Guest Keocat Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hi We moved to Sydney last week from the UK with two children 5 1/2 and 3. We are just going through the application to get a house in Birchgrove near Balmain - are there any kids clubs, playgroups, coffee mornings I should be attending in order to meet new friends and get the kids some playmates? My husband starts work tomorrow so I am keen to start integrating into Sydney life a.s.a.p. Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 in Sydney Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hi We moved to Sydney last week from the UK with two children 5 1/2 and 3. We are just going through the application to get a house in Birchgrove near Balmain - are there any kids clubs, playgroups, coffee mornings I should be attending in order to meet new friends and get the kids some playmates? My husband starts work tomorrow so I am keen to start integrating into Sydney life a.s.a.p. Sara Hi We moved to Sydney just over a month ago, we have a 2 year old boy, so no school worries yet but looking for somewhere for him to go and mix with other kids, one place which is good is the 'water park' area at Darling Harbour but we are pretty much in the same boat as you, if you fancy a coffee let us know.... we live in the city centre at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mountaineer4061 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi there, I'm in Mosman, just arrived three weeks ago and we have a little boy nearly 2. I work 4 days per week but would be keen to meet others on my day off or at weekends. My husband is looking after the LO during the week until we can get some childcare... Which is not proving easy! If anyone is happy to meet up with a Stay at Home Dad I'm sure he'd love to get out and about too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi We moved to Sydney last week from the UK with two children 5 1/2 and 3. We are just going through the application to get a house in Birchgrove near Balmain - are there any kids clubs, playgroups, coffee mornings I should be attending in order to meet new friends and get the kids some playmates? My husband starts work tomorrow so I am keen to start integrating into Sydney life a.s.a.p. Sara You've picked a nice place to live! I didn't realize until I 'Googled' Balmain that you come under Leichhardt Council so maybe check out their website. I pasted a page from it about 'Childrens' Services.' Balmain - Rozelle - Lilyfield - Leichhardt - you will never need to go anywhere else, apart from the beach! Nielsen Park in Vaucluse where I swim is very good for families. Children's Services Leichhardt Council provides support to a wide range of community based children's services throughout the Municipality as well as directly providing some services. Click on the subheadings on the left side of this page for information on the following: Family Day Care, Long Day Care, Occasional Care, Playgroups and Preschools/Kindergartens. For details relating to non-Council registered childcare services in the Leichhardt Municipality, download the Childcare Services List (16.47kB) or contact Council's Citizens Service Centre on 9367 9222. The Australian Government has established the Child Care Access Hotline to help families locate and choose child care services. The Hotline can provide a range of information regarding child care services and government financial assistance. Contact the Child Care Access Hotline on 1800 670 305 or go to www.mychild.gov.au The Australian Government's Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations can also provide information regarding a range of child care related issues. Go to www.deewr.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood Early Childhood Health Centres Early Childhood Health Centres are organised by NSW Health. There are two services in the Leichhardt local Council area: 530a Darling Street Rozelle Ph: 9810 1609 Italian Forum on Norton Street, located near the Leichhardt Library Ph: 9560 5604 Schools & Out of School Hours Care For information on NSW public schools, including government preschools, primary and high schools go to www.schools.nsw.edu.au Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care & Vacation Care Services in the Leichhardt Local Government Area (341.54kB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 in Sydney Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hi there, I'm in Mosman, just arrived three weeks ago and we have a little boy nearly 2. I work 4 days per week but would be keen to meet others on my day off or at weekends. My husband is looking after the LO during the week until we can get some childcare... Which is not proving easy! If anyone is happy to meet up with a Stay at Home Dad I'm sure he'd love to get out and about too. Hi, I am pretty much in the same boat, looking after our 2 year old boy while my wife is at work, would be more than happy to meet up....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mountaineer4061 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Sounds good - I'll send you my email address so can get in touch and arrange something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saintwright Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi - I am a Pom living in Manly - and I started a not for profit website for mums looking for things to do in their local area - definitly go to playgroups and chat to people in playgrounds - you will be suprised how many newbies there will be! I have some playgroups listed for Balmain: http://www.babiesandtoddlers.com.au/group-activities/playgroups/?suburb=Balmain I don't think I have playgrounds for your area - so if you find any good ones please add them - but you can find them on: http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Parks-in-Balmain-and-Rozelle.html S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelwhitfield Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hi I have just moved to Balmain from Wahroonga on the North Shore and it would be great to get to know other parents living in the area. I have two boys, one is two & half and the other is 10 weeks old. If anyone is in the same situation then im more than happy to meet up Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Have a look here http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw/?CFID=10051975&CFTOKEN=86229748&jsessionid=403025b5c4a27e5454a6 for local playgroups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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