Family Support & Care

Family Support & Care We help Macarthur families of school-aged children thrive through parental support, activities, playgroups and counselling.

✨ Are you looking to join a Playgroup? ✨Playgroups are a fantastic way for your child to practice early social skills, t...
25/02/2026

✨ Are you looking to join a Playgroup? ✨

Playgroups are a fantastic way for your child to practice early social skills, tap into their creative brains and for parents to connect and support one another.

We currently run two groups and would love for you to join us.

They are free, full of fun activities for the kids and an ideal way for you to unwind, meet new friends and feel supported. Fresh fruit is provided.

Monday's playgroup:
10am-11:30am at Birriwa Community Hall, Mount Annan

Tuesday's playgroup:
10am-11:30am at Disability Macarthur; 4-6 Surrey St, Minto

In addition to our playgroups, we also offer FREE parental support, educational activities for kids, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, and work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

For more information, contact the family care team on 9603 7011 or fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Thanks
Julie and the team.

✨ You are invited ✨Our Minto and Currans Hill MyTime groups are excited to be back for Term 1, 2026.  And the good news ...
17/02/2026

✨ You are invited ✨

Our Minto and Currans Hill MyTime groups are excited to be back for Term 1, 2026. And the good news is that we have vacancies in our Currans Hill group. 🎉

These free groups are for parents and carers raising a child with a disability or chronic illness.

We offer self-care, fresh ideas, meaningful support, and helpful education, all in a warm, understanding space where you can simply be yourself.

We understand the love you give, the appointments you juggle, the advocacy you provide and the strength you show each day can be exhausting, and we are here for you! 💛

We meet at Currans Hill Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10am–12pm.

Children are welcome and will be immersed in lots of fun with our wonderful support worker while you enjoy coffee, morning tea, and genuine conversation with others who truly understand.

Please come along, take a breath, and let us support you. 💕

Phone our team on 9603 7011 or follow our page here: 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

💝 Children express love for Valentine's Day 💝Our free playgroups kicked off recently, and it was wonderful to see our fa...
10/02/2026

💝 Children express love for Valentine's Day 💝

Our free playgroups kicked off recently, and it was wonderful to see our families back, full of smiles, laughter, and energy!

We were especially excited to welcome a new member. 🎉

The children had a great time creating Valentine’s crafts, singing, dancing, and reconnecting with friends. It was the perfect start to the term.

We currently have spots available in our Monday and Tuesday playgroups and would love to welcome new families. ✨

Monday 9 February | 10:00–11:30am
Birriwa Community Hall
Fitzpatrick Rd, Mount Annan

Tuesday 10 February | 10:00–11:30am
Disability Macarthur, 4–6 Surrey St, Minto

In addition to our playgroups, we also offer FREE parental support, educational activities for kids, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, and work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

For enquiries, contact the Family Care team on 9603 7011, email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au or follow us here: 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

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🌟 We’re back! 🌟We hope you’ve enjoyed some special downtime over the holidays. Our Family Care team has been busy planni...
03/02/2026

🌟 We’re back! 🌟

We hope you’ve enjoyed some special downtime over the holidays.

Our Family Care team has been busy planning an exciting 2026, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to our groups next week!

📍 Mount Annan Playgroup
Monday 9 February | 10:00–11:30am
Birriwa Community Hall

📍 Minto Playgroup
Tuesday 10 February | 10:00–11:30am
Disability Macarthur, 4–6 Surrey St, Minto

📍 Currans Hill MyTime Group
Tuesday 10 February | 10:00am–12:00pm
Currans Hill Community Hall

📍 Minto MyTime Group
Wednesday 11 February | 10:00am–12:00pm
Disability Macarthur, 4–6 Surrey St, Minto

In addition to our playgroups, we also offer FREE parental support, educational activities for kids, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, and work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

For enquiries, contact the Family Care team on 9603 7011, email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au or follow us here: 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

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Hello Parents & Carers 👋🏼Did you know we are a proud local service assisting Macarthur families with the challenges asso...
27/01/2026

Hello Parents & Carers 👋🏼

Did you know we are a proud local service assisting Macarthur families with the challenges associated with raising a family?

By identifying problems early and seeking support, families can strengthen their relationships and achieve positive outcomes.

We offer parental support, educational activities for kids, playgroups, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care and we work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

If you'd like to know how we can help you, or to receive more updates like this, please follow our page here: 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

OR

Email: familycare@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Phone 9603 7011

Thanks, Julie, Josip and the team.

Proud local charity.

🥳 Holiday Fun at Home: Easy Play Ideas for Little Ones 🥳We hope everyone is enjoying the break! Keeping little ones enga...
21/01/2026

🥳 Holiday Fun at Home: Easy Play Ideas for Little Ones 🥳

We hope everyone is enjoying the break! Keeping little ones engaged doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple play can help them feel settled, curious, and connected. 💛

Here are four easy, fun activities to try at home:

🎨 Water Painting

All you need: A cup of water, a paintbrush, and an outdoor wall, fence, or path.
A mess-free way for children to “paint” and watch their artwork disappear!

🫧 Bubble Play

All you need: Bubble mix (or dish soap + water) and a wand.
Perfect for chasing, popping, moving, and lots of giggles.

🧺 Treasure Basket

All you need: A small basket and safe household items (wooden spoon, soft cloth, plastic cup).
A lovely way for little ones to explore textures and everyday objects.

🎶 Dance & Freeze

All you need: Music on a phone or speaker.
Play a song, pause it randomly, and freeze in the silliest pose!

