Ptunarra Child & Family Centre in New Norfolk, Tasmania | Education
Ptunarra Child & Family Centre
Locality: New Norfolk, Tasmania
Phone: +61 3 6261 7222
Address: 52 Blair Street 7140 New Norfolk, TAS, Australia
Website: www.education.tas.gov.au/parents_carers/early_years/Programs-and-Initiatives/Pages/Child-and-Family-Centres.aspx
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25.01.2022 Change to Wednesdays
25.01.2022 Do you know someone that might like to be on Play School? We’re going ‘Through The Windows’ with kids across Australia! Share your home videos with us and they might appear on the show! For all the details, head to:https://ab.co/3nlIa9I
25.01.2022 REMINDER: Play Space Closed on Monday 20th July due to State-wide Professional Learning. Open for Child Health Appointments
25.01.2022 Drop in Physio Clinic Monday 15th February 10.00-11.30am. If you have any questions or concerns around your child's physical development or movement concerns please drop in, no appointment required.
25.01.2022 At ptunarra we promote Self Care, we love this concept of self care reminder. Please share how you take time to look after yourself.
25.01.2022 NAIDOC Trivia Question 7 Put your answers in the comments..
24.01.2022 Fire Brigade’s Santa Run starts this weekend! Keep your eyes peeled for Santa as he visits the major towns and hamlets in the Derwent Valley. Look for the Fire... Truck and listen for the music! Even Santa needs a COVID plan, and asks that you remain on your own properties (end of driveways) and designated crew members will be handing out lollies. 1 Saturday 19 December 2020 with the Gretna Brigade Glenora/Bushy Park 11:00am11:45am Macquarie Plains/Cawthorn’s Lane/Rosegarland 12:00pm12:45pm Gretna 1:00pm-2:00pm Following this, Santa will be back on Christmas Eve to visit even more children. 2 Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) with the Lachlan Brigade Lachlan loop 1 (Mapley Rd/Lower Swamp Rd/Top Swamp Rd) from 10:00am Lachlan loop 2 (Lachlan Rd/White Timber Rd/Hydehurst Rd, Mt Charles Rd) from 12:00pm Lachlan loop 3 (Lachlan Rd/Moores Rd/Ironstone Gully Rd/Haney Rd) from 3:00pm 3 Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) with the New Norfolk Brigade Departing New Norfolk Station 12:00pm see the full route details at https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Visits-New-Norfolk-903126566460953
24.01.2022 COVID-safe behaviours protect lives. You can help protect yourself, your family, friends and neighbours by following just a few simple steps: 1) Stay at least 1....5 metres away from others when outside your home. 2) Wash your hands often with soap and warm, running water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitiser when out. 3) Stay at home if you are unwell and always cover your coughs and sneezes. 4) Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms. 5) Be aware of, and follow, current gathering business and travel restrictions. Remember that it takes all of us to take care of all of us. Visit: www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/COVID-safe
23.01.2022 The play space will be closing early Wednesday 19th at 11.30am for more details please see flyer thanks.
23.01.2022 This week at ptunarra
23.01.2022 Immunisation Clinic: Wednesday 28th October please phone 62618530 to book.Immunisation Clinic: Wednesday 28th October please phone 62618530 to book.
22.01.2022 A Very Merry Christmas from all the staff at ptunarra.Stay safe and we will see you all in the new year.
22.01.2022 R U Ok? Remember ptunarra can provide support in a number of ways: chat to staff- we are here to support you book an appointment to see our psychologist... staff can make referrals or support with appointments for services such as Family Support, St Giles, Housing, Salvation Army. Social Worker amd many more. See more
22.01.2022 This morning our play space is open from 9.15-11.15am. You dont need to book, just drop in. Below is a photo of what this mornings routine will look like. We look forward to seeing you this morning. 9.15 is play time, During this time Ali will be making fairy gardens during Little Green Thumbs. At 10.55am we will all help pack up then come together for a song and story before saying goodbye
21.01.2022 Parent Feedback Survey To help us improve our services and support for families please take a few moments to give us some feedback. Please base answers on involvement at ptunarra in the last 12months. You can complete the survey using the link below, chat with a staff member and we can help you use the ptunarra ipad or you can complete a paper copy when at ptunarra.... As a way of thanking you for completing the survey you can go into the draw to win one of three $50 hampers by providing your contact details. https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/MUqs0zPR
21.01.2022 September Calendar- and welcome Spring!
21.01.2022 If you or anyone you know needs emergency relief, here are some details on how to access a variety of services in the South.
