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Parent Place Ballarat

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5320 5720

Address: Corner of Sturt and Albert St 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/pc

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25.01.2022 Lots of key words in My Inclusion ABC's

25.01.2022 Helpful information on sun protection for children. Now is the time to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide!

24.01.2022 10 ways to nourish mental health in childhood

23.01.2022 Tyrown Waigana, a proud Noongar and Saibai Islander man has created this year's NAIDOC Poster. To find out more about what Tyrown depicts in his work 'Shape of Land' continue reading below.

22.01.2022 Some helpful tips to encourage young children to try new foods

20.01.2022 A quick read that provides valuable information about ways to help children learn mathematical concepts in everyday contexts.

20.01.2022 Do you ever get the response "can't remember!" when asking your child how childcare or kinder was? Below are some helpful tips on getting those meaningful conversations started.

20.01.2022 The value of first languages.Lives reflected in books.

19.01.2022 Too funny not to share Have a great day!

19.01.2022 A simple activity promoting the use of thinking and fine motor skills, hand eye coordination and early numeracy.

17.01.2022 Here is a good explanation of social stages of play. Follow the link provided to find out further information about play, including the different types of play, the importance of play and how play impacts social skills. Shared from Little Pine Learners

17.01.2022 A quick read on how to nurture a child's curiosity, the natural desire to explore and learn.

17.01.2022 What a great way to enjoy these beautiful Spring days! This simple activity strengths numeracy skills and encourages children to create, investigate and explore!

17.01.2022 The Raising Children Network provides factual information about hay fever and young children, the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

17.01.2022 The Salvation Army Family Connections Term Four Programs. Lots of fabulous programs on offer delivered via Zoom. A great way to make connections, build capacity and have FUN!

16.01.2022 Here are some great examples on how you can communicate empathy to children.

16.01.2022 Some great outdoor experiences for these beautiful Spring days

13.01.2022 Children love to explore and discover. This fabulous article has practical ideas on how to support children's play, especially risky play.

13.01.2022 Helpful tips on why talking and listening is good for children, the benefits of talking and listening and the importance of making time to talk regularly with your child/children.

13.01.2022 There has been a reported rise in outbreaks of gastroenteritis in child care centres nationally across Australia. An important reminder that viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, headache and muscle aches. Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection. Further information can be found at: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au//healthalerts/gastro-outbre

12.01.2022 So wonderful to see Julie from Ballarat Libraries again! Join Julie as she reads 'Aunty's Wedding' in celebration of NAIDOC Week.

12.01.2022 A quick read on imagination and pretend play and the part this plays in a child's physical and emotional development.

11.01.2022 Sheets can provide hours of entertainment for the kids - 5 ways to play with a good old sheet! Fun ideas below

10.01.2022 What a great opportunity...do you know someone who would love to feature on Play Schools 'Through the Windows'? Get the kids involved and send those videos in, you never know, you may appear on the show!! Details below

10.01.2022 Looking for something to do on these glorious Spring days? Take the kids to the new all ages and abilities play space in Sebastopol - M.R Power Park

09.01.2022 The City of Ballarat is in Caretaker Period from 12pm on Tuesday 22 September until 6pm on Saturday 24 October. To comply with our Election Period Policy and the Local Government Act 2020, social media, marketing and communications activity will be limited and community engagement including comments will be restricted. For more information, please visit https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au//ab/council-elections-2020

09.01.2022 A great visual to share with older children and a powerful message ' Mindful breathing is your SUPERPOWER!'

08.01.2022 Join in the Parent Place virtual playgroup's for songs, story time and great activities. Monday's at 10am and Friday's at 1pm. Please call 53 20 5165 or PM for further details. We would love you to join in!

08.01.2022 A great way to learn about the natural world, Australian wildlife and Indigenous culture. Zoos Victoria and Melbourne Museum are presenting a Kids For Nature webinar and it's hosted by KIDS!

06.01.2022 An article that provides ideas for creating sensory play spaces and sensory tools using, what you have at home.

06.01.2022 Themed treasure baskets for babies - there are some really great suggestions for other treasure baskets, all containing objects you have at home! The noisy basket sounds like fun!

05.01.2022 This week Meghan from Ballarat Libraries, has taken a trip to the United States of America. Hope you enjoy this session of Little Languages!

05.01.2022 A fun brushing chart and practical guide to brushing your child's teeth from Dental Health Services Victoria

05.01.2022 An interesting article from Maggie Dent discussing children and how they may manage disappointments. There are helpful tips at the end of the article to support children to become empowered to manage life's challenging moments.

04.01.2022 Parent Place will now be delivering TWO Virtual Playgroups each week - Mondays at 10 am and Fridays at 1 pm! The playgroups will be delivered via Zoom. Please call 5320 5165 or PM for further details

02.01.2022 Salvation Army Family Connections are offering a interactive Zoom workshop run by Meaghan Sullivan, Speech Pathologist, who is teaching strategies to support children's speech development. Places are limited so please register early. Details below:

02.01.2022 Monday funny Have a great week everyone!

02.01.2022 What a fabulous way to introduce the kids to the solar system, a great way to foster curiosity and scientific thinking.

02.01.2022 Recognising uniqueness and individual differences

01.01.2022 Join Maureen from Playgroup Victoria for virtual Intergenerational Playgroup, online Thursdays 11.30am - 12.00pm. Further details can be found below

01.01.2022 Handy phrases that help promote confidence and positive self-esteem in children