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At Southern Kids, we love welcoming children of all ages to a space that’s safe, fun, and designed to help them grow in faith and community.
During the main service, we offer four age-specific programs, each tailored to meet children where they’re at in a warm and engaging way:

All children join adults in the main hall for the first part of the service, and leave before the sermon to go to their programs. Children will need to be signed in and out of the program by a parent or guardian. After the service, we set out some toys in the main hall, which your children can play with under parent supervision

Once the main service finishes, parents are asked to pick up and sign out their children from their program, and enjoy morning tea while while keeping an eye on your children as they play and connect with others in the main hall.

Have questions?

Feel free to contact Liz Shanhun (Children and Youth Co-ordinator) through the webpage or give us a call.

Creche (6 months to 3 years)

Our youngest children are cared for in a relaxed and nurturing environment, led by our dedicated Southern Kids volunteers. The focus is on play and gentle interaction, helping little ones feel safe and included while giving parents the chance to participate in the service with peace of mind.

The Creche is located in the Hive Room at the Youth Centre.
More details about the Creche can be found in the procedure document below.

Little KIDS Program (3-5 years)

This fun-filled program is all about joyful learning and play! Each week, kids enjoy songs, a Bible story, themed craft, and plenty of free play time with great toys. It's a chance for children to start exploring faith in a hands-on, age-appropriate way, supported by our caring volunteers.

Little Kids meet in the Pod Room at the Youth Centre.
More information is available in the Little Kids Procedure document below.

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School-Aged Kids (Years 1 to 6)

Primary-aged kids dive into the Bible each week with stories, games, and engaging discussions. After a shared start with songs and a game, children split into lower and upper primary groups to explore how each week’s Bible passage applies to their lives. Activities include craft, prayer, and learning a memory verse for the term.

This program takes place in the Blender Room at the Youth Centre.
You can find more details in the Years 1–6 Procedure document below.

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Parents and Babies Space

We want everyone to feel welcome in the service — including our littlest ones. Parents are encouraged to keep babies with them if they’d like, and we have a quiet area at the back of the hall just for this. The foyer is also available if you need a comfortable space to feed or settle your child.

Parents are always welcome to stay with their children in the preschool programs for as much or as little of the service as they like.

Child Safety

We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable people - you can read our commitment here.
All our teachers and helpers have Working with Children checks and are up to date with our Safe Ministry Training.
Our policies and procedures are also available for download below.