Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre

18/08/2026

04/08/2026

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day!

This year's theme, "Living Our Truth," celebrates the voices, stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and recognises the importance of truth-telling, culture and identity in shaping the next generation. Together, we celebrate our children as they grow strong in culture and carry our stories for future generations to come.

22/07/2026

FYI

🗣️Are you a Aboriginal young person in Mt Druitt, come for a yarn & feed to get some understanding what Treaty is all about & be able to voice your opinion what it means to us as Aboriginal people.

22/07/2026

FYI

FREE book each month for children aged 0-5 living in 2770 postcode!
If you are interested in this free program, just send us a Facebook message and we can sign your bub up 🙂 Thanks!

22/07/2026

FYI

Looking for support but not sure where to start?

At Kimberwalli’s Community Services Hub, you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with service providers, ask questions, access information and learn about supports available for you and your family.

More than 20 services will be attending.

📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Kimberwalli – 1 Mimika Ave, Whalan

Drop in anytime throughout the day.

09/06/2026

FYI

07/06/2026

Entertainment vs engagement

Entertainment captures attention. Engagement develops the brain.

Of course, there is a place for entertainment. Entertainment is enjoyable, restorative, social, and even educational at times.

But the distinction matters because entertainment and engagement are not the same thing.

This is especially important when it comes to screens. Many apps, videos, and games are designed to capture attention. They may keep a child focused on a screen, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are building focus.

This helps explain why some children can attend to a screen for two hours, yet struggle to attend to a book for two minutes.

Fast-paced, highly stimulating, constantly novel experiences provide frequent rewards and can shape what the brain expects from an activity. Over time, slower-paced activities may feel less interesting, less rewarding, and more difficult to sustain. In other words, the brain begins to expect a higher level of stimulation, making activities that require effort, patience, and persistence harder to engage with.

What develops the brain is play, movement, exploration, curiosity, conversation, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, experimentation, risk-taking, responsibility, persistence, boredom, struggle, and meaningful human connection. These experiences require children to actively participate in the world around them rather than simply consume it.

So when it comes to screens, think screen time smart. Choose intentional over constant. Choose a shared screen over an individual device whenever possible. Choose movies and shows with sequence, storyline, and depth over short-form, fast-paced videos designed to rapidly capture attention.

And perhaps most importantly, let children be bored.

Boredom is not a problem to solve. It is often the starting point for curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, play, and true engagement. If we constantly entertain children, we may unintentionally rob them of the very experiences that help their brains grow.

31/05/2026

FYI

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers families and children the best protection from serious illness.

The yearly flu vaccine is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal children aged 6 months and over, and children with serious health conditions. It is recommended for everyone aged six months and over.

Children aged 2 - 4 years old can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW. It is gentle, painless, and needle-free.

Find out more and book your family’s flu vaccine today via the link in the comments.

26/05/2026

From Sorry to Action.

National Sorry Day is observed annually on May 26 to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations survivors and reflect on the history and lasting impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

18/05/2026

FYI

Anxiety can be tough on young people, and it can be just as tough on the adults who care for them. Many parents and carers want to help but are not always sure what to say or do when their child is overwhelmed or anxious.

This free session is a calm and supportive space to learn what anxiety looks like in kids and teens, why it happens, and how we can guide them through it in a safe and steady way. We will talk about early signs, simple strategies that make a real difference, and how adults can look after their own wellbeing at the same time.

If you want to understand anxiety better and feel more confident supporting the young people in your life, this workshop is a great place to start.

RSVP is essential. We would love to have you join us.
https://anxiety.raiselysite.com/

Details:
💜Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
💜Time: 10:30am - 1pm
💜Location: Mt Druitt Learning Ground, Bidwill
💜Catering: Morning tea and lunch included