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Brimbank Family and Children’s Newsletter 27 November 2018 The Brimbank Family and Children’s Newsletter shares information that is relevant to families, children and service providers in Brimbank. The focus is on local activities, events and learning opportunities. This newsletter is collated and distributed by Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner, a federally funded initiative that develops partnerships between families, communities, local government and service providers. Communities for Children FP takes a collaborative approach in seeking to achieve better outcomes for children aged 0-12 and their families. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Building Blocks Young Mums Supported Playgroup Building Blocks is a supported/facilitated playgroup for young mums, including pregnant young women (up to 25 years of age) and their pre-school children. Building Blocks runs weekly during school terms for 2 hours each session and is an opportunity to meet with other young mums and their children, make new friends, have fun, eat yummy healthy morning tea and learn about parenting in a relaxed place. Qualified Abecedarian Approach facilitator with a focus on children’s language development, social and emotional wellbeing and enhancing strong parent/child relationships. When: Tuesdays Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Where: Good Shepherd Community House, 168 Main Road East, St Albans Cost: Free RSVP: Enrolment required before attendance Enquiries: Please contact Debbie at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, St Albans, on 8312 8800 for further information. If A Parent Or Partner Is In Prison Or Has Been Involved With The Criminal Justice System, Then We May Be Able To Help
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Brimbank Family and Children’s Newsletter27 November 2018
The Brimbank Family and Children’s Newsletter shares information that is relevant to families, children and service providers in Brimbank. The focus is on local activities, events and learning opportunities.
This newsletter is collated and distributed by Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner, a federally funded initiative that develops partnerships between families, communities, local government and service providers.
Communities for Children FP takes a collaborative approach in seeking to achieve better outcomes for children aged 0-12 and their families.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Building Blocks Young Mums Supported PlaygroupBuilding Blocks is a supported/facilitated playgroup for young mums, including pregnant young women (up to 25 years of age) and their pre-school children. Building Blocks runs weekly during school terms for 2 hours each session and is an opportunity to meet with other young mums and their children, make new friends, have fun, eat yummy healthy morning tea and learn about parenting in a relaxed place. Qualified Abecedarian Approach facilitator with a focus on children’s language development, social and emotional wellbeing and enhancing strong parent/child relationships.
When: TuesdaysTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm Where: Good Shepherd Community House, 168 Main Road East, St Albans Cost: Free RSVP: Enrolment required before attendanceEnquiries: Please contact Debbie at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, St Albans, on
8312 8800 for further information.
If A Parent Or Partner Is In Prison Or Has Been Involved With The Criminal Justice System, Then We May Be Able To HelpSHINE for Kids is a not-for-profit organisation that can provide these valuable resources to assist you and your family.
Referral to appropriate agencies to help you with support in a range of areas Child support through Education Programs, prison In-visits program, bike education and special events. Assisted travel and Carer support programs and much more.
Visit https://shineforkids.org.au/ for more information.
Enquiries: Sheryl Forrester, Victorian Programs Coordinator(03) 9662 8031 or [email protected]
Referral: (03) 96628038 or 0414 816 093
SAVER PLUS
Saver Plus, delivered locally by The Smith Family, is Australia’s largest and longest running matched savings and financial education program. The program assists individuals and families earning lower incomes to build assets and improve their financial capability. Saver plus has developed a lasting savings habit in thousands of households throughout Australia. Participants of the program could receive up to $500 in matched savings to help pay for education costs. Enquiries: Please direct all enquiries to John Davis, Saver Plus on 9312 0932 or
Free First Aid Training for 1500 Brimbank ParentsLocal first aid training provider ‘Tiny Hearts First Aid’ are excited to announce new funding to provide FREE paediatric first aid training to 1,500 parents and caregivers in the Brimbank region. 250 of those will be catered to the local Chinese community and will be trained in Mandarin!
