Parenting groups
As well as your five free child health nurse appointments, you can attend free parenting groups to support you through the key stages in your child’s development. They’re also a great way to meet other parents and carers, and share experiences.
For regional WA
Please visit WA Country Health Service for information on parenting groups outside the Perth metropolitan area.
Early Parenting Group
For parents of babies up to 3 months
Meet other parents in your local area who also have newborn babies.
These free, weekly sessions last between one and two hours, and run for four to six weeks. They are run by your child health nurse.
Topics covered include feeding, sleep and settling, play and development, and becoming a parent.
A Solid Start
For parents of babies around 6 months
This 2-hour session covers when and how to introduce solids to your baby.
Topics include why and when to start solids, what to introduce and how, food and drinks to avoid and food safety.
Let’s Sleep
For parents of babies aged 6 to 12 months
This 2-hour session covers realistic expectation of sleep, settling strategies and establishing good sleep patterns.
Circle of Security
For parents of children aged 4 months to 6 years
The Circle of Security parenting program helps you make sense of your child’s emotional needs, and how to strengthen the parent-child relationship.
Through the program, you’ll learn to support your child to manage emotions, develop their self-esteem, and to feel more secure.
This is an 8-week program with one 2-hour session each week.
Playgroups
For all children to learn together through play
A playgroup is a group of parents, carers and extended family who come together with their babies and children to learn together through play. Your child will benefit from the social experience, plus it’s a place for parents to make friends and learn from each other.
Find the right playgroup for your family at Playgroup WA.
Kindy Talks
For parents of children about to start school
Kindy talks are offered to parents with Kindy-aged children by school health nurses.
Your child’s school will let you know if they offer a Kindy talk.