Centacare Glen Innes

16/03/2026

FREE Practical Parenting Course – Last Chance!

Join us NEXT THURSDAY for a Practical Parenting session designed to help parents and carers better understand children’s behaviour and learn calm, effective strategies for handling everyday challenges.

📅 Thursday 26 March 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Glen Innes Public School – Wellbeing Centre
171 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW

This course introduces the No-Drama Discipline approach, based on The Whole-Brain Child. It focuses on practical, brain-based strategies that help reduce conflict, support emotional regulation, and strengthen parent–child relationships.

Parents will learn simple tools to manage tantrums, respond calmly to challenging behaviour, and build stronger connections with their children.

📞 Bookings are essential
Call now to secure your spot! 6738 7200

12/03/2026

We are excited to be partnering with Glen Innes Severn Council to continue delivering weekly playgroup sessions for local families!⭐️

From Tuesday 10 March 9:30am - 11:30am, playgroup will be held at the Community and Family Services (CAFS) building at 185 West Avenue, providing a welcoming and supportive space for parents, carers and children to connect, learn and play together.

Playgroups offer children a wonderful opportunity to explore, develop confidence and build friendships, while parents and carers can connect with other families and strengthen their sense of community.

We look forward to welcoming families along this term and continuing to support local children and families through these playgroups. 🖍️😃

27/01/2026

Upcoming Practical Parenting Program in Glen Innes! 📢

Learn practical strategies to make parenting easier and more effective!

This FREE program covers 12 strategies to:
- Reduce stress in parenting
- Stop repetitive arguments
- Build stronger connections with your child

📍 Location: 171 Church Street (Glen Innes Public School - Wellbeing Centre)
📅 When: Thursday 26th March 2026 | 9:30am - 2:30pm

Registrations are essential!

📞For more information or to book call: 6738 7200

06/01/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Glen Innes Family Fun Day happening on the 21st of January! ☀️🎡

There will be loads of fun and activities for the whole family to enjoy. 🌈🍿

Register via the QR code or contact our office on 6763 7700.🎟️

We can't wait to see you there! 😄

Glen Innes Family Fun Day 🙌
A FREE day of fun for the whole family!
📅 21st January 2026
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Centennial Parklands, Watsons Drive, Glen Innes

Join us for a colourful, action-packed day featuring:
🌈 Colour Run
🍔 BBQ, popcorn, icy poles, fairy floss & coffee van
🎨 Face painting & novelty events
🏃 Obstacle course & baby play station
🎶 Music, prizes and more!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 Registrations are essential – scan the QR code or contact (02) 6739 7700.
Bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy a great day out together! 💚

16/12/2025

Glen Innes Family Fun Day 🙌
A FREE day of fun for the whole family!
📅 21st January 2026
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Centennial Parklands, Watsons Drive, Glen Innes

Join us for a colourful, action-packed day featuring:
🌈 Colour Run
🍔 BBQ, popcorn, icy poles, fairy floss & coffee van
🎨 Face painting & novelty events
🏃 Obstacle course & baby play station
🎶 Music, prizes and more!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 Registrations are essential – scan the QR code or contact (02) 6739 7700.
Bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy a great day out together! 💚

24/11/2025

📣 Program Update – Glen Innes

Please note that the groups below are cancelled for this week and next:

• Mondays: Fit for Family & Messy Play
• Tuesdays: Garden Group & New Parents
• Wednesdays: Emmaville Playgroup

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the team. ☺️

18/11/2025

With only 5 weeks until Christmas have you got your festive cheer on yet?

Our RPRP and FRRP teams have combined to offer some fun family activities to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Registrations are essential to ensure we have catered for everyone. Contact our office on (02) 6739 7700 or send us an email to b.hill@centacarenenw.com.au

10/10/2025

With school holidays nearly over, it’s time to look towards the last Term of 2025. Did you know that it is only 11 weeks until Christmas?

We have shuffled a few of our programs around this term to fit everything in and to make way for some Christmas Themed Workshops -

Monday morning from 11:00am – 12:00pm is our family fitness group at King’s Gym (you can come with or without your children)
Monday afternoon from 3:30pm to 4:30pm is Messy Play at the Standing Stones Playgroup (group moved due to the park upgrade on East Avenue)

Tuesday morning from 9:30am – 11:00am is our gardening group at the Oasis Community Garden (opposite the Glen Innes Severn Library), you are welcome to come along with or without your children.
Tuesday morning from 11:00am at the Standing Stones Playground is our New Parents Group, for people with babies under two (2) years old, older siblings are also welcome to attend.

Wednesday is our school readiness playgroup at Emmaville Central School.

Please note that registration is essential for all of our groups and you can contact our office on (02) 6739 7700 or by emailing us at gleninnes@centacarenenw.com.au

08/10/2025

Today we’re celebrating headspace day, a national day supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people!

This headspace day, we want to talk about making space for what matters to young people.

It’s not about doing more; it’s changing the ways we do things and being creative with our time.

That’s why this year we’re encouraging young people and everyone who supports them to make space for what matters to them.

If you, or someone you know, between the ages of 12 and 25 is experiencing difficulties pop into our office at 303c Grey St or give us a call on (02) 6739 7700 to talk about our free NRG program.

06/10/2025

Unfortunately due to lack of registrations, the Emmaville Calendar Making Workshop won't be going ahead tomorrow (Tuesday 7th October).

However, if you're still keen, we are running the workshop at Deepwater on Thursday 9th October. Contact our office to register.

30/09/2025

🎉 The Highlands Feel Good Markets 🎉

A 2-day celebration of wellness, joy, and everything that uplifts the soul this long weekend – October 4th & 5th at the stunning Desert Moon venue!

🛍️ Explore a vibrant selection of stalls featuring the very best local goods and services from across the New England Region – from handcrafted treasures to wellness products, nourishing food, and joyful experiences. Centacare will be there with a number of mental health resources.

💛 Whether you're after a day of relaxation, a shopping spree, or just a good time with great people – this is the place to be!

📍 Where: Desert Moon
📅 When: October 4th & 5th
🕙 Time: All day festivities!

Come feel good with us ✨

25/09/2025

🎨 FREE School Holiday Craft Workshop in Armidale! 🪨

Join us for “Story Stones: Express Your Identity” – a fun, creative session where kids aged 5–12 can paint their own story stones and share what makes them unique! 🌈👧🧒

🗓 Wednesday 2 Oct | 🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Centacare, 150 Rusden St, Armidale (Headspace "Let’s Talk" room)
🍎 Light morning tea included
🎟️ Limited spots – max 20 children!

Kids can take their stones home or hide them around Armidale to spread some joy. A great way to spark imagination, storytelling, and cultural expression.

📩 Scan the QR code to register or call us on 02 6738 7200 for more information!