When: Various monthy dates from January – June 2019 Time: Morning & afternoon options Where: Sunshine & Melton Cost: Free!RSVP: Find dates and secure your course pass by visiting:
www.tinyheartsfirstaid.com/northwestmelbourne
Enquiries: 1300 054 563 | [email protected] | www.tinyheartsfirstaid.com
Multicultural Playgroup Stevensville Primary School Community Hub Playgroup is a supported/facilitated playgroup for the community! All families are welcome. The playgroup is for children 0 to 5 years old. Playgroup runs weekly during school terms for 2 hours each session and is an opportunity to meet with other mums and their children, make new friends, have fun, eat healthy morning tea and story time each session.
When: Monday & Tuesday Time: 9:00am to 11:00 am Where: Stevensville Primary School Community Hub Cost: Free!RSVP: Please phone Mei on 9366 1381 or 0419611281
Polynesian Playgroup The Polynesian playgroup is run by the Polynesian Kids Community Language School and is for children aged 6 months – 5 years. Play is fundamental to your child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Playgroup allows children to make choices and make sense of their own world whilst developing a positive sense of self.
When: Every Friday during school termTime: 10.00am - 12noon Where: Sydenham Children’s Centre - 7 Community Hubb, Sydenham
When: Every Wednesday during school termTime: 12noon – 2.00pmWhere: Sassella Park Playgroup Centre – 119 Station Road, Deer Park
Cost: Free
Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner is funded by the Australian Government and facilitated by The Smith Family
Enquiries: Please contact Pauline Talapai on 0458 579 991 or [email protected]
Active Brimbank!Active Brimbank is a new program designed to support groups in Brimbank to develop ideas and projects to increase physical activity participation. The program aims to improve health and wellbeing and to support groups to be more socially connected. IPC Health is partnering with Brimbank City Council, Spectrum, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, Micare and DHHS to roll out this new program.
What are some of the benefits?
Turn your ideas into action. Create change in your community Receive seed funding and one-on-one support to run your own projects Meet new people Connect to council and local services Attend training and develop new skills on project management, communication, facilitation and
teamwork Receive seed funding and one-on-one support to run your own projects
To Apply follow these steps:
1. Talk to Nuredin Hassan or any member of the project team about your idea. Contact details are listed below and in the flyer and criteria docs.
2. Read the Active Brimbank Application process guide to ensure your project meets the selection criteria.
3. Fill out the application form and submit to this to Nuredin Hassan at [email protected] or to any member of the project team.
Getting Equal – Promoting Inclusive CALD Communities through Gender EqualityGetting Equal is an innovative and collaborative project of Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health that will engage CALD women from 18 disadvantaged metropolitan and rural areas of Victoria. The project aims to reduce the social and economic isolation that newly arrived (within 10 years) women might experience in Australia. This service is upported by funding from the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.
The aim of the project is to:
Increase the social and economic participation of CALD women Promote gender equality and address CALD women’s experiences of discrimination Build CALD women’s capacity to support each other in their local communities in order to more
readily exercise their rights and freedom on equal footing to men.
2-3 educational sessions tailored to CALD women’s needs and the sessions will be delivered in YOUR LANGUAGE.
When: Now taking bookings for February – May 2019Where: Coverage areas are – Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Fawkner, Meadow Heights, Ardeer-Albion, Braybrook, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, St Albans North, St Albans South, Mildura, Red Cliffs, Robinvale Corio-Norlane, Newcomb-
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Moolap, Moe-Newborough, Morwell. Enquiries: To book a session or obtain more information, please feel free to contact the
Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health Project Officer - Mi Nguyen on 9418 0953 or [email protected] or the PVAW Team Leader – Barbara K. Trojanowska on 9418 0935 or [email protected]
Lets Talk about Money Free Program!A group program for women focused on building new skills and knowledge in managing money and an opportunity to gain clarity, confidence and excitement about your financial future.
Would you like to:
Learn more about banking, debt, budgeting and saving? Take more control in managing your money? Develop a clear vision for your financial future? Explore opportunities to build self – confidence?
When: Thursday 29th November 2018Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Where: Hunt Club Community Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park Register: Please call Good Shepherd St Albans on 8312 8800 or email [email protected] or text 0417 530 608
Basic English Classes Free English classes for students with low levels of English. To improve confidence and participation and learn more about school systems whilst doing so!
