Parents and Carers Social 262

Balancing study with parenting or caring responsibilities can be a lot, so why not connect with others who get it?

Join our Parents & Carers Socials to meet fellow students, share experiences, and unwind in a relaxed, supportive environment.

✨ Bring your partner, kids or support person along
✨ Connect with other parents and carers
✨ Enjoy light activities and conversation

📍 Joondalup Campus

Plantation Café (JO1)

• Thursday 6 August | 10:00am–11:30am
• Wednesday 26 August | 1:00pm–2:30pm
• Wednesday 21 October | 10:00am–11:30am

The Living Room (JO6.201)

• Wednesday 23 September | 4:00pm–5:00pm

✨ Open after hours — just for this group

Join us in a relaxed, private setting to explore The Living Room, meet staff, and enjoy afternoon tea. Kids and partners are welcome. 

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📍 Perth City Campus

City Campus Social + Activity

• Wednesday 30 September | 10:00am–12:00pm

Includes a campus tour (10:00am–11:00am), followed by a relaxed social activity. Afterwards, there will be an optional opportunity to attend a storytelling session as part of Barking Gecko Arts’ AWESOME Festival at the State Theatre Centre. Find out more about the storytelling session.

A great chance to explore campus, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed activity during the school holiday/semester break period. Scheduled during the school holidays to make it easier to attend with children and/or your partner.

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Want to see everything on offer?

We're running 30+ socials across Semester 2, including Rainbow Socials, Disability & Neurodivergent Socials, Old Mates Socials, Parents & Carers Socials, Sunrise Walks, and more. While some events are designed to celebrate and connect specific student communities, all ECU students are welcome to attend all events.

• Explore: Equity Socials full events page 

Please note: Registration is appreciated but not essential, you are welcome to simply attend and check in on the day. Registering helps us understand expected attendance and communicate any event updates. Unless otherwise specified, all ECU students are welcome to attend our student events.

Edith Cowan University

• City Campus: 500 Wellington Street, Perth 
• Joondalup Campus: 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup