Home-Start Australia in Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Home-Start Australia

Locality: Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4952 9488

Address: 10 Hobart Rd 2305 Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.homestartaustralia.org/

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25.01.2022 Try this easy to make Target Golf for kids to play inside or outside, with golf balls, ping pong balls, etc. Make the holes bigger for younger kids. Or dig small holes outside and place small tins/containers in them, and the kids can put it them.

24.01.2022 Are you running out of ideas for healthy and affordable child friendly meals? Here's a few ideas with basic items you'll probably have in your pantry and fridge. Happy tummy, happy kids Check out Home-Start's Children's Nutrition website eat movelive.com.au for more ideas on keeping your kids eating moving and living well. https://www.eatmovelive.com.au//2/09/Fast-Food-At-Home.pdf

23.01.2022 WHERE TO FIND REAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 There are several credible sources of information you can turn to for up to date advice to inform your decision making. HEALTH For information about the signs, symptoms and frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Visit the NSW HEALTH WEBSITE. - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//alerts/Pages/coronavirus-fa... If you or a family member need to be tested for COVID-19, go to a COVID-19 Clinic. (For the Hunter area its at the John Hunter Hospital). https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/coronavirus-clinics.aspx - Present to the main entrance and you will find a team of health professionals ready to assist you. CORONAVIRUS HEALTH INFORMATION LINE: 1800 020 080 can give you You can also call Health Direct: 1800 022 222. MENTAL HEALTH For youth, Headspace: 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au//how-to-cope-with-stress-related/ For Adults, Lifeline: 13 11 14; Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 TRAVEL INFORMATION Visit the Australian Government website SMART TRAVELLER https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19-australian-travel SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS To find out what NSW Government support is available to small business visit the Small Business Ombudsman website SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS To find out what Federal Government support is available to individuals experiencing disruptions to work visit the Services Australia website EDUCATION Schools, refer directly to the school Early Learning Centres refer directly to the centre TAFE refer to urgent updates on TAFE website Universities for updates refer to the individual University website SOCIAL Non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned by the Federal Government, and need to have 2 metres square for each person. Outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people have been banned by the Federal Government To find your nearest COVID 19 CLINIC in NSW, click on this link. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/coronavirus-clinics.aspx

22.01.2022 Have a read of this Newsletter from Catherine in Tumut: https://www.dropbox.com//Home%20Start%20TTG%20Newsletter%2

19.01.2022 Running out of ideas to keep the kids occupied and happy - at home or online? Try a Nature Treasure Hunt in your garden or during your walk. This one is courtesy of Catherine, our wonderful Tumut Family Worker, but you can design your own too, using this idea. Most importantly, breathe out, have fun and laugh. This too will pass.

19.01.2022 If youre feeling a bit overwhelmed and need help or someone to talk with, here are some organisations, services and resources out there to support your mental health and wellbeing, Dont hesitate to ask for help. There are a number of services and resources below that are available in a range of languages or that have a tailored approach to supporting diverse communities: Headspace...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Hey kids, theres still time to enter the NAPCAN kids art competition - entries close 17th May 2020. What can you draw? Heres some ideas- What does a great day look like for you? What things make you feel safe and happy? What do you like about growing up in Australia? ... WHAT CAN I WIN? - $50 gift voucher. HOW DO I ENTER? Draw or paint your artwork on A3 paper (landscape or portrait). Take a photo of your artwork and submit it via the link. https://www.napcan.org.au/artcomp/ See more

18.01.2022 Our sincere thanks to Grill'd at Charlestown Square for your donation to help continue our Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Volunteer Home Visiting Program. The impact on local children and parents will be lifelong. And your burgers are delicious, especially the vegan and gluten free versions.

18.01.2022 Our family worker from Hay has sent us this photo. Theres no social distancing with these girls! Thank you Michele.

17.01.2022 It's National Child Protection Week ‘Putting children first’ was front of mind when the National Child Protection campaign was launched in 1990 and it is front of mind for us at Home-Start too. https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-theme/

17.01.2022 How long since your child has had a dental appointment? Did you know that you could receive up to $1000 in benefits over two consecutive calendar years, covering most basic general dental services, such as check up, clean, fillings, etc. No fees are charged to you. To be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, a child must be aged between 2-17 years and their family must receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment. Click here to find your local oral health centre and make a booking for your child. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pag/call-centre-search.aspx

17.01.2022 Celebrating volunteers this week. Home-Start Family Services in Goulburn added six new volunteers to our home visiting program, a team that connects with young families under stress across our region, adding significant value to the professional family work. https://www.dropbox.com/s/i81nz8r5zhxo/Goulburn%20Post.pdf

