Gladstone Region Communities for Children

25/10/2026

📢 Please be advised that we are currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances.

*UPDATE 12pm, Monday, 26 October*
The power has been restored at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, operations will proceed as normal for the remainder of the day.

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Precinct closure - unexpected power outage ⚠️

The Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct is closed to the public until further notice due to an unexpected power outage.

We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide updates when further information becomes available.

21/10/2026

Looking after ourselves is part of looking after our families and our community.

Tomorrow the Nutchee Building plays host to programs that create opportunities to pause, connect, build confidence and find support, thanks to the Stronger Together team.

🧘 Yoga Class
A free yoga and breathwork session. Everyone welcome.
📅 Thursdays
📞 0455 483 916

💬 Let’s Talk Conversational English Class
Free weekly sessions for adults from all backgrounds to build confidence, connect with others and practise speaking English in everyday conversations.
📅 Thursdays
📌 Registration required
📞 0455 483 916

Everyone deserves opportunities to connect, feel supported and build confidence.

Contact the team directly to find out more.

20/10/2026

🌱 Help Shape the Future of Gladstone’s Children and Families!

Strong children and families build a strong community, and creating the right environment for them to thrive is something we can all contribute to. 💛

We encourage local practitioners, educators and organisations working alongside children and families to get involved in the upcoming Childhood Builders Retreat: Shaping What Comes Next.

This FREE event is an opportunity to share knowledge, learn practical strategies, connect with others across the community and help shape the next chapter of Gladstone’s Childhood Builders journey.

📅 Thursday 5 November 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm
📍 CQUniversity Gladstone Campus
💲 FREE to attend
📝 RSVP by 30 October 2026

Whether you work in early childhood, education, health, family support or another community service, your voice and experience can help make a difference.

Register your interest, share this opportunity with your networks, and be part of building a stronger future for Gladstone’s children and families!

👉 Head to the original post for further details and registration information.

🌱 Help Shape Gladstone's Journey as a Region of Childhood Builders

Children's wellbeing is shaped by the people, relationships, places and experiences that surround them every day. Creating the conditions for children and families to thrive is a shared responsibility.

Be part of the Childhood Builders Retreat: Shaping What Comes Next, a unique opportunity to connect with practitioners, educators and organisations supporting the wellbeing, resilience and development of children and families.

During the retreat, participants will:

✅ Explore brain health, wellbeing and child development

✅ Discover practical tools, resources and evidence-informed approaches

✅ Learn from local experiences and emerging practice

✅ Connect with others across sectors

✅ Help shape the next phase of Gladstone's Childhood Builders journey

📅 Thursday 5 November 2026

⏰ 9.00am - 4.00pm

📍 CQUniversity Gladstone Campus

💲Free to attend

📝 RSVP by 30 October 2026

Register via the QR code on the flyer or contact GRT for more information:https://1cf02a0e-434e-4795-933a-12edd59411f1.usrfiles.com/ugd/1cf02a_44e22fd97aae40dfbe6aefacb592d718.pdf

20/10/2026

🌿FIRST STEPS – Finding your feet in the early days of parenthood! 👶💛

Bringing a new baby home is a big life change, filled with beautiful moments, new experiences and plenty of questions along the way.

First Steps, delivered by Central Queensland Health at the Nutchee Building, is a Child Health Nurse-led, 5-week program designed to support parents and their new babies as they navigate life with a little one at home.

It’s an opportunity to learn, build confidence and feel more prepared for the journey of parenthood, alongside support from a Child Health Nurse.

📅 When: Every Wednesday
📍 Where: Nutchee Building
📝 Registration: Essential
📞 Contact: Queensland Health on 07 4976 3257 to find out more or register.

Every family’s journey is different, and having the right support can make those first steps feel a little easier. 💛

19/10/2026

📚💛 Sharing the joy of reading with our Nutchee Building families!

We are incredibly grateful to be the recipient of the Zonta Club of Gladstone and .barcafe's fundraiser, held in September in honour of Dolly Parton and her wonderful legacy through the Imagination Library.

Thanks to this generous initiative, we have received a collection of brand-new children’s books that will be gifted to families we have the pleasure of working with through the Nutchee Building as end-of-year gifts. 🎁📖

Books open doors to imagination, inspire curiosity and create precious opportunities for families to connect through reading. We are so pleased to help share that joy with the children and families in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to the Zonta Club of Gladstone, Sun & Bar Cafe, and everyone who contributed to this fundraiser. Your generosity is helping put books into little hands and supporting a love of reading that can last a lifetime. 💛

19/10/2026

📚 FREE Professional Development Opportunity for Gladstone Community Professionals!

