Yarn. Create. Belong. is a community-driven 12-month project supporting women, particularly parents and carers of children aged 0-12, who face social isolation, parenting challenges, and trauma. It provides a safe and welcoming space, the program encourages women to connect, build trust, and engage in skill-sharing,

Sing and Soul is a dynamic and engaging music, movement, and sensory program designed to foster a strong bond between parents/carers and their children.

Grow In Our Community is an innovative community garden project designed to engage families attending the First Steps Count Child. The project focuses on the therapeutic benefits of gardening, fostering social connections, and developing the skills necessary for its ongoing sustainability.

The New Parents Group is a weekly gathering held every Tuesday morning, bringing together first-time parents and their brand new babies to share, learn, and connect in a calm and welcoming environment.

Legal Aid NSW provides legal assistance to people across NSW. Legal Aid NSW comes to First Steps Count every fortnight.

Empowering Parents is an 8-week program supporting parents to increase their confidence and knowledge of children’s feelings and emotions and build social connections.

The First Steps Count Navigator can walk alongside your family, to get the support you need early and connect with services operating inside and outside of the centre including parenting groups, playgroups, and other community services.

Volunteer Family Connect offers support to families with children birth to 5 years living in Taree, Forster, and surrounding areas. The program trains volunteers and matches them with families in the community.

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is a fun, free, home-based early learning and parenting program. HIPPY is an effective way to support early-childhood learning in the home.

The Garden Program is a gardening program for parents or carers with children 0-5years. The program is based on the principles of therapeutic horticulture.

For women, children and parents, we offer support services to address the unique challenges faced by individuals and families facing domestic violence.

Smalltalk is a 8 week parenting program which is delivered within Little Explorers Playgroup twice a year.

Little Explorers is an all-family supported playgroup for children 0-5 years that aims to improve family wellbeing and enhance early childhood learning and development.