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Author: Jesna Jose

Dice and Discovery

Dice and Discovery

โš ๏ธ ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’„๐’†๐’” ๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐’๐’Š๐’Ž๐’Š๐’•๐’†๐’…!

If all spots are filled, weโ€™re also taking expressions of interest for our waitlist and future programs.

๐ŸŽฒ Looking for a welcoming space to connect, learn, and play?

Our new Neurodivergent Youth Gaming Program is open to young people aged 12-17 years and kicks off in Week 2 of Term 4 (21 October).

Whatโ€™s included?

  • No formal diagnosis required, self-identification is welcome
  • Learn about games and group management in the first half of each session
  • Enjoy one-shot (single-session) games in the second half
  • Supported by youth workers, with assistance from students and volunteers
  • Light meal and snacks provided

๐Ÿ“ง Email: reception@kippax.org.au

๐Ÿ“ž Phone: (02) 6254 1733

๐บ๐‘’๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘› ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘”๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก!


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Circle of Security

Circle of Security

Grow secure attachment, resilience and emotional regulation in your child.

Increase your confidence, develop your caregiver skills and better understand your childโ€™s behaviour.

This free 8-week supportive parenting program helps parents and caregivers strengthen their bond with their children through better understanding childrenโ€™s emotional needs and daily behaviours.
Learn how to respond in big and little moments to build trust and security now to develop social skills, support peer relationships and effective communication skills for life.

Dates: 4 August โ€“ 8 September

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

To Register: Tuning in to Tweens – 2026 T3 โ€“ Fill in form

๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘—๐‘œ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘ข๐‘  ๐บ๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ค ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘โ„Ž๐‘š๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก, ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘™๐‘–๐‘’๐‘›๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘’๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘‘.


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Connect and Grow Parenting Programs

Connect and Grow Parenting Programs

Did you know there are a range of Connect & Grow parenting programs and groups running at UnitingCare Kippax?

These programs support parents and caregivers with practical tools, connection, and guidance across a range of topics including emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, behaviour, and strengthening family relationships.

Programs include:

  • Circle of Security
  • Bringing Up Great Kids
  • Tuning in to Kids (including Dads groups)
  • Parenting ADHD / AuDHD

And more!

Expression of Interest – Click here!


Current Programs:

Circle of Security


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Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings –
1 & 8 October

๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐›๐š๐œ๐ค! Looking for fun this upcoming school holidays?

Join us on ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ, 1 & 8 Octoberย for a day full of crafts, games, stories, and holiday fun for primary-aged kids!

๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž: 10amโ€“2pm
๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Kippax Uniting Community Centre
$5 ๐’‘๐’†๐’“ ๐’„๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’…, $10 ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’˜๐’ ๐’๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’†.
Donโ€™t forget to bring lunch, drink bottle, and hat!

Bookings recommended!
Call (๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ) ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ to secure your childโ€™s spot.

๐‘ณ๐’†๐’•โ€™๐’” ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’”๐’† ๐’”๐’„๐’‰๐’๐’๐’ ๐’‰๐’๐’๐’Š๐’…๐’‚๐’š๐’” ๐’–๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’•๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’๐’†!

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Sing & Play Playgroup

Sing & Play Playgroup – Term 3

Sing & Play Together is a relaxed, music-based playgroup suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children (0โ€“5 years) and their caregivers. Itโ€™s a lovely opportunity to spend time together, play, and learn songs you can enjoy at home.

Families are very welcome to come along and try a session.

  • โœจ Storytime, craft & morning tea included.
  • ๐Ÿ•˜ Mondays, 9.30amโ€“11.00am (during school terms)
  • ๐Ÿ“ UnitingCare Kippax, Cnr Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent, Holt
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ $2 per family per session

For more information, please contact:
๐Ÿ“ง kippaxkids@kippax.org.au
๐Ÿ“ž 0416 196 099

Weโ€™d love to see you there ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘ถโค


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Community Dinner – 25 September 2026 (Friday)

Community Dinner

UnitingCare Kippax, in collaboration with Helping ACT is excited to host a warm and welcoming Community Dinner on 25 September 2026!

Date: Friday, 25 September

Time:ย From 6pm onwards
Venue:ย UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615

This is a free event open to all. Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your family, invite your neighbours, and enjoy a warm meal together.

Contact us:
Email:ย front.office@kippax.org.au
Phone: 02 6254 1733

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Welcome Cafe – 21 October 2026

Welcome Cafรฉ – 21 October

Join us at our Welcome Cafรฉ on 21 October 2026!

Date:ย Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Time:ย 12pm โ€“ 2pm

Venue:ย UnitingCare Kippax, Cnr Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615

This is a free event for all. While donations are gratefully received, there is no cost to attend.

Everyone is welcome โ€” bring the family, invite your neighbours, and be part of a stronger, more connected community.

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Friday Frenzy

Friday Frenzy – Term 3

What is Friday Frenzy?

Friday Frenzy is a youth group specifically designed for school-aged children and young people.
Our primary school group runs from 4PM-6PM, and our high school + college group is 6:30PM-8:30PM.

Ready to join the frenzy?

All you have to do to register is click on the links below or swing by our reception to grab a registration form. We’d appreciate a gold coin donation to help keep the fun going!ย 

Primary school registration: https://forms.gle/HuBDRveyFxMb3oY19

High school + college registration: https://forms.gle/Njqh6pNSuWyd1K6h6

Upcoming Events:

Sunday Explorers – Term 4

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