When: Tuesdays during Term 3 & 4Time: 9.15am – 3.00pm Where: St Albans Heights Primary School – Room no.17Cost: Free for Australian residents and Medicard holdersRSVP: Silvia Amici [email protected]
Learning English with Arts & Crafts Activities (Conversational English/No Accreditation or Certification) A Community Hubs Australia program that encourages community members to be part of a group where the aim is to develop basic conversational skills in English language. This is done through a delivery of both formal instructions and hands on learning. The program will be divided into two, 2 hour sessions, held on 2 different days. The 1st hour will be beginner level English program where participants learn basic conversational skills, questioning and answering techniques. The 2nd hour, will involve an arts and crafts session which will be a hands on learning experience to develop vocabulary skills.
When: Wednesdays & Fridays 7 September 2018 – 28 June 2019
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pmWhere: Holy Eucharist Primary School (Community Room) – 1A Oleander Drive, St
Albans (enter via Chedgy Drive) Cost: Free
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RSVP: Please contact Adella on [email protected] or phone 0423 435 331 (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 3.00pm)
English For BeginnersImprove your English in this friendly class for beginners. Build your speaking, writing, reading and listening skills in English to help with everyday life.
Childcare is available free of charge for students with children.Course is being offered in partnership with Duke Street Community House
When: Fridays during school terms Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Where: Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House, 61A Selwyn St, Albion Cost: Course offered free to students through Learn Local program RSVP: [email protected] or 0413 434 082Enquiries: https://www.kcnh.org.au/
English For WorkEnglish language and literacy for jobseekers. Build your job search, interview and work skills. This course will help you prepare for the Australian job market, assist you in finding work and help you develop your communication and computer skills. Course is being offered in partnership with Duke Street Community House
When: Wednesdays during school terms Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Where: Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House, 61A Selwyn St, Albion Cost: Course offered free to students through Learn Local program RSVP: [email protected] or 0413 434 082Enquiries: https://www.kcnh.org.au/
Multicultural Women’s Group Make new friends! Share ideas, learn and have fun. Food, excursions and activities are included. The activities are chosen by the group.
When: Wednesdays, starting 10 October – 19 December Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm Where: Good Shepherd Community House – 168 Main Road East, St Albans Cost: Free Enquiries: 8312 8800 or [email protected]
Family Foundations Family Foundations is a tested program which helps parents strengthen their relationship as a parenting team, providing the strong base needed for raising children in a happy home. The program helps couples (or those parenting with someone else like an ex-partner, a Grandparent or friend) to work together and develop coping skills to manage the ups and downs of raising children.
When: Time slots you can choose from for your weekly sessions Time: 9.30 – 11.00am 12.30 – 2.30pm 6.00 – 7.30pm Where: You don’t have to leave your home to attend the program- we come to you!
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Cost: Free Enquiries: Kate Galea on 9663 6733 or email [email protected]
ParentsNext Program The ‘ParentsNext’ program is an Australian Government initiative that supports parents with children up to 6 years of age who have been in receipt of the parenting payment for the last 6 months to identify their education and employment goals, and develop a plan to achieve them. Our ParentsNext program supports Parents with young children to link with local services and activities and promote positive family life and community connections. Other parenting supports include, child care assistance and connections to health, social and other local community groups.
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services delivers the ParentsNext program across 13 locations in Western Melbourne. Djerriwarrh has been supporting our local community in Melbourne’s West since 1989. Our Vision and Mission inspires us to build self-reliant parents who have the opportunity to better connect with their local communities to not only grow personally but also build stronger more sustainable communities.
Please note that this is an ongoing service until 2021 unless advised sooner.
Where: Djerriwarrh 266 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Monday-FridayCommUnity Plus @ Shop 8-11, 14 Victoria Square, St Albans, Monday-FridayCommUnity Plus @ 822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park (Tuesday’s only)Hillside Community Centre @ Recreation Reserve Royal Crescent, Hillside (Wednesday’s only)Watergardens Town Centre @ 399 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes (By Appointment only)
RSVP: Referrals must come via Department of Human Services.Cost: No cost, eligibility applies.
