Big Yellow Umbrella

05/09/2026

🌟 Happy Father’s Day from Big Yellow Umbrella! 🌟
Today, we celebrate all the incredible dads, granddads, and father figures who fill our lives with love, guidance, and endless support. Whether you’re a dad by blood, by choice, or by heart, your impact on your family and community is immeasurable. 💙
Take a moment today to appreciate the special father figures in your life and let them know just how much they mean to you.
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, love, and wonderful memories!

05/09/2026

💛 Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe, Valued & Heard
National Child Protection Week brings Australians together to recognise that keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s business.

Creating safe communities starts with all of us — families, friends, neighbours, schools, services and community organisations — working together to ensure children feel safe, valued, respected and heard.

At Big Yellow Umbrella, supporting children and families is at the heart of so much of what we do. We believe strong, connected communities play an important role in supporting families, preventing harm and helping children thrive.

This National Child Protection Week, we encourage everyone to consider the role we can each play in creating safer environments for every child. 💛

Protecting children is everyone’s business.

04/09/2026

☕Monday Mornings with Bubs is Back!
After our little Book Week break, Monday Mornings with Bubs returns this week at Max Brenner, Narellan Town Centre! 💛

Come along for a FREE coffee, meet other local parents and carers, and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation and connection.

📍 Max Brenner – Narellan Town Centre
🗓️ Monday
⏰ 9:30am–10:30am
☕ FREE coffee on us!

No bookings needed — just bring bub and come say hello! 💛

04/09/2026

🚌 LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITH REAL BENEFITS?
Looking for a career change with stability, flexibility and purpose? Bus driving could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

And while you’re building a rewarding career, you’re also helping thousands of people travel safely and stay connected every day. 🚌

Big Yellow Umbrella provides FREE, one-on-one support to help eligible applicants navigate the process and take the next step towards a career in transport.

Ready to find out more?

📞 1300 000 298
📧 [email protected]

Drive Your Community Forward.

02/09/2026

💙 September with Men Behaving Dadly!

Our friends at Men Behaving Dadly have another fantastic month planned for local dads!

From Morning Walk & Talks and Sunday Catch Ups to board games, trivia, a social night and even a Father’s Day event at Bunnings Narellan — there are plenty of opportunities to get out, have a laugh and connect with other dads. 🙌

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, September could be the perfect time to give something a go!

Check out their post below for everything happening this month. 👇

September!

The weather is warming up and we have so many opportunities for us dads to connect.

🌅 Morning Walk & Talks
☕ Sunday Catch Ups are back at Howard Park
🎲 Board Games Night
⛳ Social Night
🧠 Trivia Night at Mt Annan
🔨 Bunnings Narellan Father’s Day Night

Plenty happening and we are really excited for the month ahead.

If you havent been to something we do yet, nows your chance. Join our dads only group, Men Behaving Dadly - The Group if you havent yet for some exclusive dad only chat and events.

Did you also know we have a Whatsapp chat? Want to know more about membership and how you can get more involved with MBD, comment below and we can let you know how.

02/09/2026

🌸💗 Women’s Health Week Morning Tea 💗🌸
Our friends at Macarthur Women’s Health Centre have a lovely morning planned for Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week, and everyone is welcome to come along!
Join them for a FREE morning to relax, connect and celebrate women’s health and wellbeing. 🌷
✨ Flower crown making
🎀 Keyring making
💄 Free make-up with a local professional artist
☕ Morning tea
💗 Free cervical cancer screening
📅 Monday, 7 September
A wonderful opportunity to take some time for yourself, connect with others and look after your health. 💗
Head over to the Macarthur Women’s Health Centre page for more information and to find out how to attend.

💜 ONE WEEK TO GO! 💜
🌸 FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK EVENT — REGISTER TODAY! 🌸

🌷 WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK MORNING TEA 🌷

Join us next Monday, 7 September for a FREE morning celebrating women’s health, wellbeing, creativity and connection! 💕

Come along, meet other women in the community, enjoy some fun activities and take some time for yourself. 💜

✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE DAY?

