What's On

Upcoming Programs / Updates

12 November 2026

Click here to learn more about our next online supported storytime and register.

19 November 2026

Click here to learn more about our next online supported storytime and regsiter.

25 November 2026

Click here to learn more about our next Carer’s Gateway Multicultural Peer support group at Pemulwuy and regsiter.

november 2026

thu12nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - WestmeadFor young children and their families

thu12nov10:00 am10:30 amSupported Online Story Time - Cows in the Kitchenby Airlie Anderson (Illustrator)

thu12nov11:30 am1:00 pmReady or Not? Online Toilet Training Program for Parents and CarersEarly childhood toilet training support for children with disability

mon16nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - AuburnFor young children and their families

mon16nov10:00 am11:30 amMyTime Weekly Parent Support Group - St IvesMyTime provides support for parents and carers

tue17nov9:30 am11:00 amMyTime Weekly Parent Support Group - KellyvilleMyTime provides support for parents and carers

wed18nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - Auburn NorthFor young children and their families

wed18nov11:00 am12:30 pmWeekly Supported Playgroup - North SydneyFor young children and their families

thu19nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - WestmeadFor young children and their families

thu19nov10:00 am10:30 amSupported Online Story Time - Press HereWeekly supported online storytime

mon23nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - AuburnFor young children and their families

mon23nov10:00 am11:30 amMyTime Weekly Parent Support Group - St IvesMyTime provides support for parents and carers

tue24nov9:30 am11:00 amMyTime Weekly Parent Support Group - KellyvilleMyTime provides support for parents and carers

wed25nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - Auburn NorthFor young children and their families

wed25nov10:00 am11:30 amMulticultural Carer’s Peer Support Group – PemulwuyBringing multicultural carers together to share experiences and access support.

Carer’s Gateway Multicultural Carer’s Peer Support Group – Pemulwuy

EarlyEd is pleased to partner, with the Carer’s Gateway, to bring local carer’s together to meet and share.

👥Who is it for?

Anyone who is a carer.
Young carers, parents, relatives, grandparents, fathers, mothers, neighbours.

What is it for?

This EarlyEd Multicultural In-Person Peer Carer Support group aims to create a supportive and welcoming environment where local carers can connect, share experiences, and build a strong sense of community. It is designed to address the isolation often experienced by carers with multicultural backgrounds, providing them with opportunities to engage with others who understand their challenges and can offer mutual support.

Key Goals:

Foster Social Connections
Create a Safe Space
Promote Well-being
Build a Support Network

Merrylands Community Centre

📍Allan G Ezzy Community & Youth Centre, Meeting Room 1, 1 Newport Street, Pemulwuy

📅Monthly: 4th Wednesday of the Month

⏰10am – 11:30am

Check out our What’s on calendar and social media for next dates.

See you there:

Please email: services@earlyed.com.au or ring 02 98971511 for more information or to register.

Time

(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location

Allan G Ezzy Community & Youth Centre,

1 Newport Street

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wed25nov11:00 am12:30 pmWeekly Supported Playgroup - North SydneyFor young children and their families

thu26nov9:30 am11:00 amWeekly Supported Early Childhood Intervention Playgroups - WestmeadFor young children and their families

thu26nov10:00 am10:30 amSupported Online Story Time - Giraffes Can’t DanceSocial inclusion week special

Event Details

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Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

As part of Social Inclusion Week, we are reading Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae.

Social Inclusion Week is about helping everyone feel welcome, valued and included no matter their differences.

Giraffes Can’t Dance is about Gerald the giraffe who loves to dance but struggles because of his long legs and awkward movements. When the other animals laugh at him, Gerald feels sad and left out. With the support from a friendly cricket, Gerald learns that he does not need to dance like everyone else. Instead, he discovers his own way of dancing. Gerald shows that believing in yourself, can help you achieve things you did not think possible. He reminds us that everyone has their own way to shine.

How can reading Giraffes Can’t Dance help support your child’s learning

Bright and colourful illustrations with attention to details showing Gerald’s feelings.
Rhyming text with lots of descriptive language helping children imagine Gerald dancing in a jungle setting
Encourages children to celebrate their unique strengths and talents.
Opens conversations about kindness, inclusion and helping others feel valued and welcomed.

Thursday 26 November 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Bookings Essential. Cost free.

Please note:

Check your email including your junk folder for the zoom link once you have registered. (We require you to register via Trybooking so that this free Start Strong program is accessible to everyone.)
To protect the privacy of all participants, recording of Storytime is not permitted.