families during National Families Week & Catholic Schools Week 2026. |
| Contact Name | Kirsty Bell |
| Phone | 02 68362195 |
| kirsty.bell@wf.catholic.edu.au |
Chesterhill
Family Week 2026 – Next Generation Kindergarten
| Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten |
| Event Details | Family Week at Next Generation Kindergarten :) |
| Contact Name | Noura Wehbi |
| Phone | 02 97213426 |
| chesterhill@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au | |
| Website | https://nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au/ |
Yagoona
Family Week – Next Generation Kindergarten Yagoona
| Organisation | Next Generation Kindergarten Yagoona |
| Event Details | Family event at the centre. |
| Contact Name | Michelle Battese |
| Phone | 2199 0416082592 |
| Yagoona@nextgenerationkindergarten.com.au |
Yeppoon
Stay and Play
| Organisation | Capricorn Coast Toy Library |
| Event Details | Come and enjoy some family time as you Stay and Play at the Capricorn Coast Toy Library! Fun toys and ride-ons set up in the Basketball Stadium. Free event, no tickets required. All welcome. Membership sign ups and borrowing available. |
| Contact Name | Trisha Rufus |
| Phone | |
| capcoasttoylibrary@outlook.com | |
| Website | https://cctl.setls.com.au/ |
Edmonson Park
Families Week at Ed Square Shopping Centre
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ed Square, 52 Soldiers Parade, Edmonson Park NSW 2174
| Organisation | Strong Connected Families (Fairfield City Council) |
| Event Details | A free fun family event with activities for children and information for families. |
| Contact Name | Sarina Leotta |
| Phone | 02 9725 0115 |
| sleotta@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au |
Tahmoor
Healthy Relationships Free Education Session
Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Links Wellbeing, 6 Harper Close, Tahmoor NSW 2573
| Organisation | CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong |
| Event Details | Join a relaxed, informative session on how to identify, maintain or work toward a healthy relationship. The session will include information and discussions on what healthy relationships look like, communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, trust and safety. You are welcome to attend on the day, however registrations are recommended to secure your place. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HaxMAWbHYT |
| Contact Name | Lysa Fitzgerald |
| Phone | 02 4211 6109 |
| lysaf@catholiccare.dow.org.au | |
| Website | https://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/ |
Melbourne
National Families Week Art Competition
| Organisation | Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare |
| Event Details | The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare's National Families Week Art Competition is open for 2026! Children and young people aged 17 and under in Victoria and Tasmania are invited to share what makes them happy through art. It’s free to enter and every entry is celebrated. Entries open now ... closing 18 May 2026. Enter at cfecfw.org.au/art26 #NationalFamiliesWeek #WhatMakesYouHappy |
| Contact Name | Louise Johnson |
| Phone | 03 90943565 |
| louise.johnson@cfecfw.asn.au | |
| Website | cfecfw.org.au/art26 |
Berkeley
Family Wellbeing – FREE Education Session
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Berkeley Community Centre, 40 Winnima Way, Berkeley NSW 2506
| Organisation | CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong |
| Event Details | Join a relaxed, informative session on how to nurture your families wellbeing, something that can be quite difficult during challenging times. The session will include information and discussions on family values, resilience, connection, self-care and mindfulness. You are welcome to attend on the day, however registrations are recommended to secure your place. Register via the form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HaxMAWbHYT |
| Contact Name | Lysa Fitzgerald |
| Phone | 02 4211 6109 |
| lysaf@catholiccare.dow.org.au | |
| Website | https://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/ |
Online
Emotion Coaching – FREE Parenting Session
