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25.01.2022 This might be of interest if you are thinking about starting paid work, or changing the kind of work that you do. It's at Riverwood Community Centre, and starts on Oct 22. http://riverwoodcommunity.org.au/employability-skills-prog/

25.01.2022 Even if you have mild symptoms such as a sore throat or runny nose you should get tested...and then self-isolate at home for 3 days. Please take care and be safe.

25.01.2022 Heres a new story for everyone.

24.01.2022 Free Webinars for families with a child with a disability. Actually very useful for everyone!

24.01.2022 Scoot (our reading bandicoot) is having a fun outing with Bongo from Bankstown in a couple of weeks. You are all welcome to join in the fun. Register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before September 10th.

23.01.2022 Please feel free to come pick chillies before they shrivel up. I know some of you love them! I can't speak for Wendi, but I'm sure I don't appreciate them as much as you do...

23.01.2022 Watch the wiggles talking about how to sneeze and wash your hands!

21.01.2022 If you have a child starting Kindergarten in 2021 with additional support needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, Disability and / Behavioural needs) please contact Lakemba Public School on 9759 2915 and ask to speak to Elizabeth Byron (School Psychologist). Ms Byron is at Lakemba PS on Wednesdays and Fridays. If she is not available please leave a message with the office staff and she will contact you back.

20.01.2022 Are you wanting to improve your English-language skills, job seeking skills and confidence to try higher levels of study and work? Attend an information session to find out more: Information and enrolment session Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Date: Tuesday 18th August... Venue: Level 1 194-198 Lakemba St, Lakemba, entry via Croydon St. Bring your visa/passport or immigration documents, and you will get help working out if you are eligible or not and with the enrolment form. The course is FREE for eligible students. The course will run in Lakemba on Mondays & Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9p.m. for 10 sessions. Contact Romana at the Canterbury City Community Centre for more details on 9750 9344.

18.01.2022 Do you have a child with additional needs who is starting school in 2021? i.e they have a developmental delay, diagnosed disability, or additional behavioural issues? WEBINAR on Wednesday 3rd June: TRANSITION TO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS - get information about: - the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Pathways for children 0 6 years (presented by https://www.each.com.au/)... - how to enrol your child at school, support within schools for children with special needs (presented by NSW Department of Education) See more

17.01.2022 Hi everyone, are you needing information about emergency relief: for things like food vouchers, bills, medical costs, clothing, partial assistance for short courses fees and food parcels? Check out this list of places you can get help, and the kinds of help you can get. It is regularly updated. ~Madeleine https://www.4cs.org.au//two-information-directories-assist

17.01.2022 Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be offering practical, evidence-based strategies for parents supporting young people in the current challenging COVID times. Its free, and you might find it interesting.

16.01.2022 Toddler Group - ONLY for under 2 year olds - will start again next week (5th August). Wednesdays 10.30-12.00 (new day). Limited numbers so please text or whatsapp me if you would like to come with your name and name and age of your child. Wendi

16.01.2022 Parents you can apply for 2 $100 vouchers a year for Active Kids to participate in sporting groups and 1 $100 voucher for children to participate in creative interests like music, dance and creative writing.

16.01.2022 Parents of children starting school next year. Heres a handy checklist of the skills and experiences which can help your child make a positive start to school. Watch this space for more tips!

16.01.2022 Here's a story about space to follow on from our online playgroup this week. Enjoy!

15.01.2022 Please feel free to come pick chillies before they shrivel up. I know some of you love them! I cant speak for Wendi, but Im sure I dont appreciate them as much as you do...

15.01.2022 Wow! Did you know how to use hand sanitiser to stop spreading infections? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSjFr6J9HI

14.01.2022 Here's a new story for everyone.

13.01.2022 Information from the Australian Tax Office. The Government has extended the JobKeeper payment by a further six months from 28 September 2020 to 28 March 2021. The JobKeeper extension has been passed by parliament. These changes do not impact the current JobKeeper payments until after 28 September 2020. You can enrol for the JobKeeper Payment until the program closes if your circumstances have changed. The new changes will take effect from 28 September 2020 there will be 2 e...xtension periods each with a tier 1 and a tier 2 JobKeeper rate. Tier 1 rate applies for eligible employees who were working for 20 hours or more a week on average in the four weeks of pay periods before either 1 March 2020 or 1 July 2020, and eligible business participants who were actively engaged in the business for 20 hours or more per week on average. Tier 2 rate applies for other eligible employees and business participants. The first extension period is from 28 September 2020 until 3 January 2021 Tier 1 rate will be $1,200 per fortnight and Tier 2 rate will be $750 per fortnight. The second extension period is from 4 January 2021 until 28 March 2021 Tier 1 rate will be $1,000 per fortnight and Tier 2 rate will be $650 per fortnight. Information is available on their website at https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/

13.01.2022 Hi, Did you know how to wash your hands properly? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PmVJQUCm4E

12.01.2022 From the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children.

12.01.2022 Hey, this is a great little booklet that Remonda from Playgroup found, explaining about Covid19 for children. Let us know what you think - did you show it to your kids? Was it helpful? https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Documents/covid-19-children

12.01.2022 https://vimeo.com/468753013/967eb8353d For all our Rohingya families.