Enquiries: Sunshine: Samara 0407 461 307 [email protected] St Albans: Maureen 0400 819 835 [email protected] Deer Park, Hillside, Taylors Lakes: Anita 0431 042 068 [email protected]
Brave Foundation - Supporting Expecting & Parenting Teens (SEPT) Program The Supporting Expecting and Parenting Teens (SEPT) Program utilizes an Interactive Pathway Plan which is tailored to every individual to connect and provide parenting support, life support and educational opportunities in their local communities.
The SEPT Program and Interactive Pathway Plan enables expecting and parenting teens to identify their goals, aspirations and ambitions for further study, training and employment within their own communities.
The SEPT program is a pilot two-year program designed to provide individualized support to expecting and parenting teens and for parents up to the age of 25 that began parenthood as a teenager. Evidence suggest that teen parents are one of the most vulnerable and stigmatized groups in
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Australia. This program aims to empower participants to reach their goals and aspirations in life with the support of a one – on – one mentor.
The SEPT program is funded by DSS from the Try, Test and Learn Fund. This new and innovative fund helps to assist some of the most vulnerable in society to gain sustainable independence. A robust evaluation will also occur throughout the program. It is being provided in all of Western Melbourne including LGA’s of Melton, Wyndham and Brimbank.
Where: Monday – Friday Time: 9am – 5pm Where: Outreach service providing in all locations: Libraries, Community Centres,
Neighbourhood Centres, Community Service Organisations, Parks, Playgroups. Cost: FreeEnquiries: Phone Claire Rowe on 0448 809 923 or email [email protected]
www.bravefoundation.org.au
The Community Asthma Program (Cap) - CohealthA community program that provides free asthma education and support for children and their families with asthma is being run by cohealth. An asthma educator works with children and their families to:
understand asthma, its signs and severity identify triggers and learn how to control them understand their medications and administer them correctly develop a written asthma action plan learn asthma first aid / when to seek medical advice
When: Monday to Friday Time: Between 9.00am - 5.00pm. Sessions usually take 60-90 minutes. Where: At one of the many Cohealth sites or home visit Cost: Free Enquiries: Roslyn Scholz 9448 6825 or [email protected]
Tweddle Parenting Day Stay Program - BrimbankA Day Stay centre in Kings Park that supports families with babies up to 12 months of age. An experienced clinician will help you with sleep, settling, parenting uncertainty, feeding, routine and the transition to parenting.
When: Fortnightly (Thursdays)Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Where: The centre is located at 24 Maplewood Street Kings ParkCost: Free Enquiries: For more information, call us on (03) 9689 1577. A referral is needed to attend the
Day Stay program. Visit www.tweddle.org.au for more information.
Breastfeeding Support ClassesTweddle has partnered with Brimbank City Council’s Maternal and Child Health service to launch a breastfeeding support program for Brimbank families. The free service is for families with babies up to 3 months of age. Mums and babies will be supported by a qualified lactation consultant.
When: Every Tuesday and Friday during school terms in 2018
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Time: Make a time that suits you with your Brimbank MCH nurseWhere: 24 Maplewood Road, Kings Park Cost: Free RSVP: Phone during business hours to reserve your place Brimbank City Council’s Maternal and Child Health on 9249 4433
Kids Yoga Kids Yoga encourages non-competitive fun physical movement to support healthy bodies, happy minds and joyful hearts.
When: Thursday 16 October – 11 December (8 sessions excluding 6 November) Time: 4.15pm – 5.00pmWhere: Delahey Community Centre – 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey Cost: $72/$63 concession Event Flyer: Delahey Poster - Term 4 2018 - Kids Yoga PDF
When: Saturday 10 November – 1 December 2018 (4 sessions) Time: 9.45am – 10.30am Where: Keilor Community Hub – 704B Old Calder Highway, Keilor Cost: $36/$27 concession Event Flyer: Keilor Poster- Term 4 2018 - Kids Yoga PDF
Enquiries: 9249 4900 or email [email protected]
Koolin Balit Children’s ClinicKoolin Balit Children’s Clinic is a multidisciplinary assessment service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in out of home care. The team consists of a Paediatrician, Aboriginal Support Worker, Speech Pathologist and Mental Health Care Worker. The clinic aims to identify health issues at the earliest opportunity by providing a coordinated health assessment and developing a Health Management Plan.
