We are very excited to be calling for Expressions of Interest from eligible community organisations to become our Community Partner for a new activity under our C4C strategic plan for Shellharbour.
Full details of the proposed activity "Family Outreach Learning" (working title) can be found by following the links on the http://www.shellharbourkids.com.au/ website.
The closing date for applications is 30th April 2010.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Jennie George Makes Official Announcement Mon 29th March 2010
Jennie George met with representatives from the Barnardos Communities for Children Project (C4C) today. Pictured left (standing) is Frank Wallner Manager -Child Friendly by Design Project- (Healthy Cities Illawarra), Lynda Sinnott Program Manager-Talking Realties- (Barnardos Sth Coast), Lynne Schubert Co-Ordinator -Park & Play (Family Services Illawarra) Carla Brookes Co-Ordinator -Kidsfest (S.H.A.P.E) Wendy Lander - Kidsfest -(S.H.A.P.E) James Mulholland -(with daughter Georgia) Aboriginal Community Liason Officer -(Barnardos Communities for Children) Tessa Parsons- Program Manager- (Barnardos Communities for Children) Kerry Moore -Senior Manager -Barnardos Sth Coast. The announcement by Jennie of $194,500 in extra funding allocated over the next three years, will allow Barnardos Australia to continuosly work with other local organisations and continue to make home visits, deliver early learning and literacy, early development, parenting and family support, and child nutrition services along with family and children focused events.
Barb
Barb
Seniors by the Sea
Tessa Parsons attended the "Seniors by the Sea" activity last Thursday 25th March, as part of Seniors week.
Over 400 seniors enjoyed a lovely sunny day by the sea at Little Park Shellharbour.
C4C (Communities for Children) were happy to sponsor the musical entertainment provided by
Johhny Spillane and friends whilst Tessa was able to handout information about Grandparents as Carers, the upcoming Kidsfest Festival as well as other community information.
A great time was had by all !
Barb
Over 400 seniors enjoyed a lovely sunny day by the sea at Little Park Shellharbour.
C4C (Communities for Children) were happy to sponsor the musical entertainment provided by
Johhny Spillane and friends whilst Tessa was able to handout information about Grandparents as Carers, the upcoming Kidsfest Festival as well as other community information.
A great time was had by all !
Barb
Monday, March 22, 2010
Maggie Dent - Dare's to be Exceptional !
Maggie has just presented two FREE seminars on the 17th and 18th March and we would like to say a special "Thankyou"to both Flinders and Albion Park Rail's Public Schools for co-hosting these two events. With over 120 attendees, both Parents and Professionals heard Maggie speak about the chaotic pace of modern life and how it was challenging our young people and families than ever before. She also spoke about the hidden stresses of overstimulation from TV, computers and games, noisy environments, overscheduled lives and pressure to have their development "hurried up". "Safe nurturing touch with lots of hugs and cuddles is one of the best ways to trigger the healthy brain chemicals that allow a child to turn off their overactive stress mechanism". "By slowing down, we create the spaces to nurture healthier relationships within our families" Maggie said. As a parenting/resilience specialist and speaker, former high school teacher and author, her latest book "Saving Our Adolescents" is due for release at the end of the month. We would like to "Thank" Maggie for coming to the Illawarra and sharing her wealth of information. For more of Maggie's books and resources visit http://www.maggiedent.com/
Barb
Monday, March 15, 2010
International Women's Day Event -Friday- 12th March 2010
Shellharbour Hospital's Midwifery and Family Health Centre celebrated International Women's Day last Friday the 12 th March where a light lunch and free child minding were provided between 10 am and 2pm. There were masssages and facials and waxing and hair cuts available as was lots of info about "Quit Smoking" the IAMS services, Breastfeeding, Centrelink and the Dept of Housing. Also on hand were Child and Family Health Nurses and a Women's Health Nurse who were available to speak to the 50 or so participants. Staff from Barnardos South Coast Centre manned an Information table about the types of services available. Barnardos Communities for Children setup a fun participants activity with the view of starting a regular craft group at the centre.