11.01.2022 If you have a child starting school next year, check this list for what most children CAN DO at age 4. If your child has difficulties with any of them - help them try and learn these things - and maybe request an appointment for an assessment with your family doctor or the Early Childhood Nurse at one of the clinics. Tel: 9562 5400 for a FREE appointment.

10.01.2022 Hi everyone. I have started a WhatsApp group for people who were attending the English Class (Mum2Mum) here earlier this year and last year. If you would like to practice your English, and you would like to join this group, then please pm me (Madeleine) your mobile number (dont post it here, as this is a public page and anyone can see it). at the moment we are making short recordings on WhatsApp about what you did during the last couple of months of Covid19 restrictions. Looking forward to hearing from you!

10.01.2022 May 26, is the National Day of Healing and the start of National Reconciliation Week. Today we remember the past policies of forced child removal and reflect on... the sad and painful history of the Stolen Generations. We acknowledge the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, especially those affected by the policies of the Stolen Generation and those who never made it home. #NRW2020 | #WalkingTogether2020 National Justice Project Aboriginal Legal Service Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy

09.01.2022 Hi, the NSW Art Gallery is asking children to make artworks and submit them. The topic is "Make an artwork about or for someone, something or somewhere that is special to you?" What is special to you? https://togetherinart.org/kids/jumaadi/

09.01.2022 Our Baby and Toddler playgroup is back in the Centre! Only for children under two years of age. New time: Wednesdays 10.00-11.30. However, you must let me know if you would like to come. Ring 9759 4061.

09.01.2022 Hey everyone, near where I live, they have a live stream of an Sea Eagle's nest. The Eagles have got chicks in the nest. Right now they are having fish for lunch! ~Madeleine https://youtu.be/DDkEsoSy2Dw

09.01.2022 Sorry everyone. Groups won't be restarting face to face in the Centre for another two weeks due to ongoing concerns in NSW. Stay safe, wash hands, keep 1.5 metres away from others - and consider wearing a mask when shopping or out and about!.

08.01.2022 And here is a Peregeine Flacon with a nest at the top of an office building in Melbourne! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EuMUAOGKc0&feature=youtu.be

08.01.2022 Do you have some questions about your childs speech and language development? Here is an opportunity to talk to a speech therapist via Zoom.

08.01.2022 Heres a story about space to follow on from our online playgroup this week. Enjoy!

08.01.2022 Parents of children starting school next year. Here's a handy checklist of the skills and experiences which can help your child make a positive start to school. Watch this space for more tips!

08.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: NSW Health is alerting the public that confirmed cases of COVID-19, reported in today’s earlier health alert, have attended venues in South... West Sydney. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered a close contact and must be tested immediately and isolate for a full 14 days from exposure regardless of the result: Ali Dine Inn and Take Away Lakemba, 158 Haldon Street Lakemba, on Friday 9 October, from 7:30pm - 8:30pm A2Z Medical Centre, 96 Haldon Street Lakemba, on Tuesday 29 September Saturday 10 October Anyone who attended the following venue should be tested immediately. As the full 14 days since exposure has elapsed these contacts do not need to continue to isolate once a negative test result is received: A2Z Medical Centre, 96 Haldon Street Lakemba, on Friday 25 Monday 28 September Anyone who attended the following venue is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received: ISRA Medical practice, 102A Haldon Street Lakemba, from Monday 5 October 6pm to Tuesday 6 October 6am Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

07.01.2022 Remember if you or your children have even a little sore throat, cough or fever you should get tested and then stay home until the result comes through...usually about 2 days.

06.01.2022 Great action from Remonda - with guest appearance from Buttons the kitten. Enjoy! https://photos.app.goo.gl/N5j5xZFKaG5H2Jb9A

06.01.2022 Do you have some questions about your child's speech and language development? Here is an opportunity to talk to a speech therapist via Zoom.

06.01.2022 Online Parent Programs available this term.

05.01.2022 Sorry everyone. Groups wont be restarting face to face in the Centre for another two weeks due to ongoing concerns in NSW. Stay safe, wash hands, keep 1.5 metres away from others - and consider wearing a mask when shopping or out and about!.

05.01.2022 Eid Mubarak to all Lakemba families.

02.01.2022 Hope to "see" some of you at our online playgroup Tuesdays at 10.30 each week.

02.01.2022 Still no news about when we can operate in the Centre. Hope to find out this week. BUT when we do come back it will be with limited numbers and booking in required so that we can all keep to the COVID19 guidelines.

02.01.2022 Here's a new story related to our Big and Small theme this week. Enjoy!

02.01.2022 Hey everyone, near where I live, they have a live stream of an Sea Eagles nest. The Eagles have got chicks in the nest. Right now they are having fish for lunch! ~Madeleine https://youtu.be/DDkEsoSy2Dw

01.01.2022 Are you an Asylum Seeker/Refugee? FREE DENTAL ASSISTANCE is available for adults. Please contact Madeleine or Wendi at the Centre next week to find out more. A Dental Van will be in Lakemba to provide free check-ups and treatment for Refugees and Asylum Seeker adults during the September School holidays - 28th September to 9th October. You must see Madeleine or Wendi to book.

01.01.2022 This has all sorts of information about talking about Corona Virus with your children.

01.01.2022 Heres a new story related to our Big and Small theme this week. Enjoy!