Douglas Community Early Childhood Hub

19/02/2026

Save the date! Our P&C’s Country Fair is coming …..

16/02/2026

🌊🎨 Calling Young Artists in FNQ!

We’re inviting kindergarten and primary school-aged artists to create an original artwork inspired by the deep ocean. 🌌🐠

What do you imagine lies beneath the surface?
Mysterious marine life? Hidden treasures? Glittering underwater worlds waiting to be discovered?

Selected artworks will be professionally exhibited in a gallery setting - an exciting opportunity for young creatives to showcase their talent and be celebrated for their imagination.

Ready to explore the unseen depths? 🌊✨

🗓️ Applications close: 11.59pm, Wed 1 April
🖼️ Exhibition: 8 - 17 May

Apply now! cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival/artist-callout

🖌️ Image: Panda in the Water by Norah Kim

06/02/2026

03/02/2026

27/01/2026

Discover the new, FREE parenting program with practical strategies to support you with screen challenges, Triple P Online: Children and Screens.

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but it does come with support.

We’re excited to be offering the Circle of Security® Parenting Program, a gentle, evidence-based program that supports parents to better understand their child’s emotional needs, strengthen connection, and respond with confidence — even in the tough moments.

• 5 Tuesday evenings starting 10th February
• 7.00pm AEST 🌀
• Online, small supportive group
• Certificate provided on completion of all sessions

This program offers a safe, reflective space to slow down, learn, and grow alongside other parents. No judgement — just practical tools, shared understanding, and meaningful conversations.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Am I doing this right?” — this space is for you.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/circle-of-security-parenting-program-term-1-2026

26/01/2026

Back to school made easier 📚✨

Explore our Back to School hub—filled with essential links, tips, and resources to make the year smoother for you and your family.

🔗www.qld.gov.au/backtoschool

23/01/2026

Our 2026 OPEN SIGN ON DAY and Term 1 are fast approaching!! Cartwheel over to our facility on Saturday the 31st of January between 9-11am to enrol your child into the sport of GYMNASTICS!

Classes on offer:
- PreSchool (Age 1-5)
- Home School (Age 7+)
- Recreational Gymnastics (Prep Age 5 up to Adults)
- Competitive Gymnastics (Prep Age 5+)
- Acro & Tumble (Age 8+)
- Ninja (Prep Age 5+)
- Aerial Silks (Age 8 up to Adults)

*TERM 1 of classes commence Monday the 2nd of February for 9 weeks*

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

Yarning Cards can help First Nations families collaborate and talk about children and their schooling journey. 🗣️

Developed by Positive Partnerships, the resources can help start conversations about culture, learning plans, therapy, transitions and more.

Lean more at 💻 https://ow.ly/9RlZ50XX1xR

📷 Image: Positive Partnerships