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Ngala, Raising happiness

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9368 9368

Address: 9 George St, Kensington 6151 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.ngala.com.au

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25.01.2022 As we near the end of World Breastfeeding Week 2020, we thank Child Health Nurse Sally for these important reminders for anyone about to embark on their breastfeeding journey. If you would like more information about breastfeeding or just need some advice, Ngala is here to support you. Call the Ngala Parenting Line on 9368 9368 or freecall 1800 111 546 if you are calling from a landline in regional WA.

25.01.2022 Many people don’t know that we have 58 years of history in the City of Vincent. Ngala’s story of a house on Lincoln Street, Highgate, was one of 22 entrants to the City’s Local History Awards 2020. Although not selected by the judges, our entry is now part of the City of Vincent Local History Collection. L to R The Hon. Barbara Scott OAM, President of Friends of Ngala 2009-2016; Emma Cole, Mayor of the City of Vincent; Cherilyn McMeekin, Ngala Quality & Inclusion Advisor / researcher of Ngala history

25.01.2022 This week is National Child Protection Week. As an organisation, Ngala is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation, that promotes and protects the safety and well-being of children and young people. We understand that child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s most significant social problems, with over 32,000 Australian children proven to have been abused throughout 2017-18. The term ‘child abuse’ includes physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual... abuse, neglect and exposing a child to family violence. As a result of abuse and neglect, past victims are grossly over-represented in the populations of our prisons, as perpetrators of crime and violence, and amongst the economically and socially disadvantaged members of our society. To find out more about National Child Protection Week, including the incredible range of free educational events and webinars that are available visit: https://www.napcan.org.au/official-program-webinars-events/ #playyourpart #ncpw

25.01.2022 We've taken a look at what WA parents are talking about and here's some of the topics that keep coming up on the Ngala Parenting Line. Do any of these ring true for you? If you would like to speak to one of our trained facilitators, call the Ngala Parenting Line call-back service on 9368 9368 or 1800 111 546 freecall when calling from a landline in regional Western Australia. You can find out more about the Ngala Parenting Line by contacting https://www.ngala.com.au/service/ngala-parenting-line-2/ #parentingwa #wafamilies #ngalaraisinghappiness #bubsinperth

24.01.2022 We love how Bricktober - Perth has gone online this year! Get your kids involved in the Lego fun of Bricktober by visiting the facebook page, where you'll find links to a virtual show and cool merchandise. Bricktober is an initiative of the Ascot Rotary Club, who are wonderful supporters of Ngala. We hope these 31 days of Lego are a huge success for them!

24.01.2022 Ngala is proud to be partnering with the Telethon Kids Institute to establish an Infancy and Early Childhood Community Advisory Group, to help inform future projects and work. The Advisory Group will be made up of parents and caregivers of children aged between 0 and 6 years. As a member, you will have the opportunity to provide your opinions and to hear the perspectives of other parents and caregivers. Being part of the Advisory Group will involve meeting every three months ...with Ngala and TKI staff to discuss research and services for infants and young people and their families. If you would like to learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact [email protected] visit: https://www.ngala.com.au/research-and-partnerships/ #telethonkidsinstitute #kidsinperth #westernaustralia #offspring

23.01.2022 As part of National Child Protection Week, Ngala has joined hundreds of organisations around Australia to pledge our support for the protection of children: Ngala is committed to creating a child safe organisation that promotes and protects the safety and well-being of children and young people. Child abuse and neglect remains one of Australia’s most significant social problems. Keeping children safe and well is everybody's business!

