Community Announcements & Information
Saver Plus
With Saver Plus, families can receive $500 in matched funds to assist with expenses like devices, laptops, school uniforms, school camps and school supplies. Here is how it works:
Save up to $50 a month for 10 months, and your savings will be matched up to $500.
https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/financial/saver-plus
In additions to financial support, participants will have access to free financial education workshops, that cover budgeting, saving tips and more.
Saver Plus has proudly supported Australians for 21 years, and we are thrilled to announce that the Federal Government is committing to funding the program for the next 5 years!
Rugby Clinic
Free Parenting Courses
Helping Children with Trauma - FREE– 10am- 1pm
Understanding the behaviour of children with trauma, what to look for and how to help, therapeutic parenting, PACE, attachment and why it’s important.
Armidale 2025 - 3 Mondays – 7, 14 & 28 April
Surviving Your Adolescents - Two sessions - FREE - 10am – 1pm
Provides parents with some useful skills for dealing with teenage behaviour. What is normal behaviour for a teenager; how to manage risk-taking; tips to maintain and improve your relationship with your teenager; and the Four Cardinal Sins (what not to do) and what to do with your teens.
Armidale 2025 - 2 Tuesdays - 8 & 15 April - 10.30am - 1.30pm, 6 & 13 May - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Parenting Explosive Kids -
3 sessions - FREE - 10am - 1pm
For parents of children who are explosive: Parents will learn to identify the child’s concerns and triggers that cause the behaviour, teach the child coping skills and find workable solutions that satisfy both parent and child.
Armidale 2025 - 3 Thursdays - 10, 17 & 24 April, 1, 8 & 15 May
Practical Parenting - FREE – 10am - 1pm
Practical Parenting offers 12 strategies to take the stress out of parenting. Sick of repeating yourself? Giving in to stop the whining? Stop shouting and start connecting!
Armidale 2025 - Tuesdays - 22 & 29 April - 10.30am -1.30pm
Toolkit for Dads - One 3 hour session - FREE - 10am – 1pm
What gets in the way, what to do if you lose it, what children need, smarter ways to parent, neuroscience and kids, helping children thrive, new ways to discipline, self-care for dads
Armidale 2025 - Wednesday - 30 April 2025
NECOM Gostwyck Beginner Band
The New England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM) is excited to introduce a new opportunity for young aspiring musicians. We are launching the Gostwyck Beginner Band!
We have worked hard to make it as cost effective as possible, whilst maintaining our high standards of learning and musicianship.
There are limited places available in small group lessons for only $100 per term, plus instrument hire. This program will run over Terms 2 & 3 this year, with an opportunity to move into the Tilbuster Wind Ensemble when you have reached an appropriate level! This group consists of students from Years 3-7 who are working on improving their skills and musicianship.
Here are five reasons to play a musical instrument:
1. Cognitive Development: Learning to play an instrument enhances brain functions, improving memory, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
2. Emotional Expression: Playing music provides a powerful outlet for expressing emotions and can boost mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.
3. Discipline and Perseverance: Mastering an instrument requires practice and dedication, instilling valuable life skills like discipline, patience, and goal-setting.
4. Social Connections: Engaging in music often leads to opportunities for social interaction, whether through group lessons, ensembles, or performances, fostering teamwork and friendships.
5. Sense of Achievement: Progressing in musical skills brings a sense of accomplishment, boosting self-esteem and confidence as musicians learn to overcome challenges.
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