| Organisation | CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong |
| Event Details | Join us for a free session to help you support your child through life’s changes and better understand their emotions. We’ll cover Dr Gottman’s Emotion Coaching, the benefits of emotion coaching, and practical emotional regulation examples. Register for the online session here: https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/meeting/register/9fESbDxNRJOrBnOKRZKPBg |
| Contact Name | Lysa Fitzgerald |
| Phone | 1800 967 894 |
| lysaf@catholiccare.dow.org.au | |
| Website | https://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/ |
Kalamunda
National Family Week Event
| Organisation | Meerilinga Children and Community Services |
| Event Details | National Family Week celebration with families of the children in the Meerilinga Children and Community Services in High Wycombe. |
| Contact Name | Sharmin Montazeri |
| Phone | 08 94547198 |
| sharminmontazeri1@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://meerilinga.org.au/ |
Brisbane
Sector Voices Forum
| Organisation | PeakCare |
| Event Details | Online forum to hear the 'sector voices' of what is important for child and family services right now in Queensland. |
| Contact Name | Gayle Walters |
| Phone | |
| gwalters@peakcare.org.au |
Griffith
Families Week at the Library
Thursday 14 May 2026 09:30 am - 12:00 pm
Griffith City Library - 229 Banna Ave, Griffith NSW 2680
| Organisation | Centacare Southwest |
| Event Details | Families Week activities at the local library. |
| Contact Name | Kate Schirripa |
| Phone | 02 1300 619 379 |
| schirripak@centacareswnsw.org.au | |
| Website | https://centacareswnsw.org.au/ |
Warialda
Games Challenge Afternoon at the Library
| Organisation | Warialda Library |
| Event Details | Games Challenge Afternoon at the library. This session is all about teamwork, laughter, and a little bit of friendly competition. We’ll have a mix of board games, problem‑solving challenges, quick‑fire activities, and creative team tasks that families can enjoy together. Whether you’re a puzzle‑lover, a strategy thinker, or just here for a good time, there’ll be something for everyone. It’s a great chance to connect with your children, meet other families, and enjoy an afternoon of play and learning in a relaxed community space. Come along, take on a challenge, and make some memories together. We hope to see you there for an afternoon full of fun, teamwork, and plenty of smiles. |
| Contact Name | Helen Seage |
| Phone | 02 67293038 |
| hseage@gwydir.nsw.gov.au |
O'Connor
Mothers Day Meeting with Junior Guides
| Organisation | Black Mountain Junior Guides |
| Event Details | High Tea for the Junior Guides mothers/family carers. |
| Contact Name | Fiona Langford |
| Phone | 0432 528732 |
| flangford41@gmail.com |
Concord
St Mary’s Families Connection Morning Tea
| Organisation | St Mary's School Concord |
| Event Details | We are having a coffee and connection morning tea for parents and grandparents to attend to promote connection within our community. |
| Contact Name | Leeanne Favotto |
| Phone | 02 97440260 |
| leeanne.favotto@syd.catholic.edu.au |
Ringwood
Families Week – Ringwood Family Relationship Centre
| Organisation | Ringwood Family Relationship Centre |
| Event Details | Morning team with the team. |
| Contact Name | Karen Barton |
| Phone | 03 98716300 |
| kbarton@each.com.au |
Doomadgee
Community Breakfast Club
Friday 15 May 2026 07:30 am - 08:30 am
Doomadgee State School - Goodeedawa Road, Doomadgee QLD 4830
| Organisation | 54 Reasons Doomadgee CFC |
| Event Details | Families are encouraged to attend and share in a free hot breakfast with children, school staff and other local stakeholders. Support connections and re-engage families within the community. |
| Contact Name | Kaylea Gravolin |
| Phone | |
| kaylea.gravolin@54reasons.org.au |
Toowong
First 5 Forever Auslan Storytime
Monday 11 May 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Toowong Library, Toowong Village Shopping Centre, 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong QLD 4066
| Organisation | Brisbane City Council Library Service |
| Event Details | Sing, see and sign nursery rhymes and stories in this engaging storytime delivered in English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. |
