Free Mothers’ Groups in Sydney and Lake Macquarie
Local connection and support through your baby’s first year
Local Mum & Baby Groups
Motherhood brings plenty of questions, changes and moments you want to share with someone who understands.
Our free, professionally facilitated mothers’ groups bring together local mums with babies aged 0–12 months. Meet weekly during the school term to build friendships, share experiences and explore life with your baby.
Whether this is your first baby or you’re welcoming another child, you and your baby are welcome.
A familiar place in your week
Some weeks you might have plenty to share. Other weeks, simply getting out of the house and being around people who understand is enough.
Our small, consistent groups give you time to get comfortable, get to know one another and build connections at your own pace.
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Familiar faces
Meet with the same small group of local mums each week, giving friendships time to grow.
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Space for you both
Feed, cuddle, settle or follow your baby’s cues while taking time for your own connection and support.
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Guided conversations
An experienced facilitator brings practical, evidence-based information into discussions shaped by your group’s experiences.
Explore what matters to you
Weekly conversations make room for the experiences of motherhood alongside questions about caring for your baby.
Your newsletter introduces the upcoming topic, with prompts for reflection and helpful resources you can return to afterwards. It also shares exclusive offers from our partners.
Questions don’t always arrive during a session. Our online suggestion form lets you share questions, ideas or topics anytime, anonymously if you prefer. Submissions go to your facilitator to help shape group discussions—so you don’t need to remember a thought until next week or raise it yourself in front of everyone.
Connection beyond your weekly session
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Your private group chat
Stay in touch with your group between sessions through a private WhatsApp chat, moderated by a facilitator during your program.
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Milestones to share
Opt in to a birthday calendar shared with your group, helping you remember special dates and keep celebrating together beyond the term.
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Your wider local community
Join your local WhatsApp community to meet other mums in your area and hear about local news, events, guest speakers and special offers.
Who are our mothers’ groups for?
Our groups welcome mums with babies aged 0–12 months, whether you’re a first-time mum or have older children.
You might be new to the area, looking for local friendships or wanting a regular space to connect during the week. You don’t need to know anyone before you come.
The program is free to attend.
What we aim to achieve
Through our programs, we aim to help mothers:
feel less isolated and more connected to their local community
build supportive relationships with other mothers
feel more confident navigating early motherhood
access trustworthy, practical information
recognise when additional support may be helpful
know where and how to seek that support
feel respected, included and emotionally safe
participate regardless of their capacity to pay
For babies and families, our broader aim is to support responsive relationships, family wellbeing and strong foundations during the first year of life.
How To Join
Step 1: Find your local group
Choose the location closest to you and book a trial session.
We have intakes at the beginning of each school term.
Step 2: Come to a trial
Meet the facilitator, connect with other mums and get a feel for the group.
Step 3: Apply for the term
If you’d like to continue, apply for an ongoing place. Places are limited so groups can stay small and consistent.
Current Locations
Term 1 2027 Trial Bookings are now open
Term 1 trial sessions will be held in February 2027. Dates/Times/Venues are tentative only and will be confirmed closer to the trial date.
Help us bring a group to your area
Can’t find a group nearby? Register your interest to hear about future locations. Knowing where mums are looking for support helps us plan where to grow.