Panania Child Care Centre

Everyone’s favourite Wiggly Friends are coming to Party in the Park!

Dorothy The Dinosaur, Wags The Dog, Henry The Octopus and Captain Feathersword are ready to rock the stage in their highly energetic, interactive performance of ‘Dorothy The Dinosaur & Friends’ live on stage in Padstow.

Jam-packed with Wiggly hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato, Fruit Salad and Do The Propeller, everyone will be up on their feet, moving and grooving along.

There’ll also be live entertainment, carnival games, amusement rides, face painting, a didgeridoo and artefacts display, boomerang decorating and plenty of food trucks — all topped off with a spectacular fireworks finale.

Visit wih.city/AussieParty

📅 26 January, 4-9pm
📍 Playford Park, Padstow

New School Zone Starts 15 Dec Drive safe near school

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case from Queensland (QLD) who was infectious while visiting many locations across Sydney.

In addition, there have been 3 cases of measles in QLD associated with the Jelly Roll concert in Brisbane on 24 October.

People who visited any of the following locations at identified times should monitor for symptoms until Friday, 28 November. These locations pose no ongoing risk:
- the Oasis concert at ACCOR stadium in Sydney on Saturday 8 November
- Sydney airport, Sydney CBD, inner west locations and trains at various dates and times between Saturday 8 and Monday 10 November
- the full list of locations listed on the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director Health Protection NSW, said measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes. “Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body,” Dr McAnulty said. “It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure.”

For more information on measles, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Measles_Factsheet.aspx

🎨✨ Every child is an artist... and this space is where their imaginations come to life!

From colourful brush strokes to nature-inspired masterpieces, this art studio is full of creativity, curiosity, and confidence. 🌈🖌️

We believe in process over perfection, exploration over expectation, and joy in every mark made. 💛

We are so proud to share that our centre has been selected to take part in the ACA NSW “Wheels on the Bus” event on Saturday, 20th September 2025! 🚌✨

As part of this very special state-wide celebration, visitors will be coming to our service to see firsthand the wonderful learning environments we provide, the creativity of our educators, and the sense of belonging we foster for every child and family. 💛

This is an amazing opportunity for us to showcase the high-quality education and care happening here every single day and to highlight the important role early childhood education plays in shaping young lives.

We feel honoured to open our doors and share the passion, joy, and dedication that make our centre such a special place. A huge thank you to our families for your continued support — it’s your partnership that makes our community so strong. 💫

🎗️Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day - celebrating the incredible strengths, stories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

🖤💛❤️ Children’s Day gives all Australians the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every child.

👣 This year’s theme is Little Footsteps, Big Future and it honours the journeys Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children take as they grow - each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country.

🔗 Find out more about Children’s Day: https://www.snaicc.org.au/our-work/campaigns/childrens-day/

SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

Calling for Parents of a Child between 0 to 12 years old!

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland,
are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and the natural environment.
If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would
love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or
to participate, please visit https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/526111
This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee
(ETH2024-0126)

🌟 The Power of Wellbeing Programs in ECEC 🌟

We were proud to attend The Sector Connect+ ECEC Workforce & Wellbeing Forum, hosted by the Anthony Semann from . ✨

Our very own Managing Director, had the incredible opportunity to sit on the panel, joining industry leaders to discuss what it truly takes to create workplace cultures that value and protect educator wellbeing. 🙌

It was an empowering session filled with insight, connection, and a shared commitment to shaping a healthier, more supportive future for all in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. 💜

Big thanks to and for backing these vital conversations!