GLOBAL
KIDS
A safe, fun and welcoming place for children to grow in faith
Global Kids is the children’s ministry of Globalheart Church.
We create a welcoming environment where children can build friendships, enjoy age-appropriate activities, and learn about God in a way that is meaningful for them.
Whether your family is part of Globalheart already, you are joining us for the first time, or your child has asked about coming along, our team would love to help make your Global Kids experience warm, welcoming & simple.
GLOBAL KIDS
A safe, fun and welcoming place for children to grow in faith
We create a welcoming space where children can make friends, have fun and grow in faith.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
FINDING OUT ABOUT
GLOBAL KIDS?
Maybe your child has been invited by a friend. Maybe you’ve heard Globalheart has a great kids program. Or maybe you’re looking for a church where your whole family can feel at home.
Whatever brought you here, we know bringing your child somewhere new can feel like a big step.
Global Kids is designed to help children feel safe, included and encouraged as they learn about God, build friendships and become part of the church community.
PLAN YOUR FIRST VISITYOUR CHILD WAS INVITED
Want to know what they’ll experience, who will look after them and what happens when you arrive?
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH
See what Global Kids looks like, how the program works and what is available for your child’s age.
YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT GLOBAL KIDS
Get a feel for the program, meet the Team and find the practical information you need before your first visit.
FINDING OUT ABOUT
GLOBAL KIDS?
Maybe your child has been invited by a friend. Maybe you’ve heard Globalheart has a great kids program. Or maybe you’re looking for a church where your whole family can feel at home.
Whatever brought you here, we know bringing your child somewhere new can feel like a big step.
Global Kids is designed to help children feel safe, included and encouraged as they learn about God, build friendships and become part of the church community.
PLAN YOUR FIRST VISITYOUR CHILD
WAS INVITED
Want to know what they’ll experience, who will look after them and what happens when you arrive?
YOU’RE LOOKING
FOR A CHURCH
See what Global Kids looks like, how the program works and what is available for your child’s age.
YOU’VE HEARD
ABOUT GLOBAL KIDS
Get a feel for the program, meet the Team and find the practical information you need before your first visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
SEE WHAT THIS MEANS
Your child will be welcomed by our Global Kids Team and helped to meet some kind friends and settle into the room.
A PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS YOUR CHILD’S FAITH IN JESUS
SEE WHAT CHILDREN EXPERIENCE
Our programs and Team are here to help your child grow in their understanding of God and His Word, and to be strengthened in their relationship with Him.
During Global Kids, children have opportunities to pray and be prayed for, Praise & Worship Jesus, hear from Scripture, play games, and have fun along the way.
Everything we do is with the intention of leading children closer to Jesus and His Word.
AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
SEE AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
Global Kids includes activities designed to help children engage, learn, and connect in a way that suits their age and stage.
Every age group has the opportunity to take part in Praise & Worship, prayer, a Bible story, and craft.
Older age groups also have opportunities for Bible teaching, group games, giving, and small discussion groups, which we call KDGs - Kids Discipleship Groups.
CARING LEADERS
MEET THE APPROACH OF OUR LEADERS
We have an amazing Team who don’t just babysit your children, but who are passionate about your children experiencing the love of Jesus. Our Team intentionally connect with them so they can help them to grow stronger in their faith.
Our Team will encourage, pray for and support your children to grow in their relationship with God and with their friendships.
Our Team are screened and trained continuously, so they can best serve your family and keep children safe.
A CLEAR CHECK-IN & PICK UP PROCESS
When you arrive, our Team will guide you through the Global Kids check-in process and explain what happens next.
HOW CHECK-IN AND PICK-UP WORKS
CREATE A FAMILY PROFILE
If you haven’t already created a family profile , when you arrive, our Team will encourage you to scan a QR code and create a family profile.
PRINT YOUR STICKERS
Once you have registered your child, you will receive a sticker for your child and a matching parent pick-up sticker. Once your child has their sticker on (either chest or back if they are in Crèche), they are welcome to come into Global Kids and you are welcome to enjoy the “grown-ups” Service.
KEEP YOUR STICKER SAFE
Please ensure you keep your parent pick-up sticker in a safe place as you will need it to enter the room/s for pick up.
PRESENT STICKER FOR PICK UP
When entering any of our Global Kids rooms, parents will need to show their parent pick-up sticker. These stickers help ensure children are only collected by the correct parents or guardians.
