Golden Plains Early Years in Bannockburn, Victoria | Community organisation

Golden Plains Early Years

Locality: Bannockburn, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5220 7111

Address: 2a Pope Street 3331 Bannockburn, VIC, Australia

Website: www.goldenplainsdigital.com.au/residents/my-family/young-family

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25.01.2022 Special event online event for parents, carers or anyone who would like to hear from some experts regarding navigating this time.

25.01.2022 Here is the news youve been waiting for! Were very pleased to announce that our library branches and mobile libraries will be re-opening to the community from... Tuesday 9 June. Shorter operating hours will be in place until libraries resume normal opening hours from Monday 6 July. Of course, the health and wellbeing of the community and our staff will be our top priority - so social distancing, visitor number restrictions and strict hygiene protocols will apply. Find all the details, including a list of FAQs, on our website: http://ow.ly/F8Pu50zPMBg Thanks for your patience over the past few weeks - we cant wait to see you back at branches very soon!

25.01.2022 || Free Childhood Immunisation Clinics | Continuing as Scheduled || Haddon 7th April 9:30am -10:15 am Linton 7th April 11:00 am - 11:30 am Rokewood 7th April 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm... Bannockburn 21st April 10:30 am - 11:30 am COVID-19 UPDATE: All sessions will continue as scheduled. Only one primary care giver and a child can be present during immunisation. Extended family, siblings and partners are requested not to attend our facilities at present. These measures enable essential service delivery to continue, and protects families and the City of Ballarat health care workforce. https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au//young-f/immunisations

23.01.2022 || Toddler sleep and settling webinar session || Youre invited to join a free, live webinar on toddler sleep and settling. If you have a child aged 1-3 years and youd like some advice about sleep and settling for your child, this webinar might be for you. Hosted by Raising Children Network

23.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow (Thursday 02/04/2020) at 4pm for a Play School COVID-19 Special Facebook Premiere. Like and follow ABC Kids Community for more information.

23.01.2022 NAIDOC week 2020 Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

23.01.2022 || Family Connections with Drummond Street Services || Do you want a better connection with your children or to strengthen family relationships? This is a great opportunity learn more and discuss strategies, from the comfort of your home. Run over 6 weeks (30 minute ZOOM sessions), Commencing Wednesday 20th May @ 7pm. ... See flyer for more details See more

20.01.2022 || 4-week hiatus | No Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic || Tanya our Lactation guru is on leave and during this time we will not be operating the Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic held on Thursday afternoons in Bannockburn. Clinics have now ceased and are expected to recommence on Thursday 26th March 2020.... During this period families may contact the MCH Line on 132229 with any questions or concerns. The Maternal & Child Health Line is a free and confidential service available to parents and families with children from birth to commencing school age. The Maternal and Child Health Line is staffed by qualified Maternal and Child Health nurses. The MCH Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information, support and guidance on lots of issues like child health, nutrition, breastfeeding, maternal and family health and parenting.

20.01.2022 || ACTIVE | Golden Plains | Soccer Mums | Beginners Bootcamp || Active Golden Plains aims to improve and increase the physical activity levels and social well-being of those who live, work and visit Golden Plains by providing participation opportunities that meet the needs of a diverse and evolving community.

20.01.2022 Please be on the lookout for signs and symptoms.

18.01.2022 || COVID-19 | Maternal & Child Health | Access is changing || To limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Maternal and Child Health services are adopting alternative modes of service delivery including telephone and electronic consultations in order to continue to provide services to families. To accommodate these changes, services may need to re-schedule some routine appointments. Families with a scheduled appointment will receive a text message containing informatio...n on the time and method in which the nurse will make contact. Unfortunately Drop-In and Group sessions will cease until further notice. Please contact your local MCH service on 5220 7230 or email: [email protected] should you require further information on the changes to service delivery and remember that the 24-hour MCH Line is available on 13 22 29. If you have any concerns about your yourself, your child or a family member in regards to COVID-19 please call the hotline on 1800 020 080 or 000 in an emergency.

15.01.2022 Registration for Funded Sessional Kindergarten (4-year-old) for 2021 is currently open, with places available at Councils Bannockburn Childrens Service. To register your child for 2021, call our Golden Plains Early Years team on 5220 7230, email [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/2DmNK4d.

15.01.2022 | Curious & Concerned | Bushfire Season | Bannockburn Childrens Service | The children at the Bannockburn Childrens Service have been curious and concerned about the recent bush fires across our beautiful country. Using investigative skills, children worked with Teachers and Educators to come up with a plan of how they could help.... The children decided to draw pictures to say Thank You to Wildlife Victoria for caring for our native animals. Learning Outcomes - Children are connected to and contribute to their world. Children are confident and involved learners. If you would like to make a lifesaving gift to help Australian wildlife please visit https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

15.01.2022 https://www.rch.org.au/rch/Coronavirus_(COVID-19)/ Watch and share this video with Royal Childrens Hospital Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Andrew Daley on tips for keeping well and stopping the spread of viruses like COVID-19 through excellent hand hygiene, and cough and sneeze etiquette

13.01.2022 || Thank You | Early Childhood Educators Day | 02/09/2020 || Today is Early Childhood Educators Day and we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the wonderful educators working at services across our communities. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to providing quality education and care for the children of the Golden Plains Shire and the support that you provide to their families.... We hope you enjoy your day #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE https://earlychildhoodeducatorsday.org.au

11.01.2022 || Nature Play | Kindergarten | Bannockburn || Who doesnt love a scavenger hunt? Sunshine, trees, leaves, butterflies and bugs are just awesome. We are very lucky to have access to these lovely open spaces.

