Communities for Children Onkaparinga

See the fun activities for families flyer below.

Supporting Children to Connect & Belong

This workshop will dive deeply into the most recent evidence and understanding of the developmental needs of children through the lens of neuroscience, neurobiology and psychology. It will take a look at how the brain develops, how it is wired for connection and how our stories influence that development and how best to support children in our environments. Held at Children's Centre Unit, Hackham West R-7 School, 50 Glynville Dr, Hackham West on Wednesday 4/11 from 9:30am-4:30pm. Free. Ph 1800171882 or visit www.playgroupsa.com.au.

Building Coping Skills

Building Coping Skills is a FREE workshop that helps you as parents and carers to support your child or young person's resilience. Our workshops are based on the latest parenting research and use information from Parenting SA. Held at O'Sullivan Beach Children's Centre on Monday 26/10 from 9:30am-11:30am. Ph Jo Renshaw 0429269320 for more information.

My Child and Me

My Child and Me is a FREE workshop that helps you as parents and carers build an understanding of your child and their healthy development. Our workshops are full of helpful information with a choice of simple, practical strategies that each family can adapt for their own parenting situations. Held at O'Sullivan Beach Children's Centre, Galloway Rd, O'Sullivan Beach. Part 1 on Thursday 19/11 and Part 2 on Thursday 26/11 from 9:30-11:30am. Ph Jo Renshaw 0429269320 for more information.

Southern Deadly Dancers

Neporendi is running a dance program to put a little more rhythm into your day. This FREE after school activity is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids from 6-16years old. Held at Wardli Youth Centre, 13 McKinna Rd, Christie Downs each Wednesday from 4:30-5:15pm. Ph Priya 0417812541 for more information.

From Strength to Strength Group

A FREE 8 week group for women who have experienced relationship trauma in the past and now want to increase their personal growth and build resilience, improve their conflict management and assertiveness skills, develop healthy coping skills and make positive choices, have healthier future relationships, make hopes and dreams become reality through goal planning and live a happier and more fulfilling life.

The group will be held in the Hackham area on Thursdays between 12:30-2:30pm starting 22/10. Ph Nicky at AnglicareSA on 81868900 or email ntanner@anglicaresa.com.au.

Communication Workshop

For parents and carers of children 0-4yrs. Are you wondering how your child is going with their communication? Join our friendly Speech Pathologist for a chat about how children learn to talk, listen and when to be concerned. Held at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, Hackham West R-7 School, Glynville Dr, Hackham West on Thursday 12/11 from 9:30-11:00am. Call 83826161 to register.

Fussy Eaters Workshop

Do you have a "fussy eater" in your family? Do you have constant mealtime battles? Join our friendly Speech Pathologist for a chat about babies, toddlers, children and food. Held at Hackham West Children's Centre, Hackham West R-7 School, Glynville Dr on Thursday 29/10 from 9:30-11:00am. Ph 83826161 to register.

Time for Toileting

A FREE workshop for parents and caregivers. Having difficulties? Learn about tips and tricks. Meet others and share your challenges and your ideas. Held on Tuesday 17/11 from 1:00-2:30pm at Hackham West Children's Centre, Hackham West R-7 School, Glynville Dr. Ph 83826161 to register. Bookings essential.

Big Feelings

Parenting workshop. Learn play and connection techniques and how releasing emotions through tears and tantrums creates calmer, cooperative behaviour in children, helps them sleep better and helps parents to find more ease and understanding. For parents/caregivers of a 1-5yr old. Held on Monday 23/11 from 1:00-2:30pm at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, Hackham West R-7 School, Glynville Dr. Ph 83826161 to register.

Living with Young People

The teenage years bring a new stage in your child's development and many changes for the whole family. Living with Young People is a FREE workshop that helps you as parents and carers build an understanding of your teenager and their healthy development. Our workshops are full of helpful information with a choice of simple, practical strategies that each family can adapt for their own parenting situations. Held at Children's Centre Unit within Hackham West R-7 Primary School, Glynville Dr, Hackham West. Part 1 held on Thursday 19/11 and Part 2 held on Thursday 26/11 from 9:30am-12:00noon. Ph Karen 83826161 or Bel 0438862295 to register or for more information.

Time for Sleep

A FREE workshop for parents and caregivers. Does your child have difficulty sleeping? Learn about research in sleep studies, sharing of stories, sleep tips and ideas. Held on Tuesday 3/11 from 1:00-2:30pm at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, Hackham West R-7 School, Glynville Dr, Hackham West. Ph 83826161 to register.

Women's Wellbeing Wednesday Workshops

Art Therapy group workshops at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, 50 Glynville Dr, Hackham West from 10:00am-12:00noon on 11/11, 18/11, 25/11 & 2/12. An opportunity to connect with others, reduce stress and improve your mental health and wellbeing. Ph Karen 83826161 to register. Bookings essential.

Communities for Children Onkaparinga

Communities for Children Onkaparinga are now on Facebook.

The group page for Communities for Children Onkaparinga (CfC) is a safe and welcoming space created for families in the Onkaparinga area to connect with each other, CfC and local CfC partner services; to find information, programs, activities, events, training and other opportunities relevant to children aged 0-12yrs and their families.

Host A Play Street

Did you grow up playing with your neighbours outside on your street or verge? Would you be interested in the opportunity for children and families to play on your street together.

Expression of Interest are now open to be part of our 1000 Play Streets project, bringing a little bit of nostalgia back to our neighbourhoods. Low traffic use neighbourhood streets are encouraged to nominate to be part of the program. For more information visit www.onkaparinganow.com/winter-2020/taking-back-the-streets. Flyer below with more information.

2021 City of Onkaparinga Australia Day Awards

These annual awards recognise local individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to our communities during the current year and/or outstanding service over a number of years. For more information contact Civic Governance 83840666. Nominations close Friday 20/11.

NAB Indigenous Customer Service Line

NAB has an Indigenous Customer Service Line to better assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers with their banking. Ph 1800966100.

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Hackham East Primary SchoolCollins Parade, Hackham SA 5163www.hackhame.sa.edu.au

No 1/10 · 21 Oct 2020

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Hackham East Primary School
Collins Parade, Hackham SA 5163
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