Kippax Kids

🌈 International Day of Play 🌈

Today we are celebrating the International Day of Play, a day that reminds us of something simple but incredibly important, play matters.

For children, play is how they learn, grow, explore, connect, and make sense of the world around them. Through play, children develop confidence, communication skills, creativity, resilience, and friendships. It supports healthy development and wellbeing, and helps children feel connected to their families, communities, and the world around them.

At Kippax Kids, we see the power of play every week. Whether it is building with blocks, creating artwork, singing songs, exploring outdoors, or simply sharing a laugh with new friends, these playful moments help children thrive and help families build valuable community connections.

International Day of Play is also a reminder for all of us to slow down and make space for play. It does not need to be complicated or expensive. A walk to the park, a game of hide-and-seek, building a cubby, reading a story together, or joining a local playgroup can all create meaningful opportunities for connection and learning.

We are sharing the attached resources from local play advocate Kylie Keane, from Keen About, which explain why play is so important and offer ideas for how families, educators, and communities can support every child's right to play.

We love play! 😍

Staying connected with your child’s school can sometimes feel confusing, especially with apps, emails, websites, and online forms changing all the time.
Our upcoming Digital Skills for Parents and Carers workshop will support families to build simple, everyday digital skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Learn how to:
• Use the Parent Portal
• Read and respond to school messages
• Find important school information online
• Build confidence using everyday apps and digital tools
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 UnitingCare Kippax, Holt
👨‍👩‍👧 Child-friendly | In-person or online
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/digitalskillsforparents
Please share with parents and carers who may benefit.

Digital Skills for Parents and Carers This workshop will help you build simple, everyday digital skills so you can stay connected with your child’s school and learning.

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day🌷

Today we are celebrating all the wonderful people who nurture, guide, comfort, encourage, and cheer on the little people in our lives. Mums, grandmothers, stepmums, aunties, carers, and every special grown up who shows up with love, patience, and snacks at exactly the right moment 😁❤️

We also know that Mother’s Day is not simple for everyone. For some, it is joyful. For others, it can feel tender, complicated, quiet, or heavy. Wherever today finds you, we hope you are met with kindness and care❤️

To the grown ups doing the endless invisible things, the packed lunches, the bedtime cuddles, the lost toy detective work, the deep breaths before answering “why?” for the hundredth time, thank you. What you do matters more than you probably realise.

We hope today brings a small moment that is just for you. A warm cuppa, a slow breath, a cuddle, a laugh, or even five uninterrupted minutes of peace ☕💐

😄🎶

We hope you’ve been enjoying the holiday break. We’re looking forward to kicking off again for Term 2 on Monday 20th April! 🤩🎶🪇

Holiday Happenings is on today! 😁

Don't forget to book in for next week's session on Thursday 16th

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

Looking for fun activities for your kids these school holidays? We've got you covered.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Thursday, April 9 & 16
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Kippax Uniting Community Centre
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝: Children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (Sorry, no preschoolers)
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $5 per child, or $10 for families with two or more children
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Lunch, drink, and a hat – all BYO

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: Call reception on (02) 6254 1733 to secure your child's spot.

🐰🌸 Happy Easter from Kippax Kids! 🌸🐰

Wishing all our wonderful playgroup families and community a joyful Easter filled with laughter, little adventures, and plenty of chocolatey surprises 🍫✨

Whether you are hunting for eggs, spending time with loved ones, or just enjoying a quiet moment together, we hope your weekend is full of warmth, connection, and a bit of Easter magic.

Stay safe, have fun, and we cannot wait to see you back at playgroup soon!

Please note, some playgroups will continue over the school holidays. To find out what is running, get in touch on 0416 196 099.

A great workshop from A Village for Every Child on understanding children’s behaviour.

Understanding Behaviour Challenges in Day-to-Day Life

Behaviour can be overwhelming and stressful. Many parents and carers ask, “Why is my child acting this way?”

Join us for a practical and supportive workshop to help you understand what your child’s behaviour may be trying to tell you, and how to respond in helpful ways.

In this session, you will learn:
• How behaviour is a form of communication
• How skill gaps, such as communication or play skills, can lead to challenging behaviour
• Why behaviour happens, not just what it looks like
• Where to find services that can help you build practical skills and strengthen connection with your child

• Date: Friday 27 March 2026
• Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Location: UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Cres. Holt
• In-person or online

Register here:
https://ow.ly/F37b50Yop8a

You can also register by phone on 02 6254 1733 or email [email protected]

Free local playgroups are running across Belconnen through CRCS Family Foundations.

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𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲!

UnitingCare Kippax and Helping ACT invite you to enjoy a free, welcoming Community Dinner.

📍 130 Hardwick Crescent, Holt
⏰ From 6pm onwards

All are welcome, come hungry and bring a friend!

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There are just 4 easy steps to joining the fun at Playgroup.