Early Links in Maitland, New South Wales | Community group

Early Links

Locality: Maitland, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4934 3773

Address: 44 Bulwer Street 2320 Maitland, NSW, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 The Big Yellow Bus stopped off in Muswellbrook earlier this week. The kids had a great time exploring the bus and taking part in all the other fun activities. Thanks to Upper Hunter Show for accommodating the event in conjunction with MyTime carer’s support group and also to Singleton Scout Group for providing catering equipment. We plan for the Big Yellow Bus to return to Muswellbrook in the new year and we will share the details with you once confirmed. You can like or ...follow our page to keep up-to-date Early Links Inclusion Support Service MyTime will meet as usual next week on Tuesday 1st December for a Christmas themed coffee and chat at our Muswellbrook clinic. This will be the 2nd last time we meet before the Christmas break. You can book your space by calling us on 02 6541 5687. See you there! #MyTime #BigYellowBus #EarlyLinks See more

22.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Mental Health Matters Awards. We came so close, but we are still very grateful to have been selected as finalists, especially given the wonderful initiatives that were also selected. Thanks again to WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW for selecting us. You can find full details of all the winners at http://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/2020-award-winners/ ... #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters

22.01.2022 We would like to congratulate our very own Chloe and Rob for successfully securing a scholarship for the Digital Champions Club. We’d also like to say a big thank you to the Digital Champions Club for this opportunity which will help equip us with the skills to navigate digital transformation. Simon Waller, the founder of the Digital Champions Club said 'The scholarships are not just a way for us to support worthy organisations, it brings committed and enthusiastic people i...nto the community and that’s infectious. We were so impressed by Chloe and Rob’s application and can’t wait for them to join the program next year.’ #digitalchampionsclub #digitaltransformation #earlylinks

21.01.2022 Do you know someone in the Muswellbrook area, who has a child with additional needs? If so, MyTime could be a great way for them to connect with people who understand their situation and can provide them with support. It also gives them a weekly opportunity to have a break and a chat while their child is looked after by our play helper Chelsea. Oh, and it’s absolutely free! If you know someone who deserves this support, share this post and tell them about MyTime. ... When: 10 am-12 pm Tuesday 17th November. What: Fun Craft Session. Materials will be provided but you can also bring a project from home if you wish. Where: Early Links Clinic, Muswellbrook. Morning tea will be provided. Please rsvp to Ph: 6541 5687 Covid-19 safety guidelines are followed. P.S. We’re keeping everything crossed that the weather is kind for the arrival of the Big Yellow Bus on the 24th November! See more

21.01.2022 Entries for our Rebrand Competition close at midnight this Sunday. Don’t miss out on your chance to win $500! Even if think your idea isn’t quite right or isn’t quite complete, it could still inspire the final result. Please share this post with any talented friends and family members you have, to help us get as many ideas as possible. We believe this rebrand will help us reach more families, who really deserve support, and your help would be much appreciated. ... Don’t forget to submit your entry before midnight on Sunday 15th November 2020. Visit earlylinks.org.au/early-links-rebrand-2020-competition/ for full details and to enter. See more

21.01.2022 How would you like to win a jar full of Easter chocolate yumminess? We have a jar in the reception of each of our 4 offices up for grabs. All you have to do to enter is guess how many eggs they hold. To enter just add a comment to this post with the name of the office (Maitland, Ashtonfield, Kurri or Muswellbrook) and how many eggs you think are in the jar (i.e. Kurri, 82). ... You can submit guesses for all four jars but they will need to be in 4 separate comments. Submit your guesses before midnight on Wednesday and the winners will be announced on Thursday 1st April. The boring stuff (The Rules) To enter the competition, you must visit the Early Links Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/earlylinks1/ and add a comment to the pinned Easter Competition post. Your comment must include the name of one of our offices (Maitland, Ashtonfield, Kurri or Muswellbrook) and the number of eggs you think are in the jar. The first person to guess correctly for each jar will win. If no-one guesses correctly the nearest guess will win. One vote, per person, per comment, per jar, is allowed so you can guess for all 4 jars but only once and in separate comments. Please bear in mind if guessing for all offices that you will be required to collect your prize yourself. The closing date for entry is midnight on 31st March with the winners announced on Thursday 1st of April.

