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GLEN EIRA BOWLS CLUB 

Terry and The McKinnon Glen Eira Bowls Club have continued to host Year 10 PE for life students so that they can experience Lawn Bowls in all of its glory! 

 

The club would like the McKinnon community to know that membership is available, barefoot bowls is on during the year and that their spaces can be hired for a variety of functions. Get in touch. 

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BIG DREAMERS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CARERS 

Little Dreamers, the nation's leading Young Carer organisation, are looking for young people under the age of 25 who provide care for a family member affected by disability, illness, mental health challenges, or substance dependence, also known as Young Carers.

 

If your child provides care for a family member, the Big Dreamers Leadership Program offers a valuable opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and form meaningful connections with peers who understand their experience.

 

For further enquiries or to register, email wellbeing@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au

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Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. We offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.

 

Available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week including public holidays.

 

You can access the Parentline VIC website  here.

 

Our qualified counsellors are available to:

  • talk about any issues to do with parenting and your relationships with your child
  • help you with ways to cope and be a positive parent
  • help with your family's wellbeing and resilience
  • connect you with services in your area.

Your call:

  • We respect your privacy. Your call is confidential and anonymous.

  • Our qualified and experienced counsellors have social work or psychology backgrounds. 

  • We can assist non-English speaking parents and carers connect to a translating and interpreting service.

  • If you're hearing impaired, you can call Parentline using the National Relay Service.

  • Parents/carers can call us in the moment of child/parent/carer dysregulation to support them to come back to the relationship with their child in a more calm and meaningful way.