Celebrating 5 Years of Young Parents Group

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“The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world” William Ross Wallace

In its 5th year of existence, Young Parents Group, currently supported by nib foundation, is a thriving, successful group that has made a difference in the lives of over 140 families and over 250 children. It was in 2011 that a young mother walked into The Place and expressed her wish for a sense of belonging in a group tailored for young parents. So began the journey for the development of Young Parents Group at The Place.

Over the years, the group has undergone an evolution from a fully funded two year facilitated program, to an unfunded unfacilitated group, and then into a collaborative facilitated group that has gone from strength to strength. Young Parents Group, through it’s collaborative model, is fortunate to have the involvement and support of volunteer parent leaders, and staff from The Family Action Centre, Ability Links and Lake Macquarie City Council as well as a monthly Family Health Nurse from Pouches Parenting, Newcastle.

The group continues to provide a trusting and accepting peer environment that nurtures healthy parents and healthy parenting, investing in the future leaders of our region. To find out more about YPG watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0qnsMNC6X4&feature=youtu.be

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website