20.01.2022 We all had lots of fun celebrating NAIDOC Week at Playgroup. The children loved creating their own dot paintings and the dream time story was how the birds got their colours. Dot painting is a great activity for kids to do at home. All you need are some sticks, paper and paint and you’re ready to go. ... As always, you will find us this Thursday at Maitland Presbyterian Church from 9:15 to 11:15 am. Please follow this link to book your space - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx See you there! #NAIDOC2020 #Playgroup You can find more information about Early Links Playgroup on our website at earlylinks.org.au/early-links-playgroup/

20.01.2022 The Big Yellow Bus Is Coming To Muswellbrook! Bring the kids along to this free event so they can explore inside the Big Yellow Bus and play on the flying fox and slides. When: 10 am 12 pm on Tuesday 24th November Where: Upper Hunter Showground Muswellbrook (entry from Rutherford Rd) In conjunction with MyTime Carer's support group. ... Be sure to book now as there are limited spaces. You can book your space by calling our Muswellbrook Office on 02 6541 5687. Our team is very excited and can’t wait to welcome you. See you on Tuesday! #MyTime #BigYellowBus See more

20.01.2022 Come along to Playgroup this Thursday and celebrate NAIDOC week. We’ve got lots of fun activities prepared for the kids, including dot painting and a dream time story. As always, you will find us on Thursday at Maitland Presbyterian Church from 9:15 to 11:15 am. Please follow this link to book your space - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx See you there!... #NAIDOC2020 #Playgroup See more

20.01.2022 We are pleased to let you know that the issues we have been experiencing with our phone systems, have now been resolved and we can be contacted as normal once again. Thank you for your understanding during this period.

19.01.2022 Does anyone like chocolate? Less than 12 hours to go until our Easter competition closes (midnight tonight). Take a guess and you could win lots of chocolate! To enter just add a comment with the name of the office (Maitland, Ashtonfield, Kurri or Muswellbrook) and how many eggs you think are in the jar (i.e. Kurri, 82). Full details can be found in the pinned post on our page. Good luck! ... #EarlyLinks #Easter #Chocolate See more

19.01.2022 Meet Chloe, our Senior Leader Psychology. If your child is having big emotional or behavioural responses and you’re not sure how best to respond, or they have big fears stopping them from doing the things they need to and want to do (e.g. school, time with friends), we might be able to help. Find out more about Chloe’s role at Early Links and our Psychology services at https://earlylinks.org.au/meet-the-team-chloe-duncan/

18.01.2022 If you're in Muswellbrook and wondering how to keep the kids active over the holidays, get in touch with PCYC Muswellbrook for lots of fun activities.

17.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." ... #RemembranceDay #WeRememberThem

13.01.2022 Thanks WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW for this incredible recognition! We wish Western Sydney University and all of the other finalists the very best of luck on October 1st.

13.01.2022 This is a great cause and our team were delighted to be able to contribute. Fantastic effort by all involved! Thanks 2020 Annual Toy and Gift Drive! #merrychristmas

12.01.2022 We hope you all have a great holiday and enjoy time with your loved ones over the spring vacation. We look forward to seeing you again at MyTime in Muswellbrook on Tuesday 20th October. Till then, have fun!

12.01.2022 We are currently experiencing an issue with our phone system which we are working with our provider to resolve. We anticipate that the issue will be resolved very shortly. If you have any urgent enquiries, please contact us by email to [email protected] Thank you for your understanding.

11.01.2022 A big thanks to everyone who came along to playgroup this term. It’s been great getting to know you all better and watching your children grow. Playgroup will be closed this week and next but we will be back on Thursday 15th October. We’re looking forward to catching up with you then and having lots of fun next term! ... We hope you have a great holiday!

10.01.2022 We were delighted to be able to help Janeen and Rhiarna, when we heard of the difficulty, they were having getting a trampoline for Rhiarna’s therapy. Janeen was really frustrated by her communication with the trampoline supplier and after multiple phone calls, she still felt like she was getting nowhere. Our Plan Manager Corinne excels in these circumstances. Once Janeen explained what they needed, Corinne escalated the issue with the supplier and persistently followed ...up until the trampoline had been delivered. When the trampoline proved tricky to assemble, Corinne arranged for two of our Developmental Support Workers, Connor and Josh to take it apart and assemble it correctly for them. Rhiarna loves her new trampoline and we couldn’t be happier for them! #planmanagement #developmentalsupportworkers

10.01.2022 UPDATE! BOTH TIME SLOTS ARE NOW AT CAPACITY FOR TOMORROW’S PLAYGROUP. Sorry to anyone that has missed out this week - we will be back in term 4! Hi Everyone, As you may have seen with the our numbers increasing we have been booking in time slots at playgroup. ... Our time slot for 10:15am - 11:15am is now full. If you have not already done so and would like to come along, please text 0412130997 to confirm if a spot is available in the 9am - 10am timeslot. We will need to know your name and how many children attending. Each timeslot will include inside and outside play. Everyone that has messaged should have received a return text message with confirmation of your timeslot. Thanks everyone for your cooperation. See you at the big yellow bus!

10.01.2022 We’ve been experimenting with different textures at playgroup. As playdough has always been a hit, we trialled Cloud Dough during the last week of term. It is super easy and inexpensive to make with only 2 ingredients and the kids (and parents) loved it. Cloud Dough has a smooth texture, it can be powdery or firm when pressed or moulded. It is perfect for moulding, shaping, squeezing, pressing and sculpting into different shapes. Cloud dough provides a great hand-on sensory... learning experience for children. It’s a great activity for you to try at home to cook together and then play together. The very simple recipe can be found in the images.