23.01.2022 Last week, our very own Cindy Davies - Coordinator of the Banksia Grove Child and Parent Centre (CPC) was part of a discussion panel on ABC Radio's Focus with Jessica Strutt. The panel talked through the importance of the early years for children, in particular, the benefits of working collaboratively to make sure our kids are ready for their school years. Cindy spoke alongside Banksia Grove Primary School Principal David Hall and CoLab Director (and Ngala Ambassador) Professor Donna Cross. You can listen to the episode here: https://www.abc.net.au///focus/early-intervention/12823614

23.01.2022 It's no secret that our kids are spending more time than ever on devices, so we wanted to make sure that WA Parents know about the amazing website resource that the Australian Council on Children and the Media provides. Take a look at their website to find up-to-date reviews on movies, apps and games and loads of other insightful information and resources to help you keep on top of their digital world! https://childrenandmedia.org.au/

22.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there - thanks for your special gifts that raise the happiness of your families! We reached out to a few of our Ngala dads and asked them what they think makes a dad :

22.01.2022 We love how fresh and inviting the Babies' Room looks at Ngala's Early Learning and Development Service in Joondalup! Did you know that Ngala has been providing child care in WA for almost 50 years? We also hold multiple Exceeding ratings, so you know your child will be in safe hands. Find out more at https://www.ngala.com.au//ngala-early-learning-and-develo/

22.01.2022 Starting Kindy can be both exciting and challenging for the whole family. To help with this transition, our Child and Parent Centre in Banksia Grove will be hosting a Starting School Successfully workshop next Wednesday 2 December from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The workshop will explore developing routines, independence skills and managing separation anxiety. To book your place call 9367 0964 or email [email protected].

21.01.2022 Following on from National Child Protection Week, parents residing in the North West Metropolitan or Inner Perth areas are invited to join Parenting Connection WA and WA Child Safety Services for free online Cyber Safety sessions focussing on Protective Behaviours and Cyber Safety. These parental information sessions are designed to support parents and carers to help children and young people maximise the benefits of being online, whilst helping them to manage the risks. Pare...nting Connection WA is a partnership between Ngala, Anglicare WA, Wanslea and the WA Department of Communities. To register for the sessions, simply visit: https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/cyber-safety/ and https://www.ngala.com.au/work/protective-behaviours-online/

20.01.2022 On the weekend, Ngala celebrated 130 years as a charitable community service organisation with a very special fundraising evening hosted by the Friends of Ngala. Here's a personal message the Hon. Kim Beazley Governor of Western Australia has shared with all in congratulations of our milestone year. Celebrating 130 Years of Ngala

20.01.2022 Last weekend's Father's Day celebrations were a timely reminder of the value and importance of fathers and father figures. Unfortunately, Australian society, and our health system, has not kept pace with the changing needs, expectations, roles and diversity of modern-day families, leaving many non-birthing partners without the supports they need. Non-birthing parents, most commonly men, are not systematically engaged or supported from pre-conception to parenthood. They are of...ten treated as secondary to fertility, birthing and parenting processes; welcome, but not active-partners. To look closely at this problem, Ngala was invited to be part of the Plus Paternal Round Table where, together with senior health professionals and policy makers from across Australia, we considered the evidence gathered and identified the best opportunities for change. Attached below is a link to the Case for Change, which outlines how social and gendered norms affect fathers and why the health system needs to change. Ngala is proud to have been involved in this research and endorses this Case for Change. https://www.ngala.com.au/healthy-male-plus-paternal-case-f/

20.01.2022 Our Ngala Annual Review 2019-2020 has landed! Find out what we’ve been working on for the past Financial Year, read personal experiences from parents who have engaged with Ngala, key highlights of the year and explore some of our program and service stories The Annual Review rounds up Ngala’s impact in a bite-sized report. Click on the link below to read the full review. https://www.ngala.com.au/ngalas-annual-review-2019-2020/

20.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 | We celebrate NAIDOC Week across all of our teams and programs throughout Western Australia. This week we will get to know some of our staff and what this year's NAIDOC Week theme means to them. Meet Angeneka Bin Rashid, Aboriginal Family Support Worker with Ngala's Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah program. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #ngalaraisinghappiness #alwayswasalwayswillbe

19.01.2022 Here at Ngala, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, so we strongly endorse the work of the Valuing Children Initiative, which strives to improve the well-being of all children and young people in Australia. As Australians, we may think we value children, but a population that reports high levels of child abuse, poverty, obesity, trauma, suicide, youth unemployment and children that are not developmentally ready to start school is not a popu...lation that values children. It is for these reasons that the Valuing Children Initiative has launched their campaign, Create an Australia where all children can thrive and Ngala is committed to supporting this campaign by building awareness, so that as a community we can build a population that values all children. If you would like more information on the VCI visit: https://valuingchildreninitiative.com.au/ #valuingchildreninitiative