| Contact Name | Robyn Gattera |
| Phone | 07 34036319 |
| first5forever@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events/first-5-forever-auslan-storytime/198146588 |
Holland Park
Thriving Children: Benefits of Bilingualism
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Holland Park Library, 81 Seville Road, Holland Park QLD 4121
| Organisation | Brisbane City Council Library Service |
| Event Details | Join Yuki Liao for this talk about supporting your child's early bilingual language development at home. Suitable for bilingual families. Yuki Liao is a Speech Language Pathologist, Department of Education. Join Yuki to learn about bilingualism and its advantages for your child, family and community. Enjoy an interactive workshop with strategies and tips to promote bilingualism at home. Suitable for bilingual families. Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the library on (07) 3403 7755. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. |
| Contact Name | Robyn Gattera |
| Phone | 07 34036319 |
| first5forever@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events/thriving-children-benefits-of-bilingualism/198602559 |
Mt Ommaney
First 5 Forever Jarjum Stories
Thursday 14 May 2026 01:00 pm - 01:45 pm
Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney QLD 4074
| Organisation | Brisbane City Council Library Service |
| Event Details | Share in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs, rhymes and interactive play activities. Ideal for children aged 5 years and younger. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. |
| Contact Name | Robyn Gattera |
| Phone | 07 34036319 |
| first5forever@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events/first-5-forever-jarjum-stories/195119265 |
Mt Ommaney
First 5 Forever Early Years Expo – Mount Ommaney Library
Thursday 14 May 2026 09:30 am - 11:30 am
Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney QLD 4074
| Organisation | Brisbane City Council Library Service |
| Event Details | Discover local support and expert advice on caring for young children, along with fun activities and a performance by Happy Singing Kids. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. |
| Contact Name | Robyn Gattera |
| Phone | 07 34036319 |
| first5forever@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events/first-5-forever-early-years-expo/198153844 |
Chermside
First 5 Forever Early Years Expo – Chermside Library
Friday 15 May 2026 09:30 am - 11:30 am
Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside QLD 4032
| Organisation | Brisbane City Council Library Service |
| Event Details | Discover local support and expert advice on caring for young children, along with fun activities and a performance by Happy Singing Kids. Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place. |
| Contact Name | Robyn Gattera |
| Phone | 07 34036319 |
| first5forever@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events/first-5-forever-early-years-expo/198153856 |
Yarrabilba
Yarrabilba Families Week
| Organisation | Yarrabilba Family and Community Place |
| Event Details | We will be hosting a range of family-friendly activities in the morning at the Family and Community Place, 3 Darnell Street, Yarrabilba, followed by a larger community celebration in the afternoon at The Buzz, 65 Basalt Drive, Yarrabilba. Join us as we celebrate National Families Week with a fun-filled event for all ages. National Families Week recognises the strength, diversity, and importance of families, and this day is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy quality time together within our community. |
| Contact Name | Emily Gair |
| Phone | 07 5518 9400 |
| fcp@health.qld.gov.au | |
| Website | NA |
South Hobart
Play and Connect Hobart
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
South Hobart Community Centre, 42 D'Arcy Street, South Hobart TAS 7004
| Organisation | Child Health and Parenting Service CHaPS |
