At Ngala, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising chi Today, we're known as Ngala Midwest and Gascoyne.
In August 2016, the Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre merged with Ngala. We have serviced the Midwest Gascoyne and Murchison regions of WA since 1975. Since then, we've delivered a diverse range of programs. Ngala is a provider of parenting services with a passion for supporting and guiding families through the journey of parenting. Our services are available to families, children, young people and other service providers. Our online information is available to everyone.
Operating as usual
23/09/2022
We're all set up at the Bundiyarra NAIDOC Family Day Event in Geraldton! We've got games, activities and books for little ones and families. ☺️
There's different stalls, free food and entertainment, and the weather is great. See you there!
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22/09/2022
We're going to the Bundiyarra NAIDOC Family Fun Day this Friday 23rd September!
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Join us for free games and activities for families. We look forward to seeing you there. ☺️
21/09/2022
Our Midwest & Gascoyne offices will be operating as follows:
🔹Thursday 22nd: Closed
🔹Friday 23rd: Open, 8:30am - 5pm
🔹Monday 26th: Closed
📞For urgent parenting support please contact the Ngala Parenting Line on 9368 9368 or 1800 111 546 if you’re calling from a regional landline, and select option 1. Our Parenting Line operates 7 days from 8am - 8pm (even on public holidays), and supports families with children from 0 - 18 years.
21/09/2022
Ngala's Parenting Connection WA Midwest team is joining forces with the Dongara Playgroup this Tuesday 27th September from 9.30 am – 11.30 am. ☺️
Come and join us for a play and some morning tea and catch up with other parents in the area. ☕️🍉
Ngala’s Parenting Facilitator will be available to chat to about all topics related to parenting and your children. We also have availability for private, one-to-one parenting support in the afternoon. 🙋♀️
To schedule a one-to-one parenting session, please contact us on 📞9921 4477 or email 📧[email protected]
20/09/2022
🗣 We have had a few spots open up for tomorrow's Sensory Processing Workshop.
If you would like to come along please call 99216814 or text 0438 860 669 .
Bookings essential (few crèche spaces available) get in quick! :D
19/09/2022
Thank you to Geraldton Local Drug Action Group for allowing us the opportunity to come along to the Year 12 Expo today. 😊
Today we attended the Geraldton Local Drug Action Group Year 12 Leavers Expo along with our friends from Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne, headspace Geraldton, All Star Occupational Therapy, Cancer Council Western Australia & Jobs & Skills Centre - Central Regional.
Students took away tips to make their leavers celebrations safe & enjoyable and learnt about pathways to further study, training and employment.
To all Year 12 Leavers - stay safe and best of luck to you all! 🙏
19/09/2022
Ngala - Parenting Connection WA, Gascoyne would to thank all the service providers that collaborated with us to deliver the Antenatal & Yoga Classes for Term 3.
Love and best wishes to all the Gascoyne 'soon-to-be' parents who attended the classes, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of the beginning of your parenting journeys . 🥰💜
19/09/2022
🤱 Free 5 week program starting Thursday 29 September 9.30am for Parents and Babies age 0-3months. 🤱
😴 Sleep patterns | Settling technique
Growth Development | Feeding | Guest speakers
Enjoying time with other new parents 👶
Bookings essential: 9921 6814 or [email protected] 💜
Child and Parent Centre - Rangeway
17/09/2022
Free 1 hour online session, preparing dads for birth and fathering. 🧔
Join other expectant dads, to increase your knowledge about babies and how to look after them in the early days. Receive useful tips in making the adjustment to parenthood, supporting mum and how to give your baby the best start you can. 👶
Every second Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The next session is scheduled for 21 September.
To register:
https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/youre-going-to-be-a-dad/
15/09/2022
The Parenting Connection WA Midwest team travelled to Dongara today to deliver "Raise and Nurture". 🚗🌿 The session was offered to parents with babies 0 - 12 months, where we talked about brain development, attachment and all things parenting.
