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Monday, June 28, 2010

Latest News from CfBD


Congratulations to Deb Langridge on the progress of their project as detailed in the attached letter. Another step closer to a Child Friendly City.

Well done Healthy Cities !

Barb

Park & Play School Holiday Activities


It's that time of year again when school holidays are fast approaching !
The Park & Play Team will be providing their service at the below mentioned parks during these July school holidays and would love to see some new faces.
Come along to either venues :

Wednesday 7th July 2010
Little Park Addison Avenue
SHELLHARBOUR
9.30 - 12.30 (o-12 Years Welcome)
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Drysdale Park Drysdale Road
ALBION PARK
9.30 - 12.30 (0-12 Years Welcome)

Visit the Park & Play link on the Family Services Illawarra Website for more information about their Term Program
www.fsi.org.au/section.content/park-play
Barb

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

WIDA - Breastfeeding Group at Shellharbour Hospital

Barnardos and the AMIHS (Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service) want to support more Indigenous women to breast feed their babies. Elaine at Barnardos can be contacted on
42 75 85 75 to give more information on the service that is now available to any Aboriginal woman who currently is pregnant or has a newborn baby, be willing to try breastfeeding and attend a group regularly. With support given by way of transport where possible,vouchers as an encouragement to begin and continue breastfeeding, with lots of info on parenting as well.
There are culturally appropriate activities provided by Aunties from within the local community and a chance to form new friendships.
The Groups meet on a Wednesday from 10.30 - 12.30.
If you need assistance in transport please call Sara on 42 95 2417.
Barb

C4C Meeting

Communities for Children recently held their Committee meeting last Wed 9th June at the Headquarters and heartbeat of the Park and Play vans in Albion Park Rail. It was announced that the new Community Partners PCYC and Access Community Group will be delivering the Family Outreach Learning Activity targeting 8-12 Year Olds in Shellharbour. We are looking forward to the next two years of more valuable outcomes for the community.
There were many other ideas discussed with all Community Partners attending.
Barb