For children
Kids’ activities
As a church community, we appreciate this and have created a diverse range of programs for children starting from birth to young adults, where your children can participate in a large range of activities that help nurture their growing minds. Each of our programs has a dedicated team of leaders who have a passion for children’s ministries and wish to see young children grow in all aspects of their lives.
Sunday school
Sunday, 9.30am | Ages 3–12
Our dedicated and committed Sunday school leaders, teachers and helpers provide a safe and caring space for the young people to explore and discover more about God, Jesus, the Bible, themselves, others and life.
Playgroup
Monday and Wednesday, 10am
We meet in the Little Things Community Garden at The Salvation Army Balga for social play and adult conversation.
Mainly Music
Wednesday, 9.30–11am
Cost: $3 for one child, $5 for two or more children
This program for pre-school children and their parent or caregiver is designed to provide an environment where kids can develop skills to enhance their education through music, rhythm, rhyme, movement and listening.
The session includes morning tea and free play, allowing time for you to eat and chat with other parents!
Just Brass
For kids in grades 3 and 4, held in local schools
Students receive free weekly individual or group music tuition in their schools. This is a music program that develops young leaders and builds children's confidence, self-esteem, and ability to thrive in school.
The program builds partnerships across the community to ensure all involved achieve at school, and beyond.
Child Health Centre
Nurse health checks
Monday, 9am–12 pm (closed public holidays)
Birth to 4 years old
This free health service can support you and your young family with:
- Child health and development assessments at 8 weeks, 4 months, 12 months and 2 years
- Ongoing parenting support and information
- Family health
- Immunisations
No appointment necessary, just drop in during open hours.
New parent group
Thursday, 10 am
Five-week course
Being a new parent can be incredibly daunting — that’s why we encourage all new mums to join a group. This five-week course will encourage you in your parenting journey and provide you with opportunities to ask lots of questions.