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Capital Region Community Services

Locality: Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6264 0200

Address: Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ct 2617 Belconnen, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.crcs.com.au/

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25.01.2022 SUPERSTARS! A big congrats to our youth engagement coordinator Josh for winning the Youth Work Champion award, and Ronny for being Highly Commended for the Outstanding Youth Talent award at the 2020 YOGIES last week. The Youth Centre is incredibly lucky to have you two! #TheCRCSFamily

25.01.2022 How do you express gratitude? On World Gratitude Day on 21 September, children at our Belconnen Early Childhood Centre had conversations around what gratitude means to them and decided to express themselves through art and writing. Their responses remind us that sometimes it's the simple things in life that we often forget to acknowledge ... #TheCRCSFamily

25.01.2022 It sure is the weather for some good ol' gardening! After the long winter months, children at our Out of Hours Care Program at Charnwood-Dunlop School are getting back to work in the garden. "It's lovely to watch our children caring for their environment and taking ownership of their space, our educators say. ... Our School Holiday Program is now accepting enrolments! Click here for all the information https://bit.ly/372Qa8W Happy Friday! #TheCRCSFamily

25.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day #WorldAIDSDay #worldaidsday2020 #UEQUALSU #HIVAwareness #TheCRCSFamily

24.01.2022 The CRCS family decided to explore other cultures and have some fun with a blind taste test one afternoon. Inoeg, Masia, Deborah and Jessica brought in a dish of their choosing and set their tastebuds to the test, with some hilarious results! Happy International Tolerance Day from #TheCRCSFamily!

24.01.2022 Happy SpringOUT! We're showing off our rainbow colours with pride in support of the Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival in November.

24.01.2022 Sunshine Bright smiles Great company Our INVOLVE walking group at the Arboretum this week, soaking up the sun and having a great time! ... It's not too late for you to join in the fun, check out all the other programs offered by INVOLVE and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3oKNNQi Happy Friday #TheCRCSFamily

24.01.2022 Hope your week has been as adventurous and filled with curiosity and exploration as it has been for the children at our Early Childhood Education and Care centres Happy Friday! #TheCRCSFamily

23.01.2022 Of the many challenges our communities faced at the height of COVID-19, of particular concern was the digital divide that saw vulnerable Canberrans being at risk of further social isolation. We saw this not only among our own participants but across the community sector, and as a result, elderly Canberrans, Canberrans living with a disability, and families from low socio-economic backgrounds were at risk of further marginalisation. Through the ACT Government's COVID-19 Rapid ...Response grant, CRCS has been able to distribute digital devices such as Wifi-enabled tablets and provide digital literacy courses to vulnerable people. Our community development officer, Tracy, discussed the program's benefits in her interview with ABC Canberra yesterday. The interview can be seen at this link, on the Wednesday episode starting from 06:24: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abc-news-act For more information about our digital literacy program, call 6264 0200 or email [email protected] #TheCRCSFamily

23.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that Belconnen Community Service has officially changed its name to Capital Region Community Services (CRCS). This change is a direct result of our 2020-2030 Strategic Plan. After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, we changed our company entity so that we could reach across the border and support our communities in regional NSW as well as the ACT. Our name change was an organic response to this development. Belconnen will remain our h...ome and our services to the Canberra region will remain unaffected. In the next few weeks, you will see gradual changes to our social media and signage around Belconnen. Want the full story? Visit our website: https://bit.ly/2X26Jx4 We are so excited for you to join us on this journey and help us facilitate more inclusive and connected communities - from Belconnen to the Capital Region! Welcome to #TheCRCSFamily #WeAreCRCS #BCStoCRCS

23.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, CRCS is proud to partner once again with Belconnen Arts Centre and other community partners to present NAIDOC in the North. NAIDOC in the North has a strong online focus this year, with children's competitions like Share your NAIDOC. Check out all the details below and make sure to get involved. Always Was, Always Will Be. ... Communities at Work Libraries ACT #TheCRCSFamily

