The Infants' Home in Ashfield, New South Wales | Childcare service

The Infants' Home

Locality: Ashfield, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9799 4844

Address: 17 Henry Street 2131 Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.theinfantshome.org.au

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24.01.2022 The children in Robinson House have recently been delving into the work of insects and they have created a nature table that allows them to explore and learn about the world of ‘mini-beasts’. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/nIGW30riKB5

24.01.2022 The children in Murray House found a delightfully fun and messy way to cool off during the hot weather last week. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/Zcqb30rp6Mo

24.01.2022 Yesterday we welcomed our Board of Directors onsite to help us celebrate our end of year staff event. Our President Mary Verschuer was delighted to present some staff awards from our annual Staff Excellence Awards. The awards were announced in May this year but with COVID restrictions we could not celebrate in person. Congrats to all those who won an award this year.

20.01.2022 An excerpt of the 1886 Annual Report. Providing us with a sad and moving insight into the kind of cases that presented to The Infants' Home needing our assistance. #throwbackthursday

20.01.2022 During NAIDOC Week recently, the children in Rigby House participated in art experiences to help them to learn about and explore Aboriginal culture. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/KaBH30rkSKY

20.01.2022 The State Library have a great range of school holiday activities for the kids this summer, including some online options- https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/learning/kids-and-families

19.01.2022 This week the children at The Infants’ Home have engaged in a range of creative and play-based experiences to celebrated NAIDOC Week and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and traditions. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/fYRX30rjO81

18.01.2022 This week (8-14 November) is the 15th annual PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Week, which raises awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression. The Infants’ Home’s postnatal home visiting and telehealth service can provide help for parents experiencing postnatal challenges. Our Child and Family Health Nurses can provide information, support and referrals to assist with issues including sleep, settling, feeding and parental mental health and wellbeing. Submit an online enquiry for postnatal support here http://ow.ly/Hkxs30qvyZw

17.01.2022 Despite the cloudy sky today, the sunflowers in our kitchen garden are blooming beautifully!

17.01.2022 The children in Robinson House are very excited about the recent addition of a fire pit to their centre. This has provided them with many opportunities to learn about fires and fire safety, and they are ready to begin exploring how to use the fire pit for preparing food. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/KaBH30rkSKY

16.01.2022 Your donation can help us provide a range of services to empower children and families living with vulnerabilities to build a better future for themselves. Together, we can continue to give each child every opportunity. To make a donation, please click here http://ow.ly/mpde50xQHF9

15.01.2022 In memory of Jeanne Little who recently passed. Jeanne volunteered her time to entertain some of our resident children in the 1970's for our annual fete. #throwbackthursday

15.01.2022 Our postnatal services are for parents with infants aged from birth to 18 months. Our nurses can provide free home visits and/or telehealth consultations for families who prefer a contact-free service. Support and information is available on all aspects of postnatal health, including sleep, settling, feeding and parental health and wellbeing. Contact us on 9799 4844 or 0431 360 452, or submit an online enquiry here http://ow.ly/Hkxs30qvyZw

15.01.2022 Profile of two dedicated Sydney charity supporters Leela and Linda Price. Linda was a supporter of The Infants' Home cot fund #throwbackthursday - http://ow.ly/XDlz50Bwh4C

15.01.2022 Happy New Year to all of the families, staff, friends and supporters of The Infants' Home. We wish you all the best for a happy, safe and prosperous 2021!

15.01.2022 The children in Johnson House spent time during NAIDOC Week exploring Aboriginal art and creating their own artworks. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/fYRX30rjO81

11.01.2022 We are currently recruiting for a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated team. For more info - http://ow.ly/piRb50D6TN4

09.01.2022 Sharing stories about the experiences of past and present families and friends of The Infants’ Home helps us to tell others about the important work that we do. Would you like to share your story to help us to continue to receive the support we need from our donors and supporters to deliver our programs and services? Learn more here http://ow.ly/Z6oU30qaGKm

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at Family Day Care Sydney Wide for your 2020 Best School Garden Award in the Randwick City Council Garden Awards!

05.01.2022 The children in Johnson House enjoyed a self-proclaimed ‘Party week’ last week, as they participated in a range of fun learning experiences and got ready to say goodbye to their friends who will be leaving to start school next year. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/Zcqb30rp6Mo

04.01.2022 This week children at The Infants’ Home have participated in a range of interest-based learning and play experiences. These have included: making a bird’s nest and a dinosaur shelter using natural, found, open-ended resources; learning about animals and meeting a gentle pet cat; reading and learning about the Bittangabee Tribe from Coastal NSW; and playing music and movement games. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/rCCY30rlUCQ

04.01.2022 The Infants' Home wishes all of our families, staff, friends and supporters who celebrate Christmas a safe and happy holiday today.

03.01.2022 The children in Murray House toddlers have been enjoying a weekly integrated group focussed on identifying and regulating their emotions. The group, which is co-facilitated by our Occupational Therapist Lisa and a Murray House centre educator, uses the story The Colour Monster to inspire discussions and experiences related to feelings and how to manage these. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/nIGW30riKB5

01.01.2022 As 2020 draws to an end, our early childhood education and care services are sharing their final weekly news stories for the year. As always, the focus has been on children learning through play and building relationships with others as they explore their interests and learn more about their world. Read more in our weekly news here http://ow.ly/Zcqb30rp6Mo. We will be back with our weekly news posts and website stories early in 2021 to keep you up to date with all of the happenings at The Infants’ Home!