When you find your child, please keep your child’s sticker on them until you are at the exit doors. One of our Service Leaders will be there to check your stickers before you leave.
AGE GROUPS
Global Kids is available for children across the following age groups: 1 year old & walking to the end of school Grade 6.
BABIES
For families with smaller babies
BABIES
For families with smaller babies
For families with smaller babies, you are welcome to enjoy the service with your little ones.
If they become restless or need a feed/crawl/change of nappy, you are welcome to watch the service from the parent’s room - a quiet space with low lighting, change table, couches & mums feeding corner.
Or many of our families enjoy sitting in the foyer and watching the services from there.
CRÈCHE
1 year old & walking - 3 years old
CRÈCHE
1 year old & walking - 3 years old
In Crèche, we want our children to feel safe and enjoy making friends with others.
They’ll enjoy some free play time, Praise & Worship, prayer, biscuit time, bible story, and some simple craft or sensory play.
BOUNCE
Age 3, toilet trained - end of Grade 1
BOUNCE
Age 3, toilet trained - end of Grade 1
Bounce is a fun and engaging program for our children aged 3 (and toilet trained) to the end of school Grade 1.
In Bounce, our children learn the Word of God and are encouraged to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus and make meaningful friendships.
Our service in Bounce includes some free time, Praise & Worship, an opportunity to give, a meaningful Bible message, craft and of course, fun and games.
SPLASH
School Grades 2 - 6
SPLASH
School Grades 2 - 6
In Splash, our hope is that children will be supported in growing deeper in their understanding of God, in their faith, and in their friendships with others.
In Splash, children will have the opportunity to play & make new friends, as well as engage in Praise & Worship, giving to God, hear a message from the Bible, be a part of KDGs (Kids Discipleship Groups) and play games.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Coming for the first time? Here’s the simple journey, from getting your family profile ready to picking up your child after the Service.
SET UP YOUR FAMILY PROFILE
To make your experience smoother, we encourage you to set up your family profile before you arrive.
CREATE YOUR FAMILY PROFILEOr create your family profile through the Church Center app:
Tap any step for more detail.
1 BEFORE YOU COME Get your family profile ready.
To make your experience smoother, we would encourage you to either create your family profile via this link, or you can download the Church Center app and create a profile for your family there.
Please enter your own details first and then ‘Add Adult’ / ‘Add Child’ for each household member.
Please include necessary information for each person, including name, birthdate and phone number, and in the Medical Notes field include allergy and medical information, and any information regarding additional needs. This allows our Team to care for your children well.
2 ARRIVE BEFORE THE SERVICE We recommend arriving 20-30 minutes early.
If it is your first visit, we recommend arriving a little early so our Team can welcome you, answer questions and help your child settle, and so you can grab a coffee from our café before the Service.
3 HEAD TO GLOBAL KIDS CHECK-IN Our Team will help you find the right place.
When you arrive, head to the Global Kids or Crèche check-in area.
If you are not sure where to go, just ask one of our welcome Team and they will point you in the right direction.
4 LET US KNOW ANYTHING IMPORTANT Tell us anything that will help us care for your child well.
Please let our Team know if there is anything that would help us care for your child well.
This may include allergies, medical information, anxiety, additional needs, or anything else you would like us to be aware of.
As well as letting our Team know, please also include any additional information regarding any allergies or medical needs when you are filling in your details on our check-in system.
5 YOUR CHILD JOINS GLOBAL KIDS Sticker on, then they’re ready to head in.
Once you have registered your child, you will receive a sticker for your child and a matching parent pick-up sticker.
Once your child has their sticker on, they are welcome to come into Global Kids and you are welcome to enjoy the grown-ups Service.
Global Kids is open 30 minutes before the start of each of our Services. We’d encourage you to bring your family early, so they can make use of free play at the beginning of Global Kids and build strong friendships with other kids and with our Team.
6 PICK-UP AFTER THE SERVICE Bring your matching parent sticker with you.
After the Service, return to Global Kids for pick-up.
When entering any of our Global Kids rooms, parents will need to show their parent pick-up stickers. These stickers help ensure we give children back to the correct parents and guardians, so it is important you don’t lose them. Please keep them safe.
When you find your child, please keep your child’s sticker on them until you are at the exit doors. One of our Service Leaders will be there to check your stickers before you leave.
SAFETY AND CARE
Your child’s safety and wellbeing matter to us.