22.01.2022 Meet the CRCS family. This is Anna; you will start to see a lot of this friendly face around Belconnen Community Centre and Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre now! Anna is one of our resident social workers with LOTS of experience working with children in their early childhood, and their families. Anna is part of the Family Foundations team, which focuses on providing support and therapy to children and their carers who are experiencing some challenges. ... Anna knows a lot about supporting parents with managing those tricky early childhood behaviours, and can talk under water about things like routine, diet, sleep hygiene, and parents role-modelling healthy behaviours for their kids. Feel free to have a chat with her about the Family Foundations Program, or even just to get some parenting pointers! You can also give Anna, or any of our Family Foundations team a call on 02 6264 0200 to talk about whether we might be able to help your family in some way. #TheCRCSFamily

22.01.2022 Bungee is currently taking enrolments for Term 1 2021 - call or email now to make sure your child does not miss out on a spot! #TheCRCSFamily

22.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY PROMO! Register by Monday 30 November and bring a friend for free to our yoga class on Tuesday morning! Yoga at Belconnen Community Centre runs every Tuesday from 9:45-10:30 am and is facilitated by an experienced trainer. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to pay for only one session - your friend's session will be on the house! ... Registration is essential. Email [email protected] or call 6264 0200 on Monday to book you and your friend's spot at next week's yoga session! #TheCRCSFamily

21.01.2022 We're going social Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre now has its own Facebook page! Give it a like to follow updates from the Centre and see why it's one of the best places to receive early education and care in #Canberra Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre #GECCatCRCS

21.01.2022 At Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre, our educator team meetings are a great opportunity for us to reflect as individuals or as a collective. Last week the team spent part of the meeting reflecting on their view of the child and how this influences their practices, pedagogies and interactions. "As an educator, I believe children are extremely CAPABLE and this influences my practices in many ways. Open-ended resources are provided to allow children to explore, experiment, te...st theories and engage in any manner they choose. We also provide opportunities for risk-taking, allowing children to choose how to use their environment and giving them space and time to see how manoeuvring their body influences their actions and provide opportunities to test theories. I believe if we provide opportunities for children to make choices and be independent in a safe and secure environment where they know us adults are here to enjoy in their wonder, share in their successes and support them when they need assistance children will be free to be themselves and grow to be active participants who are able to employ problem-solving skills, understand how to meet their own needs and are willing to learn, explore and extend themselves. Have you thought about how your own actions and the words you use influences how children or adults in your workplace or family feel about their own abilities? #TheCRCSFamily

20.01.2022 To mark Australian Citizenship Day, the Cultural and Diversity Inclusion group at CRCS wanted to celebrate the many cultures, languages and experiences that brought its employees to Australia. Employees submitted artefacts connected to their land of birth, which was displayed at Belconnen Community Gallery today. We also had an original performance by children’s songwriter Damon to mark the occasion! Our CRCS family is incredibly diverse; we come from different parts of the ...world and have so many rich lived experiences that contribute to the work that we do everyday. We won’t be what we are if not for our family. #TheCRCSFamily

20.01.2022 Happy Monday! Today is the LAST DAY to register and bring a friend for FREE to yoga! Call 6264 0200 or email [email protected]. Don't miss out! ... #TheCRCSFamily

19.01.2022 Our employee exhibition for Australian Citizenship Day is online! Discover some unique items our CRCS family contributed and a little bit about how it connects them to the land they called - or continue to call - home #TheCRCSFamily

19.01.2022 Got Talent? Bragging rights as Canberra's hottest young talent is yours in three simple steps: Step 1: Record your talent ... Step 2: Upload the link to our website Step 3: Stand a chance to win up to $500! Belco's Got Talent is back! Register now https://bit.ly/35XZHhd #TheCRCSFamily

18.01.2022 Our Family Foundations team is hiring! We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic professional to be a Senior Practitioner at Family Foundations, contributing to an exciting new model of therapeutic intervention for vulnerable children in their early childhood. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing team and be part of making a long-term difference in children and families' lives! ... Read more about the position and apply here: https://bit.ly/3b2DRLq We are also hiring for other positions! Click here for all the details: https://bit.ly/2FWf8gp #TheCRCSFamily

