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Darebin Libraries | Hearing & Vision Tests | Parent Seminar | Net Set Go | Parkside Junior Football Club
DISCOVER Darebin Libraries (6 – 19 March)
Darebin Libraries are holding a two-week program full of free activities celebrating culture, community and lifelong learning. There are plenty of events for school-aged children and families of all shapes and sizes. A few highlights include Wurundjeri Storytime, Vietnamese-English Bilingual Storytime, Youth Writing Lab, Youth Games Night, and lots of other opportunities for people to come together to relax, learn and connect.
For more information, see the DISCOVER program brochure.
Free Hearing & Vision Tests – Children Up to 6 Years
The Lions Club of Northcote, in conjunction with the University of Melbourne Audiology Clinic and Optometry Departments, has scheduled Hearing and Vision Screening Tests for children 3.5 – 6 years old. Testing is play-based and parents will be informed immediately and referred to their GP if hearing or vision abnormalities are detected.
- When: Saturday 1 April
- Time: 9am – 4pm
- Where: Wales Street Primary School – entry and parking are from Clyde Street.
- Cost: Free
- Bookings open Monday 20 March: Bookings essential
Parent Seminar – Strategies for Managing a Child’s Anxiety
Fear-Less Triple P supports parents to learn new strategies for managing their child’s anxiety. This seminar is for parents that are concerned about their child’s anxiety that would like to learn strategies they can put in place to support the wellbeing of their child and the family. Content is suited to parents or caregivers of children aged from 6 to 14 years.
- When: Thursday 30 March, 10am – 12pm
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Booking: Contact Georgia via email: triplep@berrystreet.org.au by 27 March
- More information: See the poster below
Alphington Netball Club – Net Set Go Program
The Alphington Netball Club are running a 10-week Net Set go program. If you are interested, see the poster for further details.
Parkside Junior Football Club – Festival of Female Footy
Parkside Junior Football Club is hosting an event for female footy players on Sunday 26 March. The event is open to all girls born 2007 – 2015. Come along and meet current players and coaches, and register for the 2023 season.
See the poster for more information.
- When: Sunday 26 March, 10 – 11:30am
- Where: Pitcher Park
- More information: See the attached poster