Thank you for having us Dongara! ☺️
14/09/2022
The Moon Festival or Trung Thu (in Vietnamese) was a great success. This year the festival was held on September 10th 2022, being the full moon of the eight lunar month. The Moon Festival originated in China and is celebrated in many Asian countries, the Vietnamese version has its own traditions and legends. In Vietnam the celebration of the harvest is a time to reconnect with family, especially children.
BILINGUAL Playtime in Carnarvon held the Moon Festival during term 3 in the afternoon on Friday 9th September. The parents and children made lanterns from recycle tin cans, decorated ornaments such as a giant stars and flowers. They also practiced traditional bamboo stick dancing. The afternoon was facilitated by Parenting Connection WA - Gascoyne. A community BBQ event was held on Saturday with more than 200 people attending. 🌝⭐️🏮💜
13/09/2022
🥳🥳🥳 Term 4 program at the Child and Parent Centre- Rangeway 🥳🥳🥳
If you would like any printed please call 9921 6814 or email [email protected] 😄
https://childandparentcentres.wa.edu.au/rangeway/term-4/
13/09/2022
Ngala's Parenting Connection WA Midwest team partnered with Move n Groove with Jasmine to facilitate Pilates classes in Dongara for mums and bubs. 🌿
The classes allow a fun way to spend time with other mums, get the benefits of Pilates exercise and enjoy these special connecting moments with bubs. ☺️
We are loving our Mums n Bubs Pilates class. It’s such a fun way to spend time with other mums, get the benefits of Pilates exercise and enjoy these special connecting moments with bubs.
We are very grateful to Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne and Parenting Connection WA for funding this program.
12/09/2022
For those who missed out on this Thursdays Toileting Session at CPC ☺️
🚽 Department of Education School Psychologists are offering “Toilet Training – online, for all parents and carers”, through the Child and Parent Centre – Rangeway, this Wednesday 14 September, 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
No bookings required, simply click the link if would like to join online. Contact the Child and Parent Centre – Rangeway for further information 9921 6814.
Meeting number (access code): 2654 252 9550 Meeting password: spUKjepN332
https://educationwa.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/educationwa/meeting/download/a0d8cf3ecc0b4e6f8c6db3b4d0678028?siteurl=educationwa&MTID=mc897352f1708df249c90126048495ff5
09/09/2022
08/09/2022
07/09/2022
It’s National Child Protection Week and a ☀️ beautiful ☀️ day for the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, Family Fun Afternoon ❤️
07/09/2022
Today on Early Childhood Educators Day, we say an enormous thank you to our early childhood educators! Our educators go above and beyond for the children in their care, and work in partnership with families to support the children's social, emotional and physical development. Thank you for everything you do 💜💜💜
07/09/2022
06/09/2022
Ngala will be joining this event and providing some free activities. Come and say Hi 👋💜
06/09/2022
Dongara families...this post is for you! 👇
Join us for "Raise & Nurture". 🌿 A FREE workshop for parents and babies 0-12 months.
This workshop will explore the importance of attachment, what research tells us about early brain development, and how parents can support their baby’s development from birth. 🧠👶
📆When: Thursday 15 September 2022 at 9.30 to 11am with morning tea to follow
🏠Where: Irwin Recreation Centre. Ridley Street, Port Denison
👉 Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/5215477375227714?ref=newsfeed
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
SNUGGLES & Bubs Group on today at 10am - 12noon, and every Tuesday (during school term). No need to book, come down to Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, Egan Street. Baby Rhyme time, info sessions on baby development and light refreshments. For all mothers with infants up to 8months old. 💚💙💜
05/09/2022
Free 1 hour online session, preparing dads for birth and fathering. 🧔
Join other expectant dads, to increase your knowledge about babies and how to look after them in the early days. Receive useful tips in making the adjustment to parenthood, supporting mum and how to give your baby the best start you can. 👶
Every second Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The next session is scheduled for 7th September.
