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Little Sydney Lives: Recollections
A retrospective exhibition of winners from our children's photo competition ‘Little Sydney Lives’. This exhibition is currently on display at Customs House.
Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest
Budding photographers aged 5 to 12 can make their mark and show us their world.
Celebrate outstanding young people and youth workers
Nominations are now open for the Betty Makin Youth Awards
Here are our 2024 Little Sydney Lives finalists
Sydney’s youngest photographers have been creating lively new works that capture their fresh perspectives. These images were taken by kids aged 5 to 12.
Things to do in Sydney with kids
After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages.
The colourful tale of rainbow families storytime
Celebrating the many ways to be a family through storytelling at our libraries.
Young readers all on the same page for National Simultaneous Storytime
Award-winning author and illustrator Aura Parker shared her book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ with more than 2 million participants across Australia.
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime
More than 2 million kids across Australia will read the same book, at the same time
See our Little Sydney Lives finalists for 2023
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of our youngest photographers aged 3 to 12
Entries open for the Year of the Snake drawing call-out
Budding illustrators aged 5 to 12 years old can have their best creations showcased during Sydney Lunar Festival 2025
6 Sydney WorldPride ideas for kids and teens
Don’t miss drag queen storytimes, family-friendly circuses, movie days and more.
Bunny bounty: Discover the 36 rabbits created by Sydney’s youngest artists
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
Shovel ready: Construction to begin on Green Square Public School and community spaces
Preparing to break ground on our upcoming public facilities.
Take a virtual tour: Green Square primary school and community spaces
You're invited to find out more about the project, design and facilities planned for our communities.
Little Sydney Lives 2021 photography competition winners announced
An impromptu image of a baby cradled by his mother and a water fountain captured at dusk have been selected as winners of the Little Sydney Lives competition.
Our libraries team reads children's books and nursery rhymes online
Classic tales, songs and nursery rhymes in English, Mandarin and Auslan
New Green Square school will mean space for all
We’re sharing the winning design for a state-of-the-art primary school and community hub in our inner-city.
New life for historic 100-year old kindergarten in Millers Point
Basic works have a big impact at KU Lance Children's Centre
Roll onto our award winning bike track
Kids of all ages can enjoy time outdoors on our award winning bike track at Sydney Park.
7 tips for a better ride to school
Get to class on 2 wheels safely, smoothly and with a smile.
Virtual dance workshops bring fun to home-schooling
Take a break from class to learn the secrets of the coolest retro dancefloor moves.
Bike2Books contest reveals kids colourful art
Cycleways become the canvas for winning entries.
Get set for The Big Adventure
10 tips from an 8-year-old to have the best day ever.
Sydney’s best public artworks for kids
Public art is for everyone, and that includes the little ones. Discover 4 playful artworks that you and your kids will love.
Sydney’s best playgrounds as chosen by parents
We’ve scoured Google reviews to find the highest-rated playgrounds in our area. Here’s how parents rate their local options.
The literacy program changing children’s lives
Local kids are writing their own stories of success thanks to a creative writing and literacy program in Woolloomooloo.
Ride2School Day celebrations in the city
Darlinghurst Public School students, parents and teachers join thousands across the country cycling and scooting.
Ride or scoot to school for healthier kids
Ride2School Day sees thousands of kids take a more active option to get to school.
Budding artists add a splash of colour to Sydney’s bike network
Explore our cycleways this summer to spot 3 temporary artworks by local kids.