16.01.2022 We borrowed this from Multicultural NSW. Its a great post. Look after your mental health during COVID-19 by: Staying active: exercise regularly while maintaining 1.5m distance from others Eating healthy: Limit unhealthy snacks and drinks to make room for fruits, vegetables and high fibre food Staying connected: Stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or online. If you do visit, practice physical distancing and keep 1.5 metres apart, and maintain good personal hy...giene. Dont visit if youre unwell. Taking a break from the news and social media: Too much time online can cause stress. It is important to stay informed and connected, but ensure you choose trusted sources of information and restrict your screen time. Sticking to a routine: Have a regular bedtime and set meal times. Plan your day so you have time for household chores, connecting with others, activities you enjoy, and rest. Monitoring your mental health and wellbeing: Keep an eye on yourself and others. Things to look out for include difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, and feeling distressed or overwhelmed. These are signs that its time to reach out. Seeking support: If youre feeling overwhelmed, you can talk to a trained counsellor any time, any day by calling the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Line: 1800 512 348. To speak to an interpreter in your language call 13 14 50 and request a connection with the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. If what youre going through is making it hard to get on with your daily life, contact your local General Practitioner (GP). See more

16.01.2022 Lets give a huge shout out to Holly and all the staff at Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator for their fabulous fundraiser event to support Home-Start. And thanks again to our wonderful volunteer Anita. We appreciate you all.

16.01.2022 Thanks to our Wingecarribee coordinator for sharing these cute card suggestions for children to make for Mothers Day

16.01.2022 Weve been nominated to receive grants from Essential Energy for our Volunteer Home Visiting programs around NSW, and we need your vote please. It takes just 30 seconds to vote, and you can vote once every day until 18th June. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas arent eligible because Essential Energy doesnt provide power in these areas. https://voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ The more votes we have, the higher the grant amount well receive, and the more volun...teers we can train to help more families. The areas you can vote for are: Zone 2 - Hay, Hillston and Darlington Point Zone 3 - Tumbarumba Zone 4 - Tumut Zone 7 - Crookwell Zone 8 - Cowra Zone 9 - Canowindra Zone 18 - Forster Zone 20 - Kempsey Just click here, put the Zone number in, and scroll down the dropbox to find Home-Start. You dont have to live in the zone to vote for it. https://voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ Each unique email address can vote every day until the 18th June 2020. You can tick the box to ensure you dont receive unwanted emails from Essential Energy. https://voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ Can you help us by sharing this email with your friends, family and colleagues please, especially if they live in one of these zones. Thank you for helping us to help children and parents in need.

14.01.2022 Thank you Sisters of Charity Foundation for showcasing Home-Start during National Volunteers Week. https://sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au//national-volun/

14.01.2022 If youre in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or the Hunter areas, heres a site with a current list of fresh food deliveries to your door. If you live in another area, and have a listing, were happy to post it here too. Email me at [email protected] https://www.hunterhunter.com.au//fresh-food-delivered-to-y

12.01.2022 Is your little one starting preschool or school next year? Now's the time to practice their lunch box skills. Thanks to our wonderful Family Worker in Goulburn and Goulburn PlayGroup for this tip sheet on helping them eat their lunch in time so they don't miss out on food or play.

12.01.2022 Come on team:-) We need your votes. Were coming 4th in Tumbarumba, 9th in Tumut and Crookwell/Goulburn, 13th in Forster and Cowra, and 19th in Canowindra, Kempsey and Hay. Click here to vote - it only takes 30 seconds. https://voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ You can vote every day for each email address you have. Please help our wonderful volunteers to help families in all these areas.

12.01.2022 Heres a few tips on helping your baby go to sleep. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZn6Nd0bG5k

12.01.2022 Thank you Sisters of Charity Foundation for showcasing Home-start on your blog for National Volunteers Week. https://sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au//national-volun/

12.01.2022 Heres a great competition to enter for those in the Cowra, Weddin, Canowindra areas. Details on the posters. Have fun with this everyone.

10.01.2022 Check out your council website for beautiful free walks that we have in our area. Great activities for the last few days of school holidays - or anytime. Here are some suggestions from Lake Macquarie Council. https://www.lakemac.com.au//Discover-Lake-Macs-best-spring

09.01.2022 We would like to acknowledge the support of City of Newcastle for their Boost Our City Community Sector Grant. This will allow Home-Start Volunteer Home Visiting Service to stay connected with vulnerable parents and children through this challenging time of COVID-19. City of Newcastle

09.01.2022 Our family worker from Hay has sent us this photo. There's no social distancing with these girls! Thank you Michele.