When: The assessment clinic runs monthly Time: Friday mornings Where: cohealth, Braybrook Community Centre – 107 – 139 Churchill Ave, Braybrook Cost: No costEnquiries: Referrals and enquiries to:
Caddi Johnson, Koolin Balit Children’s Clinic Coordinator Ph: 9448 5628 Fax: 7000 1811Email: [email protected]
Aboriginal Cradle To KinderWestern VACCA are pleased to announce the commencement of Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder in thewest of Melbourne (LGA’s Brimbank/ Melton and Wyndham/ Hobson’s Bay/ Maribyrnong/MooneeValley/ Melbourne).
Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder offers culturally appropriate practical support for Aboriginal families frompre-birth of a child through to when the child reaches 4 years of age.
The target group for the Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder service is young pregnant Aboriginal women or
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women (under 25) pregnant with an Aboriginal child: Gestational from 26 weeks to six weeks of age (post birth). where a report to Child Protection has been received for their unborn (or newborn) child, and
where the referrer has significant concerns for the wellbeing of the unborn (or newborn) child, or where there are a number of indicators of vulnerability and/or concerns for the wellbeing of the
unborn child and the woman is not involved with the Child Protection system.
The target group is not restricted to first time parents, as parenting issues may be experienced and may in some instances escalate with the addition of each new child. Where there are older siblings inthe family, the program will work with siblings as well as the new baby.
The Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder program offers a strong case work response to the underlying areas of concern associated with the family’s vulnerability. It provides intensive and specialised earlyparenting support to strengthen the relationship between the parent/s and child, and help parentsmeet the health, development, safety and wellbeing needs of their infants and young children.
Enquiries: Referrals are currently being sought (via Child First, from Community agencies or self-referrals) - directly to the Team Leader, Robyn [email protected], Werribee Office 9742 8300
Footprints For SuccessWe are an outreach program aiming to help Aboriginal families who are pregnant or have children who are 0-6 years old. We help with health and wellbeing appointments including Maternal & Child Health, playgroups, kindergarten & school enrolments.
When: Monday to Friday Time: 9.00am to 5.00pmWhere: Services Wyndham, Brimbank and Maribyrnong City CouncilsEnquiries: Samantha Bennett, 9742 8300 or [email protected]
Supported Playgroups with Smalltalk Parenting Strategies Weekly playgroup sessions with an option for families to have 5 in-home support sessions. Smalltalk is for parents with children aged from birth up to 4 years who may benefit from extra ideas about how to use everyday opportunities and activities to enhance their child’s early literacy and learning in the home.
*Eligibility criteria applies: Health care card or subsidy card – Visa 200-204, 786, 866 or Bridging Visa A-E-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander – Receive support from Kinship care, Out of home care, Child FIRST or Child Protection, Enhanced MCH Nurse referral.