The Smith Family is offering FREE Let’s Read Online Training for professionals working alongside children aged 0–5 years in the Gladstone community.

Early reading plays an important role in children’s language development, learning and school readiness. The Let’s Read program supports professionals to encourage early literacy and help families build reading into everyday life. 💛

This training is ideal for:
📖 Community Health Nurses
📖 Teachers and Early Childhood Educators
📖 Playgroup Coordinators
📖 Librarians
📖 Social Workers
📖 GPs and other professionals working with young children

Participants will gain access to training and resources to help establish the Let’s Read program and promote early reading across our community.

🖥️ Training is delivered online and is FREE!

📅 Interested?
Email [email protected] to register for an upcoming session.

Let’s work together to give our youngest children a strong start through the joy of reading! 📚🌱

15/10/2026

Friday is for playgroup! 🫟🪇🎊

Come join the Stronger Together team for a morning filled with fun, early learning and friendship.

📍The Nutchee Building at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct

Everyone is welcome!

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 is on tomorrow (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆) in Gladstone at 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 🌸🌱

Join us for a morning of fun, creativity and connection for little learners!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
🎨 Creative arts and crafts
🌈 Sensory play
📚 Story time and book reading
🎶 Singing and dancing
🧸 Play and exploration
🫶 Plenty of opportunities for children and families to connect and have fun!

We also enjoy shared morning tea 🍏

Harmony Kids is a welcoming multicultural playgroup where children and families from all cultures can come together, learn, play and belong. 🌏💛

Come along and join the fun! ✨

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Friday, 9:30am – 11:30am
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Nutchee Building, Philip Street Communities & Families Precinct
1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱.

A big thank you to GAPDL Communities for Children for supporting Harmony Kids and helping us create a welcoming space where children and families from all cultures can come together, learn, play and belong 🩵🌏

15/10/2026

Parentline Qld + NT offers support for all parents and carers

Parenting comes with challenges, and sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to.

Parentline provides support, guidance and practical strategies for parents and carers navigating the ups and downs of raising children and teenagers.

Whether you’re looking for advice, need someone to listen, or want support with family relationships and parenting challenges, help is available.

You don’t have to navigate parenting alone.

📞 Parentline Queensland: 1300 30 1300
🌐 Find resources, information and support through Parentline QLD & NT.

Share this resource with a parent or carer who may find it helpful.

Some days, parenting feels less like having it all together and more like being held together by coffee, sticky tape and sheer determination. ☕️

However you’re really feeling, you don’t have to pretend you’re fine. Parentline is here to listen, without judgement.

Call Parentline on 1300 30 1300 or visit https://ytwn.in/4cMbodW

14/10/2026

🚗 Drive to Thrive – Empowering Our Multicultural Community!

Looking to build confidence, develop new skills and create new opportunities?

The Together is hosting Drive to Thrive, a program for individuals aged 18 and over from multicultural communities.

This program is an opportunity to learn the rules of driving in Australia, build confidence and take positive steps towards greater independence and new possibilities.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and every step forward counts!

📣 Interested in getting involved? Get in touch with the Stronger Together team to find out more.
☎️ 0455 483 916

14/10/2026

🌟 Keeping Their Futures Bright – Supporting Teens to Navigate Alcohol and Other Drugs

Gladstone MindCare in conjunction with Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland are hosting Keeping Their Futures Bright, a program designed to help adults build the knowledge and confidence to support teens as they navigate alcohol and other drugs.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, coach or another professional working with children and young people, this program is an opportunity to learn how to have meaningful conversations, provide support and help young people make informed choices.

💬 Who should attend?
Parents, carers, teachers, coaches and other professionals who work with children and teens are encouraged to take part.

Together, we can help create safer, healthier futures for our young people.

📅 Check out the event details below and find out how you can get involved!

💙 KEEP THEIR FUTURES BRIGHT – FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 💙

Are you a parent, carer, teacher, coach, or another adult who supports teenagers? This FREE workshop is for you!

Gladstone Mindcare, in partnership with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, is hosting a Keep Their Futures Bright workshop to help adults feel more confident supporting teens to navigate alcohol and other drugs.

📍 Location: Calliope Library/Community Centre, 3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope

🎓 Cost: FREE!

🔗 Register here: https://gladstonemindcare.org.au/community-engagement-hub-/event/keep-their-futures-bright-azpnr

How to register: You'll need to create an account or log in to your existing account on the Gladstone Mindcare website. Once logged in, return to the event page and select that you're attending.

📞 Having trouble registering? Contact Bjay at Gladstone Mindcare on 07 4837 7170 for assistance.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with parents, carers, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who supports young people. The more adults equipped with the right information and tools, the better! 💙

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 😊