Karitane

Karitane Supporting families on their parenting journey. Together, we'll know what to do. Our promise to you is together we will know what to do!

In our 100 years of working alongside parents, we continue to listen to their needs, guide them to their goals, train and advocate on their behalf for greater support. Karitane fosters meaningful partnerships with mums, dads, and carers to provide knowledge and support on the unique challenges of parenting. Because we understand the first 5 years of raising a child can come with challenges, and pa

rents should never have to learn alone.
Our free services are evidence-based and delivered by a team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists around
the topics of:
• Sleep & Settling
• Establishing Routines
• Feeding & Nutrition
• Toddler Behaviour
• Pre and Postnatal Anxiety and Depression

The Karitane Careline will be CLOSED over the ANZAC Day Long Weekend. ⁠From today, Saturday 25th - Monday 27th April. ⁠W...
24/04/2026

The Karitane Careline will be CLOSED over the ANZAC Day Long Weekend. ⁠From today, Saturday 25th - Monday 27th April. ⁠

We'll be back, ready to take your calls from Tuesday 28th April.
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If you need support during this time, please reach out to HealthDirect on 1800 022 222.⁠
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As always, you'll find helpful resources on our website 🌐 karitane.com.au

Remember to take some time to fill your cup this weekend. 🧡
23/04/2026

Remember to take some time to fill your cup this weekend. 🧡

Consistency helps little ones feel safe and ready for sleep 🧡A simple routine might look like:💙 Bath🧡 Feed💙 Book or lull...
23/04/2026

Consistency helps little ones feel safe and ready for sleep 🧡

A simple routine might look like:
💙 Bath
🧡 Feed
💙 Book or lullaby
🧡 Cuddles

Keep it calm, simple, and consistent.

Read more about sleep and settling in the helpful guides on our website. 👉️ https://karitane.com.au/baby/baby-sleep/

Parenting a toddler can be full of big emotions — for them and for you 💙Our My Toddler and Me videos are here to help, w...
22/04/2026

Parenting a toddler can be full of big emotions — for them and for you 💙

Our My Toddler and Me videos are here to help, with simple, practical tips to better understand your toddler and build a strong, positive connection. 🧡

✔️ Learn how to respond to behaviour
✔️ Build confidence in your parenting
✔️ Strengthen your relationship with your child

Available in multiple languages to support more families:
🌏 English | Arabic | Vietnamese | Mandarin

Watch now on YouTube 👉️ youtube.com//playlists

Struggling with your baby’s daily routine? 💙It can be hard to know things like wake windows, nap times, and what your da...
21/04/2026

Struggling with your baby’s daily routine? 💙

It can be hard to know things like wake windows, nap times, and what your day should look like.

Our Flexible Daily Routine guide is here to help — giving you a simple, practical way to build a feed–play–sleep rhythm that works for your family. 🧡

💡 Remember: every baby is different. This is a guide only — following your baby’s cues is always key.

Download your free guide 👉️ https://karitane.com.au/resource/flexible-daily-routine/

Need support? Our nurses are here to help 💙
📱 1300 227 464

Your reminder, as we head into the weekend, you're a great parent. 🧡
16/04/2026

Your reminder, as we head into the weekend, you're a great parent. 🧡

Catching baby's tired signs early can make settling them to sleep so much easier. Here are some things to look out for:...
16/04/2026

Catching baby's tired signs early can make settling them to sleep so much easier.

Here are some things to look out for:

🧡 Yawning
💙 Looking away or losing interest
🧡 Jerky movements or fussiness
💙 Crying (often a late sign!)

You can start your wind-down routine as soon as you notice early cues.

Want to learn more about sleep and settling? Register for our next webinar. Webinars are free 30-minute sessions with our expert child and family health nurses 💙

Find out more here 👉️https://karitane.com.au/parents/parenting-webinars/

15/04/2026

What does it feel like to support a family when they need it most? 💙

Hear from Karen about her experience volunteering with Karitane’s Volunteer Family Connect (VFC) program. Through her role, Karen supports parents navigating the challenges of the early years — offering reassurance, connection and practical support when it matters most.

Our volunteers make a real difference in helping families feel more confident, supported, and less alone. 🧡

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, this could be your sign.

Learn more and submit an expression of interest 👉️ karitane.com.au/who-we-are/become-a-volunteer/

💙🧡 Together we'll know what to do. ⁠We're here to support parents through our in-person and virtual services, NSW Wide. ...
14/04/2026

💙🧡 Together we'll know what to do. ⁠We're here to support parents through our in-person and virtual services, NSW Wide.
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Need help? Call the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 📞 to chat with a professional and experienced Child and Family Health Nurse. ⁠
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Submit a referral to access our services here 👉️ karitane.com.au/referral

Every baby develops at their own pace, and so much happens in their first two years of growth. 💙 From first smiles to fi...
13/04/2026

Every baby develops at their own pace, and so much happens in their first two years of growth. 💙 From first smiles to first steps, your baby’s early years are full of big (and exciting!) changes.

In our latest blog we outline the developmental milestones you can expect your child to reach in their first two years. Understanding these milestones can help you feel more confident in supporting your child as they grow. 🧡

⚡️Remember: Milestones are a helpful guide — not a checklist. Every child is unique, and there’s a wide range of what’s considered “typical” development.

If you ever have concerns, you’re not alone. You can reach out to your Child and Family Health Nurse, GP or call 📞the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464.

You can read more in our latest blog here 👉️ https://karitane.com.au/baby/development/baby-developmental-milestones/

Meet Christine 🧡Christine has worked in Child and Family Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lactation Consultant ...
09/04/2026

Meet Christine 🧡

Christine has worked in Child and Family Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lactation Consultant for over 20 years. She is now a valued Service Navigator at our Fairfield Integrated Child and Family Hub.

She’s one of the friendly faces you’ll see around the Hub (and even more so when our exciting renovations are complete later this year!).

One of the highlights of Christine’s role is working alongside the diverse local community in Fairfield. Through a weekly Burmese-Karen playgroup run in partnership with STARTTS, she has seen incredible growth in both children and parents.

💬 “I’ve loved seeing children become more confident, curious, and social as they play and develop. One little boy with significant developmental challenges began to speak and smile, while his mum — who had been very quiet — said ‘Merry Christmas’ to me with a huge smile. It was the first time I had heard her speak English.”

With support and connection, both mother and child grew in confidence and were linked in with the services they needed.

💬 “It’s a lovely reminder of why we do this work.”

Thank you, Christine, for the incredible difference you make to children and families every day 💙

🧡 Farewell to Karivilla Playgroup – Villawood East Public School 💙After 25 years of partnership, we say goodbye to the m...
09/04/2026

🧡 Farewell to Karivilla Playgroup – Villawood East Public School 💙

After 25 years of partnership, we say goodbye to the much-loved Karivilla Playgroup.

Karivilla has supported generations of families and children in their early learning journey. Founded by Sharlene, a member of our executive team, and lovingly facilitated by Tien Nguyen, it has been a place of connection, learning and community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Villawood East Public School for their incredible support over the years, and to Jean, our long-standing volunteer, whose dedication has made a lasting impact on so many families.

Our final session was filled with flowers, kind words, and gratitude — a beautiful reflection of everything Karivilla has meant to this community.

While this chapter comes to a close, we look forward to continuing to support families through our other playgroups and programs. 🌱

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Karivilla’s journey. 🧡💙

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Cnr The Horsley Drive & Mitchell St
Villawood, NSW
2163

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Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm

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