Our Place Northern Bay

05/06/2026

**Have you enrolled in 3 or 4 year old kinder for 2027?**

Now is the time - click on the QR code below or speak to staff at reception at Korayn Birralee Family Centre 🙂

04/06/2026

**Engagement Blitz **

Thank you to so many amazing services for bracing the winter weather and being a part of our Engagement Blitz at Northern Bay P-12 College Tallis campus and Norlane Child and Family Centre this week. Such a great way to get to know the services available in our local community...

The Good Neighbourhood Project, Barwon Community Legal Service, Geelong Regional Libraries, City of Greater Geelong, Norlane ARC, Meli, Parent Pathways Geelong and others.

Due to the inclement weather, we needed to cancel this morning... but will be back tomorrow with Norlane Community Centre and Meli. Look forward to seeing you there 🙂

03/06/2026

**Upcoming FREE Family Forum**

"Staying Connected to your Teens by well-respected Lael Stone, Australian speaker, educator and author.

A practical and reassuring session on understanding adolescence and staying connected with your teen through all the ups and downs.

The session is being held at the beautiful new Norlane ARC (1/9 Cox Rd, Norlane) with free parking out the front of the building.

Register your attendance today via the QR Code below ⬇️ to avoid disappointment.

01/06/2026

**Engagement Blitz @ NBC Tallis**

We're venturing further afield this week and hosting an Engagement Blitz at the gates to Northern Bay P-12 College Tallis campus.

This morning Geelong Regional Libraries and Corio Bay Sports Club were at the gates to greet families on arrival and talk about the amazing services on offer in our local community. Check out who else is coming below ⬇️

28/05/2026

**National Reconciliation Week - All In**

To show our support for National Reconciliation Week, Hayley from Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op came along to our weekly Storytime session and engaged in some storytelling with the children and parents / educators about her history, culture and traditions. She also brought along some sensory artefacts such as clap sticks, possum skin balls, kangaroo skins, emu feathers, weaving baskets and a small coolamon (used to carry babies). Thank-you Hayley for sharing your rich history and deep connection to country.

Our Place was also honoured to sign the Mingo Waloom Aboriginal Best Start Partnership Agreement, pledging our shared commitment to learning, respect and improving outcomes for First Nations children and their families.

"The partnership is grounded in respect, humility and collaboration between mob and allies. We value the cultural strengths within mob and how these contribute to inclusive and connected experiences for all families. We also value the role each partner plays in supporting strong beginnings across our region".

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

**Coffee and Conversation - TODAY**

Got some questions about the school or family centre? Josh and Janice will be in the Family Lounge this afternoon from 2.30 - 3.00pm 🙂

21/05/2026

**National Toywell Award Winners**

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, but even more importantly, to acknowledge our Toy Library as winners in the recent Toy Well Awards, today we hosted a Morning Tea in recognition of our AMAZING volunteers and their ongoing contribution to our local community.

Our Awards included:
Winner of the Volunteer Led Excellence Award - celebrating a toy library where volunteers are the driving force behind its success. It recognises supportive teamwork, strong ownership, initiative and pride, as well as a commitment to making the library a place that families love to visit.

Winner of the Play Champion Award (Kylie) - celebrating a volunteer who brings who brings warmth, kindness and enthusiasm to every session, where everyone feels welcome and included.

Finalist in the Consistent Champion Award (Alana) - recognising someone who shows up and makes a big difference through their care and quiet dedication.

Huge congratulations to you all - we couldn't be more proud ❤

20/05/2026

**Toy of the Week**

Join in a tea party with your child.
These toys are available to borrow in our free Toy LIbrary 🙂

Kitchen Playset - Code E058
Jam Hearts Tea Set - Code E101
Fun Fan Fryer - Code E107
Supermarket Grocery Set - Code E116

20/05/2026

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