| Event Details | You're invited to join us for a fun and welcoming morning celebrating families! The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) nurses and St Giles Speech Therapist and Dietitian on hand to speak to, with Playgroup Tasmania providing fun play activities for children, and sharing information about playgroups in your area. These events are designed for families with children aged 0-5 years. |
| Contact Name | Stacey Ferguson |
| Phone | 03 0419479491 |
| stacey.ferguson@ths.tas.gov.au |
Launceston
Play and Connect Launceston
Thursday 14 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
YMCA Building, Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows, Launceston TAS 7249
| Organisation | Child Health and Parenting Service CHaPS |
| Event Details | CHaPS, St Giles and Playgroup Tasmania are working together to support Families Week events. Families are warmly invited to attend and connect with local services in a relaxed, welcoming space. CHaPS nurses and St Giles Speech Therapist and Family Support Worker on hand to speak to, with Playgroup Tasmania providing fun play activities for children, and sharing information about playgroups in your area. These events are designed for families with children aged 0-5 years. |
| Contact Name | Stacey Ferguson |
| Phone | 03 0419579491 |
| stacey.ferguson@ths.tas.gov.au |
Devonport
Play and Connect Devonport
Monday 11 May 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Devonport Playhouse, Forbes St and Charles St, Devonport TAS 7310
| Organisation | Child Health and Parenting Service CHAPS |
| Event Details | CHaPS and Playgroup Tasmania are working together to support Families Week events. Families are warmly invited to attend and connect with local services in a relaxed, welcoming space. The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) will have our nurses on hand to speak to, with Playgroup Tasmania providing fun play activities for children, and sharing information about playgroups in your area. These events are designed for families with children aged 0-5 years. |
| Contact Name | Stacey Ferguson |
| Phone | 03 0419579491 |
| stacey.ferguson@ths.tas.gov.au |
Mooroopna
Families Week @ Frank R. Pullar
| Organisation | Frank R. Pullar Children's Centre |
| Event Details | Introducing simply what Families Week is to my Junior Room Children, and set up relative play experience for them to join and learn through play. |
| Contact Name | Mable Lee |
| Phone | |
| mable.lee@shepparton.vic.gov.au |
Shepparton
Families Week in Chinese
| Organisation | Victorian School of Languages - Shepparton |
| Event Details | Introducing what Families Week is to Chinese class students, in both English and Mandarin, and set up relative play experience for them to join and learn how important families are through play. |
| Contact Name | MeiYin Lee |
| Phone | |
| meiyin.lee@education.vic.gov.au |
Port Lincoln
Family Fun Fest
Friday 15 May 2026 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Port Lincoln Leisure Centre, 2 Jubilee Drive, Port Lincoln SA 5606
| Organisation | Centacare Catholic Country SA |
| Event Details | Free event with stalls and activities, including games and giveaways as well as free bouncy castle and bubble soccer. Free sausage sizzle and a visit from Centacare Care Bears. |
| Contact Name | Rachel Vogelsang |
| Phone | 08 86830733 |
| rvogelsang@cccsa.org.au | |
| Website | https://www.cccsa.org.au/ |
Oran Park
Family Yoga and Mindfulness Event
| Organisation | Prana Kids Yoga |
| Event Details | Lead by Rish from Power of Yoga and Maria from Prana Kids Yoga, join us for a fun, relaxing and engaging Yoga and Mindfulness session designed for the whole family to enjoy. This session is an opportunity for families to connect, unwind and build healthy habits together. Through playful yoga and mindfulness techniques, children and parents/carers will explore ways to connect, enjoy gentle movement in a calm and inclusive environment. |
| Contact Name | Maria Boulatsakos |
| Phone | |
| Pranakidsyoga@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/pranakidsyoga?igsh=bGxqYW1yMnA1YXN1 |
Yarrabilba
Yarrabilba Families Week
| Organisation | Family and Community Place |
| Event Details | We will be hosting a range of family-friendly activities at The Buzz, 65 Basalt Drive, Yarrabilba. Join us as we celebrate National Families Week with a fun-filled event for all ages. National Families Week recognises the strength, diversity, and importance of families, and this day is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy quality time together within our community. |
