Early Childhood, Parents and Caregivers

Early Childhood, Parents and Caregivers

Helping you and your child connect with local activities and services. On this page you will find a range of services, programs, and information that is relevant for children that are aged 5 years and under, their parents, and their caregivers.

Kwinana Early Years Strategy 2026-2029

Early Years refers to pregnancy through to the age of five. Brain development is significant during these first years, and the child's environment during this period shapes the child for a lifetime. Bearing this in mind, the Kwinana Early Years Strategy 2026-2029 sets a bold vision for the children in our community:

All children aged zero to five and their families thrive in a connected and caring community and have access to high-quality supports.

You can find two versions of the Kwinana Early Years Strategy 2026-2029 on our website:

View the Kwinana Early Years Strategy one pager

Read the full Kwinana Early Years Strategy document

Early Childhood Education and Care Services

Kwinana offers a range of services, including for profit, not for profit and family daycare.

You can find information about local daycare centres on the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) website.

  • Listed below are several local services available to active kids:

    • Swimming - Sing and Play Program (suitable for 3 to 6 month olds)
    • Swimming - Parent and Baby Program (suitable for children aged 6 months to 3 years old)
    • Swimming - Pre- School Turtles Program (suitable for 3 to 5 year olds)
    • Swimming - SAIL (Specialised Access and Inclusion Lessons) (suitable for all ages)
    • Swimming - Aqua Playgroup (suitable  1 to 4 year olds)
    • Tumbling Tots (suitable for 1 to 2 year olds)
    • Jumping Juniors (suitable for 3 to 4 year olds)
    • Little Sports (suitable for 1 to 4 year olds)

    If you're interested in any of the activities listed, you can express interest by contacting the Recquatic on (08) 9236 4700 or emailing recquatic@kwina​​na.wa.gov.au

  • Listed below are the contact details and some information for creches, playgroups, and pre-kindy programs.

    Toddler Town Creche

    For families accessing the Kwinana Library, Kwinana Dome Café or any service located inside the Darius Wells Building

    Age range: 8 weeks to 5 years

    Website: Book Toddler Town Creche – Darius Wells | SpacetoCo

    Email: Creche@kwinana.wa.gov.au

    Phone: (08) 9236 4321

    Little Reccers Creche

    For families accessing the Kwinana Recquatic

    Age range: 8 weeks to 6 years (Older children may attend at specified times )

    Website: Crèche | Kwinana Recquatic

    Email: creche@kwinana.wa.gov.au

    Phone: (08) 9236 4700

    Child and Parent Centre Calista (CPC)

    Calista Child and Parent Centre is a welcoming space for families with children from prebirth to eight years. Parents can access practical advice on parenting, play, and learning, and join playgroups and parent groups to connect with others in a relaxed, friendly setting.
    Website - Child and Parent Centres - Ngala

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: Child and Parent Centres - Ngala

    Email: calista@ngala.com.au

    Phone: (08) 9367 0960

    KEYS Playgroup

    Our KEYS facilitated playgroups provide the opportunity for parents and carers to come together to meet new people and connect to their community in a safe, relaxed, inclusive environment.

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: KEYS Programs

    Email: info@keyswa.org

    Phone: (08) 9439 1838

    Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup

    Every Tuesday morning from 9am to 12pm throughout school term, Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup welcomes  Aboriginal children, their parents, grandparents, extended kin and caregivers to connect and  learn about culture.

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup

    Email: programs@kwinana.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 0428 208 196

    Mother Nature Social - Monthly Outdoor Nature Playgroup

    Looking for a gentle way to get out of the house, meet other mums, and let your kids play without pressure? Come join our nature-based playgroup, a calm, welcoming space where children are free to explore, create and just be themselves.

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: Mother Nature Social

    Orelia Primary School Playgroup

    A free playgroup that runs every Wednesday during school term from 9-11:30am.. You do not need to live in Orelia to enjoy the benefits of this playgroup.

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: Intentionally Left Blank

    Email: orelia.ps@education.wa.edu.au

    Phone: 6174 1200

    KEYS to Kindy

    A free pre-kindy program designed to help your child feel confident and excited about starting school. Through play we support children with a smooth transition to Kindy.

    Age range: 2.5-3.5 years

    Website: KEYS Programs

    Email: info@keyswa.org

    Phone: (08) 9439 1838

  • Listed below are health and support services available to parents and caregivers.