Global Kids is designed to be a caring, supervised and welcoming environment for children. Our Team follow clear policy and procedure to help children feel safe and supported while they are with us.
OUR APPROACH INCLUDES
ADDITIONAL NEEDS
Global Kids is a place where all children are welcomed, included, and supported.
LEARN ABOUT CHAMPIONS Support within Global Kids, plus dedicated Champions spaces where more individualised care is needed.
Champions is our dedicated name for children with additional needs attending the Global Kids program.
The Champions Team comes alongside children with additional needs to ensure that they too can engage in the kid's program.
Children with additional needs can be supported within their specific age group in the Global Kids program by a dedicated Champions Team member.
Champions also operates in designated Champions rooms for children with high needs or children who require more individualised care.
If your child has additional needs, sensory needs, anxiety, medical requirements or would benefit from one-on-one support, we would appreciate you filling out our Champions initial registration form before attending a Sunday Service. One of our friendly Team will then be in contact with you prior to your visit.
To ensure that our Team can provide the best support possible for all our Champions children, we ask that families pre-register each week.
FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
We know parents often have questions before bringing their child somewhere new.
You are welcome to speak with our Team when you arrive, contact us before visiting, or let us know if your child may need extra support settling in.
You are welcome to stay with your child to help them settle in, we just ask that you check yourself in as a 'Parent/Guardian' on our system. You can do so by checking yourself in like you check your child in, or you are welcome to ask the Team if you need help with this.
Our goal is to help your child feel safe, included and comfortable at Global Kids.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Children take part in an age-appropriate program designed to help them learn about God, build friendships and enjoy being part of church.
Depending on their age group, this can include free play, prayer, praise & worship, a Biblical message, small groups, craft, sensory play and a snack for children in Crèche.
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Global Kids is available for children from 1 year old and walking through to school Grade 6.
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You can register your child before you arrive or when you get here.
To make your first visit smoother, we recommend creating your family profile before you come.
CLICK HERE to create your family profile
Please include each child's name, birthdate and any relevant allergy, medical or additional needs information in the Medical Notes field. Any wording entered in Medical Notes will print on that child's stickers.
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Global Kids opens 30 minutes before the start of each service. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes early so your child has time to settle in.
Head to the Global Kids check-in area. If you are not sure where to go, one of our Welcome Team will be happy to help.
If it's your first time, let us know. Your first coffee is on us!
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If your child needs extra time to settle, please speak with our Team when you arrive. You are welcome to stay with your child while they settle in, we just ask that you check yourself in as a 'Parent/Guardian' too.
If your child needs you later, our Team will text you first. If we cannot reach you, they will display your child's sticker number on the screen or come and find you in the main service.
If your child asks for you or needs you, our Team will make sure they find you.
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Comfortable and appropriate play clothes
Comfortable shoes they can run and play in, not heels
A labelled water bottle and hat during summer
A Bible if they have one
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No. There is no cost for children to attend Global Kids during our Friday and Sunday services.
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Please include all allergy and medical information on your child's profile when you register them and let our Team know when you arrive.
If your child has allergies, we will ask you to place a red dot on their sticker before they enter the room. This helps our Team identify the allergy quickly if they need to respond.
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Global Kids is a place where all children are welcomed, included and supported.
Champions is our dedicated support for children with additional needs. Champions is available during Sunday services and we ask families to register before visiting so our Team can prepare the right support.
One of our friendly Team will contact you once your registration has been received.
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Global Kids is led by trained volunteers who have a heart for children and families.
All Global Kids Team members go through onboarding and ongoing training in how to care for and support children.
Team members aged 18 years or older are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check, undergo an interview process and complete a child protection training module before serving with children.
Our program is based on strong Child Protection policies and procedures, and our Team receive ongoing training and refreshers.
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Photographs within Children's Ministry are only taken by Globalheart Church approved photographers who also hold a valid Working with Children Check.
We aim to take non-identifiable images where possible and gain parental permission before using images of children in advertising or on social media.
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No. Our Team will contact you if your child needs a nappy change or a change of clothes.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Coming to church for the first time with children can feel like a lot, but we would love to make it simple.
You can visit Global Kids this Friday and Sunday, speak with our Team when you arrive, or contact us ahead of time if you have questions.
VISIT DETAILS
10 Winton Road, Joondalup, Perth. WA 6031
Friday 7pm
Sunday 9am & 11am (during school terms 2 and 3)
Or
Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am (during school terms 1 and 4)