18.01.2022 Grab your next coffee at Ginninderry Community!! #TheCRCSFamily

18.01.2022 Timmy the Turtle from our Bruce Early Childhood Centre wants us to share his diary entry with you again... "Dear Diary, As though anybody could KEEP ME OUT of Early Childhood Educators' Day celebrations! I made sure Emma-Jayne put up the décor and the Wall of Appreciation for the educators and made sure she did it juuuuust right!... While I love working with children, I also love my work as a social media influencer. Here are my tips for taking the perfect photo: Step 1: Pretend you don't know what is happening Step 2: Pretend you just discovered there is a camera directed at you Step 3: "Oh, you're taking photos of me?" Step 4: Say CHEESE! Step 4: Watch the followers grow" Happy Friday from #timmytheturtle!"

18.01.2022 The CRCS family is wearing it purple today! Now in its tenth year, Wear It Purple Day was established to raise awareness about the issues faced by LGBTIQA+ young people and the need to eradicate bullying based on sexuality and gender diversity. We are proud to stand in solidarity with our young people and will always advocate for an end to discrimination against the LGBTIQ+rainbow community ... Happy Friday! Wear it Purple #wearitpurple #TheCRCSFamily

18.01.2022 Families love sending their children to our Early Education and Care centres - we know, because they've told us! Our child-directed environments and intimate settings make it easy for us to get to know our families better and provide more personalised education and care for children. It's one of the reasons we enjoy being a community-based Early Childhood Education and Care provider. Find out more https://www.crcs.com.au/programs-and-services/childcare/... #TheCRCSFamily

18.01.2022 For International Volunteers Day, we're introducing you to our super-amazing CRCS volunteer and family member, Adelle! There's no questioning how popular Adelle is at Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre (GECC); the children are naturally drawn to her no matter where she goes! It's all fine with Adelle, though. "I love the children here!" she says. ... One child in particular has developed a very strong connection with Adelle and is more than happy to spend all day in her arms. Adelle, in turn, shows so much love and affection to her and the other children in her care. This is one of the many reasons she won the Exceptional Volunteer award at the CRCS All-Star awards this year. "I hope I can keep working here at GECC," Adelle says. And judging by the love and support she receives from the children and educators at GECC, we reckon we'll be seeing a lot more of her in the years to come. Thank you for all that you do, Adelle! #TheCRCSFamily #IVD2020

17.01.2022 Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. If you are in need of support, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT provides all people affected by domestic violence within the ACT with crisis support, including crisis counselling, safety planning, referrals, support groups, assistance with emergency accommodation, court outcomes for family violence matters, assistance applying for a Domestic ...Violence Order and support for children and their families. Visit http://www.dvcs.org.au/ for more details. #TheCRCSFamily #16Days #16DaysofActivism #orangetheworld

17.01.2022 In the third phase of the #KnowYourNeighbour campaign, we are reaching out to local community organisations doing their bit to make a world of difference in the community. Books, baby formula, prams, car seats, clothes and everything in between is what our next incredible Know your Neighbour community organisation Roundabout Canberra gets requests to supply. Roundabout's aim is to provide women and families experiencing hardship in Canberra and the surrounding regions with e...ssential items and equipment to ensure the safety of their babies and children. Founder Hannah started Roundabout three years ago when she no longer required all her baby’s gear and was keen to give it to other mothers in need. Mel (pictured) tells us that they had to move out of the Kaleen Indoor sports centre after it closed its doors due to the pandemic. The new headquarters are in Holt and although substantially larger, the generosity of Canberrans has meant that they are already ‘outgrowing’ these premises. Roundabout has up to 150 volunteers on their books, and they do everything from sorting the clothes and toys, pressure hosing equipment, and some of the volunteers are even trained to safety check the prams and car seats. One of the things Mel is most proud of is that nothing goes to landfill. Roundabout are having an auction from 6-8 November with some great stuff up for grabs! Check out @roundabout_auction on Instagram for more details and to enter. #TheCRCSFamily

17.01.2022 These creations, by children at Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre, and the thought behind it is so wonderful! #TheCRCSFamily #GECCatCRCS

