Each session is led by an experienced early childhood educator and designed to nurture curiosity, creativity and connection. 💫
To keep things calm and supportive, sessions are capped at 8 children.
Today is a powerful reminder that checking in with one another doesn’t need to wait for a special occasion. This year’s theme, “Ask R U OK? Any Day”, encourages us all to notice the people around us, reach out with kindness, and make space for honest conversations.
At Nurture Cottage, we believe that meaningful connections—whether between children, families, or colleagues—can make a world of difference. A simple question, asked with genuine care, has the power to open doors and remind someone they’re not alone.
🌿 Let’s hold space for each other.
🌿 Let’s listen without judgment.
🌿 Let’s keep asking, not just today, but every day.
You never know how much your words might mean to someone. 💛
When we play with our babies, whether it’s singing, waving scarves, or sharing smiles, we’re doing much more than entertaining them. We’re helping to shape their brains.
Something as simple as waving a rainbow scarf invites eye contact, strengthens your bond, and sparks “serve-and-return” communication as babies babble, smile, and reach out. The soft, flowing texture offers a gentle sensory experience, while the movement stimulates visual tracking and encourages little hands to reach and grasp.
At Nurture Cottage, we treasure these small moments that we know lay the groundwork for strong relationships and healthy brain development. 💛
04/09/2025
✨Come and Play at Nurture Cottage✨
Looking for something lovely to do with your little one tomorrow morning?
Our Saturday Creative Play session is a gentle, engaging space where children can explore, imagine, and connect.
Our play studio is filled with open-ended resources, and creative invitations that spark joy and curiosity. Perfect for children aged 1–8, alongside a parent or caregiver.
We’re looking for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Nurture Cottage. Make a meaningful impact in children’s lives while working in a supportive, values-driven environment. If you’re interested, send us an email to enquire or apply.
05/08/2025
🌿 Community Play - Now Every Saturday! 🌿
We’re thrilled to be coming up to our first month of offering Saturday sessions as part of our Community Play program for 2025💜
Our weekday mornings have always been such a joy and now, Saturdays are bringing even more families together for gentle, play-filled connection. It’s been beautiful to see little ones exploring, creating, and settling into the rhythm of our play-based mornings AND even more special to welcome families who couldn’t attend during the week.
We’ve updated our weekly graphic to reflect this change. Share it with a friend who might love to join us!
What a beautiful morning at our Saturday Creative Play session 🌞🎨
31/07/2025
✨ Ready for a morning of creativity, connection, and discovery?
Our Saturday Creative Play sessions are the perfect way for children aged 1-8 (and their grown-ups!) to explore, learn, and make new friends in a warm, welcoming space.
Led by a qualified early childhood educator, these small group sessions encourage social confidence, peer play, and hands-on learning, all for just $10 per child.
At Nurture Cottage, we’re proud to support the next generation of early childhood professionals.
Tiarna is currently completing a Master of Child Play Therapy, and we’ve been lucky to have her join us on placement. This experience gives her the opportunity to build clinical and therapeutic skills in real-world settings, working closely with children and families.
Alongside her placement, Tiarna has also been supporting some of our NDIS small group sessions, bringing curiosity, care, and a growing knowledge of therapeutic play.
By nurturing emerging professionals, we aim to cultivate a broader community of skilled individuals dedicated to supporting children and families through the meaningful work we do.
14/07/2025
Why Play Matters 🎨🌿
🧠Play builds brains: It strengthens neural pathways and supports cognitive growth.
🎭Play supports regulation: It helps children process big feelings and find calm.
🤝Play grows connection: It’s how children build trust and deepen relationships.
🗣️Play is how children communicate: Through stories, movement, and creativity, they show us their world.
💪Play builds the body: It develops coordination, strength, and sensory integration.
🌈Play nurtures identity: In play, children explore who they are and who they’re becoming
10/07/2025
🌿Saturday Creative Play is Back!🌿
Come join us at Nurture Cottage for a playful, sensory-rich session designed for children aged 1 to 8 years and their caregivers.
These sessions are all about connection, creativity, and joyful exploration, with open-ended resources, calming spaces, and a rhythm that follows the child’s lead.
💜Ages: 1–8 years
🕤Time: Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:20am (starting on the 19th of July)
🎟 Price: $10 per session (previously $20!)
📍Location: Nurture Cottage – 136 Verner Street, Goulburn
🖱 Book here: https://bookeo.com/creativeplaystudio?type=3353NRXP6T197E2ACC3ED
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Hello and welcome! I’m so happy that you have joined me here. My name is Jacinta and my life purpose is to inspire and empower women and children to live their most peace filled heart centered life. I am the mum of 2 beautiful children and married to Antipas. I am a doTERRA Diamond Leader and Mentor, Meditation teacher and Emotional Wellness Coach.
As a family we love to travel, explore and help improve the lives of others. My Husband Antipas and I founded the Suluhisho Children’s Village in Kenya in 2012. In this time we established a permaculture farm, preschool and a home for 16 children.
In 2014 after 4 bouts of Malaria I become incredibly sick and was flown back to Australia for immediate treatment. At this time my life, as I knew it, came crashing down around me. My heart was in a dreadful state (literally) I had new, crazy rhythms coming from my heart. No doctor was able to give me any answers. My body was stuck in a state of fear and anxiety. I had NEVER experienced anything like this before.
I was hospitalized 14 times throughout the year, lost my voice for 12 months as well as every ounce of energy. I was having to sleep day and night but my body was unable to get any restorative sleep. During one time in hospital where I was getting treatment for pneumonia (yes I managed to pick that one up as well) I remember feeling like I was drowning from the inside out. I could feel my lungs filling with fluid and I knew that it was time to make some very big changes in my life.
Earlier in 2014 I caught up with a dear friend and she spoke very seriously to me about how I needed to start caring much more for myself. At the time I told her I was okay and just brushed it off. Little did I know that if i’d listened to her whispers the shouting that was about to occur from deep within my body may not have had to reach the lengths that they did.
Throughout this time I started my coaching journey and holy wow! So much unraveling commenced. It was at this time as well that I committed to a life of deep change and started to explore meditation and other natural wellness approaches.
I went to the hydrotherapy pool many times a week and just allowed myself to be held in the warm water. I saw an acupuncturist weekly and had regular massages. I started to recreate my belief system and boundaries. So many shifts were occurring.
I was still needing a lot of sleep and started to explore meditation more deeply. When I committed to a daily meditation I found my sleep far more peaceful and I needed less. I WAS HOOKED! I started to explore with oils and sound healing throughout my own meditation sessions and I felt like something had been lit within.
I needed to know more and understand how oils and sound worked from a healing perspective.
I commenced some amazing Sound Therapy training which allowed for even deeper knowledge and change to occur within. Vibrational Medicine has given me incredible insights into the mind, body, soul connection. I’m currently continuing my sound training as well and Stress Consultancy and Aromatherapy Diplomas.
In December 2016 I ordered my first Wellness box of oils from doTERRA- AKA Home Essentials Kit and as soon as I started to diffuse these incredible oils I knew I needed to become a part of the moment of getting these oils into every home. My mind continues to be blown everyday just how much they have helped our family physically, mentally but most importantly emotionally.
I’m so very grateful for the journey that we are on and how much more empowered we are now having these tools for our families wellbeing.