A great day was had by all !
A great day was had by all !
Barb
Maggie Dent is coming to Shellharbour this week !
This fabulous speaker has been in the media spotlight recently and we are so pleased that Maggie Dent is returning to Albion Park and Shellharbour this week. Maggie will be discussing "Lighting the Flame and Keeping it Burning" for Professionals this Wed 17th March from 6.30 -9Pm at Flinders Public School . Maggie will then discuss "Playful Hearts" -How Play Builds the Whole Child - from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm on Thursday 18th March at Albion Park Rail Public School Hall. If you would like to attend this FREE event and do have children , Barnardos Communities for Children can assist you with FREE CHILDMINDING . Please Telephone 42 75 85 75 as BOOKINGS are ESSENTIAL.
See you there !
Barb
See you there !
Barb
Countdown to Kidsfest !
Kidsfest is Coming !
Mark on your calendar 9th -15th May 2010.
This Community Festival will be celebrating
children 0 -12 years and their families and carers.
You can visit http://www.kidsfestshellharbour.com.au/
to check out this great festival, or, enquiries can
be made to Shellharbour Tourism 4221 6169.
Program of events will be launched soon!
Barb
Mark on your calendar 9th -15th May 2010.
This Community Festival will be celebrating
children 0 -12 years and their families and carers.
You can visit http://www.kidsfestshellharbour.com.au/
to check out this great festival, or, enquiries can
be made to Shellharbour Tourism 4221 6169.
Program of events will be launched soon!
Barb
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wings Over the Illawarra and Kidsfest
On Sunday 28th February Judy & I teamed up with the KidsFest crew to present a KidsFest/Communities for Children display at Wings over the Illawarra. This community event is growing every year and highlights the fabulous resources of the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) at the Illawarra (Wollongong) Regional Airport, Albion Park Rail. HARS and their near neighbour The Illawarra Light Rail are both strong supporters of KidsFest so we all turned out to support them on their big day.
There were hundreds of exhibitors; planes, trains, automobiles and more. Connie (The Super Constellation) was still the crowd favourite but there were lots of other highlights, like the Roulettes and their death defying tricks, the vintage cars (love a red MG) and all the different aircraft from models right up to the Neptune and Catalina.
Carla and her family set up the KidsFest display and her son Douglas was a terrific helper. Not only did he help set up, run messages and take some great pictures including this one of Connie, but he also composed the quiz sheet for school children that we had on our table. He is quite an aircraft expert and told me lots of great facts, he also pointed out an error I had made on the picture matching sheet (Thanks Douglas!).
One of the most rewarding experiences I found while standing at the display was the number of people who came up and said – “Oh great – KidsFest, when is it on again? It was great last year and we don’t want to miss it!” The word is out there................
Thanks Judy, Carla and Family, Wendy, Wayne, Paul and Jeanette and any other SHAPE crew I did not see. I am sure the effort was worth it.
Tessa
C4C Program Manager
There were hundreds of exhibitors; planes, trains, automobiles and more. Connie (The Super Constellation) was still the crowd favourite but there were lots of other highlights, like the Roulettes and their death defying tricks, the vintage cars (love a red MG) and all the different aircraft from models right up to the Neptune and Catalina.
Carla and her family set up the KidsFest display and her son Douglas was a terrific helper. Not only did he help set up, run messages and take some great pictures including this one of Connie, but he also composed the quiz sheet for school children that we had on our table. He is quite an aircraft expert and told me lots of great facts, he also pointed out an error I had made on the picture matching sheet (Thanks Douglas!).
One of the most rewarding experiences I found while standing at the display was the number of people who came up and said – “Oh great – KidsFest, when is it on again? It was great last year and we don’t want to miss it!” The word is out there................
Thanks Judy, Carla and Family, Wendy, Wayne, Paul and Jeanette and any other SHAPE crew I did not see. I am sure the effort was worth it.
Tessa
C4C Program Manager
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