16.01.2022 Would it even be a Monday morning if we didn't experience any tech difficulties? Our phone lines are temporarily down but we have the best team working on the issue and will have them up and running in no time! In the meantime, please direct any of your enquiries via email to [email protected] and we will get back to you shortly. ... We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. #TheCRCSFamily

16.01.2022 At Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre we hold strong values around each child’s relationship with the natural world. Being located in the middle of a town centre we appreciate the importance of allowing access to natural resources and environments. We believe in building each child’s understandings of environmental responsibility and sense of wonder by using Lake Ginninderra as an environment outside of the centre on a weekly basis. .nature-deficit disorder contributes to a... diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, conditions of obesity, and higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses. Research also suggests that the nature-deficit weakens ecological literacy and stewardship of the natural world. These problems are linked more broadly to what health care experts call the epidemic of inactivity, and to a devaluing of independent play. Richard Louv #TheCRCSFamily

16.01.2022 In our third series of the #KnowYourNeighbour campaign, we are reaching out to local community organisations doing their bit to make a world of difference in the community. Canberra Refugee Support - ACT is another awesome not-for-profit organisation that is 100 per cent member-based and runs with the help of dedicated and passionate volunteers. The main aim of the organisation is to help asylum seekers and refugees become ‘as independent as possible, as soon as possible’. Br...ian (pictured) is the secretary for Canberra Refugee Support and has been volunteering there for eight years. He tells us that it was founded by Army officers, and being in the Army himself for 26 years, he wanted to do a volunteer role where it might make a difference. Brian says it is important to provide good neighbour support, so that when an asylum seeker or refugee moves into an area, they knock on the next-door neighbour's door and introduce them. This helps them establish themselves in our community. Talk about getting to know your neighbour! Other fabulous community organisations that work closely with Canberra Refugee Support are Companion House: Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma, MARSS (Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services) and Vinnies. #TheCRCSFamily

15.01.2022 Now this is a 'wheely' big deal - Our transport team has officially clocked in 1 MILLION TRIPS since 2002! With over 830,000 bookings and many satisfied customers, CRCS transport is geared up to support our community, one ride at a time. Click here for more information about CRCS Transport: https://bit.ly/3lUCQZL... #TheCRCSFamily

14.01.2022 Create your own happiness. Happy Friday! #TheCRCSFamily

14.01.2022 This awesome timelapse capture by Canberra Through The Lens shows #Belconnen in a whole new light! #TheCRCSFamily

14.01.2022 At Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre, our environments support the many languages that children use to share their thinking of the world around them. Children explore, experiment, hypothesise, reflect and plan with a wide range of materials, valuing and building their creativity and playfulness. As an accredited ACTsmart business, we consciously make environmentally aware decisions, sourcing a lot of our materials from The Green Shed. These materials offer a variety of open...-ended resources that support all areas of development and learning. #TheCRCSFamily

13.01.2022 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which was passed 13 years ago today, is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of indigenous peoples. Why is this worthy of acknowledgment, especially in Australia? For so many reasons which Emma summarises perfectly, below #TheCRCSFamily

13.01.2022 There's a difference between ageing and ageing well. That difference is you. Our aged care services are driven by and tailored to your needs - because we understand what it means to truly be in control of your life. So if you feel like you need a little support to get about your day, or want to engage in social activities that encourage wellbeing and social connections, give us a call on 6264 0200. Our team will be happy to talk through your needs so together we can empower... your choice of supports. CRCS is an approved Home Care Package Provider: https://www.crcs.com.au/programs-and-se/home-care-packages/ #TheCRCSFamily

13.01.2022 Our School Holiday Program is BACK and open to the public! Our School Age Care Educators at Charnwood-Dunlop School and Florey Primary School have put together a holiday season full of awesome activities and fun learning experiences for your children. Register soon so you don’t miss out! Call us on 6264 0276 or email [email protected]... https://www.crcs.com.au/progr/before-and-after-school-care/ #TheCRCSFamily

