UNDER THREE

For mums and dads with babies and toddlers, we have a Parent Lounge which is located just outside of the main auditorium.

This is a quiet space for you to feed and settle your precious ones and has a live video feed, so you don’t miss a moment of the Gathering. A nappy changing station is available for your use in the accessible toilet, just down the hallway.

When sitting in the auditorium, please sit at the end of a row, or near the doors, so you can exit easily as needed.

And, if you need to bring a pram with you, the Parent Lounge is the place you can park it.

Our Preschoolers (aged 3–5) have a dedicated team of leaders ready to welcome them into a safe, fun, and faith-filled space where they can encounter God's presence and enjoy Gathering in a way that’s just right for them.

We’re believing for connection, joy, and beautiful moments with the Holy Spirit as they worship, play, and grow in their faith.

Drop-off & Pick-up Times

• Drop-off: 30 minutes before each adult session begins

• Pick-up: Within 15 minutes of the adult session ending

• Friday Pick-ups: around 4:00pm and 8:30pm

• Saturday Pick-up: after the final session ends at 6:00pm

Please note: On Saturday afternoon, children will remain in Junior Kids Gathering during the afternoon break and final session.

What to Pack

Please send your child with a clearly labelled backpack containing:

• Lunch for both days

• Water bottle (labelled)

• Extra snacks (no lollies, please)

• Spare clothes (some activities may be messy!)

• Comfort item (if needed – e.g. dummy, soft toy)

• Enclosed shoes

• Jumper or jacket (for cooler weather)

• Hat

Food

We will be providing:

• Morning tea and afternoon tea each day

• BBQ dinner on Saturday

Please ensure:

• Children bring their own lunch both days (Junior Gathering lunch breaks do not match the adult Gathering food truck breaks)

• If attending Friday night, children should eat dinner beforehand
  (a light snack will be served during the session

Toileting & Nappies

• A nappy change area is available in the Junior space. If your child requires a change, we will contact you.

• If your child is toilet training, we ask that parents return throughout the day to assist.

• If your child needs support in the bathroom, our team will contact you directly.

Get Ready With Worship

Help your little one feel at home by playing our Junior Worship Playlist in the lead-up to Gathering! These are some of the songs we’ll be using across the weekend:

• Junior Playlist: Listen here

Champions Kids Gathering

(For children from Kindergarten to Year 6 with diagnosed additional needs)

Our Champions have a dedicated team of leaders who are so excited to welcome them into a safe, supportive, and faith-filled environment where they can experience Gathering in a way that suits their unique needs.

Children will have access to both our Primary Kids space and a nearby sensory-friendly room, with the flexibility to move between the two as needed for their comfort and regulation. Our heart is that every child experiences the love of Jesus and feels included, valued, and free to be themselves.

We’re believing for joy-filled moments, deep connection, and a powerful sense of God’s presence among our Champions.

Drop-off & Pick-up Times

• Drop-off: 30 minutes before each adult session begins

• Pick-up: Within 15 minutes of the adult session ending

• Friday Pick-ups: around 4:00pm and 8:30pm

• Saturday Pick-up: after the final session ends at 6:00pm

Please note: On Saturday afternoon, children will remain in the Champions program during the afternoon break and final session.

What to Pack

Please send your child with a clearly labelled backpack containing:

• Lunch for both days

• Water bottle (labelled)

• Extra snacks (no lollies, please)

• Spare clothes (for messy activities or comfort)

• Comfort items (e.g. noise-cancelling headphones, soft toy, fidget tool)

• Enclosed shoes (required)

• Jumper or jacket (for cooler weather)

• Hat

Food

We will be providing:

• Morning tea and afternoon tea each day

• BBQ dinner on Saturday

Please ensure:

• Children bring their own lunch both days (our Kids lunch breaks do not align with the adult Gathering food truck times)

• If attending Friday night, please make sure they eat dinner beforehand
  (a light snack will be provided later in the evening)

Toileting & Nappies

• If your child needs a nappy change or toileting assistance, we will contact you.

• Parents are welcome to check in regularly and assist with bathroom visits if that helps your child feel more comfortable.

Primary Kids Gathering

Children from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be experiencing Gathering together, and our HopeUC Kids Team is so excited to hang out with them! We’re believing for fun, connection, and powerful moments in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Drop-off & Pick-up Times

• Drop-off: 30 minutes before each adult session begins

• Pick-up: Within 15 minutes of the adult session ending

• Friday Pick-ups: around 4:00pm and 8:30pm

• Saturday Pick-up: after the final session ends at 6:00pm

Please note: On Saturday afternoon, children will remain in Kids Gathering during the afternoon break and final session.

What to Pack

Please send your child with a clearly labelled backpack containing:

• Lunch for both days (our Kids lunch times do not align with the main food truck break)

• Water bottle (labelled)

• Extra snacks (no lollies, please)

• Spare clothes (some activities may be messy!)

• Towel (for Primary age kids – we’ve got messy fun planned!)

• Enclosed shoes (required for safety)

• Jumper or jacket (for cooler weather)

• Hat

Friday Night Special: PJ Party!

We’d love to see all our Primary kids come in a Onesie, Oodie or PJ’s for the Friday night session!
For Year 3–6 kids, there will be an optional outdoor night game, so please note they may not stay clean enough to hop straight into bed afterward!

Food

We will be providing:

• Morning tea and afternoon tea each day

• BBQ dinner on Saturday

Please ensure:

• Kids bring their own lunch both days

• If attending Friday night, they should eat dinner beforehand
  (a light snack will be served later in the evening)

Toilets

Toilets are located within the Primary Kids space and accessible throughout the day.

Get Ready With Worship

We’ve put together a Spotify playlist with some of the worship songs we’ll be singing across the weekend. Play it at home, in the car, or during the week to help your kids engage and get excited!

• Primary Playlist: Listen here