Playgroups & Parent Groups

 

 

Winmalee Hub Playgroup

Wednesday Mornings 9.15am-11.30am

Winmalee Public School

Contact Ruth: 47395963/ 0419632518

 

Blaxland Playgroup

 

Thursday Mornings 9.15-11.15am

Blaxland Public School

Contact Anne/Kerry 02 4739 5963 Anne: 0418 548 532

 

Family Links Parent Groups

Feb-April 2012

                                                        

 

                                                                           Gateway Family Services

                (An activity of Blaxland Uniting Church/Uniting Care)

 

       FAMILY LINKS PROJECT

    

FEBRUARY  -  APRIL 2012

 

                          

Web Site:  www.gatewayfamilyservices.org.au for information on current parent groups and other services

 

GROUP	LOCATION	DATES & TIMES
“1-2-3 Magic” (Day Group) A no-nonsense behaviour management program for 2-12’s Cost:  Gold coin donation	Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre 62 Whitecross Road Winmalee	Wednesday mornings 29/2, 7/3 & 14/3/12 Time:  10am  – 12.30 pm (childcare available)
“1-2-3 Magic” (Evening Group)   Cost:  Gold coin donation	Blaxland Preschool Cnr Boorea St & Park Ave Blaxland	Thursday evenings 1/3, 8/3 & 15/3/12 Time:  7pm – 9pm
“Kids & Confidence” Facilitated by popular presenter Barry Palm Cost:  $10/session	Lawson Public School Wilson Street Lawson	Thursday mornings 8/3, 15/3, 22/3 & 29/3/12 10am – 12.30pm (childcare available)
“Play & Chat” Playgroup Craft, games, stories, music, parent information 0-school age	Blaxland Public School Baden Place, Blaxland	Thursday mornings during school term Time:  9.15am – 11.15am
Multi-Cultural Playgroup” Free playgroup meets fortnightly. Families with children 0-5 from diverse backgrounds	Blue Mountains Family Support Service 2 Station Street, Katoomba	Second Friday mornings during school terms Time:  10am – 12noon Contact:  Jill 4739 5963 Yola 4782 1555
“Guiding Children’s Behaviour” Child development, communication skills, taking care of yourself and raising children who can be respectful and considerate (In partnership with Brighter Futures)	Freelander Cottage Freelander Avenue Katoomba	Tuesday mornings 28/2, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3 & 3/4/12 Time:  10am – 12.30pm (limited childcare available)

 

                

COST (Donation)                        :     Includes session, morning tea/supper, handouts and childcare

 

CHILDCARE       :      Available at day groups by Mountains Mobile Minders

REGISTRATION:      Gateway Family Services   4739 5963

 

The Family Links Project is funded by the Dept. of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs

 

                                             

 

Web Site: www.gatewayfamilyservices.org.au for information on current parent groups & other services

 

 

Family Work programs family workers meet with families in their homes or at ‘the Cottage’ to work together on the  issues facing the family.

• Family workers can also provide information about community or government resources that may assist families and can advocate for clients with government and non government businesses.

• Families NSW Family Workers provide extra support for parents of children 0-5 and pregnant women. Kingswood- Woodford
• Jigsaw provides a counselling service for children 5-12 years with fees subsidies  for low income families.BLue Mountains LGA
• Brighter Futures workers support families with children under 8 years of age who are experiencing problems associated with domestic violence, being a young parent, mental and emotional health concerns and concerns about severe childhood behaviours. Support includes a family worker to work alongside the family to achieve their goal, support for children to participate in quality early childhood learning parent supprot groups and limited financial assistance. Blue Mountains LGA

• Food- available once each month. Non perishable items, fruit and vegies; bread
• Food Vouchers- available once every 2nd month for purchase of food at Blaxland IGA
• $ Financial Assistance- up to $150 pa for a family with dependant children; $120 couples; $75 for singles. By Appointment only Friday mornings
• Advocacy- family workers will assist families to obtain payment extensions or make    representations for consumers around debt.

Eligibility:    Food & Food Vouchers- priority to residents of BM LGA (Tues, Thurs & Friday)
$   Financial assistance- only available to residents of BM LGA (By appointment)