The Infants' Home

The Infants' Home We have 3 beautiful childcare centres in Ashfield, with spaces available now! Our aim is to provide each child every opportunity.

Our learning and support programs help young children and their families meet life’s challenges, embrace opportunities, and reach their unique potential – whatever their background or circumstance. Since 1874 we have challenged conventional wisdom to protect children at risk and strengthen families in vulnerable situations so they can break the cycle of hardship, fear or hopelessness.

🌟 Early Childhood Educators' Day – Wednesday, 2 September 2026 🌟Today we recognise and celebrate the dedication, passion...
01/09/2026

🌟 Early Childhood Educators' Day – Wednesday, 2 September 2026 🌟

Today we recognise and celebrate the dedication, passion, and expertise of early childhood educators across Australia. Thank you for nurturing our children’s curiosity, growth, and wellbeing each and every day.

At The Infants’ Home, our Educators are the heart of our community—guiding young minds, sparking imaginations, and providing a safe foundation that supports lifelong learning. 💙

Drop a comment showing your appreciation for the educators who make a difference in your family’s life! 👇

Regulation Rangers this Spring School Holidays 🍃 Spots are available in our Regulation Rangers group, running 28 Septem...
01/09/2026

Regulation Rangers this Spring School Holidays 🍃

Spots are available in our Regulation Rangers group, running 28 September – 2 October at The Infants' Home, Ashfield!

Led by an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist, this fun, movement-based group helps children aged 4–8:
🔹 Build their ability to self-regulate emotions through gross motor play
🔹 Tune in to how their body is feeling
🔹 Develop cooperative small-group skills
🔹 Connect and make new friends

Ideal for children experiencing emotional/self-regulation challenges, or with NDIS goals around social skills, group participation, or attention. Children of all abilities are welcome.

📅 Mon–Fri, 28 Sep – 2 Oct | 🕤 9:30–11:00am | 📍 17 Henry Street, Ashfield

Spots are limited. A minimum of 4 children is needed for the group to run, so please share with friends!

👉 Register your interest: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xRdF40

For more information, call the Hub on 02 9799 4844 or email [email protected]

28/08/2026

😴 Adequate sleep is important for a child's health and development. It not only supports their physical health, it also helps to boost concentration and attention, and steady mood and behaviour throughout the day.
Dante, our paediatric Occupational Therapists, shares two more simple tips to help children get the rest they need to thrive:

📖 Keep a sleep diary
❗Make sleep a priority

Simple, consistent steps can make a big difference for children's rest and sleep.

For more information and tips for families, visit our Information Hub 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xNwMt0

27/08/2026

Today we celebrate Day 5 of Speech Pathology week. The theme today is the: Communication creates possibility to choose.

At The Infants’ Home we believe every child has the right to make choices and be heard, no matter how they communicate.

Together with educators, we help children build the skills and confidence they need to:

✨ express their preferences and make choices
✨ say yes and no in ways that work for them
✨ communicate what they like, need and want, whether through words, gestures, signs, pictures or AAC
✨ make decisions about their own play and learning
✨ have their choices understood, respected and acted on
This might look like a toddler pointing to their favourite book, saying “more please” at snack time, or choosing between two options using a gesture or picture card, every one of these moments is a chance to practise having a voice.
When children are given real opportunities to choose, they build confidence, independence and a stronger sense of self. We, as Speech Pathologists, are committed to giving every child a voice, in whatever form that voice takes, and to listening closely to how they choose to use it.


Speech Pathology Australia

26/08/2026

Today, we celebrate Day 4 of Speech Pathology Week and the theme is: Communication creates possibility to belong.

Every child deserves to feel heard, understood and included.
Communication plays a big part in helping children build friendships, participate in play, engage in learning and feel connected to the people around them.
Speech pathologists support children by helping reduce communication barriers and developing the skills they need to participate more confidently in everyday life. This might include supporting children to:

✨ join in conversations and social interactions
✨ understand and follow communication from others
✨ build friendships and connections
✨ participate in classroom and community activities
✨ find ways to communicate that work best for them

Belonging is about feeling connected to others and safe to be your whole self. Every child has a voice that is valued here, and we embrace your child's ideas, interests and individuality.


Speech Pathology Australia

26/08/2026

😴 Adequate sleep is important for a child's health and development. It not only supports their physical health, it also helps to boost concentration and attention, and steady mood and behaviour throughout the day.
Dante, our paediatric Occupational Therapists, shares two more simple tips to help children get the rest they need to thrive:

🕣Unwind an hour before bed
🛏️Create an environment conducive to sleep

Simple, consistent steps can make a big difference for children's rest and sleep.
For more information and tips for families, visit our Information Hub 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xNwJQ0

Regulation Rangers this Spring School Holidays 🍃 Spots are available in our Regulation Rangers group, running 28 Septem...
26/08/2026

Regulation Rangers this Spring School Holidays 🍃

Spots are available in our Regulation Rangers group, running 28 September – 2 October at The Infants' Home, Ashfield!

Led by an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist, this fun, movement-based group helps children aged 4–8:
🔹Build their ability to self-regulate emotions through gross motor play
🔹Tune in to how their body is feeling
🔹 Develop cooperative small-group skills
🔹Connect and make new friends


Ideal for children experiencing emotional/self-regulation challenges, or with NDIS goals around social skills, group participation, or attention. Children of all abilities are welcome.

📅 Mon–Fri, 28 Sep – 2 Oct | 🕤 9:30–11:00am | 📍 17 Henry Street, Ashfield

Spots are limited. A minimum of 4 children is needed for the group to run, so please share with friends!

👉 Register your interest: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xPXlh0

For mor information, call the Hub on 02 9799 4844 or email [email protected]

25/08/2026

Today we celebrate Day 3 of Speech Pathology week. The theme today is the: Possibility to grow.

Through our play based ethos at the infants' home together with educators we help children develop the communication skills they need to:

✨ express their wants, needs and ideas
✨ build relationships and social connections
✨ develop confidence and independence
✨ participate in learning and play
✨ navigate the world around them with greater confidence

Every child develops at their own pace, and small steps can lead to big changes over time. We value every child's uniqueness and celebrate diversity, growth looks different for each child. We are here to support and celebrate the little wins, there is nothing more pleasing than witnessing this growth, progress and development.



Speech Pathology Australia

24/08/2026

Today we celebrate Day 2 of Speech Pathology week. The theme today is the: Possibility to learn
Language is the foundation for learning, and communication opens the door to everything a child discovers. Together with educators, we help children build the language and communication skills they need to:

✨ follow stories, songs and everyday routines
✨ build early literacy and pre-reading skills
✨ understand and follow instructions
✨ engage in learning through play
✨ grow their vocabulary and communication confidence

Whether it’s through story time, songs, or simply talking through the day’s play, communication opens the door to learning. We are proud to work alongside our educators to build rich, language-filled environments where every child can thrive.

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Speech Pathology Australia

24/08/2026

Today we celebrated Day 1 of Speech Pathology week. The theme today is the: Communication Creates Possibility to connect.
Communication is how we build and maintain the relationships that matter to us. Together with educators, we help children build the skills and confidence they need to:

✨ connect with family, friends and educators
✨ share a smile, gesture or word to reach out to someone else
✨ build trust and security with the important people in their lives
✨ join in play and conversations with their peers
✨ communicate in ways that work for them, whether through words, gestures, signs, pictures or AAC
Every relationship starts with being understood. We are here to support every child to connect with the people around them, in whatever way that looks like for them.


Speech Pathology Australia

Address

17 Henry Street
Ashfield, NSW
2131

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+61297994844

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