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Hands and Hearts Early Learning Centre

Phone: +61 2 6652 2121

Address: 9 Gardiner Avenue, Coffs Harbour 2450

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25.01.2022 Why learning through play is so important :)

24.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators Day The day recognises and celebrates the work of Australias educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care. Its a chance to say thank you and show our lovely educators how much they are appreciated xx

23.01.2022 https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=jUmSiLXesKI

23.01.2022 A great Aussie resource from Calm Kid Central. A Five minute video for 4 to 11 year old kids about coping with worries about the Coronavirus. https://www.calmkidcentral.com/covid-19/

22.01.2022 This week we participated in The Big Vegie Crunch. The Big Vegie Crunch is an attempt by NSW school students to break the record for the highest number of children eating vegetables and to get kids excited about vegetables! Our Hands and Hearts children had the opportunity to taste and try 17 different fruits and vegetables. Together we made a delicious and colourful rainbow before we made fruit and vegetable kebabs ... It was wonderful to see our children trying new fruit and vegetables together. Good nutrition is essential to healthy living and enables children to be active participants in play - Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. EYLF Outcome 3

21.01.2022 Kindness is contagious!! During the COVID-19 crisis, kindness is quickly becoming one of the most powerful traits humans can possess. In a bid to breed the next generation of kind kids, not for profit The Kindness Factory has partnered with Kaplan Australia to launch the Kindness Curriculum in Australian schools. Read on to find out more ... https://buff.ly/2XCE9Ct

21.01.2022 Get Connected Toormina is running a Community Assets and Aspirations Survey to gather information from people who live, work or are connected to Toormina. The survey will gather data on what locals think are the main issues and challenges in Toormina, what aspirations people have for the Toormina community, and how they think these could be addressed and achieved. The information collected will be used to produce a Community Assets Map and will be published on the Blue Sky website for the public to view . Please share the link with your local networks and if you work or live in Toormina, or visit the area for shopping, sport etc, then please fill in the survey!

20.01.2022 Today is World Prematurity Day, a global awareness day highlighting the premature birth of 15 million babies each year worldwide, with more than 27,000 babies being born premature each year in Australia. Families with premature babies can access a range of information and support via the Miracle Babies Foundation website (link below).

20.01.2022 Coffs Harbour libraries will be open again from Monday! Check your local council website for new service guidelines and opening times ... https://buff.ly/31uhWuf

19.01.2022 Today we are taking some very special Easter cards and pictures to St. Augustines Aged Care facility. We have learnt that our elderly friends are not able to receive visitors at this time, and may be feeling a bit lonely and isolated. We hope our gifts will brighten their day xx

19.01.2022 Lending a Hand Initiative Blue Sky Community Services is excited to announce the launch of its ‘Lending a Hand’ initiative, which aims to support and guide service providers, organisations, community groups and mainstream services to become more culturally aware and inclusive, by delivering appropriate services to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community. The initiative works with local businesses and organisations to ensure that they are welcoming and inclusive of p...eople who have a disability and identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. For more information and/or to become part of this wonderful initiative here, visit the ‘Lending a Hand’ website. https://buff.ly/3tWyPbI

19.01.2022 The Nextwave film education workshops are back for 2020, but not as you know them! This year the team are reaching more regional, remote and rural young Aussies than ever before by taking the program online in the form of 10 fun and educational video workshops!

18.01.2022 THIS WEEKS LIVE STREAMS AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS SCHEDULE! Commencing on Monday 30th March, tune in for a week of both fun and exciting action this week as ...we kick off our first live streams and educational videos! Heres when to catch the action! The educational videos at 10am will be posted on Tim Faulkners Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the Australian Reptile Parks YouTube channel The live streams at 2pm will be available on the Australian Reptile Parks Facebook and Instagram

18.01.2022 By spreading the paint, let's spread the message that "it’s OK to not be OK". We can help break down the stigma that’s still largely attached to mental health. We are encouraging all high schools and community groups across the Coffs Coast to get involved and make your own Blue Tree out of any media you like. We will reveal your Blue Tree creations during the Youth Week closing event. #youthweek2021... For further information or to register, please contact Zena Keidge on 5632 4020 or [email protected]

18.01.2022 Here at Hands and Hearts we honour the Gumbaynggirr people, the traditional owners of the land on which we work and play. Last weekend some of our educators attended The Giingan Experience. This takes place at an important cultural site of the Gumbaynggirr people, within the Orara East State Forest. Over the course of the morning our educators were immersed in Traditional Gumbaynggirr Stories, Gumbaynggirr Language Learning, Cultural Dancing and Artwork. ... As the morning was filled with such special and rich learning experiences of our local custodians. Wed encourage everyone to attend this fabulous experience that runs one weekend a month.