19.01.2022 Flashback to the last day of term 2. Check out these Carnarvon Pre-Primary kids with Courtney Mongoo, wearing their new shirts! Our Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) team gave out these shirts as an incentive for good school attendance. The RSAS program helps kids in Carnarvon get to school five days a week. Our friendly staff will help find out why kids can’t get to school and how we can help.... Well done kids! Shirt artwork design by Courtney Mongoo. #NgalaRaisingHappiness

19.01.2022 Ngala's Child and Parent Centre in Calista has been busy getting into the Christmas spirit, by creating divine decorations for the Christmas Tree from recycled materials. With glitter and paper galore, the kids let their imaginations go wild... with a little guidance from their grown-ups of course!

18.01.2022 Kidsafe WA has recently launched the ‘Do Not Leave Children in Cars’ campaign. This campaign aims to raise community awareness of the dangers associated with leaving children in cars and reduce the number of children left unattended in parked cars in Western Australia. With the weather starting to heat up, this message is more important than ever!

18.01.2022 Ngala's Early Learning and Development Service in Kensington has held its first Community Market and it was a great success! Thank you to Sandra, the Principle of Youth Education from Banksia Hill Detention Centre, who approached us to see if we would be interested in receiving some of the fresh produce grown by the young people in Banksia Hill’s Horticulture Program, to use in our kitchen and share with our community. From this we asked families to bring in any unwanted produce from their gardens and we are receiving a variety of fresh produce on a daily basis. The children are playing a very active part in the market and are finding it lots of fun! To find out more about Ngala's Early Learning and Development Service, visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//ngala-early-learning-and-develo/

18.01.2022 The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia had his first official tour of Ngala’s Private Hospital and Early Learning and Development Service in Kensington, on Thursday, August 13. In his role as patron for Ngala, the Governor met with team members and ambassadors and was given a tour of our Intensive Services (Hospital) and Early Learning and Development Service, by our Chief Executive Officer Fiona Beermier. It was wonderful to have the chance to show the ...Governor our facilities and discuss Ngala’s response during COVID-19, in particular, how we continued to support families and children in isolation. We are very grateful to have the Governor as our patron, and value his sincere interest and support of early childhood development and parental education.

17.01.2022 What about me? Join MyTime WA Online on the 14th of December for a guest presentation by Ngala’s Coordinator of Research and Evaluation, Wendy Simpson. This online presentation, will explore the experiences of having a sibling with intellectual disability. More information can be found here: https://www.ngala.com.au//NGALA_FLYER_Wendy-Simpson-sessio

17.01.2022 Today, on Early Childhood Educators Day , we say thank you to all of our staff at Ngala's Early Learning and Development Services. Our Educators raise the happiness of children across WA every day, while their commitment to childhood education supports little learners to reach their potential. Next year, Ngala will celebrate 50 years of providing quality childcare to Western Australians and just last week our Early Learning and Development Service at Perth Airport celebrated its 10th Birthday! We congratulate the whole team on building a wonderful centre, where children can thrive under our nurturing and caring Educators. Happy Birthday ELDS Perth Airport!!! For more information on Ngala's Early Learning and Development Services visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//ngala-early-learning-and-develo/

17.01.2022 Our staff are always upskilling and keeping on top of industry best practice. Recently our Midwest Gascoyne team participated in Family Partnership Model training in Geraldton. This training will help them provide the best outcomes to the parents and children they support. Great job team!

16.01.2022 Over the coming 12 months, we will be acknowledging our incredible 130 year milestone. Our friends at ABC Perth have helped us kick off the celebrations with this wonderful story about the Limb family, whose three generations have benefited from support and advice from Ngala. Just like the Limb family, we know that so many Western Australians have their own Ngala stories and we would love to know yours. Email us at [email protected] and tell us how Ngala has touched your life.