Enjoy the holidays and have fun making memories with your little ones. 💕

Our FREE playgroups are fun, interactive, and educational, led by kind, caring, and passionate staff.

We also offer no-cost parental support and counselling to help families navigate the journey of raising children. 💛

Please follow our page to learn more about us and to stay updated on when our playgroups will return. 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

We can’t wait to welcome you next term. 🥰

✨ We love supporting families through play and connection ✨While our playgroups are on a break, our team is busy prepari...
14/01/2026

✨ We love supporting families through play and connection ✨

While our playgroups are on a break, our team is busy preparing for an exciting new term, and our storytime lineup looks like a lot of fun! 🎉🥳

We’re looking forward to sharing stories like:

📖 Diary of a Wombat
📖 Blossom Possum
📖 Three Ducks Went Wandering
📖 Little Lion Is So Cranky

Storytime helps children develop their language skills, spark their imagination, and connect with others.

Our FREE playgroups are fun, interactive, and educational, led by kind, caring, and passionate staff.

We also offer no-cost parental support and counselling to help families navigate the journey of raising children. 💛

Please follow our page to learn more about us and to stay updated on when our playgroups will return. 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

We can’t wait to welcome you next term. 🥰

🎉 Hello Parents & Carers and Happy New Year 🎉Did you know we are a proud local service assisting Macarthur families with...
06/01/2026

🎉 Hello Parents & Carers and Happy New Year 🎉

Did you know we are a proud local service assisting Macarthur families with the challenges associated with raising a family?

By identifying problems early and seeking support, families can strengthen their relationships and achieve positive outcomes.

We offer parental support, educational activities for kids, playgroups, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Macarthur - family support & care and we work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

If you'd like to know how we can help you, or to receive more updates like this, please follow our page here: 👇🏼

Family Support & Care

OR

Email: familycare@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Phone 9603 7011

Thanks, Julie, Josip and the team.
Proud local charity.

🎄🎅🏼 Merry Christmas from the Minto MyTime group 🎄🎅🏼Recently, our Minto MyTime support group came together to celebrate t...
23/12/2025

🎄🎅🏼 Merry Christmas from the Minto MyTime group 🎄🎅🏼

Recently, our Minto MyTime support group came together to celebrate the end of another fantastic year, sharing delicious food, plenty of laughter, and great company.

We’d love to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our wonderful members for showing up each week, supporting one another through life’s challenges, and celebrating every win together. Your kindness and commitment help create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels valued and free from judgment.

We also wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy, and relaxing New Year.

We look forward to seeing you again when we return on February 11th at 10:00am at our Minto office! 🎉✨

🎄✨ We wish you a Merry Christmas ✨🎄As the lights go up and the year draws to a close, we'd like to extend a heartfelt th...
16/12/2025

🎄✨ We wish you a Merry Christmas ✨🎄

As the lights go up and the year draws to a close, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all our wonderful playgroups, MyTime groups, and families.

Your engagement, dedication, and incredible spirit have made 2025 a year filled with growth, connection, and community.

We’re excited for an even bigger, brighter, and more magical 2026!

Our 2026 program return dates are:

📍 Camden Playgroup
✨ Returns Monday 9 February 2026 at Birriwa Reserve Community Hall
✨ 10:00am – 11:30am

📍 Minto Playgroup
✨ Kicks off Tuesday 10 February 2026 at Disability Macarthur Minto Office, 4–6 Surrey St
✨ 10:00am – 11:30am

📍 Currans Hill MyTime
✨ Starts Tuesday 10 February 2026 at Currans Hill Community Hall
✨ 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 MyTime Minto
✨ Resuming Wednesday 11 February 2026
✨ Minto Office
✨ 10:00am – 12:00pm

From all of us at Family Support & Care, we wish our amazing clients and group members a joy-filled Christmas and a bright, beautiful New Year. We can’t wait to welcome familiar faces back and meet new families in 2026!

Stay safe, stay merry, and enjoy the festive season! 🎅✨

🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄Last week was full of Christmas magic at Camden Playgroup. The kids enjoy...
10/12/2025

🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

Last week was full of Christmas magic at Camden Playgroup. The kids enjoyed decorating their own Christmas tree ornaments with stickers, glitter, and lots of sparkle. 🎉✨

We also loved snuggling up for story time with a super fun Christmas pop-up book!

Everyone’s already excited for more Christmas crafts, festive songs, and celebrations this week for our very last playgroup of the year! ✨🎅🎁

If you'd like to know a little more about us and our services, you might like to call us on 9603 7011.

✨ Empowering Families to understand the latest NDIS changes ✨Earlier this month, Jay, one of our dedicated Support Coord...
02/12/2025

✨ Empowering Families to understand the latest NDIS changes ✨

Earlier this month, Jay, one of our dedicated Support Coordinators from Disability Macarthur, delivered an informative and engaging presentation at our Minto MyTime Support Group, unpacking the latest NDIS updates. The session was incredibly valuable and warmly received by our members. 💛

Staying up to date with these changes is essential for families. It helps parents and carers understand what supports are available, how to access them, and how any updates might affect their current plans. Having Jay share his knowledge ensures our members receive clear, practical guidance from someone who works closely with families every day.

If you'd like to keep up to date with what's going on in our groups, you might like to follow our page here: 👇🏼👇🏼

Family Support & Care

We work with parents and carers of children with developmental delay, chronic medical conditions, or a disability and would love for you to become involved.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care

Address

4-6 Surrey Street
Minto Heights, NSW
2567

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61296037011

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