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More Investment in Early Childhood Essential (Wed 11 January 2012)

Letter to the Editor published in the West Australian 11 January 2012 Linda Savage's opinion piece (We must invest more in early childhood years, 4th January) makes reference to to the Nobel...

Investing in Early Childhood (Tue 10 January 2012)

Linda Savage's opinion piece "We must invest more in early childhood years" in the West Australian 04th January 2012 makes for very interesting reading, with evidence from one of the worlds 10...

Leadership WA (Tue 10 January 2012)

Ashley Reid speaks Fellow to Fellow as Ngala's CEO to affiliates and fellow members of Leadership WA Leadership WA Newsletter

Grandparenting Through the Early Years (Thu 22 December 2011)

This workshop will explore the role that Grandparents play in supporting their grandchildren’s early childhood brain development in the areas of Relationships; Sleep; Nutrition;...

R4R Wheatbelt (Thu 22 December 2011)

The Wheatbelt Development Commission has funded Ngala to work with the Community Resource Centres throughout the Wheatbelt to provide parenting workshops via internet connection  and...

Building Brains DVD (Tue 20 December 2011)

Funded by Lotterywest, Building Brains for Children 0 - 3 years has 5 chapters that can be played individually: Brain Development Begins before Birth The Importance of Nature and Nurture...

Meet the new CEO of Ngala, Ashley Reid (Fri 16 December 2011)

It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new CEO of Ngala.  With more than twenty years experience across a broad range of community services I am passionate about supporting...

Christmas Closing Times (Wed 14 December 2011)

Holiday closing times

Nurturing the Pilbara Wins Global Award (Tue 13 December 2011)

Woodside supported the creation of Ngala's 'Nurturing the Pilbara program, which began in Karratha in 2008 as part of the companies commitment to supporting its employees and community development...

Ngala Article in Offspring Magazine (Tue 29 November 2011)

Check out the Summer 2012 edition of Offspring Magazine that features the Ngala article 'And then there were two...Managing a Toddler and New Baby' on page 72.  Also featured is an...

‘Nurturing the Pilbara’ selected as international finalist at Excellence Awards (Wed 16 November 2011)

DATE:  14 th November   Media Release...

Russell Hawkins Awarded Life Membership (Tue 18 October 2011)

At the Friends of Ngala fundraising luncheon at the Royal Perth Yacht Club, the President of the Friends of Ngala, the Hon. Barbara Scott, presented a Friends of Ngala Life Membership to recently...

Thank you Rae Walter (Mon 3 October 2011)

In November 2011, it will be 23 years since Rae Walter joined Ngala as CEO leading Ngala to become Western Australia’s premier early parenting community service organisation. Ngala's...

Mrs Tonya McCusker Accepts Patronage of Ngala (Mon 3 October 2011)

Ngala is delighted to announce that Mrs Tonya McCusker has recently accepted Ngala’s invitation to become Patron of the organisation. The support of the Governor and Mrs. McCusker as...

ABC Radio Interviews (Thu 15 September 2011)

The Ngala Education team will be interviewed on ABC Radio (Mid-West and Kimberly) on the 1st Wednesday of every month discussing various parenting topics with regional communities. ...

Offspring Article Spring 2011: Child Care (Thu 15 September 2011)

Ngala's article 'Investing in Child Care' featured in the Spring 2011 Edition of Offspring Magazine.  To read the full article click here .

The Governor and Mrs McCusker visit Ngala (Fri 26 August 2011)

His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker, AO, QC, Governor of WA and his wife Mrs. Tonya McCusker and their daughter Mary will be visiting Ngala next Friday morning 26th August at 9 .30 am.  ...

Ashley Reid new CEO for Ngala (Wed 24 August 2011)

I am very pleased to announce that Ashley Reid has been appointed as CEO for Ngala. Ashley is currently the Executive Director, Family and Community Services at MercyCare and has over 18 years...

Nibbles at Noranda Family Centre - HIPPY (Thu 4 August 2011)

MEDIA RELEASE – NIBBLES AT NORANDA On the Thursday 11 th August, Ngala is hosting “Nibbles at Noranda” an open afternoon with drinks and nibbles at the Noranda Family...

Distressed Parents Turn to Ngala (Thu 28 July 2011)

Distressed parents are turning to Ngala for vital help with their babies when government Services are unable to meet their needs The aims of the Western Australian Child Health Services are to...

Farewell to our Patron Mrs Julie Michael (Tue 5 July 2011)

The Friends of Ngala feel very privileged to have been associated with Julie Michael, our Patron, during the past four years whilst her husband, Dr Ken Michael AC served as Governor of Western...

Challenges for FIFO Families (Tue 5 July 2011)

As Western Australia’s leading not-for-profit provider of early parenting services for families with children between 0-6 years, Ngala recognises the very real challenges FIFO families face,...