| Contact Name | Elkan Tanuvasa |
| Phone | 07 5188 9400 |
| fcp@health.qld.gov.au |
Gunnedah
Multicultural Playgroup
Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Sugar Gums building, Tafe Grounds, Hunter Street, Gunnedah NSW 2380
| Organisation | Gunnedah Family Support |
| Event Details | Multicultural Playgroup in the beautiful indoor/outdoor space at Sugar Gums Building, open to everyone. Free morning tea provided please bring a water bottle and a hat. |
| Contact Name | Kate Locke |
| Phone | 02 67421515 |
| kate@gfsi.org.au |
Karratha
Nom! Children Family Nutrition, Education and Cooking Workshop
| Organisation | The Salvation Army Karratha |
| Event Details | Presented by Foodbank - Putting the fun back into mealtimes. A hands-on cooking & nutrition workshop for carers of children aged 0-5years. Healthy eating for infants and children » Cook tasty budget friendly meals » Enjoy getting to know other parents » Take home free recipe books, shopping bag, Let’s Feed the Family- parent guide and a kids healthy eating plate |
| Contact Name | Jodie Jones |
| Phone | 08 91872800 |
| jodie.jones@salvationarmy.org.au |
Mannum
Tutoring Talks
| Organisation | Mim Blake Tutoring |
| Event Details | I'm a tutor and I'll talk with my students about the importance of families and use the freebies as incentives. |
| Contact Name | Mim Blake |
| Phone | |
| mrsblakey@yahoo.com |
Port Augusta
Combined Playgroup
| Organisation | Uniting Country SA |
| Event Details | All the playgroup providers in town coming together to celebrate Families Week. Free activities, favourite staff and frui.t |
| Contact Name | Roz Hartley |
| Phone | 08 76283101 |
| roz.hartley@ucsa.org.au | |
| Website | WWW.ucsa |
Lake Cargelligo
Movie Night to Celebrate Families Week
| Organisation | Catholic Care Wilcannia Forbes |
| Event Details | Movie night on the big screen. |
| Contact Name | Julie Hague |
| Phone | 02 68981629 |
| jhague@ccwf.org.au |
Clyde North
Family Karoake Night
| Organisation | Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Ramlegh |
| Event Details | Family Karaoke Night |
| Contact Name | Shamila Sinnathamby |
| Phone | 03 59068130 |
| Shamila79@live.co.uk | |
| Website | Na |
Cranbourne
National Families Week 2026
| Organisation | Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Cranbourne |
| Event Details | We are a childcare centre currently planning our celebrations for National Families Week, and we are looking to enrich our planned experiences for children and their families. We would greatly appreciate any information on resources, educational materials, or merchandise that support themes such as family diversity, inclusion, belonging, and community connection. We are particularly interested in items suitable for early childhood settings, such as books, activity packs, play-based materials, or family engagement resources. Thank you kindly Kiara |
| Contact Name | Kiara Robinson |
| Phone | 03 97766518 |
| rkiara@y7mail.com |
Greystanes
Families Week
| Organisation | Total Care Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd |
| Event Details | Childcare centre - Celebrating Families week by Children completing art works and family questions as well as providing gifts to all our families with a baking activity they can do together. |
| Contact Name | Kymberly Spina |
| Phone | 02 96317496 |
| admin@tcearlylearning.com.au |
Quandialla
Community Afternoon Tea
Wednesday 13 May 2026 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Quandialla Public School, Third St, Quandialla NSW 2721
| Organisation | Home-Start Cowra, Canowindra & Weddin |
| Event Details | A community afternoon to celebrate National Families Week at Quandialla Public School. All are welcome. |
| Contact Name | Kirstin Stevenson |
| Phone | |
| cowra@homestartaustralia.org |
Cowra
Pop-up Cat Cafe
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
St John's Anglican Church Hall, 98 Kendall St, Cowra NSW 2794
| Organisation | Home-Start Cowra, Canowindra & Weddin |
