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Children's Health and Development (CHaPS)
For enquiries and appointments, phone 1300 064 544 and you will be connected to the Child Health and Parenting Service.
Phone: 1300 064 544
Connected Beginnings lutruwita/Tasmania
ningi and pakata, mother and baby group provides a nurturing environment where parents can connect, share experiences, access valuable resources and celebrate their connection to baby and country.
South nicki.a@tacinc.com.au or +61 3 6234 0715
North holly.g@tacinc.com.au or +61 3 6332 3837
kutalayna & kanamaluka Plays are community-led playgroups that embed cultural practices in early childhood specifically for local Aboriginal children and their families.
Free play to explore the country allows opportunities for intergenerational participation and learning, enriching the children's experiences and deepening their understanding of their cultural heritage, original place names, and the importance of country and care for Lutruwita/Tasmanian land.
The playgroup's culturally informed program is designed to reflect the cultural practices of the local Tasmanian Aboriginal community. Incorporating and creatively working with natural elements such as ochre, shells, native plants, traditional foods, and storytelling promotes cognitive, sensory, and physical development while enhancing social and emotional well-being.
kipli & kani (food and talk)
We collaborate with early-year services and partners to host free kipli & kani (food and talk) events to provide a fun and engaging places for children and families to play, connect, enjoy a free lunch, and interact with services in a warm and inviting environment.
kipli & kani events are open to all of the community, and we would love for you to join us at one of our monthly events!
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Great Start
Great Start is brought to you by the Tasmanian Government’s Department for Education, Children and Young People. It includes a collection of the Department’s services and resources, which support families and carers of children from birth to eight years.Great Start is brought to you by the Tasmanian Government’s Department for Education, Children and Young People. It includes a collection of the Department’s services and resources, which support families and carers of children from birth to eight years.
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Parent Line
If you have any parenting concerns, please phone the Parent Line. This is a telephone information and support service to assist parents and carers with stressful parenting issues and concerns (0-5 years).
For 24-hour support phone 1300 808 178.
Child and Family Learning Centres
Child and Family Learning Centres are for children from birth to five years with their parents, caregivers and family, and expectant parents in their local community
These centres are to support children’s health, wellbeing, and learning and are safe, fun, inclusive and welcoming with indoor and outdoor play.
A place where children can:
Enjoy playing together
Learn and grow
Explore indoor and outdoor play spaces with great activiti
Participate in a range of special activities
These centres are a place where families can:
Meet and connect with other families
Find out about and access free services
Which may include:
Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS)
Paediatric clinics
Psychologists
Social workers
Speech and language pathologists
Legal advice
You can find a CFLC in your local community.