Follow Up Guidelines for Comment

We’ve been working with a big team of people from all over Australia to write a new Guideline for Follow-up Care for Young Children Born Very Preterm. We know they are at increased risk of life long challenges and we also know that early intervention is critical. Unfortunately there has been no uniform approach to follow-up programs around the country. This new Guideline hopes to change that.

The Guideline is now in Draft phase and open for public comment. We welcome all people born prematurely, caregivers, clinicians, allied health professionals and other interested parties to reach the Guideline and provide feedback. More information can be found here:

Our new home!

We have some very exciting news!! After almost 10 years of Tiny Sparks operating from private homes we have finally found the right space to call our own!

Tha new space located at Unit 1, 316 Onslow Road, Shenton Park will allow for the easy collation of care packs and for us to expand our volunteer program. We are thrilled to watch Tiny Sparks WA progress to this milestone.

We would love for your assistance with the fit out of our new head quarters and are calling on our supporters and community to help us with this. If you are able please make a donation to help fund some important items such as:

  • warehouse shelving

  • microwave

  • coffee machine

  • whiteboard

  • table & chairs

  • desk

  • cups, mugs, plates

We are so very grateful for your ongoing support!

Term 2 Playgroup 2023

Enrolment is now open for Term 2 of Developmental Playgroup. We have 2 groups to ensure that the most appropriate activities are offered to you and your child. Each group meets fortnightly during school terms. The groups are split into ‘6 months to walking’ and ‘walking to age 3’. This is based on actual age. If your little one is taking their first steps then we could encourage you to choose the walking to age 3 group. Enrolment can be completed on our website here: https://www.tinysparkswa.org.au/shop/new-enrolment-developmental-playgroup-term-3-2021-9y8c2-xl93l-zwg6g-6dnfz-pr2c9

You are welcome to share the link with anyone who may be interested in participating.

This is what past participants have to say about playgroup…

We are extremely grateful to Telethon 7 for their continues support of our program and also to Ability WA for their amazing facilitation.

Nurturing Regional NICU Families

We are thrilled to spill the beans on a secret project that’s been almost 9 months in the making!

With the hugest of thanks to Telethon 7 and Nicole Pates of Western Kids Health we bring you Nurturing Regional NICU Families.

Aiming to close the gap for graduate NICU families living in rural, regional and remote areas of WA by providing free access to virtual therapist support and a unique, strength based, online program to build connection, improve bonding and work towards developmental milestones.

Eligible families will receive a 12 month Baby Play Academy membership, an online program created by paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists to support your baby's development from birth to walking.

If you are living rural, regional or remote and have been discharged home in last few months (since 1/1/23) you are eligible to apply. The program is best commenced within a few weeks of returning home and the cut off point for participation will be adjusted each month.

Health professionals and others interested in this program can download and print this flyer for distribution, or contact us if you would like copies sent to you.

Telethon Beneficiaries

What a privilege to be one of 107 remarkable beneficiaries of the Telethon 7 Trust. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who gives generously so that we can all make an impact on WA children and young people.

We are thrilled to be delivering more care packages than ever before, providing Developmental Playgroup places and launching an exciting new program for regional families. We can’t wait to share more about that soon!