16.01.2022 Our Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne team recently launched the Geraldton branch of Australian literacy movement Paint the Town REaD. This initiative encourages children and their families to read as much and as often as they can! Paint Geraldton REaD has kicked off with some amazing artworks and an interactive pathway by Kyra Johnson from Yamaji Art and Shah Jackey from Shah's Art Studio. Participants can also grab a story from the adorable Bookswap House! Here's to many happy lifelong readers!

15.01.2022 Ngala is proud to support the objectives of the The Valuing Children Initiative - VCI. To learn more about how we as a society and as individuals can truly value children, visit: http://valuingchildreninitiative.com.au/ The objectives of the Valuing Children Initiative: - To inspire Australians to value all children... - To educate on how to value children - To build understanding that prioritising children’s wellbeing has a lasting, positive social impact - To inspire adults to take responsibility in ensuring all children reach their full potential as citizens - To build an understanding that a child’s wellbeing is the responsibility of the entire community - To ensure children are at the forefront of our considerations See more

15.01.2022 This first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes relating to breastfeeding. #WBW2020 focuses on the impact of infant feeding on the environment/climate change and the imperative to protect and support breastfeeding for the health of the planet and its people. At Ngala we support breastfeeding wherever possible, through our various programs and services, which provide supports to parents to build the ski...lls and confidence required to manage and maintain feeding and nutrition for their baby. If you have questions or require support contact the Ngala Parenting Line on 9368 9368 or to find out more about World Breastfeeding Week visit: www.waba.org.my

15.01.2022 Yay for the weekend and yay for your little diggers! Construction play has so many benefits for our little ones. Discover them for yourself this weekend, by setting up your own mini construction site - it's time to get to work! #perthmummas #kidsinperth #westaussiekids #perthtoddlers

15.01.2022 We love our Dad’s! They are so important for helping our little ones grow. If our kids see their Dads being kind, caring and respectful they will learn these im...portant behaviours too and our community will be so much better for it. Happy Father’s Day to all of our superhero dads! Community, Respect & Equality #RespectRules

14.01.2022 For the past 16 Days, Ngala has addressed the issue of gender based violence, by hosting a variety of events and activities in support of the incredibly important 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign. This annual campaign is one that is close to our hearts, with women comprising 95% of Ngala's workforce, and the development of WAs children at the core of everything we do. Thank you to everyone who supported our initiatives. #16daysinwa

14.01.2022 NGALA AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT | As we move towards our 130th year of providing support to families in Western Australia, we are incredibly proud to introduce to you our Ngala Ambassadors: Professor Fiona Wood, Professor Donna Cross, Doctor Jackie Scurlock and Ms Kathleen Heath. These four incredible women will work alongside Ngala as advocates, as we work to change the trajectory of child development in this state. With their inimitable experience across the worlds of health care, paediatrics, justice and parenting, our Ambassadors will support Ngala as we advance into our next decade and beyond. We are exceedingly grateful for their commitment to Ngala and to the future of WA families and look forward to a successful partnership.

14.01.2022 Today our Pilbara Families Team begins their latest series of Ngala Parent Education activities in Hedland. With the support of BHP Western Australia, our Pilbara Families Team provides education to parents and professionals in Hedland and Newman at various times throughout the year, to help them build their knowledge and parenting confidence. To learn more about this FREE service, visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//pilbara-families-building-pilba/... #ngalaraisinghappiness, #northwestwa #australiasnorthwest #pilbara

14.01.2022 Ngala's fabulous fundraisers, the Friends of Ngala (FON) are proud to present a spectacular evening at The Westin on Saturday the 14th of November, to celebrate Ngala's 130th Anniversary. This glamorous night out will include live jazz, a three course dinner and drinks, live charity auction and much more! The evening will be hosted by Sunrise Reporter and local girl Rebecca Nicholls and will be the highlight of the 2020 social calendar. Secure your table now at: https://events.humanitix.com/celebrating-130-years-of-ngala

13.01.2022 Wow! Wow! Wow! We are so fortunate to have been the beneficiaries of BONDS and GIVIT, who have generously donated hundreds of clothing items to Ngala to be given to some of the families we support, across Western Australia. Thank you to everyone involved in this wonderful initiative.