| Event Details | Pop-up Cat Cafe for families to spend sometime together and to celebrate National Families Week. Event is being organised in conjunction with Cowra Library, Mission Australia and St John's Anglican Church. |
| Contact Name | Kirstin Stevenson |
| Phone | |
| cowra@homestartaustralia.org |
Werrington Downs
National Families Week 2026
| Organisation | Werrianda Children’s Centre |
| Event Details | A range of events at the centre promoting National Families Week. |
| Contact Name | Danielle Attard |
| Phone | 0421676947 |
| Danielle.attard@penrith.city |
Annandale
The Crescent Early Learning
| Organisation | The Crescent Early Learning |
| Event Details | Mother's day event. |
| Contact Name | Ferda Hersli |
| Phone | 02 96603544 |
| aas@goodstart.org.au |
Smithfield Plains
John Hartley Playgroup
| Organisation | John Hartley Childrens Centre |
| Event Details | Playgroup on Friday 15th May, @ John Hartley Children's Centre 9am - 10.30am. |
| Contact Name | Denise Scappaticci |
| Phone | |
| denise.scappaticci@sa.gov.au |
Laidley
Messy Play for Families Week
| Organisation | Our Valley Communities Inc. |
| Event Details | Messy Play not just for the kids, a chance for parents and carers to reconnect with each other, bringing joy and laughter, strengthening family bonds, creating a safe space where everyone can be curious, creative and a little bit silly. |
| Contact Name | Janella Cox |
| Phone | 07 54651889 |
| janella@laidleycc.org.au | |
| Website | https://laidleycc.org.au/ |
Bowen
National Families Week – Stay’N’Play
| Organisation | Cooinda Family Centre |
| Event Details | Come enjoy a morning full of fun. Free playgroup, loads of fun engaging activities indoors and a fully fenced outdoor play area for the children to enjoy. Healthy fruits served for morning tea and free face painting. |
| Contact Name | Jade Batalibasi |
| Phone | 07 4786 3866 |
| admin@cooindafc.org.au | |
| Website | https://bowencommunitycentre.org.au/cooinda-family-centre |
Glenwood
Gowrie NSW Parklea OSHC
| Organisation | Gowrie NSW Parklea OSHC |
| Event Details | OSHC Breakfast |
| Contact Name | Toni Leigh Kovacs |
| Phone | 0450 158258 |
| toni.kovacs@gowriensw.com.au |
Angle Park
Support Before System | Practitioner Training
| Organisation | The Reily Foundation |
| Event Details | Support Before System is a one-day, evidence-informed practitioner training delivered by The Reily Foundation for professionals working with children and families before crisis or child protection involvement. The training strengthens confidence, practical skills and shared language to help practitioners recognise early signs of family stress, engage parents with curiosity rather than judgement, distinguish poverty from neglect, and provide meaningful early support. Blending lived experience, frontline practice and system insight, participants leave with practical tools and strategies they can apply immediately across education, health, community services, housing, mental health, AOD and domestic violence sectors. Practical tools. Real conversations. Earlier support. Better outcomes. |
| Contact Name | Rebecca St Clair |
| Phone | 08 7092 4428 |
| info@thereily.foundation | |
| Website | https://thereily.foundation/ |
Broadmeadow
Families Week Afternoon Tea
| Organisation | Goodstart Early Learning |
| Event Details | Families will be invited to attend centre and have afternoon tea with the children. |
| Contact Name | Marisa Miller |
| Phone | 02 49653400 |
| mmiller1@goodstart.org.au |
Nyngan
Family Funday
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bogan Shire Youth Community Centre, Nyngan NSW 2825
| Organisation | CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes |
| Event Details | Family Fun Day, High tea, games and activities, crafts. |
| Contact Name | Amy Edwards |
| Phone | |
| aedwards@ccwf.org.au |
Felixstow
BabyTime and StoryTime
| Organisation | City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters |
| Event Details | Sing, play and connect. Baby and StoryTime is a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes and shared reading. It supports early language, listening and literacy development while encouraging connection between young people, carers and the wider community. |