To register:
https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/youre-going-to-be-a-dad/
05/09/2022
Parent testimonial - “I did this session earlier this year, and it gave me reassurance, practical ideas and permission to try other things, and not get it right all of the time!”
🍉🥦🥕 Happy Mealtimes (1 - 8 years) 🍉🥦🥕
What ‘normal’ feeding, mealtimes and eating behaviours might
look like? Covering diet and nutritional requirements for your child,
troubleshooting difficult mealtimes and where you can seek help if
things start to go wrong. 😫
Bookings essential -
💛 Child and Parent Centre-Rangeway 💙9921 6814 or [email protected]
Monday 12 September at 9.30am
Crèche available 👼
05/09/2022
Ngala is a proud supporter of National Child Protection Week, 4-10 September. As a child safe organisation, we pledge to promote and protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Children and young people thrive when they grow up safe, connected and supported in their family, community and culture. Everyone can play their part. Explore what you can do every day in all the different aspects of your life to support children and keep them safe and well.
04/09/2022
In honour of National Child Protection Week, Ngala's Parenting Connection Midwest team have partnered with WA Child Protection Society to deliver this comprehensive training workshop.
This workshop has been designed to teach parents the content of the internationally acclaimed Protective Behaviours Child Safety Program in order to increase their children’s personal safety.
This workshop is an adult training session and is not suitable for children to attend.
📆 Wednesday 7 September 2022, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
🏠 Ngala Training Room, 24-28 Gregory Street, Geraldton
💰 No Cost
🙋♀ Facilitated by Andrea Musulin, Director WA Child Protection Society
👉Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/798248127831901?active_tab=about
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
03/09/2022
Did you know Dads and Father figures play a unique and important role in children’s development? This includes everyone who plays a fathering role in a child’s life; the step fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends, brothers etc…
To all the Father figures Raising happiness in children's lives, we hope your day is filled with happiness too. 💜
02/09/2022
Ngala's Parenting Connection WA Midwest team have partnered with WA Child Protection Society to deliver this comprehensive training workshop.
This workshop has been designed to teach parents the content of the internationally acclaimed Protective Behaviours Child Safety Program in order to increase their children’s personal safety.
This workshop is an adult training session and is not suitable for children to attend.
📆 Wednesday 7 September 2022, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
🏠 Ngala Training Room, 24-28 Gregory Street, Geraldton
💰 No Cost
🙋♀ Facilitated by Andrea Musulin, Director WA Child Protection Society
👉Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/798248127831901?active_tab=about
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
01/09/2022
Dongara families...this post is for you! 👇
Join is for "Raise & Nurture". 🌿 A FREE workshop for parents and babies 0-12 months.
This workshop will explore the importance of attachment, what research tells us about early brain development, and how parents can support their baby’s development from birth. 🧠👶
📆When: Thursday 15 September 2022 at 9.30 to 11am with morning tea to follow
🏠Where: Irwin Recreation Centre. Ridley Street, Port Denison
👉 Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/5215477375227714?ref=newsfeed
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
01/09/2022
Country Families @ Ngala provide free child health and parenting information and support to families with children from birth to 8 years of age living in regional, rural and remote WA. 🚜🌾
Check out all that is planned for the month of September.☺️
You can find out more about this service by joining the Facebook group, or visiting our website.
📍Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1680687238635817
📍Website:
https://www.ngala.com.au/program/country-services/
31/08/2022
This week at Play & Yarn Playgroup, children created Father's Day cards for their Dads, Grandads, Uncles and other Father Figures in their lives. ☺🌳
"No matter how tall I grow, I will always look up to you."
30/08/2022
What happens around and to children in their first 1,000 days shapes the way that their brains, bodies and emotions develop throughout life. 🧠🌿
Last week in Bringing Up Great Kids First 1000 Days we talked about the importance of loving relationships and our mums shared some beautiful wishes for their little ones. 🥰
29/08/2022
Ngala's Parenting Connection WA Midwest team have partnered with WA Child Protection Society to deliver this comprehensive training workshop.