09.01.2022 A fun healthy treat for the kids over the long weekend. Stay safe and have fun

08.01.2022 Some very helpful information here: Please click this link: https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/progr/numeracy/lets-count

07.01.2022 Thank you to Club Foster for a grant to train volunteer home visiting in the area. Here is club representative Neil Stuckey with Forster family worker Tania and Home Start CEO Michelle, at the Club Foster morning tea for recipients.

07.01.2022 Thank you Sisters of Charity Foundation for your facebook post. "Last week we mentioned how impressed we were that our Community Grant organisations have responded so effectively to COVID-19 well heres a great example from Home Start Australia, an organisation that matches trained volunteers to families with young children to offer help and support"

06.01.2022 Hey Kids and Teens, heres a chance to get your drawing/painting hats on. Youve got until 17th April 2020, and youll need A3 paper, so just stickytape two A4 sheets together on the long side. Draw or paint about the following: What does a great day look like for you? What things make you feel safe and happy? What do you like about growing up in Australia? If you have any trouble sending it in, let your local Home-Start worker know and shell help you. Prize is $50 voucher. Just click on https://www.napcan.org.au/artcomp/

06.01.2022 Childrens author David Walliams is reading a free audio story for children every day. Click https://bit.ly/AudioElevenses

05.01.2022 Is your little one starting preschool or school next year? Nows the time to practice their lunch box skills. Thanks to our wonderful Family Worker in Goulburn and Goulburn PlayGroup for this tip sheet on helping them eat their lunch in time so they dont miss out on food or play.

04.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day. Our wonderful Home-Start volunteers ask this all the time. But are you afraid to ask because you don't know what to say next? Next step is to just listen....you don't have to come up with the answers. It helps just to be able to say it out loud and have someone listen. Click here for more ideas of what to say and do after you ask 'R U OK?' https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com//RUOKDay2020_GuidetoSu

03.01.2022 One of our wonderful Home-Start volunteers in Newcastle is offering a free high chair and change table to any of our families. Just let us know if youre interested and its yours. First in, best dressed.

03.01.2022 Do you have the skills and passion to join us at Home-Start? We have a sort after position available in our Goulburn/Crookwell program. FAMILY WORKER GOULBURN Part time 17.5hrs/wk The Home-Start Family Worker aims to improve the outcomes and well-being of families with children 0-8 years. The Home-Start Family Worker will provide support to families through professional home visiting and advocacy. They will also coordinate a small team of trained volunteer home visitors ...to support families in Goulburn and Crookwell. They will assist families with: Parenting and practical life skills Understanding of child development Facilitating informal support groups and activities for parents Access and referral to other relevant services This position is funded by Dept of Communities and Justice under Targeted Earlier Intervention ALL APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN AN INFORMATION PACKAGE AND ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA Closing date 29th October 2020 - for an information package contact Michelle on 02 4952 9488 or email [email protected] See more

03.01.2022 If you have chalk at home, heres some outside play ideas. Draw on concrete, timber deck, pavers etc as it all washes off with water and a broom, or in the rain. Apparantly, you can draw in chalk on your trampoline too.

03.01.2022 Its Volunteer Week. Look how keen our next group of volunteers are to do their training. They are on Zoom to learn how they can care for more families.

02.01.2022 Get a $100 Creative Kids Voucher for each child from Kindergarten to Year 12 in NSW The voucher lasts all year and may be used with any registered activity provider for registration, participation and tuition costs for creative arts, speech, drama, dance, digital design, coding, and music lessons and activities, and lots more. Click here for more info: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//apply-creative-kids-voucher

02.01.2022 https://newcastleweekly.com.au/how-a-helping-hand-has-bec/

01.01.2022 Come out from isolation, help local children and parents and support local cafes, restaurants and businesses all at the same time. Purchase the new Entertainment book membership and Home-Start will receive 20% as a donation. Youll also receive - *2 months extra Free membership on Single or Multi City memberships; *Bonus $10 or $20 eWish card; *Bonus $50 Discover Queensland holiday voucher PLUS go in the draw for 1 of 5 $1000 Wish eGift cards. https://www.entertainment.com.au/subscription

01.01.2022 Thanks very much to all the wonderful supporters who voted for Home-Start during the recent Essential Energy Community Choices Grants Program. We were lucky enough to receive $600 for the Tumbarumba region. Thanks to Essential Energy for supporting local communities.

01.01.2022 Are you struggling with energy affordability since COVID19. Click below to see a range of energy affordability assistance available. ewon.com.au/covid19 (Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW - EWON)