Connected Beginnings - Winnunga Nimmityjah AH & CS

04/03/2026

🎉🍔 WE WON THE JAR! 🍔🎉

A HUGE thank you to our incredible community for supporting Connected Beginnings through the Grill’d Local Matters program!

Because of YOU, we took out the winning jar at Grill’d 🏆💛

Every token dropped in our jar will help us continue supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and families in our community — and we couldn’t have done it without your support.

Thank you to everyone who grabbed a burger and made their vote count, and to Grill’d for backing local organisations like ours.

04/03/2026

Join us tomorrow (5/03/26) for our Connected Beginnings Southside playgroup @ Tuggeranong Child & Family Centre from 12.00- 1.30.

Why come along to a Connected Beginnings playgroup??

🌱 Support children’s early development

Connected Beginnings Southside playgroup provides play-based learning, which is key to early brain development — helping with language, social skills, physical abilities, emotional regulation and curiosity. Play is how young children learn best.

A Connected Beginnings playgroup connects children to culturally safe environments and services that support health, learning and readiness for school. 🫶

To find out more, enquire below!
📧 connectedbeginnings@winnunga.org.au
📞 6284 6222

27/02/2026

Join us for our new Winnunga playgroup every Tuesday 3rd March 10.30-12.00.

Why come along to a Connected Beginnings playgroup??

🌱 Support children’s early development

Connected Beginnings Winnunga playgroup provides play-based learning, which is key to early brain development — helping with language, social skills, physical abilities, emotional regulation and curiosity. Play is how young children learn best.

A Connected Beginnings playgroup connects children to culturally safe environments and services that support health, learning and readiness for school. 🫶

To find out more, enquire below!
📧 connectedbeginnings@winnunga.org.au
📞 6284 6222

17/02/2026

🌊Connected Beginnings Swimming Lessons🌊

We’re excited to share that Connected Beginnings Northside playgroup is partnering with Gungahlin Leisure Centre again for 2026!

These sessions are all about building water confidence, safety skills, and having fun in a supportive environment. 🏊‍♀️✨

Take a look below to find out more!

“They come in here, and they don’t want to put their mouth in the water, but by the end of the program, they’re picking up sinkies from the bottom, and they’re yelling out to me, ‘Jayde, look at me, I’m doing my kicking on my back by myself!’”

17/02/2026

Kids might be back at school, but there's always time for fun! 🧒🏼🛝

The ACT is lucky to have lots of amazing playgrounds, and we asked the people of Canberra on the WeAreCBR Instagram to choose their favourites!

Check out the results for the best playgrounds across Canberra: https://bit.ly/3Y0vlHD

10/02/2026

Did you know children consume around a third of their daily food intake at school?

Lunchbox food plays a crucial role towards children’s ability to concentrate, learn and play.

National Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Australian families to create healthy and enjoyable lunchboxes to help children stay well-fuelled during their school day.

For more information about National Lunchbox Week, including recipes, tips and tricks to set up for a year of great lunchboxes - check out https://bit.ly/4rwQ7Kh

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

🍎 With school back, don't forget about the Future of Education Equity Fund.

Eligible low-income ACT families can apply to access a one-off payment for education essentials like book packs, uniforms, excursions, sports equipment and activities, tuition and music lessons.

The Equity Fund is open to eligible families with students from preschool to year 12 at schools across Canberra.

Last year, the fund provided more than $3.7 million to more than 6,200 students from financially disadvantaged families.

Payments for the 2026 school year are:
• $400 for preschool students
• $500 for primary school students
• $750 for high school and college students

Applications will remain open until the end of November 2026, and can be made online.

📰 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4l4zKBn

04/02/2026

Join our Northside playgroup in Collaboration with Gungahlin Child & Family Centre kicking off on the 09/02/26 @ Gungahlin Child & Family Centre 12.30- 2.00pm every Monday during school terms.

To enquire please contact below-
connectedbeginnings@winnunga.org.au
(02) 6284 6222

04/02/2026

Now Free In Australia

03/02/2026

🌈 South Side Playgroup 🌈

Connected Beginnings, in collaboration with Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre, warmly invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to our South Side Playgroup!

Come along for a relaxed and welcoming morning of play, connection and fun. It’s a great chance for children to explore and learn through play, while parents and carers connect with other local families and support services.

When: Starting on the 19/02/26 - every Thursday during school terms 12.00pm- 1.30pm.

Contact:
connectedbeginnings@winnunga.org.au
(02) 6284 6222.

03/02/2026

We're so excited to kick off our new Connected Beginnings playgroup at Winnunga Nimmityjah AH & CS for 2026!

We will be kicking off our 0-5 yo playgroup on the 24/02/26 during school terms.

We hope to see you there!

Contact:
Connectedbeginnings@winnunga.org.au
(02) 6284 6222