Family Support & Care

Family Support & Care We help Macarthur families of school-aged children thrive through parental support, activities, playgroups and counselling.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day for Sunday 💐 We’re so grateful to work alongside wonderful mums and carers every week. 💕Our Playgro...
05/05/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day for Sunday 💐

We’re so grateful to work alongside wonderful mums and carers every week. 💕

Our Playgroups and MyTime groups provide a space for connection and a moment of respite. A safe place to share stories, unwind, have a laugh, and simply 'be' with like-minded women.

Today, we’d like to wish you and all mums a beautiful Mother’s Day this Sunday. We hope it’s filled with love and laughter.

✨ Hello Parents & Carers ✨We'd love to take a minute of your time and introduce ourselves.We are a proud local service, ...
28/04/2026

✨ Hello Parents & Carers ✨

We'd love to take a minute of your time and introduce ourselves.

We are a proud local service, assisting Macarthur families with the challenges of raising a family.

By identifying problems early and seeking support, families can grow stronger together and achieve positive outcomes.

We offer parental support, kids' educational activities, playgroups, counselling and lots more.

We are supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, and work with parents and carers of children of all abilities who are 12 years old and under.

We love what we do and can't wait to hear from you. 💛

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OR Email: familycare@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Phone 9603 7011

Thanks, Julie, Josip and the team.
Proud local charity.

✨ Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities ✨Are you working with, or know a family that could use a little extra s...
21/04/2026

✨ Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities ✨

Are you working with, or know a family that could use a little extra support?

Our Family Care Program is here to help families with children aged 0–12 years living in the Macarthur, Camden, and Wollondilly areas.

We offer free, confidential, and compassionate support tailored to each family’s unique needs. ✨

How we can help:

Connect families to the right services ✅

Provide advocacy and one-on-one support ✅

Offer free counselling ✅

Facilitate support groups for parents and carers ✅

We’re now accepting new referrals, and we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re a professional working with families or a parent/carer seeking support, we’re just a phone call or email away.

Contact Alison, Lucy or Emma at 9603 7011.

Or email us at fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Together, let’s build stronger families and connected communities.

Please share or refer today. Your support can make all the difference. 💛

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✨ Lunchbox ideas for Term 2 ✨As a local charity, we are dedicated to supporting families with children and young people ...
14/04/2026

✨ Lunchbox ideas for Term 2 ✨

As a local charity, we are dedicated to supporting families with children and young people aged 0–24 through tailored services, including family work, counselling, and parent support groups.

With Term 2 just around the corner, we know school mornings can feel busy and a little overwhelming, especially for mums with school-aged children. To help make things easier, we’re sharing some fresh, healthy lunchbox ideas to keep mornings organised and stress-free.

A simple way to build a balanced lunchbox is to pick one option from each core food group and mix it up each day:

🍎 Fruit - fresh, frozen, puréed, or canned in natural juice
🥕 Vegetables, legumes and beans
🥛 Milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives
🍗 Lean proteins such as meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds, legumes/beans
🍞 Grain (cereal) foods
💧 Plain water. Always the best choice for hydration

This easy pick-and-mix approach helps create nutritious, tasty lunchboxes that kids will enjoy—and parents can feel good about.

Small changes can make a big difference for busy families. 💛

If you'd like to know more about us and our services, please click here: 👇🏼

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We look forward to hearing from you.

💛 Supporting Safe Futures: Escape Bags Now Available 💛We are proud to announce that we are one of 2,000 stockists across...
07/04/2026

💛 Supporting Safe Futures: Escape Bags Now Available 💛

We are proud to announce that we are one of 2,000 stockists across Australia providing Escape Bags to individuals and families escaping domestic and family abuse.

These bags are thoughtfully designed to offer comfort, dignity, and immediate support during incredibly difficult times. Helping people in need to take those first steps toward safety and a new beginning.

As a local charity, we are dedicated to supporting families with children and young people aged 0–24 through tailored services, including family work, counselling, and parent support groups.

It's vitally important for local charities to support one another, ensuring our community is a better place, and we love being a part of the Escabags Australia network.

If you would like to learn more, or if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to our Family Care team by phone on 9603 7011 or email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

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🌟 That’s a Wrap for Term One! 🌟Our Playgroups and MyTime sessions have finished up for the term, and what a fun way to e...
31/03/2026

🌟 That’s a Wrap for Term One! 🌟

Our Playgroups and MyTime sessions have finished up for the term, and what a fun way to end, with a bright and joy‑filled Easter Celebration! 🐣💛

Thank you to all the wonderful children, parents, and carers who joined us each week. Your energy, laughter, and big smiles make our groups so special.

Over the holiday break, our team will be busy dreaming up fresh, fun, and engaging programs for Term Two. We can’t wait to share what’s coming!

📅 We’ll see you soon!
✅ Mount Annan Playgroup returns Monday 4 May
✅ Minto Playgroup & Currans Hill MyTime return Tuesday 5 May
✅ Minto MyTime returns Wednesday 6 May

Wishing all our families a safe, relaxing, and joy‑filled break.