10.01.2022 Unfortunately, the phone issues we have experienced today have not yet been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Until our phone service does return to normal, we can be contacted on 0428 072 251. We will inform you as soon as the issue has been overcome. ... Thank you for your understanding.

09.01.2022 Our playgroup numbers are growing so we have had to make some changes to continue to meet covid restriction guidelines. This week we will have 2 time slots running on Thursday. These will be at 9 - 10 am and 10.15 11.15 am. If you wish to attend can you please send an SMS to 0412 130 997 and include your name, which time slot you wish to attend and how many children you will be bringing?... We will then reply to confirm your booking or advise if that time slot is already full. Thanks for your understanding and assistance in this matter. See you on Thursday!

09.01.2022 Our Physiotherapists, Angela and Nate loved visiting Cessnock Public School recently to see Mikaylah and her Kindergarten friends. Lots of fun learning all about Ankle Foot Orthoses and trying new exercises. You can read more at https://sway.office.com/LDFBmIbIqam4LHX9!

08.01.2022 The United Nations will today mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. With emerging data showing an increase in calls to domestic violence helplines in many countries since the outbreak of COVID-19, the UN’s Orange the World initiative aims to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. This evening, in Newcastle, Civic Park and the University of Newcastle’s NUspace building will turn orange to launch 16 days of activism with a vi...gil to remember victims of violence. The vigil will be live-streamed, and you can find full details on the University of Newcastle website at https://www.newcastle.edu.au//event-newcastle-turns-orange Further information can also be found at https://16daysnewcastle.com/ #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #16days #spreadtheword

06.01.2022 We are celebrating Easter this week at Playgroup! Come along and make Easter baskets and join in the Easter egg hunt. You are of course very welcome to wear your Easter hat and bunny ears if you wish. See you there! Early Links Playgroup is held on Thursdays from 9.15 am at Maitland Presbyterian Church and there is no entry fee. More info at earlylinks.org.au/early-links-playgroup/ ... #happyeaster #easterbaskets #egghunt #earlylinks #playgroup See more

05.01.2022 Meet Brittney, one of our Speech Pathology Team Leaders. If you are a parent or family member of a child who has difficulty understanding others or expressing themselves, Brittney and our Speech Pathology Team can help. Find out more about Brittney’s role at Early Links and our Speech Pathology services at https://earlylinks.org.au/meet-the-team-brittney-herbig/

04.01.2022 Mental Health Month kicks off tomorrow with the goal of increasing awareness and discussion around mental health and wellbeing. This year’s theme is ‘Tune In’ by being present, being aware of what’s happening within you, and in the world around you. You can find more information at http://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/ We’ll be posting and sharing on this topic throughout October and encourage you to initiate these valuable discussions with your family, friends and coll...eagues. We are also very excited about tomorrow’s Mental Health Matters Awards 2020 event. The Early Links Inclusion Support Service Paper Plane Project has been selected as a finalist in the Outstanding Achievement in Mental Health Promotion Award category. Thanks again to WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW for this fantastic recognition. You can watch live as the winners are announced at https://www.facebook.com/events/241096847313349/ from 12 pm tomorrow. #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters

04.01.2022 Playgroup is back this Thursday 14th January from 9:15am 11:15am. As it is school holidays, we welcome older siblings to attend if appropriate. Please be mindful the play will still be targeted for our younger than 6-year-olds. We have a limit of 40 people inside at any one time and this will be monitored as people make their way in and out. We will have an altered program which allows flexible inside and outside play throughout the session. Please make sure you book in using this booking link https://bit.ly/35sMQE6 #earlylinks #playgroup

03.01.2022 Group time has now returned to playgroup! Hooray! After missing our group times due to covid restrictions we can return (We will be following social distancing rules during this time). Group time will be run at 11 am every Thursday where we will offer a variety of interactive music and literacy activities. Group time allows children to use whole body listening, supports social skills by engaging with others, turn-taking, increases concentration and active listening skills P...LUS it is fun and makes us all smile!!!! We cannot wait to see you all on Thursday at Maitland Presbyterian Church from 9:15 to 11:15 am. Please follow this link to book your space - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx You can find more information about Early Links Playgroup on our website at earlylinks.org.au/early-links-playgroup/ Group time allows children to use whole body listening, supports social skills by engaging with others, turn-taking increases concentration and active listening skills PLUS it is fun and makes us all smile!!!!

03.01.2022 We are looking for an experienced Music Therapist to join the Therapy team at Early Links. Early Links is an Early Intervention and Disability Inclusion Support Service offering support for people of all ages with a disability in the Lower and Upper Hunter regions. Due to an expansion in our Operations we are seeking additional team members. Joining Early Links...Continue reading

02.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who entered our rebrand competition. The judging panel has reviewed all the entries and created a shortlist. This will now be submitted to the Early Links Board for review and we look forward to sharing the outcome with you soon.