| Contact Name | Mandy Dicker |
| Phone | |
| communityteam@npsp.sa.gov.au | |
| Website | www.npsp.sa.gov.au |
Felixstow
Everybody Sing – A Multicultural Storytime
| Organisation | City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters |
| Event Details | This activity is perfect for children aged 0-5 and their families. Enjoy a variety of songs and rhymes from different cultures while connecting and playing with other families in your community. Zhao is an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and teaching artist with a deep commitment to community engagement. In the Everybody Sing! sessions, participants sing songs in various languages, making it easy for everyone to join in. Stories are read in a fun, engaging and age-appropriate manner, promoting understanding and inclusion for all. |
| Contact Name | Mandy Dicker |
| Phone | 08 83360339 |
| communityteam@npsp.sa.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.npsp.sa.gov.au/events/3329_everybody_sing_a_multicultural_storytime |
Gatton
Families Week Celebration – Lockyer Community Centre
| Organisation | Lockyer Community Centre |
| Event Details | To commemorate National Families Week, we extend an invitation to your family to join us at our community centre this Thursday from 12-2pm for light lunch and refreshments. The Thread Together team will also participate, showcasing their services and offering free clothing items from their mobile bus. Chat to our Social Prescribing team they are there for parents, caregivers and children 0>18yrs. This gathering will coincide with our Neighbourhood Centre week celebrations, creating a joint event to foster community engagement. Lockyer Community Centre Your Place to Connect! Thread Together #NeighbourhoodCentreWeek #NationalFamiliesWeek #socialprescribing https://www.facebook.com/share/1Csu3FpeKo/?mibextid=wwXIfr |
| Contact Name | Linda Roberts |
| Phone | 07 54623355 |
| manager@lockyercc.com.au |
Warren
Family Fun Day Playgroup
| Organisation | Catholiccare Wilcannia Forbes |
| Event Details | Family Fun playgroup session with indoor and outdoor activities, family fun games and a free sausage sizzle and picnic. |
| Contact Name | Belinda Bell |
| Phone | |
| bbell@ccwf.org.au |
Kingston
Families Week Event
Saturday 16 May 2026 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston TAS 7015
| Organisation | Kingborough Council |
| Event Details | Families Week at the Kingborough Community Hub. Join us in the Town Square at the Kingborough Community Hub for an afternoon of fun, fitness and free activities! All welcome. Featuring: Sport skills with Ready Steady Go Kids Mr Beep’s magic show Free healthy treats provided by True Brew Colouring-in competition with prizes |
| Contact Name | Clare Scallon |
| Phone | 0439 194335 |
| cscallon@kingborough.tas.gov.au |
Palmerston
Brekkie in the Park
Sunday 17 May 2026 08:00 am - 10:00 am
Hobart Park, Hobart Crescent, Johnston, Palmerston NT 832
| Organisation | City of Palmerston |
| Event Details | This year, Brekkie in the Park is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, giving community members the opportunity to connect with their local parks, enjoy a free breakfast and take part in healthy and active experiences in a relaxed and family friendly environment. Sunday 17 May Hobart Park, Hobart Crescent, Johnston Brekkie provided by Palmerston Lions Club Coffee available for purchase from Seashells Activities: Storytime with our Library, Tip Top Circus Playscape, SoccaJoeys, Pilates, Qalmolmi Art, Kajal Patal Art. Chat to our Rangers and Environmental team, Neighbourhood Watch Territory Community Safety Officers &NBN Health Checks. |
| Contact Name | Tree Gillam |
| Phone | 08 8935 9923 |
| tree.gillam@palmerston.nt.gov.au | |
| Website | City of Palmerston |
Felixstow
The Penguin Lessons
| Organisation | City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters |
| Event Details | Come along for a cuppa, chat, and movie at the library. The Penguin Lessons A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26677014/ |
| Contact Name | Payneham Library |
| Phone | 08 8336 0333 |
| Communityteam@npsp.sa.gov.au | |
| Website | https://www.npsp.sa.gov.au/events/3452_movies_at_the_library__may_2026 |