This workshop has been designed to teach parents the content of the internationally acclaimed Protective Behaviours Child Safety Program in order to increase their children’s personal safety.
This workshop is an adult training session and is not suitable for children to attend.
📆 Wednesday 7 September 2022, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
🏠 Ngala Training Room, 24-28 Gregory Street, Geraldton
💰 No Cost
🙋♀ Facilitated by Andrea Musulin, Director WA Child Protection Society
👉Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/798248127831901?active_tab=about
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
26/08/2022
The Every Child Every Day Program (ECED) in Carnarvon runs activities for parents as we believe parents are their children’s first teachers. The team have been delivering "Healing Circle" every Wednesday morning.
Healing Circles are a great way of bringing women together in a safe and positive environment to yarn. 🍂
Pottery classes have started at "Healing Circle", with another 3 sessions to go. This week the pottery themed 'Family Connections' creations.
Come and learn a new skill, every Wednesday 10am-1pm at Real Futures, Robinson Street, Carnarvon. 📞 Phone Ngala Carnarvon on 9941 3869 for more information.
24/08/2022
A information session for expecting mothers, or mums with bubs aged 0 - 12 weeks to learn about breastfeeding in the ‘fourth trimester’.
👶 TLC - Lactation Education
Wednesday 31st August, 12:30pm - 2:30pm at the Child & Parent Centre - Rangeway.
Learn about:
🔹Ways to achieve good attachment and optimal positioning
🔹Things to know when facing common challenges such as low milk supply, use of galactagogues, top-ups, expressing, engorgement and mastitis
🔹Facts, figures and some of the science of breastfeeding.
👉Learn more here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/435878575246880/?ref=newsfeed
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
24/08/2022
Ngala's Youth Services team attended the Geraldton Senior High School NAIDOC Expo this week. Students sketched Aboriginal artwork symbols into boomerangs and learnt about storytelling through art. It was wonderful to see the creativity in everyone's individual designs.
Our Youth Services team spend one day a week at Geraldton Senior High School providing individual support and informal counselling to students. If you would like to know more, please email [email protected] or phone 9921 4477.
GET UP! STAND UP! SHOW UP!
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23/08/2022
Are you sleep deprived? Are you struggling to get your child to settle for sleep? 😴
Join us for "...And So To Sleep"
Tuesday 30th August, 9:30am - 11:30am at Ngala Family Day Care, 5 Ramshaw Place.
For parents and carers of children aged 6 months to 2 years. This workshop explores children’s sleep patterns and rhythms which evolve as their brain continues to make sense of their world.
👉Learn more here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/589278119348276/?ref=newsfeed
Limited spaces available! To book: Phone 9921 4477 or email [email protected]
22/08/2022
Free 1 hour online session, preparing dads for birth and fathering. 🧔
Join other expectant dads, to increase your knowledge about babies and how to look after them in the early days. Receive useful tips in making the adjustment to parenthood, supporting mum and how to give your baby the best start you can. 👶
Every second Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The next session is scheduled for 24th August.
To register:
https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/youre-going-to-be-a-dad/
22/08/2022
Play & Yarn Playgroup will be celebrating book week tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd August. Come along dressed as your favourite book character ready for stories, craft and a yummy morning tea. ☺️📖🍉
📆 Tuesday 23rd August, 9:30am – 11:30am
🏠 Mitchell Street Community Centre , 75 Mitchell Street, Geraldton
You can learn more about Play & Yarn playgroup here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3278096022472695/3278096055806025/?active_tab=about
In August 2016, the Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre merged with Ngala. Today, we're known as Ngala Midwest and Gascoyne.
We have serviced the Midwest Gascoyne and Murchison regions of WA since 1975. Since then, we've delivered a diverse range of programs.
Our vision is for strong communities and families where children and young people are valued and connected and realise a future full of possibility.
Ngala is a provider of parenting services with a passion for supporting and guiding families through the journey of parenting.
Our services are available to families, children, young people and other service providers. Our online information is available to everyone.
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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