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A HIPPY Handover (Tue 21 May 2013)

The new HIPPY Rockingham Coordinator, Belinda Watson (pictured left), had the opportunity to meet with Jacquie Mayne (centre) and Tina Dean (right) at a HIPPY Girrawheen parent meeting last...

Road Safety Messages at Toddlerfest (Fri 5 April 2013)

Once again Izzy, the SDERA road safety mascot was one of the main attractions at Toddlerfest.  Izzy helping children identify road and play safety messages. He uses stickers, bookmarks and...

Ngala at South Perth Fiesta (Thu 4 April 2013)

A Building Brains workshop funded by the South Perth Fiesta as part of the City of South Perth's annual community celebration was a great opportunity for Ngala to connect with local families who...

Harmony Day in Mirrabooka (Thu 4 April 2013)

Ngala and HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters) joined Centrecare and Parenting WA to help celebrate Harmony Day and meet members of the Mirrabooka community. The event was...

Ngala at World’s Biggest Playgroup (Wed 3 April 2013)

Ngala and Midland Communities for Children Plus were invited by Playgroups WA to celebrate the World’s Biggest Playgroup Day at Whiteman Park.  This is a great family fun day promoting...

Ngala: Helping You Understand Your Baby’s Sleep (Tue 26 March 2013)

Adjusting to your baby’s sleeping patterns and teaching them to settle and re-settle themselves to sleep can take time and patience. Ngala recommends some helpful tips on achieving better...

Ngala Easter Long Weekend Special: Travel Tips for Parents of Young Children (Mon 25 March 2013)

Traveling with kids can be daunting but with some good planning, a sense of adventure and teamwork, it is possible to arrive at your destination with your sanity intact. Below are some tips to...

New Prices at Ngala's Resource Shop (Mon 18 March 2013)

Ngala has reviewed prices to all resource materials. A popular seller, Building Brains for Young Children 0-3 Years DVD is now reduced by 25%, to $44.95. Another big price reduction is the...

We Can Come to You (Mon 18 March 2013)

Do you run a playgroup? Are you a mothers group? A Ngala educator can come to your parenting group/organisation to run a workshop tailored to your requirements or provide information on Ngala's...

WA Needs Greater Focus on Children this Election (Thu 21 February 2013)

The WA Council of Social Service is calling for greater focus on children, young people and families as a priority for WA in this State Election. “This week WACOSS is highlighting the needs...

University of Queensland parenting research on What do parents really think? (Tue 19 February 2013)

Tell Us What You Think About Parenting Complete a 15 minute survey and you could be in with a chance to win one of twenty $20 Coles-Myer gift cards! The Parenting and Family Support Centre...

Refurbishment of Ngala Kensington (Wed 13 February 2013)

Between mid March and early June 2013, Ngala’s Kensington premises will be closed in two stages for major refurbishment.  This work, funded by Lotterywest, will mean some changes in...

Good Guys celebrates five million reasons to keep giving (Tue 12 February 2013)

One local business is giving big high-fives to customers as they celebrate a momentous milestone. The Good Guys Local Giving Program has reached $5 million donated to over 150 local community...

Ngala Receives Donation from My FIFO Family Calendar Proceeds (Tue 12 February 2013)

Ngala recently received a generous donation towards FIFO workshops from Deanne Hislop of My FIFO Family. The company is donating 50 cents for every My FIFO Family calendar sold in an ongoing...

Russell Hawkins Receives Order of Australia for his work with Ngala and contributions to Western Australian families (Mon 11 February 2013)

The Governor General of Australia announced the Australia Day Honours List on Saturday 26th January 2013. Appointments to the Order of Australia are made to people from many walks of life,...

Ngala to Co-ordinate Local Child and Parent Centre in Calista and Neerabup (Sun 10 February 2013)

Ngala is excited to announce it will be coordinating two of the new Child and Parent Centres (C&PC) that are being established at Calista Primary School, Calista and Neerabup Primary School,...

Perth Airport Fly In To Support Ngala and FIFO Families (Wed 6 February 2013)

Ngala recently received a grant of $5,000 from Perth Airport in support of Ngala’s fly-in fly-out (FIFO) parenting workshops and consultations throughout Western Australia. This grant will...

HIPPY Rockingham Families Graduate (Mon 4 February 2013)

Ngala Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) Rockingham gathered with their families at Ngala in Rockingham for a special afternoon celebration in November 2012. The event...

Drop-In Play & Chat with Ngala (Mon 4 February 2013)

Ngala hosted its first Drop-In Play & Chat session at the Noranda Family Centre on Thursday, 10 th January. The morning session was an opportunity for families with children under the age of...

Tips to help parents of babies and toddlers stay cool during the Australia Day Weekend! (Fri 25 January 2013)

Try and stay out of the heat. Between 9am to 4-5pm, try and remain indoors. Shut the windows and cover them with blinds or curtains to keep the heat out. It will cool your house more...

Ngala Receives $1.5 Million Grant from Lotterywest (Tue 22 January 2013)

On Thursday 17 th January, the Premier, Hon Colin Barnett MLA, visited Ngala Kensington to officially present a $1.5 million Lotterywest grant to the community organisation. The grant from...

