Botany Family and Children's Centre

14/10/2026

Lifestart Disability Services are launching a new free program for parents and caregivers of children living with disability or developmental concern. Click the link for more information: https://www.lifestart.org.au/programs/envisage/

11/09/2026

🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU TO TALIA! 🌟

The Botany Family & Children’s Centre would like to give a very special and heartfelt THANK YOU to Talia Banari, a Year 12 student at South Sydney High School, for her incredible fundraising efforts and for raising an amazing $2,373.84 for our centre! 💛👏

Talia Banari:
"As part of my studies, I had to come up with a project that would take a whole year to complete. I had done fundraising before and wanted to do it again. I have always had an interest in early childhood education and wanted my fundraising efforts to go to an organisation that has a similar interest to me. That's exactly how I found Botany Family and Children's Centre. I emailed explaining how I wanted to host a Trivia and Games Day event at my school and that everything I would raise would go to them. Luckily, Rachael agreed! Throughout the year I planned, promoted and organised the event to happen with giving updates along the way. As the day got closer, I was getting really nervous about people not coming to the event so I talked to Louise (my teacher) who recommended talking to Ms Neilsen (my principal). After speaking with Ms Neilsen she recommended joining into my school's unity festival, doing a raffle and also doing a back sale at a school showcase. It took me a bit to be ok with the idea but I ended up doing it. I emailed everyone about the changes and did exactly all the things above and raised $2373.84 for this beautiful organisation!"

10/09/2026

🌸 Monday Playgroups – Important Update 🌸

Dear families,

Please note that our Monday Playgroups at Daceyville and Transition to School will be cancelled on Monday, 14 September due to staff training.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and really appreciate your understanding and support. 💕

Kind Regards,
BFCC

08/09/2026

👶 FREE Infant & Baby First Aid + CPR Course! ❤️

Are you a new parent or caring for a baby or young child? This free course is a great opportunity to learn essential first aid and CPR skills and build confidence in an emergency.

🌟 New parents and CALD families are particularly encouraged to attend.

📚 Practical, valuable skills for parents and carers.
💙 Free course — don’t miss out!

08/09/2026

Dear Families,
Waverley Council will be running the Tuning into Kids Program from 20th October to 24th November.

More information on the flyer below.

07/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at Playgroup in the Park! 10am-12pm

Playgroups in the Park - Tuesday, September 8!

10AM - 1PM

Join us for a free day in the park. Bring a picnic blanket, hats, sunscreen and hopefully not umbrellas!

25/08/2026

Dear Families, Unfortunately we were notified late yesterday that the school hall is unavailable today for our Soldiers' Settlement playgroup. Please join us for playgroup at our centre, 13 Banksia St Botany, 9.30am-11am. We will be celebrating book week, so come dressed at your favourite book character. 📚🐛🦋

12/08/2026

🧸🌸 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC – TODAY! 🌸🧸

Good morning, dear families! 💕

Come and join us TODAY for a fun and special Teddy Bear Picnic! 🧸☀️

Bring along your favourite teddy bear and enjoy a lovely morning with us, including a special morning tea for the children and families. 🥪🍓🧁

📍 Location:13 Banksia Street, Botany
⏰ Time:10:00am – 11:30am
🧸 Don’t forget:** Bring your favourite teddy!

We’d love to see you there for a morning full of fun, smiles and teddy bear adventures! 💕🧸

See you soon! 🌸

11/08/2026

🌸 Good news, Dear families! 🌸

We are happy to let you know that, from next week, we will be introducing a Square payment system at our playgroups, alongside our usual money box for cash payments. 💳💵

We understand that many families don’t always carry cash with them, and we’ve received several requests for an easier way to make payments. We’re pleased to now offer you the choice of paying by cash or card, whichever is more convenient for you. 😊

We hope this new option makes things a little easier for our families and helps make your playgroup experience as welcoming and convenient as possible. 💕🌈

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones at playgroup! 🧸✨

Kind regards,
BFCC Team 💛

11/08/2026

🧸🌸 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC AT PLAYGROUP! 🌸🧸

Join us tomorrow at Soldiers’ Settlement Public School for a very special Teddy Bear Picnic! 🧸💛

Bring along your favourite teddy bear, invite a friend, and enjoy a fun morning of play, connection and a special morning tea with us! 🧺🧸

📅 Wednesday,12th of August
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 Soldiers’ Settlement Public School – Hall
🚪 Enter through the gate on Lawson Street, Matraville

Come along, bring your teddy and your picnic spirit! 🌼🧸✨

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones! 💕