The Infants' Home

The Infants' Home We have 3 beautiful childcare centres in Ashfield, with spaces available now! Our aim is to provide each child every opportunity.

Our learning and support programs help young children and their families meet life’s challenges, embrace opportunities, and reach their unique potential – whatever their background or circumstance. Since 1874 we have challenged conventional wisdom to protect children at risk and strengthen families in vulnerable situations so they can break the cycle of hardship, fear or hopelessness.

🌟 We're Hiring—Centre Director Opportunity at The Infants' Home 🌟 Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood l...
10/10/2025

🌟 We're Hiring—Centre Director Opportunity at The Infants' Home 🌟

Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood leader ready to make a meaningful impact?

The Infants' Home is seeking a Centre Director to lead one of our dynamic early childhood education and care centres in Ashfield. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a 150-year legacy of supporting children and families.

🔹 Lead a dedicated team of educators in a supportive, inclusive environment
🔹 Drive innovation in early childhood practice and pedagogy
🔹 Be part of a community-focused organisation making a real difference.

What we offer
✅ Competitive above award salary
✅ Salary packaging up to $15,900, with Novated Leasing as an additional option
✅ Purchase leave (up to two weeks per annum)
✅ One wellbeing day per calendar year
✅ Ongoing career development, mentorship, learning, and professional development opportunities.

Apply now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nJDsT0

Pictured here (from an article published in ‘The Sun’, 1 May 1936) is Mrs Richard Sly, who was a member of The Infants’ ...
10/10/2025

Pictured here (from an article published in ‘The Sun’, 1 May 1936) is Mrs Richard Sly, who was a member of The Infants’ Home committee from 1914 to 1944.

Mrs Sly was the wife of a prominent Sydney barrister and judge. She contributed greatly to social and charitable endeavours throughout her lifetime. Mrs Sly was president of the National YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association), worked on the executive of the Red Cross Society and, for more than 35 years, worked tirelessly for the Crown Street Women's Hospital.

Upon her resignation from The Infants’ Home committee, the 1945 Annual Report stated, ‘It was with great regret that the Committee received and accepted the resignation of Mrs. Richard Sly… She has been a member and Vice-President for many years, and by her kindliness and cheeriness endeared herself to all her fellow-workers.

✨Are you looking for a supportive space to reflect on your parenting journey and build stronger connections with your ch...
02/10/2025

✨Are you looking for a supportive space to reflect on your parenting journey and build stronger connections with your child?

Bringing Up Great Kids is an evidence-based parenting program that helps parents and carers understand their child’s needs, emotions and behaviour through mindfulness and respectful communication.

This program will help you:
✅Understand yourself better as a parent
✅Discover what your children need to thrive and grow
✅Identify the messages your children give you through their behaviour
✅Connect with other families

Location: The Infants’ Home, Ashfield
Times and Dates: Mondays, 10am to 12pm, from 27 October to 1 December
Limited spots available – register your interest here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nvcyv0

This week we had a visit from Smyla Dental in their mobile van to offer free dental checkups for our preschool children....
02/10/2025

This week we had a visit from Smyla Dental in their mobile van to offer free dental checkups for our preschool children.

The visit began with a fun, interactive session for the children on the importance of oral health, good foods for healthy teeth, and techniques for toothbrushing, supported by ‘Brian the Lion’ 🦁

The children then visited the mobile van in small groups, supported by a familiar educator, for a child-friendly dental check.

This was such a fun and non-scary way for our children to learn about tooth health and oral hygiene!

We hope to welcome Smyla Dental back to The Infants' Home in future. Regular dental checkups and learning about oral hygiene and how to care for their teeth early is important for children’s current and future health and wellbeing.

Last week we were delighted to welcome Inner West Councillors Jo Carlisle and Vicki Clay, and Council staff, to The Infa...
01/10/2025

Last week we were delighted to welcome Inner West Councillors Jo Carlisle and Vicki Clay, and Council staff, to The Infants’ Home to officially unveil our Perfect Match artwork ‘Bright Paths for Little Hearts (2025)’, painted by talented artist Heesco.

Inner West Council kindly hosted the community event, providing lawn activities for our children and afternoon tea for guests, including our children, staff, and members of our Board and local community.

Josephine Touma, Executive Producer Creative Programs at Inner West Council, was MC for the event. She introduced Cr. Jo Carlisle who spoke about the Perfect Match program, followed by our President Sarah Michael who shared how our 150-year history and work with children and families inspired the artwork’s design.

This was followed by a photo opportunity for guests with the mural—pictured with the mural from left, our Board members Amanda Kirton, Sarah Michael and Melly Sah Bandar and Crs. Jo Carlisle and Vicki Clay.

Thank you Inner West Council and Heesco for bringing this beautiful artwork to life for our community!

