Our Big Backyard

Our Big Backyard is expanding and we would love to hear from the people who call Hackham, Hackham West and Huntfield Heights home.

Those of you familiar with Our Big Backyard (OBBY), know that this is a project for the community, and the OBBY Team is seeking your ideas to help families to explore the best local outdoor places to play. We encourage you to complete one of the two surveys.

Children's Ideas: htts/www.surveylegend.com/s/21sk and/or Adult's Ideas: https://www.surveyledgend.com/s/2lry.

Send your stories, memories and ideas by email to sarah.armstrong@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or start a conversation on the Facebook page -Our Big Backyard Hackham.

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. The awards are presented on Australia Day each year.

For more information Ph 83840666 or email mail@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Nominations close Friday 20/11/2020.

Onkaparinga Libraries Kindness Project

Using art, explore what kindness means to you and find ways to build your kindness capacity. Held on 24/11, 25/11 & 26/11 from 4:00-6:00pm at Onkaparinga Libraries in collaboration with Louise Flaherty Counselling and Kirsty Christmas of Read Feather Arts Therapy. For children and parents to work together and are suitable for upper primary aged children.

Aboriginal Men's Referral Crisis Line

Dardi Munwurrow (Strong Spirit) is a specialist Aboriginal family violence service. Our vision is to build stronger families and safer communities. We do this by delivering a range of family violence programs specifically tailored for Aboriginal men. These programs aim to break the cycle of inter-generational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities by empowering and inspiring individuals to heal the past, acknowledge the present and create a positive vision for the future.

Dardi Munwurrow launched a 24 hour crisis line for Aboriginal men (Brother to Brother). The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for. Ph 1800425799.

Keys For Good Relationships

Would you like to get more out of your relationships? Whether you are single or a couple, join us as we share pratical everyday keys to improve your relationships. This workshop is present by professional relationship counsellors. Held on Wednesday 25/11 from 6:30-8:00pm. Online delivery format utilsing Zoom video conferencing. Ph Joy or Helen 81868900 or register at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/keys-for-good-relationships-online-workshop-tickets-122172267541.

Child and Family Health Service

Clinic at Taikurrendi Children and Family Centre is open every Tuesday at 8 Price St, Christies Beach. Appointments from 9:00am-12:00noon. Nurses will be available for families with children birth to 5 years offering health checks for your baby/child, weigh and measure, breasfeeding help, information and support about feeding, settling and behaviour, up to date health information, support with your child's growth and development and support for parents/carers about your own wellbeing. Ph 1300733606 to make an appointment.

Occupational Therapy Early Support

Bec, our Occupational Therapist is available at Taikurrendi Children and Family Centre and O'Sullivan Beach Children's Centre, Monday until Thursday each week. Make a time to see Bec face to face or via phone, to support you and your child/ren, aged birth to 5 years. Ph 81861102, 83822850 or text Bec on 0429898559. No cost, available to all.

Dates to Remember

November 2020

December 2020