Yangebup Family Centre Inc in Perth, Western Australia | Social service

Yangebup Family Centre Inc

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9417 9995

Address: 11 Dunraven Drive Yangebup 6164 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://yangebupfamilycentre.org

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25.01.2022 Bring your donations for Cooby Cares to the centre before the 11th December - that’s only 3 weeks away!!

25.01.2022 Day 2 of the #16DaysInWA, the annual Stop Violence Against Women campaign. It will run from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, which is Human Rights Day. This years theme is 'Respect Starts with You'. Violence against women is never okay. We all have a responsibility to prevent violence, call it out when we see it and provide support to those affected.

24.01.2022 Brilliant catch up with like minded friends of the community talking Culture in Cockburn! Thank you Connecting Community for Kids for hosting this special meeting discussing upcoming Celebrate Culture Event in November. Big warm shout out to all participating. Yangebup Family Centre is very much looking forward to being involved.

24.01.2022 The centre is looking very bare this afternoon with everything packed away ready for the demo to start early on Monday morning! The old strip ceiling and insulation are coming down and being replaced plus new LED lighting and ceiling fans

22.01.2022 Yay Incursions are back! After a slow start to the year with restrictions we are very happy to have incursions re-booked at the centre for our Occasional Care and Pre-Kindy Children. This week ST John ambulance came and delivered an educational session to our older children, teaching them all about Emergency’s and the number to call should they ever need help!... Our younger children didn’t miss our either! They were able to visit the ambulance, looking inside and ask our wonderful volunteer Gill lots of questions! Thank you for your visit to the centre Gill

21.01.2022 Want to learn a new hobby, play with new stamps, be creative? Why not join us to celebrate World Card Making Day https://fb.me/e/1Fro5d0Vo?ti=icl

21.01.2022 YFC is evolving! Call out for a brand specialist to lend their expertise in creating a new logo. As a not for profit organization in the City of Cockburn for 28 years, we are volunteers in the community working for our community ... In our centre, we pride ourselves on being a cultural hub where children, families, individuals and seniors can embrace diversity and belonging If you have experience in or currently studying graphic design and looking to build your portfolio, please contact our centre. #volunteer #donate #stillherestillhelping

21.01.2022 The City with Water Corporation is offering $500-$750 subsidies for residents to improve their verges by laying mulch and planting native flora. Check out the gorgeous results! Not only does it look spectacular, it can save you heaps on your water bill. To apply: https://bit.ly/32DNQ7C

20.01.2022 , check out what's on in December

20.01.2022 This week it’s national recycling week! The children in our Pre-Kindy room have been using our new compost bin to turn our food scraps and scrap paper into compost! Last week Emma from little green steps visited the centre, delivering our compost bin and running an educational session called making a compost cake. We hope to be able to share our compost with the community very soon! Thank you Emma for sharing your time with us at the centre. ... QA3.2.3 The service cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible.

20.01.2022 , check out what is happening in September

20.01.2022 A fabulous donation of knitting needles provided to the centre this morning! Who can knit and would like to provide some lessons next year?

19.01.2022 Representing Italian and Australian cuisine at Yangebup Family Centre proudly today were Alison and Maggie. Sooo delicious! Thank you ladies and thank you to all our attendees and amazing volunteers. You rock!

19.01.2022 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Book in September Tickets $5 (normally $8) Places are limited. https://www.trybooking.com/BLUGC

19.01.2022 Come along tomorrow! We are providing food and entertainment for the kids with Red Door Community Church. All welcome!! Miss Jo and Julie will be there so come along and say hello

19.01.2022 Enrol for Children's Programs 2021

18.01.2022 Today we celebrated Early Childhood Educator day... this day recognises the hard work and dedication of the professionals in the Early Childhood Sector. We are so lucky at the Yangebup Family Centre, we have a dedicated team of passionate Educators who work hard each week to provide care and education to over 100 families, through a variety of programs. As a thank you to each member of our team we had Melissa from Feather and Grace Wellness, come and deliver a group sound med...itation session, after our meditation we enjoyed a coffee break together, using our new personalised mugs. Thank you again to our amazing Educators and passionate team https://www.facebook.com/featherandgracewellness/

18.01.2022 Join us Monday when Marissa from Bindi Bindi Dreaming cooks up some yummy treats! 10.30-12.30pm Bookings essential https://www.trybooking.com/BLGEQ