13.01.2022 With over 35% of people living in Western Australia born overseas, Ngala has added a language selection feature to our website, to enable people who speak languages other than English to access Ngala's information. We hope this new feature allows greater access for all families to our range of programs and services. Simply visit: www.ngala.com.au and click on 'select language'.

13.01.2022 MyTime WA Online is an online service for parents and carers of a child with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. This service is delivered by Ngala and you can find the latest version of the MyTime WA Online Term 3 Planner on our website here: https://www.ngala.com.au/mytime-wa-online/

13.01.2022 Today, we invite Western Australians to celebrate with us, as we recognise our 130th Birthday! Ngala is proud to reach this distinctive milestone of 130 years of providing support and guidance to Western Australian families; guidance that has the power to give parents and carers a sigh of relief and a feeling that they’re in safe hands with our team. In 2020, Ngala is an industry leader in early childhood intervention, but this is just the latest incarnation of an organisati...on that has undergone a number of rebirths in more than a century of operation. Today, Ngala runs 38 different programs and services for children from 0 to 18 years, including early learning and development centres, programs for Indigenous families, a parenting line and the Ngala Hospital in Kensington. At Ngala we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that parenting should be a joyful and rewarding experience. Join us over the next 12 months, as we reflect on our past and look towards another 130 years of supporting and guiding Western Australian families.

13.01.2022 As we continue our 130 Year celebrations, we are so pleased to have received this wonderful message from WA Premier Mark McGowan, congratulating us on our milestone year! Thank you Mark McGowan for your kind words.

12.01.2022 Congratulations Banksia Grove Primary School for winning the Bronze Award for Best Practice in Collaboration between Government and any other Organisation at the 2020 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) Achievement Awards! The award was for their 'A Better Start' project which is a collaboration of early learning programs between the Primary School, the Ngala run Child and Parent Centre, and the local Goodstart Early Learning Centre. Banksia Grove Primar...y School is the first school to be nominated for the IPAA award. What an achievement and what a team! Ngala Early Learning Educator Kat and Goodstart Early Learning Educator Allison run the Little Learners Program which is one of the pre Kindy collaboration programs, they’ve done such a great job developing and facilitating the program sessions for our families. We are all so very proud of the hard work and dedication each of the teams put into this program to prepare children for Kindy. You can find out more by contacting the Child and Parent Centre Banksia Grove calling 9367 0964. See more

11.01.2022 On Saturday evening, 300 guests enjoyed a night of glitz, glamour and giving at the 130 Years of Ngala Dinner Event at The Westin Hotel in Perth. Thank you to the Friends of Ngala for their tireless work, coordinating this special event, which showcased our wonderful services and celebrated 130 years of supporting families in our great state. Thank you also to the Board of Ngala, our Ambassadors who were in attendance - Kathleen Heath and Martin Black, the Master of Ceremonies, Bec Nicholls and Auctioneer Tim Gossage and our generous major event sponsors Miles from Nowhere, Bladon and Stage and Studio for their support.

11.01.2022 This time next month you could be glamming up for the 130 Years of Ngala dinner! The Friends of Ngala (FON) are proud to present a spectacular evening at The Westin on Saturday the 14th of November, to celebrate Ngala's 130th Anniversary. This glamorous night out will include live jazz, a three course dinner and drinks, live charity auction and much more! The evening will be hosted by Sunrise Reporter and local girl Rebecca Nicholls and will be the highlight of the 2020 social calendar. Secure your table now at: https://events.humanitix.com/celebrating-130-years-of-ngala

10.01.2022 Ngala would like to wish each member of our community a very happy holiday season! We hope you can spend this time connecting with loved ones and enjoying some much deserved peace and relaxation over the coming days.