When: During term timesTime: Varies times and locations Cost: Free RSVP: Please contact Julie McKenzie – Playgroup Support Officer on
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Burmese Chin Playgroup The playgroup offers families from Burmese Chin cultural backgrounds the opportunity to meet other families, play and learning activities for children, singing and dancing and English speaking practice. Information will be provided regarding:
Women’s and children’s health Parenting in Australia Services & supports
When: Tuesdays during school term Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Where: Braybrook Hub – 107-139 Churchill Avenue Braybrook Cost: Free Register: To register contact Nguri on 0412 648 094 or Zil on 0481 363 970 or VICSEG
office on 8398 5000Enquiries: As above or [email protected]
Indian, Nepalese and Bangladeshi Family Social Support Group The Indian, Nepalese and Bangladeshi Family Social Support Group offers families from similar cultural backgrounds the opportunity to meet other families, play and learning activities for children, singing and dancing and English speaking practice. Information will be provided regarding:
Women’s and children’s health Parenting in Australia Services & supports
When: Thursdays Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Where: West Footscray Neighbourhood House – 539 Barkly St, West Footscray (near
library entrance. Cost: Free Register: To register contact Shivani on 0410 973 955 (English, Hindi & Punjabi speaking)
VICSEG office on 8398 5000Enquiries: As above or [email protected]
Iranian/Middle Eastern Playgroup The playgroup offers families from similar cultural backgrounds the opportunity to meet other families, play and learning activities for children, singing and dancing and English speaking practice. Information will be provided regarding:
Women’s and children’s health Parenting in Australia Services & supports
When: Mondays during school term Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Where: Sunshine Leisure Centre – 5 Kennedy St, Sunshine Cost: Free Register: To register contact Najibeh on 0414 764 294 (Persian, Dari & English speaking) or
VICSEG office on 8398 5000Enquiries: As above or [email protected]
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Tamil Parents and Children’s Group The Tamil Parents and Children’s group offers families from similar cultural backgrounds the opportunity to meet other families, play and learning activities for children, singing and dancing and English speaking practice. Information will be provided regarding:
Women’s and children’s health Parenting in Australia Services & supports
When: Wednesdays during school term Time: 10.00am -12.00pm Where: Sunshine Primary School – Cnr Hampshire Rd and Derby Rd, Sunshine Cost: Free Register: To register contact Sutha on 0424 301 187 (Tamil & English speaking) or VICSEG
office on 8398 5000Enquiries: As above or [email protected]
Baby & Beyond – A Group for Young Parents A group for first time young parents up to the age of 25 years who live, work or study in Brimbank with babies up to 12 months old. Make new friends and have your baby questions answered.
When: Wednesdays, starting 17 October – 5 December Time: 10.00am – 12noonWhere: Sunshine Library (Learning Centre 5, Level 1) – 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Cost: Free Enquiries: http://brimbankyouth.com/programs/young-mums-social-group/
Contact Danni on 0409 952 734 or [email protected]
Under 5 in the Hive Playgroup A fun, friendly, free supported playgroup for children under 5 years! Everyone is welcome.
When: WednesdaysTime: 9.00am – 11.00am Where: Deer Park North Primary School Community Hub Enquiries: Carolyn Black or Phuong Huynh on 9363 4600
Play & Pram Walk Group Calling all parents and carers who are newly arrived migrants that have settled and reside in the Sunshine, Albion and Ardeer area to come along for some coffee or tea. Have a chat with other friendly parents and carers whilst the children have and some playtime. Then it’s off for a pram walk around Selwyn Park and surrounds!
When: Thursdays (during school terms) Time: 10.00am – 12noon Where: Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House (The old Albion Community House), 61a
Selwyn Street, Albion Cost: Free with Playgroup Victoria membershipRSVP: [email protected] Enquiries: https://www.kcnh.org.au/ or Facebook www.facebook.com/kororoitcreeknh/
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Bowling With BabiesBowling with Babies provides a safe, comfortable environment for new mums to get out of the house, meet other mums, enjoy a gentle game of bowls and coffee. The family friendly environment of bowls clubs is a perfect location for a non-competitive physical activity specifically designed to fit the needs of new mums.
When: Mondays Time: 10.00am – 12noonWhere: Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, Deer ParkCost: $5, includes Barista made coffeesEnquiries: Neil Gray on 9861 7112 or email [email protected]
Sensory Storytime at Deer Park Library Open to all children and caregivers. This storytime is especially welcoming for children on the Autism Spectrum and families who are looking for a smaller, adaptive storytime.
When: Recommences in Term 4, Friday 12 October, every fortnight Time: 9.30am – 10.15amWhere: Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road, Deer Park Cost: FreeEnquiries: Lidija Kordic on 9249 4668 or [email protected]
Kids Arts N CraftA fun, social program where children explore different art and craft styles including origami, 3D art and sculpture, puppet making, painting, slime making, paper crafts and more.