18.01.2022 We are closing for 2 weeks from Monday 28 June to Friday 9 July for renovations. Here are some ‘before’ photos of the foyer. While we are closed the ceilings in the foyer and activity rooms are being pulled down and replaced. We are also replacing ceiling fans and installing LED lighting throughout the centre. Thanks to the Department of Communities, the Federal Energy Efficiency Grant funding and the City of Cockburn Sustainability grant for assisting with this project. Th...ese changes, in addition to the installation of solar panels, will greatly assist us in becoming more sustainable. This is also a great opportunity to launch our rebranding with updated displays and furnishings. We will be back with a new look to unveil very soon!! Josh Wilson MP David Scaife MLA - WA Labor for Cockburn City of Cockburn Cr Philip Eva JP Councillor Chontelle Stone Cr Tom Widenbar Linkwest

18.01.2022 Thanks to Bree from Bunnings Bibra Lake for providing this wonderful door prize and an activity to make at our Dads and Kids Pizza Night!! We greatly appreciate your support

17.01.2022 Super busy at the Yangi Hub this morning! Thanks to everyone who came along

17.01.2022 And a what a joyful Multicultural Feast it was! Thank you City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett and his wonderful wife Pat, Deputy Mayor Councillor Lara Kirkwood - City of Cockburn, David Scaife - Labor for Cockburn, Linkwest representative Mihaela Nicolescu, Cr Philip Eva JP, Councillor Chontelle Stone - City of Cockburn for being our very special and supportive guests. Big thank you to Aunty Neta Knapp for the Welcome to Country. Thank you Cockburn Chinese Community Association Perth South Dance Group for a beautiful performance and to my friend Mr. Robert Bruce for helping me with the guitar performance. 19/11/2020 - Yangebup Family Centre Multicultural Feast

17.01.2022 Last day of Term 3! We look forward to seeing you next term. Here is our Term 4 Program Have a great long weekend!

16.01.2022 A wonderful evening celebrating volunteering in the City of Cockburn last night. Thank you City of Cockburn for recognising the YFC Cultural Cooking program and the fabulous volunteers who make this program so successful. Special thanks to our volunteers who were nominated for Volunteer of the Year - Anna Agnew and Huey Teoh. Congratulations to Cooby Cares who were very deserved winners. Thank you to the City of Cockburn staff, Mayor Logan Howlett, Councillor Lara Kirkwood, Cr Philip Eva JP, Councillor Chontelle Stone for your support and Cr Phoebe Corke for a wonderful presentation. The event included a moving introduction by Marie Taylor and lots of Hawaiian inspired entertainment.

16.01.2022 Come along Monday to the Yangi Hub. Gold coin donation. All welcome

16.01.2022 Great news!! Thanks to Josh Wilson MP for your support

15.01.2022 The Early Childhood Chat was hosted at the centre yesterday and Jo had the opportunity to present a case study about our partnership with South Coogee Primary School South Coogee Primary School Connecting Community for Kids Meerilinga, Promoting Positive Childhoods South West Metropolitan Parenting Service... City of Cockburn See more

15.01.2022 A lovely morning for a picnic at Yangi Hub today!

13.01.2022 Thanks to the very fabulous Sarah, Jo and Robyn for organising the very successful Dads and Kids Pizza Night last night! Did you go? Tell us what you thought of the event!

13.01.2022 Pre-Kindy Positions for 2021 have been emailed out today. If you applied and do not have an email please contact the centre!Pre-Kindy Positions for 2021 have been emailed out today. If you applied and do not have an email please contact the centre!

12.01.2022 A fabulous evening with dads and kids, pizza and lots of activities!! Did you go? Tell us what you thought of the event!

12.01.2022 Looking for one more person to join the YFC table at the Yangebup Progress Association Quiz Night this Saturday. Message us if you are interested!

12.01.2022 our Pre-Kindy applications for 2021 close this week

12.01.2022 Join our Aboriginal playgroup Kaya Time Monday 16 November at 10am as we celebrate NAIDOC. Special visit from Earbus Foundation of WA and Telethon Kids Institute NAIDOC WEEK Celebrations are on now (8-15 November) check City of Cockburn for all local celebrations taking place.

11.01.2022 I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman #16DaysInWA

10.01.2022 Join us tomorrow 9.30am

10.01.2022 A big thank you to Cockburn ARC for donating a family pass! Another door prize for our Dads and Kids Pizza Night this Friday- only 5 tickets left!! https://www.trybooking.com/BKXRJ

10.01.2022 16 Days in WA Show your support by wearing orange to the centre next week. Since the COVID19 pandemic, there has been an alarming increase in the number of Domestic Violence cases here in WA. ... The '16 Days in WA' campaign seeks to end violence against women by raising awareness; increasing positive actions; and highlighting organisations, agencies, communities and individuals working to end violence against women. Together, we can make a difference. Family and Domestic Violence Services: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au//family-and-domestic-vi/ #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe #togetherwecan Simone McGurk MLA Linkwest

09.01.2022 Organisational Culture Workshop. Working on: organisational values, preferred behaviours, team charter and personal philosophies! Love the balance of individual... and organisational work I do. Amazing Wednesday!