Rae Walter Citizen of the Year Finalist (Wed 15 June 2011)

We are delighted to announce that Ngala’s Chief Executive, Rae Walter, was a finalist in the 2011 Western Australian Citizen of the Year Awards in recognition of her work with children and...

Good advice for ABC Kimberley (Tue 14 June 2011)

Good parenting advice is reaching a wider audience in the Kimberley with Ngala’s parenting educators Julie Holschier, Stephanie Fairbairn, Regina Fogarty and Stephen Gallagher joining ABC...

Ngala CEO Announces Retirement (Mon 13 June 2011)

Letter from the CEO Rae Walter In November 2011, it will be 23 years since I joined Ngala as CEO. It will also be the month in which I will be retiring. For me, it has been a privilege to lead...

Ngala Life Membership Awarded to Russell Hawkins (Fri 10 June 2011)

Today at the Friends of Ngala fundraising luncheon at the Royal Perth Yacht Club, the President of the Friends of Ngala, the Hon. Barbara Scott presented a Ngala Life Membership to recently...

Shelley Taylor-Smith to Champion Ngala (Fri 10 June 2011)

President of the Friends of Ngala, the Hon. Barbara Scott, today will  welcome 7 x Women’s World No.1 Marathon Swimming Champion, Shelley Taylor -Smith as guest speaker at the...

Ngala Welcomes Support from Harvey Fresh (Thu 2 June 2011)

We are pleased to announce that Harvey Fresh have come on board as a supporter of Ngala through a donation of $5,000. In May, Steve Audino and Leandra Sorgiovanni from Harvey Fresh visited...

Ngala Institue of Education and Training (Wed 1 June 2011)

Ngala is delighted to announce that on 25th May 2011 the Training and Accreditation Council of WA approved The Ngala Institute of Education and Learning as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)...

NGALA GAINS STATUS AS REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION (Wed 25 May 2011)

Ngala is delighted to announce that on 25 th May 2011 the Training and Accreditation Council of WA approved The Ngala Insitute of Education and Learning as a Registered Training Organisation...

Aboriginal Building Brains Project (Wed 18 May 2011)

Australian Children’s Trust Ngala is fortunate to have received $120,000 from the Australian Children’s Trust. This funding will be used to develop resources to support...

C4C Plus - Places Spotlight on Under 12s (Tue 19 April 2011)

April 19th marked the West Australian launch of the Communities for Children Plus Program (C4C Plus) in Midland. With FaHCSIA as the funding body, it will bring together Commonwealth, State and...

Good Guys Support Ngala (Tue 8 March 2011)

Held weekly in six communities in the metropolitan area, Ngala Parenting and Play Time (P & PT) provides opportunities for dads, mums, grandparents, aunts and uncles to discuss and share their...

Parents Working Away Workshops (Mon 7 March 2011)

In Western Australia many families have a member who works away - these predominantly include FIFO workers (fly in fly out) and the less recognised DIDO (drive in drive out) employees. Employment...

Fundiing for Ngala Helpline (Thu 3 March 2011)

The Ngala Helpline, Western Australia’s peak parenting helpline receives essential funding from the Western Australian State Government to increase the scope of its online services for...

Play Your Part in Parenting (Tue 1 March 2011)

Recent studies in Australia suggest that grandparents and other family members are playing an increasingly active and significant role in the lives of young children. [1] Family members albeit...

NEW My Ngala Club (Mon 14 February 2011)

Ngala have launched their new My Ngala Club. An online club for families to provide them with online support, bring them together with other families, save them money and have a little fun...

Ngala ELDS Perth Airport Enrolling Now for 2011 (Fri 11 February 2011)

Ngala Early Learning and Development Service Perth Airport  - 15 minute drive from Kensington. Are taking enrolments now for 2011. Vacancies for children of all ages. For more...

Fly-in fly-out study (Mon 20 December 2010)

To find out more follow these links Flyer for study Advert for study

Blue Illusion Booragoon, fund raiser Saturday 22nd January from 1pm (Sun 19 December 2010)

Blue Illusion Clothing and Gifts, Garden City invite you to a glass of champagne and nibbles to support Ngala.   From 1pm on Saturday 22nd January at Booragoon store (near Myer's)...

Parenting Workshops over Christmas & New Year (Mon 13 December 2010)

Ngala will still be running some parenting workshops over the Christmas/New Year period. Click here for the flyer

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...

Huggies MumInspired Grant Programme (Sat 26 March 2011)

The Huggies MumInspired Grant Programme are awarding over $100,000 in business grants to further the development of innovative product or service solutions inspired by motherhood. Submissions...

My Ngala Club (Tue 8 February 2011)

  Ngala have launched their new   My Ngala Club. An online club for families to provide them with online support, bring them together with other families, save them...

Opening Ceremony held at Early Learning and Development Service Perth Airport (Wed 6 October 2010)

Ngala were thrilled to invite guests to an official opening ceremony of Ngala’s Early Learning and Development Service at Perth Airport on Tuesday October 5 th . This service has been some...

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...

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...