For children aged 5-12 years of age.
When: WednesdaysTime: 4.00pm – 5.00pmWhere: Westvale Community Centre, 45 Kings Road, St AlbansCost: $30 for 8 weeks. Includes all materials and equipment.RSVP: 9249 4665Enquiries: Westvale Community Centre, Ph: 9249 4665
Email: [email protected]
Safe Resolutions – Free Legally Assisted Mediation Service for Vietnamese Separated Families in the WestWe provide legally assisted family dispute resolution (also known as mediation, to help Vietnamese separated parents to resolve their family law disputes safely. Disputes include:
Arrangements of where their children will live; How the children will see the other parent; and Arrangements of how to divide their property and assets post separation.
We have highly experienced mediators and lawyers, Vietnamese interpreters who are trained in family law, and Vietnamese speaking staff at our centre. If these separated parents are experiencing family violence, our Vietnamese Family Safety Worker can provide them with support.
When: Monday – Friday Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Where: Sunshine Family Relationship Centre – 1 Clarke St, Sunshine
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Cost: Free Enquiries: Please call (03) 9313 0444 or contact Michelle Phan (Coordinator) on 0437 520
422. https://www.relationshipsvictoria.com.au/services/FDR/safe-resolutions/
VICSEG New Futures: Government Funded Courses & Employment SupportNew Futures Training is the registered training organisation of VICSEG New Futures. We are a not-for-profit; community organisation assisting people from newly arrived and recently settled migrant communities and refugee backgrounds to undertake vocational training.
1. CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) 2. CHC30213 – Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher’s Aid) 3. CHC50113 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care 4. CHC40413 – Certificate IV in Youth Work (new course)
• Classes are one/two days a week from 9:30am – 2:30pm • Government funding available for eligible persons• Courses are Centerlink approved, nationally accredited• Employment support is provided in the health sector• Placement support• Childcare available on campus • Welfare support available
For start dates & location, click here.
When: September – October – November 2018Where: Braybrook, Werribee, Coburg, Epping & Craigieburn Enquiries: For more information please email [email protected] or
phone (03) 9383 2533, www.vicsegnewfutures.com.au
New Futures Occasional Care Centre – Braybrook (Vacancy)Looking for a safe, inclusive and challenging developmental environment for your little one?We believe children are individuals who learn and develop at their own rate. Building on their strengths, children gain a sense of achievement in themselves. We foster in children a strong sense of wellbeing through emergent programs, intentional teaching experiences and spontaneous learning opportunities. This is achieved in a flexible, inclusive, and safe environment, facilitated by a team of committed staff who focus on providing learning within a nurturing, supportive, secure and loving environment. More information
When: Monday to FridayTime: 9.00am – 3.00pm Where: Level 1, Unit 9, 6 - 12 South Road, Braybrook Cost: $35 per 5 hour sessionEnquiries: Please contact Shiralee on 8398 5000 / 8398 5065 or [email protected]
Skills First Reconnect Program & Government Funded CoursesAustralian Vietnamese Women’s Association Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation proudly serving the community since 1983. We are also a Registered Training Organisation with more than 20 years of providing top quality Government funded courses as followings:
Certificate I or II in EAL (22250VIC & 22252VIC)
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (CHC33015) Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 & CHC50113)
The Skills First Reconnect Program is a FREE (*) mentoring program providing disengaged high needs learners with wrap-around services to re-engage and succeed in further education and employment.
These learners are: 17-64 years of age, leaving school early without Year 12 or equivalent attainment; Not currently enrolled in any schools or any education and training programs; Been unemployed for more than 12 months; Residing in Brimbank, Maribyrnong and Dandenong areas.
When: Disengaged high needs learners can commence our Skills First Reconnect Program for free support and services at any time until February 2019.