20.01.2022 Reminder that the play space is closed this afternoon due to staff professional learning.
19.01.2022 As you pause today remember we are all doing our best to be good parents.
19.01.2022 Apologies: please note there will be no Feed and Read this Wednesday with Brad and Penny. We will still come together and share a snack and story.
19.01.2022 We have a few spaces left for Movement and Play tomorrow at 9.45-10.30am. Would you like to join us for some singing and moving fun? Please book by phoning 6261 7222 or sending a personal message.
19.01.2022 Head along to the Royal Botanical Gardens for a Teddy Bear Hunt. I wonder if you can find all 26 Bears. For more information please see flyer.
19.01.2022 Relax through Yoga 7wks of Yoga starting this Thursday. We have limited spaces, please send a FB message by Tuesday afternoon if you are interested. Please be aware that we may not have spaces for everyone. We will find a fair way to allocate spaces.
18.01.2022 #BREAKING: Tasmania will declare the Greater Sydney area medium risk from midnight tonight. Anyone who travels from this area will have to quarantine for 14 day...s on arrival. FULL DETAILS: https://ab.co/2Wsqo9g The Northern Beaches area is already declared high-risk and travellers from there are not permitted to enter unless approved as an essential traveller, or if they’re a returning Tasmanian resident. What does this mean for you? MORE HERE: https://ab.co/2KaZHUp
18.01.2022 This week we celebrated the festive season with families at our Christmas Party. It was lovely to come together, have some fun singing and playing and to wave to Santa.
18.01.2022 Please join us on Christmas Day!
18.01.2022 Little Walkers - Monday 9.30-10.15am This week we noticed little learners delighting in moving themselves and objects as they played and explored.
17.01.2022 Bookings are essential as numbers will be limited due to COVID19. Please book by calling ptunarra 62617222 or send a facebook message with names of adults and children.
16.01.2022 A thank you message from the Minister of Education and Training and the Secretary to you our Parents and Carers. Staff would also like to Thank you for following COVID safety requirements when visiting ptunarra. Your patience and kindness have helped us immensely.
16.01.2022 Immunisation Clinic at ptunarra on Wednesday 24th February, please call 62618530 to book.Immunisation Clinic at ptunarra on Wednesday 24th February, please call 62618530 to book.
16.01.2022 School Holiday ideas - great variety for children 6-12yrs.
16.01.2022 Nerissa our Aboriginal Early Years Worker and her family
15.01.2022 IMMUNISATION CLINIC: WEDNESDAY 28th OCTOBER This Clinic will be for all Scheduled Child Immunisations. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL and must be made by contacting Council’s Immunisation Co-ordinator on 6261 8530. Please note that social distancing measures will be in place.
14.01.2022 Tomorrow is Book Week Parade
13.01.2022 Tasmania Public Health Alert Tasmania's Public Health are requesting anyone already in Tasmania who had visited these premises and locations on or after F...riday 11 December is asked to self-isolate immediately and call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738. Travellers are required to advise the hotline that they have been at one of the identified premises. Travellers who have been at these premises during the specified times are not permitted to enter Tasmania. If you are affected, please check the latest advice on the Tasmanian coronavirus website: https://bit.ly/3aqNAgi These locations are being updated throughout the day, please check the Tasmanian coronavirus website for more. MORE: https://ab.co/2IWGBAx
12.01.2022 On Monday 16th the play space will be closed in the afternoon due to staff professional learning.
12.01.2022 Immunisation Clinic Wednesday 28th please phone 62618530 to bookImmunisation Clinic Wednesday 28th please phone 62618530 to book
11.01.2022 Dont forget our upcoming cultural morning. Just to let you all know this will still go ahead if we get cold weather.
