The following is a directory for NSW early learning services that can access a variety of free incursions that enrich children’s learning.
Emergency & Safety Services
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NSW Police
Community engagement officers often visit centres to talk about safety.
Contact: Local Police Area Command (via NSW Police Community Engagement) -
Fire & Rescue NSW
Firefighters visit centres to teach fire safety and show equipment.
Contact: Local Fire Station (via Fire & Rescue NSW) -
State Emergency Service (SES)
Volunteers provide interactive sessions on emergency preparedness.
Contact: NSW SES Community Engagement -
Surf Life Saving NSW
Beach and water safety incursions for children.
Contact: Surf Life Saving NSW Education
Sustainability & Environment
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Sydney Water Education Team
Free incursions on water conservation and sustainability.
Contact: Sydney Water Education -
Local Council Sustainability Programs
Workshops on recycling, composting, and gardening.
Contact: Your local council (City of Sydney, Inner West, Parramatta, etc.) -
Responsible Pet Ownership Program
Dog safety incursions run by councils.
Contact: NSW Office of Local Government via your council
Literacy & Storytelling
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Local Libraries
Storytime visits, book readings, and literacy activities.
Contact: Nearest library branch (City of Sydney Libraries, Parramatta Libraries, etc.) -
National Simultaneous Storytime
Annual free event where centres join nationwide story readings.
Contact: ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime
Health & Wellbeing
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Community Health Services
Free incursions on nutrition, hygiene, and dental care.
Contact: Local NSW Health District (Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney LHD) -
Camp Quality Puppet Shows
Free puppet incursions teaching resilience and wellbeing.
Contact: Camp Quality Puppets
Road & Community Safety
- Kids & Traffic (Macquarie University)
Road safety incursions tailored for early childhood.
Contact: Kids & Traffic
Sydney centres can enrich children’s learning at no cost by tapping into emergency services, councils, libraries, health networks, and community organisations. These incursions are interactive, educational, and directly support EYLF outcomes.
Further Reading
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