STORYTIME

We are so proud of our Storytime program!!  Currently it runs at Livvi’s Place, Five Dock and Livvi’s Place, Ryde.  We hope that we can expand the program across more Livvi’s Places around Australia.

So, what is Storytime?  Storytime is a program offered to our families who visit our Livvi’s Places at Ryde and Five Dock.  It’s an inclusive program run by our wonderfully fun and talented Storytellers and aims to connect people together through weekly themed sessions that include reading books, singing songs, dancing and doing craft.    There’s fun for everyone and its FREE!  The support of our partners such as Canada Bay Club, Five Dock Club, ACJV and City of Canada Bay makes it possible for us to continue this free offering.

Ryde’s Storytime is run by Nalyn and her support worker Liz and is on every Monday and Wednesday at 10am.

Five Dock’s Storytime is by run Joey and Andrew (they also work at our Livvi’s Cafe) and is on every Wednesday and Friday at 10am.  Five Dock has the added bonus of being supported by Livvi’s Cafe, so every session the children are treated to free babycinos and fairy bread!

To follow what’s happening at these Livvi’s Places, and stay across the theme each week, the fun photos and weather updates, please follow us on Facebook at:

Friends of Livvi’s Place, Ryde

Friends of Livvi’s Place, Five Dock 

Here’s what our wonderful Storytime families had to say:

“My daughter Sophia and I love coming to Storytime. We look forward to it each week. It’s

great being exposed to fun new books, and craft time activities are talked about for days. I

enjoy watching the children singing and laughing with all the other parents and grandparents.” Michelle R

“My daughter Dylan looks forward to Livvi’s Place and Storytime every week. It’s a wonderful

way for kids to interact and socialise (and for parents) and it really is the highlight of our week!

Thank you to all those who help run it.” Michelle S

“This is such a unique and valuable service that the kids absolutely love. It allows them not only

to enjoy stories but to be creative also.” Stacey B

“Out of your unimaginable sadness I commend your spirit of generosity, compassion &

commitment to build these community connections offering hope & joy to so many children

and families.” Helen F

“Touched by Olivia is a fabulous initiative which provides young and energetic children with an

external outlet whereby they can experience craft, social interaction and literacy in a safe and

fun environment. A great local offering.” Anon

“My son Luca enjoyed the program that was run by Touched by Olivia. It was a wonderful

program that encouraged imaginative play. A wonderful experience and looking forward to

coming every week.” Anon

Want a Storytime at your local Livvi’s Place?  Be sure to get in touch with us.  We are always looking for new sponsors and Storytellers so we can bring more joy to children, families and communities all around Australia.