Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age range for children to attend?
We welcome enrolments from all preschool aged children (0-6) as we believe there are many benefits for children in socialising with older adults and engaging in music activities at all developmental ages and stages.
That said, our programs often include following actions and moving around the room or using equipment (i.e. scarves, instruments), so we encourage caregivers of younger attendees to adapt the activities to suit their child’s age and interests (i.e. carrying them around the room, modelling the actions for their child etc.). We don’t pretend to be a specialised baby or preschool music program – our emphasis is on making connections between the generations and enjoying one another’s company through music and movement.
What does a typical session look like?
Our sessions follow a consistent format that looks like this:
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Welcome (Acknowledgement of country & BLB Welcome song)
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Scarf or Ribbon waving songs
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Storytime
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‘On theme’ songs – usually simple action songs
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Equipment time – bubbles, stickers, parachute, tapping sticks etc.
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Play along – percussion instrument play along with the big buddies
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Goodbye
Each session has a theme which runs for two weeks, for examples colours, farm animals, numbers, community helpers, seasons etc.
When and where are your programs located?
Check out our programs page here
We also hope to be starting some new programs in the near future!
How much are your programs?
We aim to provide low-cost programs that are accessible to all, whilst also keeping our small charity organisation afloat.
You can view the cost of upcoming programs on the enrol page via the link below.
Younger siblings under 1-year-old can attend free.
How do I enrol?
Our enrolments are term-based and can be accessed here
Do you have volunteering and/or employment opportunities?
Yes, we are always keen to hear from anyone who might be interested in visiting a session, volunteering, or becoming a program facilitator. If that’s you, please complete this form.
If you are interested in employment as a program facilitator, please make mention of this in the 'why would you like to volunteer with us' section so we can be in touch :)
Can you start a program at a new centre?
We are certainly keen to expand and start new programs – that said, as a small charity, it’s usually a matter of grant/funding availability. We would love to hear from you if you know of a centre who may be interested in starting a new program, please contact us via biglittlebuddies@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you!
How can I support Big Little Buddies?
There are lots of ways!
Tax-deductible donations ~
As a small charity, we rely heavily on grants and generous donations. If you're in a position to make a tax-deductible contribution, your support will help us stay afloat, launch new programs, and expand our reach and impact.
Business sponsorship/partnerships ~
If you know a business or organisation that might be interested in sponsoring one of our programs (all tax-deductible!), we’d love to hear from you at biglittlebuddies@gmail.com.
Equipment donations ~
If you have access or connections to equipment like percussion instruments, we are always collecting more to create new sets.