10.01.2022 The Term 3 Planner for MyTime WA Online is now available on our website. This term will see group sessions delivered by Therapy Focus, Keys and Pebbles. For more information visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//MSF-43_Term-3-MyTime-WA-Online-P

09.01.2022 Happy New Year! We wish you joy, peace, fresh starts and new possibilities in 2021! After a year that has been challenging for all of us, here at Ngala we're looking forward to the promise of new beginnings, while reflecting on the achievements of 2020. Thank you for your support throughout 2020 and we wish you all a safe and prosperous new year.

09.01.2022 During NAIDOC Week, HIPPY Midland and our Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah program were invited to attend Swan View Primary School's Naidoc Day events. The teams were part of the welcome to country and the smoking ceremony, before meeting parents and students to talk about their wonderful programs. It was a special day and we thank Swan View Primary School for inviting us!

09.01.2022 2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for us to move towards braver action that makes a difference. We can all help to build communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and futures. Taking positive action towards reconciliation can be as simple as starting a conversation, asking questions, or sharing stories. For more information on NRW and how you can support and celebrate Reconciliation visit: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ #morethanaword #nrw2021

09.01.2022 Telethon Kids Institute (CliniKids Autism Research), in collaboration with UWA, La Trobe University and other partners are running a research study which evaluates the effectiveness of a new eye tracking technology, in supporting the early identification of autism. If you have a child aged 2 years - 4 years 11 months, with or without Autism, please take a look at the flyer to see how you can participate.

08.01.2022 Recently, our Ngala Board of Directors, Executive members and CEO travelled to Geraldton so they could better understand Ngala's community and service delivery in the Midwest and Gascoyne region. The group visited various Ngala centres and met with many of the region's staff members. As part of their tour, Members of the Board and CEO Fiona Beermier, were invited to plant a native Bottlebrush, to officially open the Ngala Family Day Care team's new Nature Play space. We think they did a marvelous job with their child-friendly shovels! Ngala delivers a diverse range of programs and services in regional and remote areas of WA, visit our website to find out more: www.ngala.com.au

08.01.2022 International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is held on the 9th of September each year. Research has shown that in Western Australia, the prevalence of FASD is estimated to be 0.3 per 1000 births, but this is acknowledged to be an underestimate. In one area of WA, 19% of 7-8 year old children were found to have FASD. Telethon Kids Institute assessed young people in Banksia Juvenile Detention Centre and found that 36% of them have FASD and 89% have at le...ast one severe neurodevelopmental impairment. It is known that the neurodevelopmental impairments that result from brain damage caused by alcohol exposure before birth are permanent and negatively impact on development. FASD affects the ability to think, learn, focus attention and control behaviour and emotions. Those with FASD may also be impulsive and often have low self-esteem and mental health problems, which may lead to problems at school, socially unacceptable behaviour, alcohol and other drug use and early interactions with the justice system. Ngala's Growing Strong Brains project in Carnarvon has highlighted the need for further education and practical ways to prevent FASD, as well as to increase understanding of the impact on children’s development, attendance at and engagement in schools. Today, the team in Carnarvon are hosting a range of activities and a community barbecue to raise awareness of the impact of FASD and to share the message that it is entirely preventable. Learn more about Ngala's Growing Strong Brains program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gyQfFYhm2s&t=381s

08.01.2022 2020 brings the 15th annual PANDA Week. Since 2005 PANDA has been leading the perinatal mental health sector in promoting the Week to raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support. This year, more than ever, it’s vital that expecting and new parents who are struggling know they’re not alone and can reach out for help. And just as importantly, they can know that when they do reach out, they will be supported by those they confide in, whether it's family members, health professionals, PANDA or other perinatal mental health specialists. For support for perinatal anxiety and depression visit: https://www.panda.org.au/ or call the PANDA Helpline 1300 726 306.

08.01.2022 As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week we asked our Lactation Consultants for advice for mums who have just started breastfeeding or who plan to breastfeed their new bub! Thank you Gail and Sue for your wise words. If you have questions or need support as a parent please contact Ngala's Parenting Line on 9368 9368.