16.01.2022 Finding it hard to pay your everyday bills? Having financial difficulties? Wanting to connect to services but not sure where to start? Live between Grafton to Forster? If you, or someone you know, answers yes to any of the above questions, please contact us on (02) 6651 1788 to book a 30-minute phone appointment today to see how we can help. Food/fuel vouchers are available and the service is FREE. ... For more information click on the link https://buff.ly/3jHkP17 See more

16.01.2022 Happy Harmony Day Everyone!!! Harmony Day is about inclusion, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. When we accept that everyone is different, the easier it becomes to understand and embrace all our differences, in whatever form.

15.01.2022 This story helps our little ones understand the need for social distancing. We appreciate all our families efforts in keeping everyone safe at this time

13.01.2022 We had a wonderful week exploring Aboriginal symbols in a variety of different mediums. We referenced them in our bush tucker book during group time, we drew our own interpretations as we had the visuals next to us while using pencils and paints to help create our ‘Rainbow Snake’. We also explored drawing the symbols in salt trays with our fingers as we talked about the many symbols they use.

13.01.2022 Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day 1-in-4 homeless Australians are under the age of 25. No-one should be without a home in a prosperous country like ours. Underlying all homelessness is a lack of affordable housing. Young people who cant live with their family need housing plus support to get back on track. Its that simple. #everybodyshome

12.01.2022 Did you know that children have special rights? They include the right to play, the right for children to have a say in things that affect them, the right to a... safe home environment, education and health care plus many more. More than 40 children’s rights are protected in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Today is World Children’s Day, the anniversary of the CRC, when we celebrate children and promote their rights. In 2020 this is particularly important, as COVID-19 has severely affected children, and many of their rights protected in the CRC. To learn more, visit: https://www.unicef.org//convention-rights-child-text-child #WorldChildrensDay

12.01.2022 Our Financial Wellbeing Service is for people who are finding it hard or not able to pay their bills. Its free and covers from Coffs Harbour to Great Lakes. So please give us a ring on 02 6651 1788 for an appointment.

11.01.2022 Check this out! Theres a company in South Australia that recycles bread tags into wheelchairs and other items like bowls, doorknobs, coasters etc. The Fuji Xerox Centre at 1/26B Isles Drive Coffs Harbour is a local collection point and will send the tags to SA. See the website to find out more and where you can drop your tags off in your local area. What a great initiative!?

09.01.2022 Mrs Mary joined us again today at Hands and Hearts. We all joined together and sang our favourite songs. We explored many musical elements like tone, beat, rhythm and instruments. We look forward to Mrs Mary music groups each week as we soak up her love for music that she shares with us.

08.01.2022 Some great tips from Ben Quilty on the power of practice when it comes to creating art! Dont forget to heck out the Lets Get Creative Art and Photo Competition as entries close 29 May (for more inform go to our Coffs Coast Youth Space FB Page).

06.01.2022 Lets be game changers and build inclusion! Use IDAHOBIT on Sunday May 17 as the catalyst for creating safe spaces for LGBTIQ people. Stand up against discrimination and share messages of support to the LGBTIQ+ community. Follow the link for ideas for what you can do....

06.01.2022 There are always silver linings

06.01.2022 Some tips for great childrens books... https://buff.ly/2VHXi6n

05.01.2022 Dont forget our Giingan Gumbaynggir Cultural Experience, is only 3 days away! Saturday 12th September from 10am. Tickets still available, join us to immerse yo...urself in Gumbaynggirr Language, Dance, Storytelling and much more. NSW state tourism GOLD AWARD WINNING Experience- not to be missed. . . . . . #bmnac #coffscoast #coffsharbour #tourismnsw #ilovensw #destinationnorthcoast #Aboriginaltourism #gumbaynggirrcountry #niiginiigi #holidayherethisyear #supportlocalbusiness #sustainabletourism @wayilacreative See more

05.01.2022 Today is Wear It Purple Day! Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. The theme for 2020 is We Are The Change!. If you like, you can show support for Wear It Purple and all LGBTIQA+ young people by wearing something purple today.

04.01.2022 Having financial difficulties? Affected by the COVID-19 downturn? Impacted by the recent bushfires? Until 30 June 2021, we have additional funding to double the amount of appointments available across the Mid North Coast. We now also have a Coordinator based in Port Macquarie area. If you, or someone you know, answers yes to any of the above questions or are finding it hard to pay your everyday bills, book a 30-minute phone appointment today to see how we can help. https://buff.ly/2WlekHp

03.01.2022 Some of our lovely educators, modelling our fabulous new jackets. Looking as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside

02.01.2022 Munch & Move is a fun, play-based program that aims to support young childrens healthy eating and physical activity habits. We are excited to be able to participate in this program. It is offered to early childhood services in NSW and fits within the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

01.01.2022 Saint Augustine's Primary School have asked us to share their flier for their 2022 Kindergarten Enrolment Information Evening on 28 April 2021.