09.01.2022 A great night out at the YPA Quiz Night last night! Thanks for organising a fabulous evening Yangebup Progress Association

08.01.2022 This week we are asking R U OK? and raising awareness. R U OK? Day inspires and empowers people to meaningfully connect with others around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. The day will be marked on 10 September 2020.

08.01.2022 A fantastic cook up with our special Cultural Cooking Guest Marissa Verma today. It was a beautiful morning with a great bunch of people, not to mention a scrumptious lunch!

07.01.2022 Heaps of fun at the Yangebup Progress Association Quiz Night! Leading early, finished in third place and taking home lots of amazing prizes. Fabulous night - thanks to the YPA Committee for a wonderful evening.

07.01.2022 Have you ever tried to create the perfect Christmas table but it just hasn't been quite right? Join Sarah Art & Design who will provide ideas for creating a beautiful Christmas table this year. Helpful tips and hints for all your table decorating without spending lots of money. Refreshments provided. Bookings essential https://www.trybooking.com/BNDSR

07.01.2022 Tickets are still available for our first Cultural Cooking session on this Thursday! 11.30-1.30pm, crèche available. Book now https://www.trybooking.com/BRXXC

06.01.2022 Yangi Hub playgroup is on this morning from 10-11.30. All welcome. Gold coin donationYangi Hub playgroup is on this morning from 10-11.30. All welcome. Gold coin donation

06.01.2022 Recognising R U Ok? Day at the centre. You are always welcome to come in for a chat

06.01.2022 Due to a cancellation we have 3 tickets remaining for our Cultural Cooking Workshop this Thursday. Get in quick! https://www.trybooking.com/BKXSG

05.01.2022 Looking to volunteer and give back to the community? YFC welcomes you to come along to our AGM and see what were all about. AGM is held on 27 October 2020, 6.45pm

05.01.2022 Applications are open now for the Aboriginal Cadet Program As a cadet, you will develop fantastic workplace skills, under the guidance of experienced police o...fficers. You will gain exposure to a range of unique policing activities and get a true taste of what it means to be part of the WA Police Force family. We are looking for applicants between 17-25 years of age of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent who are ready to step forward and make a change in their community. For more information, visit the Step Forward website: bit.ly/AboriginalCadets

05.01.2022 We are busy setting up and prepping food for the Yangebup Community Eats tonight from 6-7pm. All welcome! Yangebup Community Centre next to IGA. See flyer in comments for more details. Whos coming?

04.01.2022 { Volunteer Ted } Volunteer Ted called into Yangebup Community Eats tonight. Volunteers from Yangebup Family Centre Inc and The Red Door Community Church cook...ed a delicious free dinner for the community. Thanks to all their hard work Teds tummy is full. Ted also met lots of Yangebup local people. The next Yangebup Community Eats is on the 20 October. Interested in Volunteering? Contact the Volunteer Resource Centre [email protected] #volunteerted #meetyourneighbours #communitydinner

04.01.2022 Exciting News We have had numerous requests for a Christmas Wreath Workshop so the very talented Jacinta will be offering it again this year! Book early as it is sure to book out https://www.trybooking.com/BNDSJ

04.01.2022 We are very excited to share with you our new indoor play house! A generous competition prize from a local company, Creative Play Australia. This week our OCC Educators have turned our amazing play house into a hot cocoa stand! With lots more fantastic ideas in the pipeline! Stay tuned to find out how we will be using this fabulous new resource at our centre. Our Pre-Kindy Sandpit has also received a new mud kitchen! The children were over the moon with our new kitchen and spent most of Wednesday afternoon cooking up a storm! Dont forget to check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/creativeplayaustralia/

03.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY We still have a few places left for our Dads and Kids Pizza Night this Friday 5-7pm. Book now!!

03.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day is an opportunity to bring people together to raise awareness and commit to action to prevent violence against women. Centre Manager, Sam Williams attended the event hosted by Connecting Community for Kids which provided lots of information and sharing. #standup #speakout

03.01.2022 Thanks to Cr Philip Eva and Minister Fran Logan MLA for supporting our Dads and Kids night with your generous donations

03.01.2022 Final Yangi Hub playgroup session for the year is on next Monday. Gold coin donation. No need to book, just come along!

02.01.2022 A very productive morning at our Management Planning Day this morning. It included financial training, ideas for branding, updating the risk register and planning for next year thanks to our dedicated committee for your hard work!!

02.01.2022 Community Eats is on next Tuesday at the Community Centre!!

01.01.2022 16 Days in WA starts today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women