08.01.2022 Today, Ngala is proud to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, as it's celebrated across Australia with the theme - 'we are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice'. Recently, in collaboration with Wadjuk Elder Sandra Harben, Ngala’s Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (MNMK) Team created the song ‘Djerpin Marr’ (Happy Hands). The song was created to remind our Kurlangah’s to wash their hands so together we can keep ourselves, our families, our... Elders and our culture strong and healthy. We hope you enjoy this special song today and encourage your children to learn and sing along. #eldersoftomorrow #stronginculture #NATSIChildrensDay2020

07.01.2022 As Patron of Ngala, Raising happiness the Governor had much pleasure in attending the Friends of Ngala Fundraising Luncheon today, as well as officially launchi...ng Ngala's latest book. All funds raised from today's event go directly to support the organisation's critical work across WA in helping parents, families and communities enhance the well-being and development of children and young people. As WA's oldest not-for-profit community service Ngala's evolution from it’s 1890 beginning as a refuge for unmarried pregnant girls, to a premier community support service today has been captured in a new book titled - 'Raising Ngala: A story of Strength and Courage' In officially launching the book the Governor spoke of its candid and fascinating insight into Ngala’s history and the organisation's endurance and growth over the past 130 years. It is only by looking back that the enormity of the journey of Ngala and its importance to the WA community can be truly understood, said the Governor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank past and present leaders, staff, trainees, volunteers and families for their strength and courage over the years. It has no doubt led to the survival of Ngala and generations of children living their best lives. Photography - Matt Jelonek

06.01.2022 Ngala is proud to announce that our Early Learning and Development Service is growing! This July, we will be opening our fourth centre, located at The Queenslea Claremont. Ngala Early Learning Centre Claremont will be co-located with residential aged care and senior living residences, which will create opportunities for intergenerational activities to be included in the curriculum. For 50 years, Ngala has been providing the highest quality childcare, backed by Ngala's early childhood research, knowledge and practice. To register your interest in enrolling at our Claremont Centre visit : https://childcare.ngala.com.au//ngala-early-learning-and-/

06.01.2022 Do you need help understanding your child's sleep cycles? Call the Ngala Parenting Line on 9368 9368 to find out more about a Ngala Hospital Stay, or visit https://www.ngala.com.au/service/hospital-stay/ It just might be the support you've been looking for.

06.01.2022 Did you know that the number of family and domestic violence-related victims increased in Western Australia by 10% between 2018 and 2019? This translates to 19,437 people experiencing family and domestic violence in just one year! It’s frightening statistics like this that drive Ngala to throw our support behind the WA-led campaign for change - 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women. Commencing today on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ...16 Days in WA works to promote equality and respectful relationships, violence-free spaces and safer communities, all key elements in stopping violence against women. The theme for the 2020 campaign is ‘Respect starts with you’. There is no quick fix to WA’s high rates of family and domestic violence, but we hope that education and shining a light on violence against women, will develop generational change, which is crucial if we are to achieve long-term success and stop gender-based violence in our communities for good. One in five (or 25% of) Western Australian women reported experiencing partner violence since the age of 15 63% of assaults in WA were family and domestic-violence related in 2019 11,975 family violence restraining orders were lodged in Western Australia in 2018-19, equalling 75% of the total restraining orders filed. As many as 56% of youth homelessness cases in Western Australia are linked to family and domestic violence. Family and domestic violence is a leading cause of women’s homelessness. Domestic violence accounted for 55.8% of the accommodation support from specialist homelessness agencies in WA in 2017-18, up from 45.1% in 2012-13.10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women account for 67% of hospitalisations due to family and domestic violence in WA

05.01.2022 Independent play can be so beneficial to preschoolers and parents alike. But sometimes our little ones aren't so keen on creating their own fun. This article from Rebecca Parlakian offers a range of tips and tricks to help build your child's independent play skills, one step at a time! http://ow.ly/Q3Tz50F5cMQ #ngalaraisinghappiness #independentplay #kidsinperth #perthfamilies #perthtoddler

05.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: THE NGALA PARENTING LINE IS EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES AT THE MOMENT AND CANNOT RECEIVE CALLS. Requests for a call from the Parenting Line can still be made via the following link: https://www.ngala.com.au/services/ngala-parenting-line/ We hope to be up and running again very soon.