We’re already excited to welcome you back next term! 🌈✨

If you'd like to know more, please contact the team on 9603 7011 or email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Or you might like to follow our page here: 👇🏼

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With thanks,
Julie and the team 💕

💛 Playgroup Harmony 💛This week, our playgroup is celebrating Harmony Day, a special time to recognise and honour the won...
24/03/2026

💛 Playgroup Harmony 💛

This week, our playgroup is celebrating Harmony Day, a special time to recognise and honour the wonderful diversity within our group.

Our families bring such a rich mix of cultures, languages, and traditions, and Harmony Day is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the strong sense of belonging we’ve created together.

We enjoyed completing a bright and meaningful Harmony Day craft, highlighting connection, culture, and community.

With just one more session before our Easter break, we’re excited to finish the term with something colourful and memorable. 🌈

Our playgroups are free, filled with fun activities for the kids, and a great opportunity for you to unwind, meet new friends, and feel supported.

🎉Our TUESDAY playgroup still has capacity for additional attendees. 🎉

It's held at our office - Disability Macarthur, 4–6 Surrey St, Minto from 10am - 11.30am.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, working alongside parents and carers of children, teenagers, and young adults up to 24 years old.

For more information, please contact our Family Care team by phone on 9603 7011 or email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Or you might like to follow our page here: 👇🏼

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With thanks,
Julie and the team 💕

✨ Our Family & Kids Connect Playgroups ✨Our playgroups have been busy lately, with lots of creative fun happening! 🎨 Las...
17/03/2026

✨ Our Family & Kids Connect Playgroups ✨

Our playgroups have been busy lately, with lots of creative fun happening! 🎨

Last week, our families and little ones had a wonderful time making their very own lions to take home. It was a roar-some effort from everyone involved! 😂

Craft is always a favourite at playgroup. It’s such a special way for children and parents to connect through art, while also supporting the development of fine motor skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Our sessions are FREE, filled with fun activities for the kids, and a great opportunity for you to unwind, meet new friends, and feel supported.

🎉Our TUESDAY playgroup still has capacity for additional attendees. 🎉

It's held at our office - Disability Macarthur, 4–6 Surrey St, Minto from 10am - 11.30am.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, working alongside parents and carers of children, teenagers, and young adults up to 24 years old.

For more information, please contact our Family Care team by phone on 9603 7011 or email fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

With thanks,
Julie and the team 💕

💛 Does this sound like you? 💛Are you a parent or carer of a child living with a disability or chronic illness?If so, we ...
11/03/2026

💛 Does this sound like you? 💛

Are you a parent or carer of a child living with a disability or chronic illness?

If so, we are here for you. We offer a space where you can unwind, relax and chat by attending our free MyTime groups.

Last week, our Currans Hill group created their own calming bottles. A simple tool that can bring a moment of peace during a busy day. Watching the glitter swirl and settle can support stress relief, grounding and a sense of calm.

We meet on Tuesdays from 10-12 at Currans Hill Community Hall and we'd love you to join us.

For more information, please call our team on 9603 7011, or you might like to follow our page here: 👇🏼

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✨ A special week at MyTime ✨Our MyTime groups in Currans Hill and Minto provide a welcoming and supportive space for par...
03/03/2026

✨ A special week at MyTime ✨

Our MyTime groups in Currans Hill and Minto provide a welcoming and supportive space for parents and carers of children with a diagnosed disability or complex medical condition.

Each week, we come together to connect, share experiences and access helpful information in a relaxed and caring environment.

We regularly invite guest speakers to provide valuable insights and practical strategies.

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Monique from Learnerobics to speak with our groups. Monique shared fascinating insights into the inner workings of the brain, learning challenges, different learning styles, auditory processing, and the importance of fostering a growth mindset.

Her presentation was engaging and informative, and we received wonderful feedback.

If you would like to learn more about our free MyTime groups, please call us on 9603 7011 or email 👇🏼

fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Thanks
Julie and the team

✨ Are you looking to join a Playgroup? ✨Playgroups are a fantastic way for your child to practice early social skills, t...
25/02/2026

✨ Are you looking to join a Playgroup? ✨

Playgroups are a fantastic way for your child to practice early social skills, tap into their creative brains and for parents to connect and support one another.

We currently run two groups and would love for you to join us.

They are free, full of fun activities for the kids and an ideal way for you to unwind, meet new friends and feel supported. Fresh fruit is provided.

Monday's playgroup:
10am-11:30am at Birriwa Community Hall, Mount Annan

Tuesday's playgroup:
10am-11:30am at Disability Macarthur; 4-6 Surrey St, Minto

In addition to our playgroups, we also offer FREE parental support, educational activities for kids, counselling, and lots more.

We are proudly supported by Disability Macarthur - family support & care, and work with parents and carers of children and teenagers, as well as young adults up to 24 years old.

For more information, contact the family care team on 9603 7011 or fcintake@disabilitymacarthur.org.au

Thanks
Julie and the team.

Address

4-6 Surrey Street
Minto Heights, NSW
2567

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61296037011

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