News

Below are a list of Ngala News items

Archive: 2010 | 2009

NEW Ngala DVD - Feeding My Baby the First Year (Wed 25 August 2010)

Ngala is pleased to announce that our new DVD Feeding My Baby: the First Year  has been released and is now available to purchase. This DVD is a helpful resource for parents who want to...

The Good Guys Clarkson - Doing Good (Tue 27 July 2010)

The Good Guys Clarkson continue to support Ngala - they recently launched the Local Giving Program Token Box, an initiative which allows customers to play a vital role in giving back to the...

Ngala Partners with Beyond Blue to launch new HeyDad booklet (Thu 22 July 2010)

Ngala, in partnership with beyondblue have produced a new parenting resource for fathers called Hey Dad - Fatherhood - First 12 Months.  The booklet contains useful information...

Ngala Secures Funding from the Wheatbelt Development Commission (Mon 19 July 2010)

Ngala is pleased to announce that the we have secured funding from the Wheatbelt Development Commission as part of the second round of Royalties for Regions.  This money will allow us to link...

Limited Edition Ngala Secrets Book Available Now! (Thu 8 July 2010)

Ngala has released a limited edition, commemorative book to mark our 120th birthday . This book combines two of Ngala's most popular resources, Secrets of Good Eaters 2nd Edition and...

Ngala Celebrates 120 Years (Wed 30 June 2010)

This year marks the 120 th anniversary of Ngala’s operations.  Established in 1890 as the House of Mercy and renamed NGAL-A in 1956, the organisation has a long and varied history,...

Ngala Launched 120 Year Celebrations (Mon 28 June 2010)

In 2010, Ngala turns 120 and to kick off celebrations to mark this milestone, a launch event was held on 9 June 2010. The event was held at Ngala HQ in Kensington and was attended by a large...

Ngala Articles in new edition of Offspring Magazine (Thu 24 June 2010)

The Winter 2010 edition of Offspring Magazine, WA’s own family lifestyle magazine, is out now. Ngala has contributed two very good articles to this latest edition. Dads Needed for...

AAP&CH concern over new health reforms (Wed 5 May 2010)

The following media statement is in response to Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon’s media statement on ‘ Strengthening Primary Care in Local Communities’, issued April...

The Good Guys support Ngala (Mon 3 May 2010)

Essential Support For New Parents Most new parents need help and support dealing with the challenges a new baby brings. Parenting education and family support is extremely valuable for new...

Ngala Partners with CRCs to Enhance Regional Services (Mon 29 March 2010)

From 1 February 2010 Ngala will be working in partnership with a number of regional Community Resource Centres (CRCs and formerly known as Telecentres) throughout regional Western Australia....

NEW Offspring Magazine (Mon 15 March 2010)

This month saw the launch of Western Australia's newest parenting magazine 'Offspring.'  This new quarterly magazine will provide families with valuable parenting information as...

Ngala Early Learning & Development Service to Open at Perth Airport (Fri 12 March 2010)

Ngala is delighted to announce the opening of their Early Learning and Development Service at Perth's Domestic Aiport. This is a long day care service for children from birth to 6 years of age...

2 NEW Parenting Workshops (Wed 3 February 2010)

Ngala are pleased to announce two new parenting workshops. Families Moving for Work This workshop is specifically tailored for families who have relocated, or who are considering...

NEW Ngala Webcam Consultations (Tue 2 February 2010)

Ngala has expanded its Consultations service to now also include consultations online via webcam.  Previously this service was only available from one of our Perth centres or via...

Great Christmas Gift Ideas (Wed 16 December 2009)

With the festive season upon us once again and Christmas fast approaching, we encourage you to consider that the best Christmas presents are time spent with your children. The best...

Ngala Helpline Operating Every Day Over Festive Season (Wed 16 December 2009)

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year but it can also be very stressful, particularly for families with babies and young children.  That is why the Ngala Helpline will be open...

Beyondblue survey on Postnatal Depression (Thu 19 November 2009)

A nationwide survey conducted by beyondblue: the national depression initiative has revealed that 90 percent of Australians recognise the serious nature of postnatal depression (PND) and the...

Ngala Shopping Day at Ocean Keys (Sun 15 November 2009)

Ocean Keys Shopping Centre opened its doors on Sunday 15 November in support of Ngala.  We were very lucky to have once again been selected by the centre's management as the beneficiaries of...

Ngala Shopping Day at Garden City (Sun 18 October 2009)

Ngala were very fortunate to have been selected as the nominated charity for the Garden City Shopping Centre Sunday Trading day on Sunday 18 October.  The centre secured Hi-5 as their feature...

Ngala Introduces New Online Services (Sun 4 October 2009)

Ngala Introduces New Online Services to Support Families in Rural and Remote Locations Ngala, Western Australia’s leading not-for-profit provider of early parenting services for families...

Ngala at WACOSS (Mon 24 May 2010)

Ngala recently attended the WACOSS (West Australian Council of Social Service Inc.) conference where staff were on hand to discuss the services and programs that Ngala offers families. A poster...

Announcing 2010's Professional Education Program (Thu 21 January 2010)

Ngala provides professional education in areas of early parenting and development of young children for community organisations, professionals working with families in the early years, and...

WA Early Childhood Education and Care Conference (Tue 15 September 2009)

Perth hosted the inaugural biannual WA Child Care and Early Childhood Education Conference from 3rd to 5th April. The theme of the conference was Quality and Collaboration Matter! Over the course...

Ngala Staff Development Day (Tue 15 September 2009)

Learn, Listen and Be Challenged was the theme for the Ngala Staff Development Day. Our Team Leaders along with Kate and Karen attended this month. Our first topic of the day was Celebrating...