Community News

Dental Health Services Victoria

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) provides Community Dental Clinics for children 0 – 17 years. If your child does not have a private dentist, you can access the Dental Health Services Victoria Community Dental Clinics.

Community Dental Clinics offer care to all children every one to two years. Treatment, examinations, and check-ups are FREE for children who have a Child Dental Benefits Schedule, or whose parents hold a Healthcare or Pension Concession Card. For children 0 – 12 years that do not fit the above criteria, there may be a cost of $34 per course of care.

To find out more, see the attached flyer and the Dental Health Services website.

DHSV - Darebin

Play Footy – Parkside Junior Football Club

Parkside Junior Football Club (PJFC) Is looking for children interested in playing football.

Auskick is aimed at children in grades Foundation and Year 1.
Junior footy teams are seeking registration for all ages – boys and girls.
More details: Go to the PJFC website
To Register: Scan the codes in the posters for information and to register.

Building Confidence – Online Parent Seminar

Do you want to help your child break free from anxiety and worry? Fear-Less Triple P Online can help. Developed by the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, this online program is packed with proven strategies to help you understand anxiety and support your child to become more emotionally resilient.

It’s one of several Triple P online parenting programs available now, at no cost!

Here is the latest Triple-P article on Supercharging Self-Esteem. It’s packed with helpful ideas for raising confident, capable kids.

Easter Egg Hunt – Invite from Kat & Ged

Local MPs Kat Theophanous and Ged Kearney invite local families to join them for their annual Easter Egg hunt. The hunt is a great opportunity for families to come together, have fun and some chocolate!

As in previous years, the event will raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal through a gold coin donation.

When: Saturday 23 March, starting at 10:30am.
Registration: Opens at 9:45am so the hunt can start at 10:30am.
Where: All Nations Park, Northcote
RSVP is essential: Kat and Ged's Easter Egg Hunt 2024

If you have any questions, please reach out to either the Northcote (9481 5777) or Cooper (9416 8690) offices.

~ Kat Theophanous and Ged Kearney

Parkside Netball Club – NetSetGo Program

Parkside Netball Club, a local community club, is recruiting players for their much-loved annual NetSetGo program.

NetSetGo is an introductory netball program for all children, aged 5 – 10 years, with a focus on basic skills and having fun.

When: Fridays 3:45 – 4.30pm, in term two
Where: FPS, on the blue sports court
Cost: $90, includes a t-shirt and size 4 netball
For more information and to register, go to the Parkside Netball Club website.

Creative Art Therapy Australia – Holiday Program

Creative Art Therapy Australia ( CATA) is a not-for-profit organisation delivering various modalities of creative art therapies to support mental health.

Please see the CATA brochure and website for information about the organisation and to register for the program.