13.01.2022 On 10 December we celebrate International Human Rights Day and bring attention to this year's theme: "Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights" #TheCRCSFamily #HumanRightsDay #HumanRightsDay2020

12.01.2022 Belconnen Early Childhood Centre says Happy Halloween! #TheCRCSFamily

12.01.2022 We believe our educators deserve praise every single day, but on Early Childhood Educators' Day, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to put them in the limelight! Our educators are the heart and soul of our children's services. Every day they commit themselves to provide the highest-quality education and care for children, and no amount of praise would do justice to the incomparable work they do. Happy Early Childhood Educators' Day to our Early Childhood Education and Car...e and School Aged Care educators - in CRCS and beyond! Click on the link below to see how we celebrated CRCS is a proud member of the Children First Alliance. #TheCRCSFamily

12.01.2022 Book a tour at one of our four centres in Belconnen and experience the difference a community-based Early Education and Care service would make to your child’s life. Call us on 6264 0276 or email [email protected] https://www.crcs.com.au/programs-and-services/childcare/ #TheCRCSFamily #earlyeducation #earlyyears

11.01.2022 CRCS's parenting and children's group programs are returning in 2021 with old and new groups on offer! Click here for all the details https://www.crcs.com.au/programs-and-ser/familyfoundations/ #TheCRCSFamily

11.01.2022 We are proud to be a founding member of the Children First Alliance, jointly advocating for quality early childhood education and care in the ACT #TheCRCSFamily

11.01.2022 We've taken a small tumble but we'll be good as new on Thursday! Tomorrow (8 December)'s Tiny Tumblers session has unfortunately been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances but we will be back on Thursday (10 December) for a lot of fun and frolic! We deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused our participants. ... #TheCRCSFamily

11.01.2022 Looking for spaces to host your next meeting or event? The Belconnen Community Centre has several rooms and spaces for hire and offer discounted rates for community and not-for-profit groups. Click below for more details and email [email protected] or call 6264 0200 to enquire. https://www.crcs.com.au/facility/space-for-hire/... #TheCRCSFamily

10.01.2022 In the second phase of our #GetToKnowYourNeighbour campaign, we are talking to locals and asking them what they love about #Belconnen. The sun is sparkling on the water and there are shrieks of laughter when we discover Michelle playing with her children on the sand. You would be forgiven for thinking that they were at the beach, but in fact they are at a little hidden gem on the banks of lake Ginninderra called Yerra Beach. Michelle, a teacher, is originally from the NSW tow...n of Orange. She moved to Canberra 13 years ago and met and married her husband here. When asked what she loves most about living here Michelle states that she loves the outdoors. "It's the fact that you can be close to the city with all its facilities and then go to the outdoor areas and feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. You can have a picnic without all the hustle and bustle." What hidden gems have you discovered in Canberra? #TheCRCSFamily

10.01.2022 Want to learn more about our Family Support program at CRCS and how you could benefit from it? Let Rob, one of our case support workers, tell you all about it! #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 In the first phase of our #GetToKnowYourNeighbour campaign, we covered local businesses. In the second phase, we are talking to locals and asking them what they love about #Belconnen. Take a peek at one of the newest areas in Belconnen and meet one of its cheeky inhabitants. Zoe lives, works and plays in Strathnairn which is part of the eco-friendly, sustainable, Ginninderry Community project. Zoe and her older sister didn’t want to continue to be on the rental merry-go-roun...d and both decided to take the leap into buying their first homes. She was scared at first having never lived on her own, but once she saw that young families were moving into this new suburb, she felt safe and happy to be a part of this growing community. Zoe says she now understands the concept of borrowing ‘a cup of sugar’ from your neighbour. I know if I needed something they would always be there. Take a drive to this west side of Belconnen and you will think that you have driven into the countryside, rather than 15 minutes from the heart of Belconnen town centre. With its vista views of rolling hills, it’s a little piece of paradise. #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 There was a delicious surprise delivered to the Children's Services Admin Team this morning, courtesy of the educators at Belconnen Early Childhood Centre To mark World Gratitude Day, BECC educators wanted to acknowledge the tireless hours the admin team puts into making sure their services run smoothly behind the scenes. It's often a thankless job, but the admin team is an essential component to ensuring that families receive the highest quality service and care at CRCS. ... Thank you, CSAT! (We only managed to snap a photo of the last remaining pastry; the Team shared it with the whole office and the rest of them disappeared pretty soon!) #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 Inclusive, connected communities #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 Potential hail and a severe weather warning has been issued for the #Canberra region today. If you haven’t moved your car to a safe spot yet, make sure you do - better safe than sorry We hope everyone stays indoors and safe! #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 Our phone lines are still down, but there are other ways to get in touch with us! Click on the link below for details on how to get in touch with a CRCS program or service We'd love to hear from you!... #TheCRCSFamily

