Skip to content
North Shore Family Club

Our community

Rooted in Chatswood, made by the families around us.

North Shore Family Club lives in one place: Chatswood, on Sydney's North Shore. Many families here balance English and Mandarin, schools are academically competitive, and parents stay closely involved. Our programs and gatherings are shaped by that.

Join a gatheringMeet the team
  • Chatswood, North Shore
  • English & Mandarin
  • Local families
NSFC women gathered around a long wooden table in the calligraphy-decorated Chatswood venue

Community involvement

Three ways we are part of the community.

We are a local organisation, not a franchise. How we show up here is deliberately simple.

  • Through our programs

    Most families find us through word of mouth from other local families. The quality of each program is our primary contribution to the community.

    Word of mouth, family to family.

  • Through gatherings

    We run open gatherings that are not limited to enrolled families: coffee chats, seasonal sessions, and intergenerational mornings on the NSFC calendar.

    Open to local families, not just enrolled ones.

  • Through partnerships

    We work with organisations whose goals align with North Shore families, and we refer families to services and providers we trust.

    Aligned partners, trusted referrals.

Join the community

Community Gatherings

Regular gatherings for North Shore families to connect, share, and grow together.

  1. 01

    Weekly Coffee Chats

    Meaningful Conversations for Parents

    A relaxed and welcoming space for parents to connect, exchange ideas, and learn from each other's experiences. Whether you are new to the North Shore community or a long-time local family, our Coffee Chats are designed to create genuine connections and meaningful conversations.

    • Parenting and family relationships
    • School life and student wellbeing
    • Academic planning and HSC pathways
    • AI, future skills and education trends
    • Community building and personal growth

    Frequency

    Weekly

    Enquire →
  2. 02

    Grandparents & Preschoolers

    Connecting Generations Through Play and Learning

    A welcoming weekly gathering designed for grandparents, carers and preschool-aged children. This program provides opportunities for young children to learn, play and socialise, while helping grandparents build friendships and community connections. More than an activity session, this is a space where different generations can connect, learn and grow together.

    • Story time and bilingual reading
    • Music and movement
    • Arts and crafts
    • Sensory play
    • Seasonal celebrations
    • Tea and community conversations

    Schedule

    Weekly, weekday mornings

    Children aged 2-5 and their grandparents or carers

    Enquire →

Our community

Life at NSFC

  • Women gathered around a long wooden table in the calligraphy-decorated venue
  • A culturally mixed group of young adults playing mahjong
  • A busy community social evening with many people at tables
  • Women at a craft workshop in the venue
  • Joanne at a paint-and-sip art class holding a glass
  • A large community banquet with a speaker at a microphone
  • A paint-and-sip class with butterfly paintings on easels
  • A calligraphy and lantern painting class, painting a red lantern
  • A hands-on dumpling-making class, two participants making dumplings together
  • A styled Chinese tea-ceremony table with an orchid in the venue
  • Joanne presenting at a personal-branding workshop
  • Joanne speaking with a microphone at a Mandarin language event

Get involved

Ways to connect with the NSFC community.

Whether you are looking for a program, a gathering, or a conversation, there is a clear way in.

  • Join a gathering

    Our weekly coffee chats and intergenerational mornings are open to local families. Register your interest through the families form.

    Register your interest

  • Enrol in a program

    If you have a school-age child, see our programs, then use the families form to enquire about a place.

    See our programs

  • Partner or teach

    If you are an education organisation or an individual tutor, the partners page sets out how we work together.

    Visit the partners page

  • Stay in contact

    For general questions, or to simply say hello, write to us and we will get back to you.

    Email the team