First Steps Pregnancy Support

23/03/2026

Are you the parent/carer of a child aged 0-8yrs? Are you interested in attending the internationally acclaimed Circle of Security Parenting Course? First Steps is running their next COSP course, and it is open to all members of the public, not just First Steps clients.

For more details or to register, please follow this link: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/YMRZCI

11/03/2026

Connie, Grace and the team at Ciao Cafe and Cakes gifted us with a delicious cake for our recent end of year celebration. This was an extra special event as 10 of our Mums and Bubs graduated from FSPS, with their little ones reaching 18 months of age, or no longer needing support.

This celebration also coincided with our final playgroup event of the year, after a total of 33 playgroup sessions in 2025. We were grateful for our newly renovated bigger space next door because it was a full house!

03/03/2026

**We have sourced a car seat! THANK YOU!**

We’re reaching out to our beautiful community to see if anyone is able to help support one of our First Steps mums 🩷

This young mum is needing a car seat (0–4 years) for her partner’s car to help make every day life a little easier on them.

For safety reasons, any donated car seat must be under 8 years old and not have been involved in any accidents.

👉 If you have a suitable car seat you’re no longer using, please DM us or email contact@fsps.org.au

01/03/2026

The Canberra Day Appeal is a yearly fundraiser that supports local charities caring for our community. It’s a chance to give where we live, with donations staying local and making a real difference.

What is Circle of Security?
Circle of Security is a parenting program that helps mums better understand their child's emotional needs and behaviours. It provides practical tools to build secure attachment, strengthen relationships, and support children to feel safe, seen and understood.

Why the Canberra Day Appeal?
As part of the Canberra Day Appeal, every donation is matched - $10 becomes $20, $50 becomes $100!

If you've been thinking of giving, today is the day - your donation goes twice as far.

Thank you for standing with local mums and families 🩷

Donate at https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o/first-steps-pregnancy-support

22/02/2026

📍 CHANGE OF LOCATION for tomorrow (Monday 23rd Feb)

If you know someone who comes to playgroup, please share this information with them so they know where to go 🥰

Thank you!

18/02/2026

As this family prepares for the months ahead, they’ll be navigating a significant period away from work, ongoing medical appointments, and travel to Sydney so loved ones can be nearby during recovery.

Funds raised will help support them with:

• Living and utility expenses during this time
• Travel and accommodation for family carers
• Return trips so their children can visit during recovery
• Out-of-pocket costs for medications and follow-up care

By easing some of these practical burdens, we can help this family focus on what matters most - healing, rest, and being together.

If you feel able to support them, you can find the GoFundMe link in our bio.

https://gofund.me/0a2ee1716

Sharing this post is another meaningful way to help 🩷

15/02/2026

If you have any 00000 baby clothes you’d be willing to donate, we would be so grateful!

We also accept quality preloved baby and kids clothing up to size 2, as well as all sizes of maternity clothing if you happen to have any of these as well.

Donation drop-off:

📍First Steps (11/251 Crawford St Queanbeyan)

⏰ Monday or Friday between 10am–2pm.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post is another lovely way to support mums and babies in our community.

Thank you 🩷

08/02/2026

If you’ve ever wanted to give back, but weren’t sure what that would actually look like, this might be for you.

Our Volunteer Information Session is a chance to learn more about First Steps, understand the different ways people contribute, and see where you might fit, in a way that works for your time, skills, and comfort level.

🗓 Sunday 15th February

⏰ 3–4pm

📍 First Steps Clinic - Shop 11, 251 Crawford St, Queanbeyan

To RSVP, please email sara.crowther@fsps.org.au

If you’re interested in volunteering but can’t attend the session, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

Know someone who might be interested? Please share this with them! 🩷

03/02/2026

EDIT: 💙Request fulfilled💙

We are currently supporting a lovely mum who just had her pram damaged in a car accident. This mum does not drive and a pram is vital for her young family.

If you (or someone you know) has a double pram you're no longer using and would be open to donating, we would be so grateful. Please refer to picture for the style of double pram we are seeking (top/bottom seats - including a newborn attachment and toddler seat). Any brand is fine.

Please send us a DM or contact First Steps directly at contact@fsps.org.au

Thank you for being part of a local community that shows up when it matters. 💙

02/02/2026

Come follow our Queanbeyan Pramathon page to stay up to date 🩷

Save the dates 🩷

The Pramathon is our major annual fundraiser, bringing the community together to walk in support of women and families in our region. Funds raised help First Steps continue to provide practical support, care, and reassurance to women who need it most.

🗓 Registrations open Monday 9 February 2026

🚶‍♀️ Event day Saturday 9 May 2026

We’re so grateful for the local businesses who make this event possible.

If you’re a business and would like to support the Pramathon as a sponsor, we’d love to hear from you.

Please SHARE with friends, mums’ groups, and anyone who might like to be part of the day 🩷

26/01/2026

2026 EVENT OF THE YEAR - QUEANBEYAN PRAMATHON!!!

Thanks to our major sponsor Community Bank Braidwood, Bungendore and Crookwell, to QPRC for their support, the Pramathon Committee - Anh, Sarah, Nicole, Maria, Karen, Di, Nick, Mel and Kayla. Thanks to all the Mums who participated, the businesses and individuals who sponsored them, and to everyone who came along.

Preparations are well underway for the 2026 Pramathon - Saturday May 9th. Registrations open Monday 1st February!! Watch this space...

25/01/2026

Something NEW is coming to First Steps! 🩷

We’re excited to be opening a Family & Child Health Clinic to support the mums and families we walk alongside.

The clinic will run during the school term on Fridays from 10am–1pm, with our first clinic beginning on Friday 13th of February.

This clinic has been created for the women we support, many of whom are not eligible for Medicare.

We also warmly welcome women in the wider community who do not have access to Medicare to drop in and see our nurse.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Because of this community, we’re able to offer care, dignity, and reassurance to mums and little ones when it’s needed most 🩷