Join our FREE six-week Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program. Are you looking for a supportive space to reflect on yo...
26/09/2025

Join our FREE six-week Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program.

Are you looking for a supportive space to reflect on your parenting journey and build stronger connections with your child?

Bringing Up Great Kids is an evidence-based parenting program that helps parents and carers understand their child’s needs, emotions and behaviour through mindfulness and respectful communication.

This program will help you:
✅ Understand yourself better as a parent
✅ Discover what your children need to thrive and grow
✅ Identify the messages your children give you through their behaviour
✅ Connect with other families

Location: The Infants’ Home, Ashfield
Times and Dates: Mondays, 10am to 12pm, from 27 October to 1 December

Limited spots available – register your interest here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nnfDN0

During the 1890s The Infants’ Home was open to visitors every day, from 10am to 4pm, with the matron or submatron ‘alway...
25/09/2025

During the 1890s The Infants’ Home was open to visitors every day, from 10am to 4pm, with the matron or submatron ‘always pleased to give any information that may be desired’.

Our 1890 Annual Report shared some of the comments left in the Visitors’ Book:

“It is a delightful treat to go over the Institution. The children look so bright, healthy, and well kept, and the attendants are so kind, and the children so fond of them.”- Rev. Edwd. B. Proctor.

“My impressions are chiefly those of surprise. I could not have believed, without the evidence of my senses, that children could find in a ‘Home’ so complete a realisation of the meaning of the word rd.”- H.P. Owen.

A Reporter who visited the Home says:—”One of the bright spots in life. I never saw anything in Australasia like it, and, after the poverty and misery of the city, it is very refreshing to come in contact with such an Institution.”

We're Hiring – Occupational Therapist.Make a lasting impact at The Infants' Home. Are you an Occupational Therapist who’...
22/09/2025

We're Hiring – Occupational Therapist.

Make a lasting impact at The Infants' Home.

Are you an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about supporting children’s development in their early years? Join our multidisciplinary team in a unique, integrated setting where your work truly matters.

Why work with us?
✅ Competitive above award salary
✅ A supportive, multidisciplinary team
✅ Opportunities to work across early education and family support settings
✅ A chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation with over 150 years of history
✅ Purchase leave (up to two weeks per annum)
✅ One wellbeing day per calendar year

📍 Location: Ashfield, Sydney

Apply now https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nbbph0

We're Hiring – Speech Pathologist Join The Infants' Home, where every child’s potential is nurtured. Are you ready to ma...
19/09/2025

We're Hiring – Speech Pathologist

Join The Infants' Home, where every child’s potential is nurtured.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families? At The Infants' Home, located in the heart of Ashfield, we provide integrated early childhood education, health, and family support services in a unique, collaborative environment.

As a member of our Allied Health team, the Speech Pathologist role is based primarily in the Early Intervention and Wellbeing Hub and also supports our Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Centres as required.

What we offer:
✅ Competitive above award salary
✅ A supportive, multidisciplinary team
✅ Opportunities to work across early education and family support settings
✅ A chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation with over 150 years of history
✅ Purchase leave (up to two weeks per annum)
✅ One wellbeing day per calendar year

Apply now https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nb22R0

Ahoy, mateys! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and we’ve raised the Jolly Roger on our flagpole in honour of the day! Whet...
19/09/2025

Ahoy, mateys! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and we’ve raised the Jolly Roger on our flagpole in honour of the day! Whether ye be a landlubber or a seasoned buccaneer, now’s the time to unleash yer inner pirate, and dust off yer best pirate accent in celebration of this most auspicious occasion! 🏴‍☠️🦜️

Become a School Friend of The Infants’ Home! 🌿We’re inviting schools, workplaces and individuals to help bring our Outdo...
16/09/2025

Become a School Friend of The Infants’ Home! 🌿

We’re inviting schools, workplaces and individuals to help bring our Outdoor Classroom to life! It’s simple to get started:

1️⃣ Register today and create your own fundraising page
2️⃣ Choose a theme – pick from our suggestions or create your own
3️⃣ Start fundraising – share with your friends, family and colleagues

👉 To get started visit the link below. Or send us a message with your questions!

https://school-friends-of-the-infants-home.raiselysite.com/

✍️ Last chance! Free Wills Fortnight ends soon!By writing your FREE Will with Safewill, you can protect your loved ones ...
15/09/2025

✍️ Last chance! Free Wills Fortnight ends soon!

By writing your FREE Will with Safewill, you can protect your loved ones and leave a lasting gift for future generations of children at The Infants’ Home.

Don’t miss out - it only takes 20 minutes and the offer ends at midnight tonight!

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0n0p9S0

Address

17 Henry Street
Ashfield, NSW
2131

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+61297994844

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