Balga Child and Family Centre offers a comprehensive community space with child health nurses, lactation consultants, and dedicated educators. What sets it apart from typical child health centres is its partnership with the Salvation Army, enabling additional services like playgroups, sensory play, and vacation care.
I recently attended the Friday Sensory Playgroup and was genuinely impressed by the warmth of this community. Our session began indoors with St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities including rainbow painting, a pot of gold craft, and four-leaf clovers made using cut capsicums. We also created colourful rainbows using pipe cleaners, Fruit Loops, and marshmallows—an activity my toddler absolutely loved.
The Little Things community garden is truly special—filled with magnificent fig trees, boardwalks, garden beds, and numerous exploration spaces for children.
Activities are thoughtfully distributed throughout the area, from cubby houses to Little Tikes cars, dedicated toy areas, and a baby play space. With both traditional playground equipment and soft play options, every child finds something engaging.
The well-equipped indoor play area features toy kitchens, shops, a baby corner, doctor’s kits, and various small-world play options, ensuring the playgroup remains valuable year-round regardless of weather.
The Salvation Army provides morning tea for both children and parents, creating a wonderful opportunity for kids to gather and parents to connect.
Perhaps most impressive is the affordability—the sensory playgroup costs just $10 per term! Beyond this, the centre offers numerous free programs, including baby massage, Sing and Grow sessions, toilet training workshops, and much more.
This beautiful space is absolutely worth exploring for families in the area.
For more information visit https://www.instagram.com/balgasalvoeys/ or https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/balga/what-we-offer/childrens-activities/
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Kat is a mum of two little girls, Emilia and recent new addition Eleanor. Kat shares her travels around Perth and beyond on her instagram @thethriftymumma_ . Helping families find activities that are budget friendly but still packed with fun. Determined to get the most out of what WA has to offer without it costing the bank.
My daughter is 14month old and I would like to join in the play group on wed session.
Also one of my friend’s son(15month old) would like to join together.
Please let us know whether there is space for us.