Craig Family Centre in Ashburton, Victoria | Community group

Craig Family Centre

Locality: Ashburton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9885 7789

Address: 7 Samarinda Ave 3147 Ashburton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.craigfc.org.au/

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23.01.2022 Meddy is all set for some nursery rhyme yoga at The Craig Family Centre this morning with the 3 & 4 year old kinder groups...just need to wake him & his TEN animal friends up! #teninthebed #helloyogakids #startthemyoung #kinderyoga

23.01.2022 To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020, we’re hosting two special events - and everyone is invited! Join us as we mark this important occasion with an Indigenous story...time by Rebecca from the Wurundjeri Council, and an online artist demonstration from Taungurung/Wurundjeri woman, Cassie. Click the link to learn more: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/NAIDOC-2020 Portrait of Cassie Leatham. Photo courtesy of the artist

22.01.2022 Join us in this FREE Q&A discussion with Naturopath Natalie Cruttenden. We will cover a range of topics including diet, digestive health, food intolerances, the importance of good gut health and its impact on our overall wellbeing. This Saturday - 24 October 2020, 10am-11am... FREE event, delivered online via ZOOM. Book now https://www.craigfc.org.au/health--wellbeing-workshops-2020

21.01.2022 Craig Family Centre invites local parents, grandparents and carers to book a FREE child car restraint fitting or safety check. Studies have found that up to 70% of child car restraints are incorrectly installed or used, posing a serious safety risk to children travelling in those restraints. For peace of mind, have a professional fitter check your restraints so you know your child is safe. Bookings are FREE and available at the Craig every second Wednesday, starting 18 Novem...ber 2020. Bookings are essential. To book or to learn more: https://www.craigfc.org.au/safe-seats-safe-kids-program.html

20.01.2022 The Edge Community Fund’s 'Helping Kids' Annual Raffle is now on! Please buy a ticket and help us support local children. Tickets $2 each. 1st prize is a GIANT TRADERS HAMPER worth over $2,000!... To learn more and to purchase tickets: https://www.craigfc.org.au/edge-fund-annual-raffle-march-20

11.01.2022 The very popular Lions Christmas Cakes are now selling at the Craig! For more information, please click https://www.craigfc.org.au/lions-christmas-cakes.html

11.01.2022 As restrictions continue to ease, let’s take a moment to consider the impact Covid-19 has had on our children. Join special guest presenters, Educational & Developmental Psychologist Sarah Gelman & and Social Worker Emma Lechte in this special 1-hour parenting workshop. We will discuss:... - Identifying anxiety across the developmental stages - The importance of creating new family rituals within COVID-19 restrictions - Adapting to new routines - ‘Clingy’ behaviour - Stress-management strategies - Maintaining a sense of self during and after lockdown - Missed opportunities & milestone, processing grief FREE event. Bookings essential. BOOK NOW! https://www.craigfc.org.au/health--wellbeing-workshops-2020

11.01.2022 2021 OCCASIONAL CARE VACANCIES - BOOK NOW! The Craig's sessional childcare program provides quality daycare for children aged 2-5. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm. We offer exciting programs, experienced staff and wonderful outdoor playgrounds! ... To enquire or book: P: (03) 9885 7789 E: [email protected] https://www.craigfc.org.au/joeys-occasional-care.html

08.01.2022 Are your children hunched over their screens? Have they increased their screen time? Worried it could cause lasting issues? Do your children suffer back pain or headaches?... During lockdown, many of us (particularly children!) have become increasingly sedentary, which can be damaging to our posture. Excessive screen time can place a lot of strain on the neck which can cause lasting problems to our posture and our health. Join us in this Q&A discussion with chiropractor Dr. Andrew Cordeiro. Learn about ‘COVID posture’ and its impact on our overall health. We’ll discuss rebuilding strength, good posture and avoiding injury. THIS THURSDAY - 29 OCTOBER 2020 7PM - 8PM FREE! BOOK NOW! https://www.craigfc.org.au/health--wellbeing-workshops-2020

07.01.2022 Craig Family Centre offers 3 & 4-year-old Kindergarten programs that are facilitated by experienced early childhood teachers. Our play-based programs offer exciting early learning and development activities to stimulate young minds. Learn more about our 3-year-old kindergarten program here https://www.craigfc.org.au/3-year-old-kindergarten.html... Learn more about our 4-year-old kindergarten program here https://www.craigfc.org.au/4-year-old-kindergarten.html For all enquires please contact Claire: Phone: (03) 9885 7789 Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 We are in the process of updating our telephone system. An interim phone number has been provided, please update your records accordingly. The new number is 03 9790 9955 We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

04.01.2022 Your mail-in ballots for the 2020 local government elections must be back in the post box by 6pm THIS Friday! Elected councillors make so many important decis...ions that impact the livelihood of our local communities - from waste and recycling, planning decisions, parks and open spaces, to supporting localised services like neighbourhood houses and local business. Don’t take this vote lightly. Research each of the candidates online. Contact them with questions about where they stand on issues important to you. More info at The Victorian Electoral Commission: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//2020-local-council-e/elections

02.01.2022 Need your Christmas Tree delivered? Our friends at Rotary Chadstone & East Malvern are selling freshly cut Christmas trees throughout December and delivering them straight to your door - FREE! Proceeds from the sales go back to local community groups and projects.... To order, please click here: https://www.craigfc.org.au/rotary-christmas-trees--free-del

02.01.2022 This International Day of People with Disability is a good time to remind people: just because some disabilities can't be seen, doesn't mean they don't exist. ...21.7% of neighbourhood houses participants have a disability or long-term impairment, because neighbourhood houses offer spaces that are welcoming and inclusive of everyone. See more