Where: St Albans, Braybrook, Richmond and Springvale (for Government-funded courses)Enquiries: [email protected] or 03 9396 1922 http://avwa.org.au
FORUMS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES
Attracting Funding and Support for Program Evaluation As governments and other funders increasingly demand to see a return on their investment, the importance of evaluation of projects and programs to improve the wellbeing of children has never been greater. Speakers will outline how to firm evaluation partnerships to navigate the changing environment in which all funders are demanding more accountability and more proof that their money is having a real and positive impact on the lives of Australians.
When: Friday 30 November 2018Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm Where: Reggio Calabria Club, 476 Brunswick Road, Parksville Cost: $25+ GST for ARACY Members / $50+ GST for Non-Members RSVP: By 4pm Tuesday 27 November Register here
Engaging Children as Partners in Practice to Support their Mental Health and Wellbeing – Webinar This webinar is the second in a series focusing on children’s mental health. It has been co-produced by Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) and Emerging Minds. Enabling children to have a genuine voice in decisions affecting their lives is a challenge faced by practitioners across a broad range of sectors. Yet it is a practice that significantly contributes to child safety and to useful early intervention and prevention approaches to support the mental health and wellbeing of children.
For practitioners, issues in adopting this practice can include: confidence in engaging children in developmentally appropriate ways; agency structural and workflow issues that inadvertently limit flexibility and creativity; the expectations of parents and carers on the type of intervention required; and finding ways of working collaboratively that minimise power imbalances between adults and children.
In this webinar, we will draw on years of experience in working with children and families to discuss the practices that they have found useful in creating genuine partnerships to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and their families.
When: Wednesday 12 December 2018
Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner is funded by the Australian Government and facilitated by The Smith Family
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Cost: Free Register: Please register here
Challenges to the Safety of Young Australians and the Role of the National Office for Child Safety – Webinar (ARACY)This webinar with Kathryn Mandla, inaugural Head of the National Office for Child Safety established in July 2018, will discuss current and emerging challenges to the safety of young Australians and the role of the Office in protecting Australian children. An overview of the establishment of the National Office for Child Safety as part of the Department of Social Services, and its key roles and responsibilities will be provided.
When: Tuesday 4 December 2018Time: 12.00noon – 1.00pm Cost: Free for ARACY Members / $25 +GST for non-membersRegister: Please register here
RESOURCES
Every Suburb, Every Town: Mapping Poverty in VictoriaVCOSS and economic modelling firm NATSEM have launched a major report and online mapping project, providing new data and analysis previously unavailable. For the first time, the report reveals the different ‘faces of poverty’ across different suburbs and towns. The analysis estimates there are 774,000 Victorians live in poverty (13.2%), with the poverty rate in regional Victoria (15.1%) higher than in Melbourne (12.6%).
In Melbourne’s outer western, northern and south-eastern suburbs (Wyndham, Melton, Casey, Hume and Cardinia), the common ‘face of poverty’ is a family struggling to get by. Families weren’t as dominant in the poverty data covering central Melbourne, the inner suburbs or regional areas.
In the council areas of Cardinia, Frankston, Melton, Mornington Peninsula and Moorabool, single parents were the most likely to live in poverty.
Across central Melbourne, more than 40% of people living in poverty are younger people aged 24 or under, reflecting a big student population.
The research is in two parts: online, interactive maps allowing you to explore the data and our detailed observations report (PDF), providing more analysis and discussion. This report has different chapters gender, age, housing status, employment and family status. It also has a list of council areas with local poverty rates and poverty character detailed.
Material Deprivation and Social Exclusion Among Young Australians: A Child-Focused ApproachIn an Australian – first, this report draws on research with young Australians both in Government high schools in NSW and The Smith Family’s Learning for Life (LfL) program, to explore what they see as the essential things and activities all young people need to live a ‘normal’ life. The research reflects The Smith Family’s organisational focus of hearing the voice of young people themselves. It provides a very concrete and tangible picture of what poverty and disadvantage looks like for young people in Australia today, from their perspective. It shows the extent of child disadvantage in Australia and
Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner is funded by the Australian Government and facilitated by The Smith Family
why this matters. The impact of disadvantage on young people’s lives, including their engagement with school and their sense of wellbeing, is clear from the research. See the full report here.
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