11.01.2022 A great resource for families filled with great food tips and ideas.
10.01.2022 Were delighted that Brad and Penny will be at Ptunarra tomorrow at 10.15am. And Feed and Read will begin again at 10.30am. I know Brad and Penny would love to see you and your children. No need to book.
10.01.2022 We have 2 spaces available for our upcoming Parent Program Being a Parent starting on Tuesday 16th February from 9.30-11.30am. The program runs for 8wks. Our staff member Alison Gatehouse took part in this parenting program a few years ago, and loved it. This is what she shared about the program: 'Being a Parent taught me how to be a parent. I had no clue before this. It came at a perfect time. I took so much out of it.'... Please contact ptunarra to a book a spot or if you know anyone who would like to be part of this on 62617222 or via Facebook messenger.
10.01.2022 Bookings for next weeks immunisation clinic are essential and must be made by tomorrow 15th July. To book contact the Councils immunisation co-ordinator on 6261 8530. See below for more information about the immunisation clinic. _______________________________________________________________________ IMMUNISATION CLINIC: WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY This Clinic will be for all Scheduled Child Immunisations and Flu Vaccinations.... As part of the annual vaccination program, Derwent Valley Council are providing free flu vaccinations for: Children from six months to less than five years All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy) All people aged 65 years and over People aged six months and over with a medical condition which increases the risk of influenza disease complications BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND MUST BE MADE BY 15th July 2020 by contacting Councils Immunisation Co-ordinator on 6261 8530. Please note that social distancing measures will be in place. See more
09.01.2022 Christmas Celebrations at ptunarra please remember to book as places are filling fast.
09.01.2022 NAIDOC Trivia Question 6 Put your answers in the comments..
09.01.2022 Megan from St Giles is back. For dates and times please see flyer for details.
08.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day 4th August at ptunarra
07.01.2022 Calendar 20th July-7th August PLEASE NOTE PLAY SPACE is closed on Monday 20th July for Student Free day. Staff will be attending professional learning. Centre will be open for Child Health appointments only. PLAY SPACE SESSIONS:... You dont need to book for these session you can just drop in for a play. We have introduced two additional afternoon Play Space sessions on Monday and Wednesdays 1.00-2.45pm. SUPPORT: ptunarra is open for individual family support between 9am-3pm daily. This may include needing assistance to access other services, referrals, specialist appointments, crisis support or feeding a young baby. PROGRAMS: To attend any of our regular programs such as Baby and Me, Little Explorers, Little Walkers, ptunarra Play and Movement and Play please phone ptunarra to book. If you have any questions about our programs, or would like to talk to a staff member we can be contacted on 62617222
07.01.2022 Centre Closed tomorrow for Show Day public holidayCentre Closed tomorrow for Show Day public holiday
07.01.2022 Do you have a child born in 2016? If so, we would like to invite you and your child to ptunarra Play. ptunarra Play is for children who will be starting school next year. It provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to become school ready and will help them have a positive start to their schooling. ptunarra Play is on every Tuesday from 1-2pm. Simply come along to ptunarra or call us on 6261 7222 if you would like more inofrmation.
06.01.2022 REMINDER: Play Space Closed TODAY due to State-wide Professional Learning. Open for Child Health Appointments
06.01.2022 A reminder that the Pop Up Play Day is on this Thursday in New Norfolk. See the flyer below for details.
06.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day at ptunarra. Tuesday 4th August at 9.30am
04.01.2022 Are you looking for something to do together in the school holidays. Cheek out the flyers from Communities for Children for more details.
04.01.2022 Drop in Physio Clinic tomorrow at 10.00-11.30am. If you have any questions or concerns around your child's physical development or movement concerns please drop in, no appointment required.
