The Garden Group Program

The Garden is a free group for parents and caregivers with their babies and toddlers (up to 4yrs old). Families will see the greatest benefit from attending as many sessions as possible, but sign up even if you can't make it every week. Held at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, 50 Glynville Dr (within HWR-7 School) each Thursday (6/5-24/6) from 10:30am-12:00pm. For more information, or to book call Hackham West Children's Centre Unit 83826161.

Become A Mental Health First Aider

Become a Mental Health First Aider to support young people aged 12-18yrs. About 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support an adolescent with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the young people in your community.

Held on 15/6 & 16/6 from 9:00am-5:00pm with the venue in Christies Beach area to be confirmed. Cost $350.00.

Ph David 0402749850 or email david@mentalhealthpartners.com.au to register. Visit www.mhfa.com.au/courses for more information.

Celebrating the Central South Coast

All ages event to be held on Sunday 11/4 from 3:00-9:00pm at Moana Pioneer Hall & Reserve, Nashwauk Crescent, Moana. Events include an Outdoor Cinema, Markets, Activities, Food, and Family fun. Bring your own chair, bean bag or picnic rug. This is a smoking, alcohol and drug free event. In the event of strong winds/rain the event will be cancelled. COVID-19 requirements will be implemented.

Social Recreational & Learning Program

Programs for 18+ year olds where people with disability can participate in a range of activities while engaging with friends and the community. Open the flyer below for details.

Position Vacant, City of Onkaparinga

Position of Disability Coordinator - Casual position (Job #02050) is advertised. Visit the City of Noarlunga website for for a position description. Applications close 9:00am on Monday 12/4.

City of Onkaparinga, School Holiday Programs

Seaford Community Centre, Beechwood Dr, Seaford are providing the following programs during the school holidays.

Playgroup - Wednesday 14/4 & 21/4. For children aged 0-5yrs and their caregiver. Cost $4.00 per family.

Pizza Making - Wednesday 14/4. For children 8-12yrs. $5.00per person.

Crazy Cupcakes - Wednesday 14/4. For children aged 5-10yrs. Cost $5.00per person.

Dinosaur Garden Creations - Thursday 15/4. For children 3-6yrs. Cost $5.00per child.

Jewellery Making - Wednesday 21/4. For children 8-12yrs. Cost $5.00per person.

Cookie Decorating - Wednesday 21/4. For children 5-10yrs. Cost $5.00per person.

Bookings are essential for the above activities. Ph 83863319 to book or for more information.

Communities for Children Onkaparinga

Autumn Newsletter from Communities for Children.

Anglicare SA

We have started a new Facebook group for Communities for Children Onkaparinga. You can join the group by scanning the QR code (see flyer) or go to your Facebook and search for "Communities for Children Onkaparinga". For more information contact the team at cfc@anglicaresa.com.au.

Women Are Strong... Women Do Survive

A group for women in the Southern suburbs. Do you sometimes feel like you are walking on egg shells? Are you confused by your partner or ex-partner's behaviour towards you, and think it might be abusive? Do you feel alone or uncertain what to do? Join us in an 8 week support group for women starting on Wednesday 5/5 from 9:30am-12:00noon in the Hackham area. Ph 82156310 for more information.

Celebrate Country

Family by Family invites you to Celebrate Country on Monday 12/4 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Karawatha Community Centre, O'Sullivans Beach. This is a free all family event with food, entertainment and activities provided. If this sounds like something you would like to attend RSVP to Keisha 0407966497 or Kveta 0455406624.

Slime, Sherbet & Bubbles Virtual Workshop

Join us from the comfort of your home for a hands on, fun and educational science workshop where you will learn and explore chemistry online with Fizzics Education.

Held on Thursday 15/4 between 10:00-11:00am and suitable for ages 5-12yrs. Limited spaces. Ph Michelle 83923194 to book.

Our Big Backyard Star Gazing

Explore the wonders at night time. Grab your torch for a fun guided night walk around Brodie Road Wetland at Morphett Vale to discover the bats, frogs and other awesome creatures that come out after twilight. A free family event and suitable for 3-12yr olds. Bookings essential. Email Tracey at tmalliaros@anglicaresa.com.au

Southern Deadly Fun Run

Join us to celebrate our Deadly Kids, young and old. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal People joining together. All fitness levels, all welcome. 3 and 5 km run and walk. Held on Sunday 11/4 at Rotary park, Cnr Beach Rd & The Esplanade, Christies Beach. Registration from 9:30am, Welcome to Country 10:00am and Start Time 10:30am. Ph Steph 0429219206 for more information.

Circle of Security Parenting Program

A Free 8 week program for male caregivers. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Held each Wednesday between 6:00-8:00pm from 28/4-16/6 at the Hackham Community Centre, 72 Collins Parade, Hackham. Bookings essential. For more information Ph Malcolm 0437232124 or email malcolmd@unitingcommunities.org

Kidstuff For Young Parents

Are you pregnant, a mum or a dad under 25 years? Chill out and meet other young parents and join in with fun activities. Gain information for your health and wellbeing. Have fun and learn while discovering creative ways for caring for your child and yourself. Free. Held at Metropolitan Youth Health, 50A Beach Rd, Christies Beach each Thursday (6/5-10/6) from 10:30am-1:00pm. Ph Anna 83266053 for more information.

The Shark Cage Group

A free 9 week assertiveness and self-confidence building course using a human rights approach for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships and/or sexual abuse. Held in O'Sullivan Beach area on a Tuesday from 12:00-2:30pm (4/5-29/6). Ph Nicky Tanner 0409858992 for more information or email ntanner@anglicaresa.com.au

Student Attendance Information for Hackham East Primary School