Gowrie NSW Erskineville Early Education & Care

June is nearly here, and we have another wonderful FREE online parent workshop that you won't want to miss - especially if sleep feels like a bit of a battle in your household! You'll walk away knowing how to create sleep routines that suit your family, handle common sleep challenges calmly and confidently, and support your child's wellbeing – making sleep smoother for everyone!

⭐ Supporting Healthy Sleep: Practical Strategies to Help Routines
📅 Wednesday, 10 June
⏰ 7:00PM - 8:30PM
💻 Online via Zoom
Register for free here: https://tinyurl.com/223edu2r

Presented by Pam Linke – a social worker and early childhood specialist with many years of experience supporting parents, maternal child health nurses and educators, with a special interest in children's social and emotional development and resilience.

Secure your FREE spot now!

Next week's FREE online parent workshop is one that you won't want to miss - especially if mealtimes in your house feel a little... chaotic!
We all know fussy eating can be stressful and full of questions. This session will give you practical strategies that actually work in real homes - without pressure or perfection.
⭐ Fussy Eaters: Practical Strategies for 1–3 Year Olds
📅 Wednesday, 13 May
⏰ 7:00PM – 7:45PM
💻 Online via Zoom
Presented by Alex Parker from The Biting Truth - an experienced dietitian, mum of two, and paediatric nutrition specialist with over 10 years of practice.
You'll walk away with tools to reduce mealtime battles, help your child explore new foods, and build healthy eating habits that last! 💙
👉 Register for free here: https://tinyurl.com/y5f5tk48

When infants and toddlers feel safe, they play, and when they play, they learn.
Tune in to our newest podcast episode where we explore what intentional play-based learning looks like alongside children from birth to three years, and how deeply it is woven into relationships, care and everyday moments.

Listen now ✨
🎧 PodBean: https://hubs.la/Q04d-d0Z0
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleGowrieNSW
🎧 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/AmazonGowrieNSW
🎧Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyGowriensw

Looking for the right start for your child? 🌱

Join us at our Erskineville Early Education Centre Open Night and experience the difference for yourself.

✨ Meet our educators
✨ Explore our engaging learning spaces
✨ Discover how our programs support your child to feel confident, safe and connected
✨ Let your child play and interact in the environment
✨ Enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed setting

This is your chance to see how we create a place where children feel seen, supported and ready to thrive.

Spots are limited - RSVP for free: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gowrie-nsw-erskineville-early-education-care-open-night-2026-tickets-1987282499452?aff=oddtdtcreator

Gowrie NSW Erskineville Early Education & Care Open Night 2026 Join us for a warm and welcoming evening at Gowrie NSW Erskineville Early Education Centre and experience our program for your child.

Keeping our children safe is something we all care deeply about. Join us for this month's FREE parent workshop and gain the knowledge and confidence to do just that - without creating fear 💙
⭐ Keeping Children Safe: What Every Parent Needs to Know
📅 Tuesday, 21 April
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:30PM (AEST)
💻 Online via Zoom
Presented by Kristi McVee - former Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer, and author of Operation KidSafe.
Register here - https://tinyurl.com/5y55h725

Sensory play is more than just fun, it’s how children explore, discover and make sense of the world around them.

From squishing, pouring and scooping to noticing textures, sounds and movement, these hands-on experiences build strong foundations for thinking, language and wellbeing. Through sensory play, children develop curiosity, confidence and a deeper connection to their environment.

Our play-based learning approach values these everyday moments as powerful opportunities for growth. Sensory experiences support children to investigate, problem-solve and express themselves in meaningful ways.

Learn more about our program here https://hubs.la/Q048Qn5z0

Free Parent Workshop - Responding to Tantrums & Meltdowns
Next week, join our free Start Strong workshop and learn practical strategies for navigating big emotions with your little ones 💛

📅 When: Tuesday 24 March, 7:00 - 8:30pm
📍 Where: Online via Zoom - join from anywhere!
🔗 Free to register https://tinyurl.com/b6f86exe

A must for parents looking for support, tips, and tools to make tricky moments a little easier.
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Children thrive in environments where they feel safe, supported, and cared for. At Gowrie NSW, child safety is at the heart of everything we do, creating spaces where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Learn more about our Child Safety Statement: https://bit.ly/4aL2MTk

Did you know we’ve launched a brand new podcast? It’s called 'Let's Talk Pedagogy' which is really just a fancy way of saying 'Let's talk about how children learn, and how great educators support that learning every day'.

The podcast shares simple, practical conversations about children, learning and what quality early education really looks like.

Our first episode explores Primary Educator Relationships.
This means your child has a dedicated educator who truly gets to know them. Someone who understands their personality, interests and learning. Someone you can talk with each day.
These strong relationships help children feel safe, settled and confident to explore and learn. If you’ve ever wondered how early education supports your child’s development, this episode is a great place to start.
Listen to Episode 1: Introducing Primary Educator Relationships
🎧 PodBean
https://bit.ly/40hdhJ9
🎧 Apple Podcasts
https://tinyurl.com/AppleGowrieNSW
🎧 Amazon Music
https://tinyurl.com/AmazonGowrieNSW
🎧 Spotify
https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyGowrienswNSW

More episodes are coming soon, sharing insights from our educators and early childhood expert 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce you our new Gowrie NSW podcast - Let's Talk Pedagogy! This is a space where we dive deep into the heart of early childhood pedagogy and practice, its history, meaning, purpose and importance - discussing what truly maters for children. This is about sharing knowledge, sparking conversations and inspiring action across the early childhood sector. Our first episode is dropping next week! Stay tuned for more info and updates here 😊