Ngala Hosted a Dad’s Day For Merriwa Parenting and Play Time Families (Fri 4 January 2013)

On Saturday, 8th December, Ngala and Bunnings hosted a Dad’s Day for Ngala Merriwa Parenting and Play Time (PPT) families. Dad’s Day is focused on developing positive interactions...

Ngala and Gadens Lawyers Celebrate the Achievements of 2012 (Tue 18 December 2012)

Gadens Lawyers hosted an end of year cocktail reception on the 21 st November at their St Georges Terrace offices. The aim of the event was to recognise the ongoing support of Ngala’s...

Ngala Christmas Closure (Mon 10 December 2012)

Christmas Closure 24th Dec – 1st Jan 2013 Ngala will be closing all offices over the Christmas & New Year period. If you need any assistance, our helpline 9368 9368 is still...

Christmas Tips for Mums and Dads (Mon 3 December 2012)

It’s that time of year again, when your routine life seemed to have been a figment of your imagination, your normally obedient child throws a tantrum every time you’re in a shopping...

A Friend of Ngala Announced as an Ambassador for Children and Young People (Mon 3 December 2012)

The Honourable Barbara Scott, president of the Friends of Ngala, was recently appointed an inaugural Ambassador for Children and Young People at an event held at Government House on 25 October...

Deanne and My FIFO Family Kids Calendar (Mon 3 December 2012)

Soon after arriving from the UK in 2008, my husband and I relocated to the Pilbara with our two week old baby girl. I found moving to a remote mining town with a new born baby and not knowing a...

A Generous Donation - Improved CCTV helps parents understand sleep (Mon 3 December 2012)

Ngala was approached by the trustees of the Jean Murray-Jones Trust through an introduction by the Friends of Ngala. The trustees were keen to help Ngala with facilities and goods to improve...

Ngala to Coordinate Two Local Child and Parent Centres in the Neerabup and Calista Areas (Mon 3 December 2012)

Ngala is excited to announce it will be coordinating two Child and Parent Centres (at Neerabup and Calista). Ngala has had a long-standing connection with communities in both areas and is...

19 Years of Volunteering, Ngala Farewells Dr Jackie Scurlock (Mon 3 December 2012)

Dr Jackie Scurlock, as a board member and chairperson of Ngala’s Professional Advisory Committee, has been a valued advisor and supporter of Ngala for nearly 20 years. Dr Scurlock was...

2012 Danae Corser Award to Helpline Team (Mon 3 December 2012)

The Danae Corser Award is generously provided annually by Mrs Danae Corser since 1992. The Award recognises the outstanding contribution of certain staff members in Ngala by providing financial...

More Grand Expectations (Mon 3 December 2012)

Ngala delivered Grand Expectations, a grandparenting workshop, on 18 th November to a packed audience. The free grandparenting workshop was sponsored by Bendigo Bank as an initiative to help...

Ngala’s NAPPY has taken off (Mon 3 December 2012)

Ngala has started a new service catering to young mothers under the age of 25 years. The Nurturing And Parenting Program for Youth (NAPPY) is a partnership with Kwinana Early Years Services...

Perth Airport Childcare Centre Heading Towards Capacity (Mon 3 December 2012)

After 13 months, Ngala’s 97 placed Early Learning and Development Service (ELDS) located at Perth Airport is now at 70% capacity with waiting lists for the New Year. This modern childcare...

Hey Dad to DadsWA (Thu 22 November 2012)

Ngala has renamed our established fatherhood service to DadsWA, formerly known as Hey Dad WA. DadsWA will continue to support positive engagement with WA fathers, families and the...

Pilbara Families Building Pilbara Communities Project - A Success with Locals (Wed 14 November 2012)

The Pilbara Families Building Pilbara Communities project was warmly received by Pilbara community members. In partnership with Population and Community Health and supported by BHP Billiton...

Support our DadsWA team this Movember (Tue 6 November 2012)

Support Ngala employees, Wade and Russell as they raise funds and awareness for men’s health throughout Movember! The DadsWA team is committed to raising fatherhood...

Ngala Meets Grandparent's Grand Expectations (Wed 24 October 2012)

To celebrate WA Seniors Week, Ngala sponsored by Bendigo Bank, will be rolling out two free education workshop sessions specific to grandparents. Grand Expectations is geared towards keeping...

Ngala meets Pinocchio at the ballet (Wed 26 September 2012)

Yesterday, families had the opportunity to experience a popular children’s story, Pinocchio, through the art of ballet as part of a community initiative by the West Australian Ballet...

The Friends of Ngala raise the profile of Ngala at Government House Dinner (Mon 20 August 2012)

The Friends of Ngala dinner at Government House was an opportunity for Ngala, WA’s oldest not-for-profit charity that supports 40,000 families each year, to raise funds for its early...

Ngala heads north for Pilbara Families Building Pilbara Communities Program (Mon 13 August 2012)

Ngala will be bringing their early childhood and parenting services to remote communities in the Pilbara this September to provide parenting support to families and local communities in the...