04.01.2022 How did you go with the NAIDOC Week Trivia Game? Did you learn something new? These are the Answers..
03.01.2022 This week is National Child Protection Week This years theme - Putting children first - encourages everyone to look at how they can prioritise children in... their lives, ensuring they grow up safe, happy and well. For info on how you can get involved and tips for how we can put children first visit www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week/
03.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow, Thursday 30th July, Megan our physiotherapist from St Giles will be here. She will run an OPEN CLINIC from 10.00-11.30am. If you have concerns or would like advise about your childs physical development, come along and see Megan during this time.
03.01.2022 Reminder that tomorrow the Play Space will be closed from 12.30 due to staff professional learning.
03.01.2022 Play Space Closed tomorrow for staff professional learningPlay Space Closed tomorrow for staff professional learning
02.01.2022 Reminder Play Space is closed this afternoon for staff professional learning.
02.01.2022 AUGUST CALENDAR PLAY SPACE SESSIONS: You dont need to book for these session you can just drop in for a play. We have introduced additional afternoon sessions and extended some of the Play Space sessions. New days and times: Mondays 1.00-3.00pm... Tuesdays 9.00-11.30am Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm Thursdays 9.00-11.30am and 1.00-3.00pm Fridays 9.00-11.30am SUPPORT: ptunarra is open for individual family support between 9am-4pm daily. This may include needing assistance to access other services, referrals, specialist appointments, crisis support or feeding a young baby. PROGRAMS: we offer a range of regular programs: Little Walkers- is for toddlers who are walking-2.5yrs. We are no longer taking bookings for this session as its in the open play space Little Explorers- is for babies 3months- pre walking. We are still taking bookings for this group, due to the space in the training room and to adhere to COVID restrictions. Baby and Me- is for babies aged 6-12wks. Families are invited to this group and bookings are taken, due to the space in the training room and to adhere to COVID restrictions. ptunarra Play for children born in 2016 to support their preparation to kinder. We are no longer taking bookings for this session as its in the open play space. Movement and Play- for babies-children 5yrs. We are still taking bookings for this group, due to the space in the training room and to adhere to COVID restrictions. IMMUNISATION Clinic: Bookings for immunisation clinic are essential. To book contact the Derwent Valley Councils immunisation co-ordinator on 6261 8530. If you have any questions about our programs, or would like to talk to a staff member we can be contacted on 62617222
02.01.2022 Book Week Parade Today at 11amBook Week Parade Today at 11am
02.01.2022 This afternoon our play space is open from 1pm -2.45pm. You dont need to book, just drop in. Below is a photo of what this afternoons routine will look like. We look forward to seeing you this afternoon. 1pm is play time, at 2.25 we will all help pack up then come together for a song and story before saying goodbye.
02.01.2022 Some great information will be covered in the webinar. If you are unable to watch the webinar there are also some great sleep ideas on the Raising Children website.
01.01.2022 What a great way to recognise and support the important role of dads.
01.01.2022 Open Physio Drop in Clinic tomorrow 10-11.30am Opportunity to drop in for advice about your child's physical development.Open Physio Drop in Clinic tomorrow 10-11.30am Opportunity to drop in for advice about your child's physical development.
01.01.2022 IMMUNISATION CLINIC: WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY This Clinic will be for all Scheduled Child Immunisations and Flu Vaccinations. As part of the annual vaccination program, Derwent Valley Council are providing free flu vaccinations for:... Children from six months to less than five years All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy) All people aged 65 years and over People aged six months and over with a medical condition which increases the risk of influenza disease complications BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND MUST BE MADE BY 15th July 2020 by contacting Councils Immunisation Co-ordinator on 6261 8530. Please note that social distancing measures will be in place.
01.01.2022 Our phone lines don’t stop operating because it’s the holiday season. We’re here for you every day. If you are struggling this holiday season please reach out t...o us. #keepconnecting #holidayseason #connecting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #crisissupport #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