    The Fathering Project

    The Fathering Project is an evidence-based organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and fathers’ engagement with their infants, preschool, primary school, and adolescent-aged children. We help dads to be the best dads they can be, for themselves, their children and their families.

    Suitable for: Father, father figures and soon to be dads.

    Website: The Fathering Project

    Email: Jason.hyde@thefatheringproject.org

    Phone: 0481 392 937

    Darius Connect Dads Program

    Free parenting program , open to fathers or father figures
    Focussed on educating and resourcing fathers with the fundamentals of what makes a safe and
    loving home for a child and what doesn’t.

    Suitable for: Father, father figures and soon to be dads.

    Website: The Fathering Project

    Email: Jason.hyde@thefatheringproject.org

    Phone: 0481 392 937

    Child and Parent Centre Calista (CPC)

    Calista is a welcoming space for families with children from prebirth to eight years. Parents can access practical advice on parenting, play, and learning, and join playgroups and parent groups to connect with others in a relaxed, friendly setting.
    Website - Child and Parent Centres - Ngala

    Suitable for: Parents and caregivers

    Website: Child and Parent Centres - Ngala

    Email: calista@ngala.com.au

    Phone: (08) 9367 0960

    Multicultural Services Centre

    The Settlement Engagement Transition Support (SETS) program assists eligible migrant and refugee families by providing casework and community support to access housing, employment, education, and other essential services. All services are provided in the clients preferred language with bilingual staff and interpreters available.

    Suitable for: Culturally and linguistically diverse parents and caregivers

    Website: Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program

    Email: SETS.Referral@mscwa.com.au

    Phone: 08 9328 2699

    Multicultural Futures

    Offers a range of inclusion and mental health programs and services and education opportunities.

    Suitable for: Culturally and linguistically diverse parents and caregivers

    Website: Multicultural Futures

    Email: hello@multiculturalfutures.org.au

    Phone: 08 9336 8282

    4Families - Relationships WA

    Family Mental Health Support Service is a free service that provides counselling, play therapy, parenting support and casework. This service is for families  who may have concerns about the mental, social and emotional wellbeing of their children.

    Suitable for: Parents and caregivers

    Website: 4Families Family Mental Health Support

    Email: 4families@relationshipswa.org.au

    Phone: +61164 0600 (option 1)

    Meerilinga - Mother Baby Nurture

    Mother-Baby Nurture® is a 10-week group program designed to support mothers and their babies  through the early days of parenting in a safe, supportive and confidential space. Mother-Baby Nurture offers a gentle pace where you can simply ‘be’ with your new baby: to listen to your infant, to your own self, and to the lived experiences of other mothers.

    Suitable for: Mothers of babies aged 0-6 months

    Website: Meerilinga Parenting Service

    Email: parenting@meerilinga.org.au

    Phone: 08 9489 4009

    Meerilinga - South West Metropolitan Parenting Service

    We offer workshops and courses in a range of locations for parents. Parenting topics include parent-child relationships, attachment, behaviour, emotional regulation, sleep, feeding, toileting and play and development.

    Suitable for: Parents of children aged pre-birth to 18

    Website: South West Metropolitan Parenting Service

    Email: SouthWestMetroParenting@meerilinga.org.au

    Money Mentors Financial Counselling Kwinana

    FREE, confidential financial counselling to help you manage debt, budgeting and financial stress. Our qualified Financial Counsellors provide practical advice and support to help you regain control of your finances.

    Website: Money Mentors

    Email: moneymentors.org.au/bookonline

    Phone: (08) 9581 1281

    Attach Program

    Attach specialises in support for parents concerned about their drug and alcohol use. This in-home counselling program is tailored to your needs and lasts from four to six months.

    Suitable for: Parents of a child in their care who is 12 years or younger

    Website: Parenting support - Uniting WA

    Email: Attach@unitingwa.org.au

    Phone: 1300 663 298

    PUP - Parents Under Pressure Program

    For families who are experiencing issues that may affect their parenting including depression, anxiety, substance use, family violence and financial stress. It's an in-home service which delivers a practical three to six month program with flexibility to adapt to each family's needs.

    Suitable for: Parents who live in Kwinana

    Website: Parenting support - Uniting WA

    Email: Attach@unitingwa.org.au

    Phone: 1300 663 298

    Grandcarers WA

    A safe space for grandparent carers to meet, access support, socialise with people who understand and gain information. We also advocate for grandparent carers on a state and federal level to improve their lives – and the lives of those in their care.