Let Ngala Show You How To Coach Your Child Nappy Free (Fri 20 July 2012)

Ngala’s expert staff will provide early parenting tips at this year’s Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo and help families across Perth easily transition their children from...

The Good Guys Clarkson helps Ngala Merriwa with balancing act (Wed 18 July 2012)

In the first few years, children learn about the world through their senses. Playing in mud, finger painting and all those messy situations help children strengthen brain connections and develop...

Ngala's MyTime program jumps on board Noah's Mobile Ark (Wed 11 July 2012)

Ngala's MyTime WA program has recently partnered with not-for-profit organisation Noah's Ark WA to provide mobile therapy advice to all MyTime Perth metropolitan groups and regional groups in...

Ngala Working with CRCs in the Wheatbelt (Wed 11 July 2012)

An article appeard in CRC Network News in May 2012 on Ngala's work with local CRCs in the wheatbelt to deliver parenting education workshops to the rual community. Raising a child is an...

Foetal Alcohol Risks (Wed 20 June 2012)

The risks of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and warnings against drinking while pregnant are confusing, according to child health experts. Early childhood and parenting support provider Ngala has...

Healthy You Healthy Baby website & phone App (Thu 14 June 2012)

Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Ngala have teamed up with WA mothers to fight the obesity epidemic and provide parents with practical solutions to raising a healthy baby and family, via a new...

Bunnings revamps Ngala courtyard Gardens (Wed 13 June 2012)

A small red army took over the Ngala headquarters last week to give the Kensington gardens a much-needed makeover. A team from Bunnings Warehouse stores lent a helping hand to the Ngala and...

Bilingual Children (Tue 12 June 2012)

Would you like your children to be bilingual when they grow up? Perhaps speaking a little Spanish or Japanese, along with English? Stephen Gallagher, an educator with not-for-profit parenting...

Ngala visits Gaden's (Mon 28 May 2012)

Our thanks go to our corporate partners Gadens for inviting the Ngala team in to meet Gadens management and staff at their St George's Terrace office. Photo from left to right:...

NEW Building Brains for Young Children 0-3 Years DVD (Mon 14 May 2012)

Ngala’s Building Brains DVD is now available.  This inspiring DVD covers brain development from conception to age 3 with special emphasis on attachment, Dad’s role,...

The Nest Project (Wed 18 April 2012)

Ngala in support of ‘the nest’ 1. What is The Nest? The Nest is a major project designed to drive beneficial change to the health and wellbeing of all young...

The Great Pram Push 2012 (Wed 18 April 2012)

It was a beautiful day for the the Great Pram Push 2012, funds raised this year are split between Ngala and the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation.  A huge thank...

FON Cocktail Event (Wed 18 April 2012)

  On Wednesday 14th March the Governor, his Excellency Malcolm McCusker and Mrs McCusker hosted a Cocktail Reception at Government House for ninety guests including Ngala partners,...

MyTime Band Song Book Launch (Wed 18 April 2012)

Ngala has been coordinating the federally funded MyTime program in Western Australia for several years now and has also recently taken on coordinating the MyTime for Grandparents program....

Building Brains at the Zoo (Wed 18 April 2012)

Many of the families who contributed to the filming of the DVD joined Ngala to mark the launch of Ngala’s new DVD “Building Brains for Young Children”. It is through filming...

Building Brains Launch (Wed 18 April 2012)

On the 27 th of March, Ngala launched the new Building Brains DVD for Young Children 0-3 Years at Kensington. Eric Kinsella, Chairman of the Ngala Board of Directors, Friends of Ngala...

Gadens Lawyers Support (Wed 18 April 2012)

We are pleased to announce that Gadens Lawyers Perth have joined Ngala as a corporate supporter.  Much of Ngala's work is only partly funded and it is a constant struggle to meet...

FIFO Effects on Family (Wed 7 March 2012)

"For the parent left behind fly in fly out can mean becoming a single carer for weeks or months at a time, then slipping back into the co-parenting role for the brief period the worker is...

FIFO Workshops for Gorgon (Mon 27 February 2012)

So far around 80 people have taken the opportunity to take part in the Parents Working Away sessions.  These popular 2 hour workshops hosted by Ngala's Stephen Gallagher and Kim Cooke are...

Scitech 2012 (Fri 24 February 2012)

Every year Scitech opens its doors for 2 weeks in February to the parents of toddlers in Perth.  The event us known as Toddlerfest, parents bring their children to experience a range of...

Parenting Workshops now in Ellenbrook (Fri 17 February 2012)

Notice of NEW scheduled workshops in Ellenbrook in 2012! Did you know Ellenbrook is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Perth with 10,000 more people moving into this area in the last ...

Building Brains DVD Buy Now (Fri 17 February 2012)

This exciting new resource is for families and professionals and emphasises the importance of attachment, parental and child health and wellbeing. The DVD has 5 chapters that can be played...

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)

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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...

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...

Parenting Workshops now in Ellenbrook (Sun 19 February 2012)

Notice of NEW scheduled workshops in Ellenbrook in 2012! Did you know Ellenbrook is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Perth with 10,000 more people moving into this area in the...

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...

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...

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...