09.01.2022 Meet the CRCS family. This is Sandra, our program manager for School Age Care. Sandra is a two-year-old Canberran who loves spending her free time with her partner and three grandbabies. Sandra's daughters describe her as an 'eye popper' - apparently when she receives surprising news, her eyes pop like a cartoon character! Sandra also loves working with her School Age Care team to provide before and after school care and school holiday programs to children. She says the bes...t thing about CRCS's School Age Care services is the partnerships established with the schools and the sense of community the educators instil in the children. "Our educators are so passionate and their engagement with children is second to none," she says. Click here for more information about our School Age Care services and School Holiday Program: https://bit.ly/372Qa8W #TheCRCSFamily

08.01.2022 Our annual Giving Tree appeal continues to kick goals and we couldn't be happier! Because of the generosity of the #Canberra community, we were able to once again pack and distribute over 100 holiday hampers to vulnerable families in our community. A special shout out to Share the Dignity, National Dinosaur Museum and BONDS, and every individual and organisation in Canberra for your contributions! ... #TheCRCSFamily

08.01.2022 #RUOKDay (10 September) is a reminder that a conversation could change a life. "R U OK" is an important question but there’s more to say after that, and sometimes we struggle to approach the subject when someone's response to that question is 'No'. https://www.ruok.org.au/ is full of valuable resources to support you to have meaningful conversations with your friends, family and community. 'There's more to say after R U OK'... https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE #TheCRCSFamily

07.01.2022 This Anti-Poverty Week, join some of Canberra's leading voices as they discuss achievable measures to reducing poverty and homelessness. Watch the live panel at Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn on Wednesday 14th October. Panelists include Dr John Falzon - Senior Fellow of Inequality and Social Justice at Per Capita; Director on the board of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness - Felicity Reynolds; and Chairperson of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body -... Katrina Fanning, and is chaired by Genevieve Jacobs. Register your interest below #TheCRCSFamily

07.01.2022 Congrats, Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre! Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury MLA announced yesterday that Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre was a 2020 recipient of the ACT Community Garden Grant. The garden will be collaboratively built with Calvary Hospital, Calvary Haydon Retirement Community, educators, children and families. ... Capital Region Community Services Executive Manager of Children’s Programs said, The project is about nurturing inter-generational connections between people, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and their environment with real-life learning moments. The focus is on ways to bring people together to learn about gardening, share knowledge and build community connection. #TheCRCSFamily

07.01.2022 What makes our aged care services so special? The people who provide it, and the people we provide it for. Call us now to discuss your home care package needs and experience what it feels like to work with a team that helps you live your best life - on your terms. Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/3nCnQ4b... Or call 6264 0200. #TheCRCSFamily

06.01.2022 Ever worked on a Geo Board or made face puzzles before? The children at Bruce Early Childhood Centre could teach you! With adult supervision, the children made Geo Boards using chopping boards and nails to make the base, and then creating intricate patterns by looping rubber bands around the nails. Face puzzles brought out more of their creativity when the children took turns drawing parts of a face on bottle caps and then putting them together to make a face. Not only a f...un activity but one that also encourages sustainability win-win! #TheCRCSFamily

06.01.2022 Nothing should limit children's ability to develop into their full potential. The Rivergum room at Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre created open-ended artwork by using natural resources and allowing children to use their imagination and make conversation during the art project. We used pink and blue to represent gender equality and in recognition of prior gender norms. We then joined the two colours together for the artwork to teach children to respect each other, no matter what gender they are. #TheCRCSFamily