10.01.2022 || National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day | 04 August 2020 || National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day (Childrens Day) is our national day dedicated to celebrating ATSI children. Childrens Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August. Childrens Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, to celebrate the strengths and culture of ATSI children. It is an oppor...tunity to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. To find out more about Childrens Day please visit: https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/

10.01.2022 2020 National Reconciliation Week | 27 May to 3 June | In this together Strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians ~ Reconcilation Australia Thankyou to the Inverleigh Kindergarten for the beautiful inspiration and photos.

08.01.2022 || Child Protection Week | Putting children first | 6 - 12 Sept 2020 || Keeping children safe and well is everybodys business. Together we can help every child thrive. #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart

08.01.2022 || Physical Distancing | Self Isolation || What a different world we are living in right now! Here is a great resource with tips and links to help families manage during these trying times.

07.01.2022 ||| Free Playgroup Victoria Membership ||| Playgroup Victoria "We are pleased to now extend the offer of free membership until the end of December. This will give you access to all member benefits including; our activity tip sheets and themed booklets, the playgroup toolkit and resources and much more. If you are not yet a family member and would like to join, please click HERE to join. To redeem the offer please use the promo code FREE6MONTHS... https://www.playgroup.org.au/for-families/membership/ Join the Facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604065486349424/

07.01.2022 Join in with Geelong Regional Libraries story time.

07.01.2022 || COVID-19 | Maternal & Child Health | Service Delivery || Golden Plains Shire Council Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs continue to be reviewed to ensure community and staff safety with respect to COVID-19. From August 3 there will be some changes to the services in response to COVID-19, these changes will be reviewed as required.... Golden Plains Shire Council MCH service will prioritise essential services for families with 0-18 month old babies, and for families who require additional support. To accommodate these changes, services may need to re-schedule some 2 year old and 3.5 year old appointments. Families with a scheduled appointment will receive a text message a few days prior to appointment containing information on the time and location. On the morning of the appointment (or possibly the day before) you will receive a phone call with additional information and we will ask some COVID-19 screening questions. Please see https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au//maternal-and-child-he for more information. Please contact the MCH service on 5220 7230 or email: [email protected] should you require further information on the changes to service delivery and remember that the 24-hour MCH Line is available on 13 22 29. If you have any concerns about your yourself, your child or a family member in regards to COVID-19 please call the hotline on 1800 020 080 or 000 in an emergency.

06.01.2022 || Free Parenting Forum | The TEEN BRAIN | Wednesday 18/03/2020 || tinyurl.com/DavidGillespieGeelong

06.01.2022 | Reconciliation Week 2020 | Mera Room | The Mera room children celebrated Reconciliation Week this year by creating a friendship plaque which will be displayed proudly in the room. The children also enjoyed reading indigenous stories and used a combination of natural and man made items for weaving.

05.01.2022 || CANCELLATION | Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic | Thursday 13/02/2020 || Due to unforeseen circumstances the Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic will not be operational tomorrow. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.

04.01.2022 Kindergarten registrations are now open for our Council managed Kindergarten programs for both pre-kindergarten (3-year-old) and funded kindergarten (4-year-old). The locations we offer Kindergarten at are: Bannockburn Childrens Service Inverleigh Kindergarten... Meredith Kindergarten Rokewood Kindergarten Teesdale Kindergarten These amazing local facilities offer an engaging learning experience in a safe and friendly environment. Register today!! To register your expression of interest please click this link and complete the details required using My Family Lounge https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au//kindergarten-and-care If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us on 5220 7230 or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Its not too late to register for this Live Webinar on "Positive Parenting in the Age of COVID-19".

04.01.2022 || Council Election Period || With October’s Council Election just around the corner, this page will be taking a break during the Election Period, from 12pm, Tuesday 22 September to 6pm, Saturday 24 October. If you have a question about our Early Years services during this time, please contact the team at 5220 7230. For general Council enquiries, please contact our Customer Service team at http://bit.ly/2jeSfp9 or call 5220 7111. We look forward to again sharing all the Shire’s Early Years news in late October.

02.01.2022 || Children's Week in Golden Plains Shire || This year's Children's Week celebrations in Golden Plains are going to look a little different! Running from 24 October to 1 November, Golden Plains Early Years will provide free remote activities families can participate in at home in late October: DIY friendship bracelet kits and online interactive Playgroup sessions. For details, including how to register, check out https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events/childrens-week-0

01.01.2022 \\\ TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM ONLINE - Free (limited time) \\ Would you like to better understand your childs behaviour and support them by learning more about positive parenting? Triple P Online is an 8 module, interactive positive parenting program you can work through at your own pace. It shares some great ideas about parenting and how to help children develop. Suitable for families and carers with children of all ages.

01.01.2022 || Family Day Care | New Educator | Lethbridge || We would like to welcome to the team Rebecca Lomas who is our new educator in the Lethbridge area. Rebecca will be operating a Family Day Care program from the Lethbridge Recreation Reserve Pavilion on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00am to 6:00pm.... Rebecca has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the early years sector and loves building connections with children, supporting their development and celebrating their milestones. To find out more information about this service or to make a booking please contact the Bannockburn Family Services Centre on 5220 7230.

01.01.2022 || R U OK? DAY | Mental Health | 10 Sept 2020 || 2020 has been a challenging year and now more than ever, it is important for us all to stay connected. A conversation could change of life. https://www.ruok.org.au/