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Lots of programs and activities formothers, fathers, carers, and families

Term 4 is well underway and CaPSS has lots of exciting programs coming up. 

In November we have 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching program, also running after hours, in Hoppers Crossing at Craft and Caffeine cafe.

 

We are running Tuning in to Kids in conjunction with Baptcare in Wyndham Vale starting on the 12th of November at 10am.

 

Transition to School is an ongoing program for families with children who are starting school in 2020 or 2021. It runs weekly on a Friday in Werribee. If you know any families who may benefit, they can call Sandra on 0429 984 478. Younger children are welcome.

 

We are also looking to expand the Transition to School program into Melton in 2020, if you have any mums, dads, or carers who may be interested, they can give Greg a call on 0409 608 551.

 

Cultural Cooking at Wyndham Park Community Hub has only 1 date left for the year: November 28th. Parents can feel free to drop in and help cook, or just sit back and appreciate the food and friendship.

 

Parenting in a New Culture will be running in term 4 in Melton West and Melton South. Parents and Carers can call Irene on 0417 529 195 for more information regarding dates, locations, and languages.

Naluk Njaguda Garina - our community homework club for Koorie kids - is continuing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in term 4 at Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation in Melton South. Parents and Carers can bring their children or teenagers along for homework support from qualified teachers and have a chat with other parents while the students study. Open to all ages and abilities, including those who aren't currently engaged in schooling.

Wyndham Best Start Joining the Dots e-update.

The November edition of the Wyndham Best Start Joining the Dots e-update is now available via the below link.

http://wyndhamchildandfamilydirectory.com.au/hservice_providers/information_sharing_and_joining_the_dots_e-update_

 

 

 

Joining the Dots e-update

November 2019

 

Keeping you connected and informed about supports and services available to families and children in Wyndham

 

 

Wyndham Disability Expo

Friday 29 November, 10am – 3pm

Encore Events Centre

80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing

 

This free and empowering event will provide people with a disability, their families and supporters with an opportunity to meet with more than 80 local NDIS and non-NDIS service providers. The event will feature a broad range of services, including therapeutic supports, equipment and assistive technology, rights and empowerment, employment and much more…

 

There will be stalls to explore and information sessions throughout the day, including services for Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

 

On our website, https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/disabilityexpo  you’ll find:

  • Expo Program and Information Sessions
  • Expo flyers in multiple languages
  • Information to help attendees access the Expo, including attendant carers, chill out zone and translators on request
  • A Social Story
  • Information for disability service providers, including a free networking event

Please feel free to share information about our event via your networks via https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/disabilityexpo or via our Facebook Event, http://bit.ly/2BhsPRr