06.01.2022 Morning, #Canberra! Have you heard of JobTrainer? It's a great initiative by the ACT Government offering free vocational education and training to young people (aged 17 to 24 who have finished school), and job seekers across Canberra in areas of employment growth. Registrations are now open. Click here for more details www.act.gov.au/jobtrainer... Belconnen Youth Centre #TheCRCSFamily

06.01.2022 "When you're young, you think your dad is superman. Then you grow up and you realise he's just a regular guy who wears a cape" - Dave Attell. Happy Father's Day to all you great dads out there - we see you and we appreciate you! What's the best 'dad joke' you've heard? Share it in the comments section below in honour of Father's Day! ... #TheCRCSFamily

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06.01.2022 Our Family Foundations Program is currently taking referrals. Family Foundations is a free early intervention therapeutic program that promotes strong, secure and healthy relationships between children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers. It provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment for parents and caregivers to explore their concerns and difficulties while building understanding and insights in to their children’s needs. To have a discussion about the program... with one of our family practitioners, please call 6264 0200, or email [email protected]. #TheCRCSFamily

05.01.2022 Quality. Community. Connections. Our super-hero team of educators at CRCS specialise in these three aspects to implement the highest quality early education and care at our four Centres across Belconnen. And we are growing! ... If you are a qualified early childhood educator looking to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here https://bit.ly/33QFqcn #TheCRCSFamily

05.01.2022 'VR' having some fun at INVOLVE! Our INVOLVE team are testing out the VR equipment in preparation for the virtual reality experience for our participants. A fun learning experience for sure, but even more eventful when we can introduce it to you! Groups are starting again in late September and we are currently taking Expressions of Interest. Find out more about the INVOLVE program here: https://www.crcs.com.au/involve-2020/... And email [email protected] to register your interest! #TheCRCSFamily

05.01.2022 What comes to mind when you hear the word "family"? Families come in different forms and sizes, share different perspectives, live different lives. Each definition is unique, and each is important. At the start of 2020, our community centre and youth centre flooded with generosity from every corner of Canberra. Generosity towards complete strangers across the border whose lives were impacted by bushfires.... We adapted to an unfamiliar and at times quite disconcerting way of living, pushing barriers and finding new ways to connect with people. We rallied as a community to provide assistance to those who had a lot more to lose when COVID-19 forced us to isolate from one another. Hearts broke and mended, hopes dashed and rekindled. And through it all, we kept going, building greater connections not just in Canberra but across the border in NSW. And by "we", we mean you. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that the strength of a community comes from its people. From Belconnen to the Capital Region, community connections have built meaningful bonds - much like how a family is made. It's been a rollercoaster of a year, but we have no doubt that this family will surprise, awe and humble us in 2021. This is #TheCRCSFamily, and we are only getting started. Read our 2019-2020 Annual Report here: https://bit.ly/2Khs4QN

05.01.2022 Looking for a space to host an AGM, work event or meeting? Give us a call! The Belconnen Community Centre has meeting rooms and other spaces for hire at competitive prices. - Central location in Belconnen with parking options right outside the building ... - Competitive pricing and special rates for not-for-profits - Amenities included Click here for more information https://bit.ly/2Hh6WII #TheCRCSFamily

05.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). A day to raise awareness about disability issues but also a day to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, skills and achievement of people with disability. Click on the link below to find out more about events taking place in #Canberra to acknowledge the day. Also check out this great initiative IDPwD is doing in partnership with the ABC to feature the creative work of emerging content makers with disability... https://www.idpwd.com.au/about/this-year/ #TheCRCSFamily #idpwd2020 #iday2020

04.01.2022 Belconnen Youth Centre highlighting some amazing young talent for NAIDOC Week! #NAIDOCWeek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

04.01.2022 It's good to be back to a brand-new 2021! Find the start dates for many of our programs and services here https://bit.ly/3nf3oWd #TheCRCSFamily