05.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC this week the Child and Parent Centre East Waikiki playgroup Busy Kids visited Ngulla Mia with the East Waikiki Primary School Aboriginal Liaison Officer Mr Phil Collard. Ngulla Mia (meaning ‘our place’) is a community meeting place to tell stories, share knowledge and make friends. The group had the honour of Mr Collard sharing stories of his Aboriginal culture, learning the many uses of the Grass Tree, the healing effects of the Peppermint Tree and how to produce soap from the Acacia colei (Soap Wattle). To find out more about Ngala's Child and Parent Centres visit www.ngala.com.au/centres

05.01.2022 As part of our Children's Week celebrations, representatives from Ngala's HIPPY program have been meeting and greeting community members at Midland Gate and The Square Mirrabooka throughout the week. HIPPY, or Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters, is a free two year educational program that encourages a love of learning in pre-school aged children, based on evidence that a child's earliest and most powerful learning comes from their family. To welcome the HIPPY program into your home, visit https://www.ngala.com.au//home-interaction-program-for-pa/ for more information.

04.01.2022 Recently the HIPPY Girrawheen team were thrilled to have the Federal Member for Cowan Anne Aly attend their Age 3 Gathering to meet some of the families engaged in this national literacy program. Anne has published more than 100 articles and books and certainly understands the importance of literacy for our youngsters. For more information on our HIPPY program, visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//home-interaction-program-for-pa/

03.01.2022 The Director of Childhood Education at Murdoch University, Dr Sandra Hesterman, invites parents and/or carers of children aged 8 years or younger to participate in a survey about parents' experiences of supporting young children's learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click on the link below to complete the questions at a time convenient to you. An information letter with further detail can also be read via the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Y7GXWF

03.01.2022 As 2020 was such a difficult year, the National Mental Health Commission has created a helpful social media campaign called #makingtime, reminding us all of the importance of making time for what matters. With many of us now deep into the school summer holiday break, this may be the perfect time to think about what matters to you and how you can make time for it. To find out more about this campaign and how you can be part of it, visit https://www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au/

03.01.2022 Ngala's Parenting Line is here for you, offering support to parents of children from 0 - 18 years of age. If you have a question or query about your parenting journey, you can request a call from one of our friendly team by phoning 9368 9368 or 1800 111 546 from a landline in regional WA. Alternatively, you can request a call from our website at: https://www.ngala.com.au/services/ngala-parenting-line/

03.01.2022 At Ngala, we know that many children in WA start primary school on the back foot, with some children being up to 24 months behind other kids in their social and academic development. Ngala is actively working to bridge these gaps through Child and Parent Centres, in areas where kids are at most risk of this developmental deficit. On Monday we were thrilled to read this article in The West Australian, which backs up everything we do at our CPCs. The article details the findings that Telethon Kid's Institute's CoLab has put forward for a vision for the best conditions to see WA kids thrive, with community hubs - or what we call Child and Parent Centres - amongst the recommendations. To find out more about Ngala's Child and Parent Centres visit: www.ngala.com.au/centres

03.01.2022 We all know that parenting is a full time job, and one that doesn't stop just because of the holidays! Throughout the festive season the Ngala Parenting Line is here for you, so if you have a question or concern about your child aged 0 -18 years and you would like to request a call from a Parenting Line staff member, simply call 9368 9368 or 1800 111 546 (for a freecall, if using a landline in regional WA). Alternatively you can visit our website at: www.ngala.com.au/services/ngala-parenting-line/

02.01.2022 We are so pleased to have the City of Rockingham Local Government partnering with Ngala's Child and Parent Centre in East Waikiki for the Be School Ready program. Be School Ready is an innovative program that supports children and their families with the important transition to school life. Follow the City of Rockingham on Facebook to enjoy the whole series! For more information on Child and Parent Centres visit: https://www.ngala.com.au//child-and-parent-centre-east-wa/