    Suitable for: Grandparents raising grandchildren

    Website: Grandcarers WA

    Email: alan.hoffman@grandcarerswa.au

    Phone: (08) 6270 2486

    KEYS

    Providing a range of free services including counselling, family support, parenting workshops and programs that meet families where they are. Everything we do is designed to inform, empower and support in practical, meaningful ways.

    Suitable for: Parents and caregivers

    Website: KEYS Programs

    Email: info@keyswa.org

    Phone: (08) 9439 1838

    HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters)

    A free, two-year, home-based early-learning program that empowers parents to be their child’s first teacher through fun activity packs, storybooks, and fortnightly mentor support.

    Suitable for: Parents and caregivers of children aged 2.5 to 3 years, living in Kwinana

    Website: HIPPY

    Email: hippy.rockingham@ngala.com.au

    Phone: 0461 574 526

    Salvation Army

    Providing emergency relief of food parcels and vouchers and a drop-in centre for those in need, with food, clothing, free Wi-Fi, hot drinks and washing facilities. A case worker is also available for people who are going through complex situations.

    Suitable for: All ages

    Website: Kwinana Salvos

    Email: corps.officer@salvationarmy.org.au

    Phone:  (08) 6173 8700

    Frank Konecny

    Providing emergency relief - food for you and your pet, female hygiene products and bags to  help those leaving an abusive or dangerous situation.

    Suitable for: All ages

    Website: Frank Konecny Community Centre

    Email: admin@frankkonecny.com.au

    Phone: 08 9439 2470

    Mums Who Move

    A free group exercise program for all Mums interested in improving their fitness, creating healthy habits for themselves and their child and meeting other Kwinana mums. Children welcomed.

    Suitable for: Mums

    Website: Mums Who Move

    Singing Mamas Wellard

    A judgement-free space for women — with or without children — to come together and sing simple songs from around the world in a safe, supportive environment. No musical experience is required.

    Suitable for: All women

    Website: Singing Mamas Wellard | City of Kwinana

    Email: nicolepgeorge1983@gmail.com

  • Listed below are health and support services for children.

    4Families - Relationships WA

    Family Mental Health Support Service is a free service that provides counselling, play therapy, parenting support and casework. This service is for families  who may have concerns about the mental, social and emotional wellbeing of their children.

    Age range: 0-18 years

    Website: 4Families Family Mental Health Support

    Email: 4families@relationshipswa.org.au

    Phone: 1300 364 277

    Wanslea

    The Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program is designed to support children under nine years of age who have a disability or under six years of age who may have a developmental delay or concern. With early intervention, often we can help your child to develop essential skills that allow them to participate in everyday activities alongside their peers.

    Age range: 0-9 years

    Website: ECA NDIS | Early Childhood Approach WA | Wanslea

    Email: ndis@wanslea.org.au

    Phone: (08) 9245 2441

    Child and Adolescent Health

    Community Child Health provides free healthcare services from birth to school age for your child and family.

    Age range: 0-5 Years

    Website: Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Community Health 

    Email: Intentionally Left Blank

    Phone: 1300 749 869

    Aboriginal Health Team

    Servicing children with their child health checks, developmental and immunisation needs

    Age range: 0-5 years

    Website: Kwinana Aboriginal Health Team

    Email: Intentionally Left Blank

    Phone: 9419 2266

    Children's Immunisations Smiling Starts

    Australia’s Early Childhood Dental Program for children under 5. We offer FREE access to oral health education, advice and care, , avoiding problems that need to be treated at the dentist or in hospital.

    Age range: Children living in Kwinana aged 6 to 29 months.

    Website: About Smiling Starts Smiling Starts Appointments

    Email: SmilingStarts@health.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 1800 939 666

    IBIS

    An in-home baby intervention service for families with a baby  who is at risk of developmental delay.

    Age range: 0-2 Years

    Website: IBIS

    Email: info@abilitywa.com.au

    Phone: 1300 106 106. 

    Inkilings

    Support for babies who are showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development.

    Age range: 6-18 months

    Website: Inklings

    Email: inklings@thekids.org.au

    Phone: 1300 030 655

Events for Children and Families

On top of the services listed on this page, the City of Kwinana is also home to plenty of family-friendly events that are held locally throughout the year.

View all upcoming events suitable for children and families