03.01.2022 Now is the perfect time of year in Canberra to start a gardening project with children Gardening with children is a great experience. When children water the plants, help to plant the seeds or to remove the soil, they are developing different physical and cognitive skills, enhancing their social and emotional skills, fostering their sense of achievement and capability and caring for their environment. The sense of belonging and community when caring for something that belo...ngs to all of us is another positive aspect of a gardening project. Children can also reap the rewards of their hard work when they enjoy the veggies they harvested for afternoon tea. Our plants and veggie garden are creating a beautiful environment at BECC, and we are enjoying every stage of the process. #TheCRCSFamily

03.01.2022 The Suburban Land Agency is developing a Place Plan for Belconnen Town Centre Renewal Precincts. The purpose of the Place Plan is to define the opportunities particular to Belconnen Town Centre and to help create unique experiences with a strong sense of place in the renewal precincts. And they are inviting everyone to be part of it, in-person and online! Click on the link below for all the details. #TheCRCSFamily

02.01.2022 On National Child Protection Week, we want to reinforce the view that protecting children is everyone's business. This is more than just a catchphrase. "Protecting Children is Everyone's Business" is the key message that the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 20092020 attempts to convey. It is underpinned by a public health model that understands that supporting families is the best way to address complex issues and ensure that children get the best start... in life. That is exactly what our Family Foundations team is all about. It is a unique service that combines the expertise of our therapeutic staff, educators and allied health professionals to provide the best outcomes for vulnerable families. Find out more #TheCRCSFamily

02.01.2022 Meet the CRCS family. This is Felicity - or Fliss, for short. Fliss is an IT systems guru by day and a creative writer by night. Which means if you need a complex system explained to you or someone to proofread your writing, Fliss can do it all and probably with a smile on her face the whole time! There is hardly ever an occasion where Fliss says 'no' to a request, even when she has a lot on her plate. Her wickedly-good sense of humour will keep everyone in stitches - espec...ially during difficult times. Fliss has one of the sharpest minds and kindest hearts in the office. And a pretty recognisable laugh. #TheCRCSFamily

02.01.2022 Bruce Ridge Early Childhood Centre embeds community support and provides meaningful, genuine opportunities for children to be active participants in their world. When our centre’s community heard about the Clare Holland House, ACT Hospice expansion, we wondered how we could help. Discussions with children identified that we all like to wear pyjamas when we are feeling sick, which led to the introduction of a pyjama day to show our support, widen our knowledge and fundraise f...or Clare Holland House Project. The day was a success! Everyone dressed in pyjamas and had many opportunities to learn about the cause. Through discussions on the day with the children, we acknowledged that sick patients at hospitals and Clare Holland House need many resources to help them while they are sick. Giving children a voice to share their understandings, they identified that Clare Holland House may like to spend the fundraised money on strawberries, watermelon, medicine, pyjamas and blankets for their patients. It is vital as early childhood educators that we provide children genuine opportunities to be heard - their own and others' ideas, knowledge and theories. This helps a child know they are a valued member of their community, who has influence, understandings and relationships to support their needs, interests and wellbeing now and into the future. As one of the first donations to the cause, BRECC director Lauren Kapper attended the launch of Clare Holland Expansion Project and the Fundraising initiative. If you would like to add to our donations to Clare Holland House, please go to Hands across Canberra website https://www.handsacrosscanberra.org.au/giving/clare-holland/ #TheCRCSFamily

01.01.2022 One of the joys of being an educator is watching the children in your care grow with confidence and joy. We enjoy spending time with the children at our school-age care centres to find out what they would like to do and facilitate ways for them to enjoy their time and enhance their skills. Young Brian* is very talented when it comes to scooter tricks and told our educator Fariha about all the fun he had at the skate park one day. Fariha then suggested they build a skate path at their after-school care at Florey, using materials they could find in the building. Brian* was delighted to show his friends just how talented he was and they even joined him and made an afterschool activity of it! #TheCRCSFamily

01.01.2022 "Although it's been said many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you." #TheCRCSFamily #MerryChristmas #christmas2020