🌸 Flower Crown Making
Supported by Mission Australia — get creative and make your own beautiful flower crown! 🌺

🔑 Key Ring Making
Create your own personalised key ring to take home.

💄 Make-Up Session
Enjoy make-up tips and a little pampering with a professional local make-up artist. ✨

🩷 FREE Cervical Cancer Screening
In collaboration with Family Planning Australia — an opportunity to prioritise your health and learn more about cervical screening.

☕ Morning Tea • Connection • Conversation • Community

🎉 ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! 🎉

🗓️ Monday, 7 September 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Macarthur Women’s Health Centre

💜 Registration is essential — spaces are limited!

📞 Call (02) 9794 0177 to register today.

🌸 Bring a friend, get creative, connect with other women and take some time for YOU! 💕

01/09/2026

🌱 Seasons for Growth – 5 Week Program 🌱
Seasons for Growth is a supportive 5-week program for adults who have experienced loss or significant change in their lives.
Facilitated by our Big Yellow Umbrella facilitators, the program provides a safe and welcoming space to reflect, share experiences, connect with others and explore strategies for navigating change.
📍 Macarthur Women’s Health Centre
🗓 Fridays
⏰ 1:00pm–2:00pm
🌱 5-week program
If you’d like to find out more or register, contact the Big Yellow Umbrella team. 💛
CommunityConnection

01/09/2026

💛 Welcome to the Team, Jaterlin!
We’re excited to welcome Jaterlin to Big Yellow Umbrella, who will be joining us to complete 200 hours of student placement! 👋

During her time with us, Jaterlin will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across our community programs, learn from our team and put her studies into practice while supporting the work we do in our local community.

Student placements are a wonderful opportunity to learn, contribute, build confidence and gain real-world experience — and we love being part of that journey.

Please join us in giving Jaterlin a very warm Big Yellow Umbrella welcome! 💛☂️

01/09/2026

REST IN PEACE UNC 🖤❤️💛

Vale, Unc 🖤

Due to Sorry Business and Cultural protocol the family has requested that we refer to Our Respected Aboriginal Elder as Unc and following the funeral, we will be able to acknowledge him by name.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong community is deeply saddened by the passing of respected Aboriginal Elder Unc, a proud Jerrinja man from Nowra and a much-loved community leader across the Macarthur region.

For more than 30 years, Unc devoted himself to bringing people together, supporting his community and sharing his knowledge of Aboriginal culture, history and language. Through his leadership, generosity and commitment to reconciliation, he made a lasting difference to countless lives.

Unc was also a passionate advocate for Catholic education, supporting schools across the Diocese, including John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow, St John's Catholic Primary School, Campbelltown and the development of St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, where a school house continues to honour his legacy.

In 2019, Unc was presented with the Deacon Boniface Award for Elders for his outstanding service to the community. He was described as a “living treasure” — a fitting recognition of a man whose impact will continue to be felt for generations.

At this time of Sorry Business, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Unc’s family, friends and the many communities who are mourning his passing. We hold them in our prayers and give thanks for the life, wisdom and service of a remarkable Elder.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. ✝

01/09/2026

💛 A Little Time for You
Parenting can be busy, and sometimes it’s nice to have a space to slow down, connect with other parents and carers, and do something just for you.

Join us at Macarthur Women’s Health Centre for our Parent Peer Support Group — a relaxed, welcoming and supportive space where you can enjoy a different creative activity each week while exploring simple self-care and wellbeing topics. ✂️💛

Coming up this September:
✨ 4 Sept – Scrapbooking
✨ 11 Sept – Gratitude Jars
✨ 18 Sept – Visual Boards
✨ 25 Sept – Self-care Stones

📍 Macarthur Women’s Health Centre
📅 Fridays during school terms
⏰ 9:30am–11:30am
🎨 All craft supplies provided
👶 FREE childcare available – bookings essential

No art or craft experience needed — come along, meet other local parents and carers, get creative and make a little time for you.

📞 1300 000 298
📧 [email protected]