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23.01.2022 Although Youth Week was last week, the good news is that it will be going for a full month! Youth Week (month) aims to provide social and community connections and support health and well-being for young people aged 12-25 years. To find out about Youth Week and what is happening across Yarra Ranges check out the Yarra Ranges Youth Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yarrarangesyouth

20.01.2022 Positive behavior and interactions help children get along with others, make friends and learn. It is key to children’s healthy development. Australian organisation raisingchildren.net.au are providing a free webinar for parents and educators, discussing research-based strategies that can help support children 2-12 years to develop positive social and behavioral skills. Tuesday 17 November 8pm. Click on the image below for registration details.

17.01.2022 Children's International Film Festival Australia begins this weekend at Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave and runs until December 13. The line-up of films gives families access to re-imaginings of classic characters like Lassie, Babe, Sherlock Holmes and the Moomins, alongside new favorites Dino Dana, Daisy Quokka, plus the big-screen premiere of this year's Isolation Film Festival finalists. Films are suitable for families with children 4-16 years of age.

17.01.2022 Tomorrow at 11am Boonwurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder, Aunty Fay Muir will share stories about family in this special Zoom Storytime for NAIDOC Week 2020. The session is free and you can book a spot through the Eventbrite Link.

16.01.2022 For people who experience social anxiety, the return to ‘normal’ life after lock down may feel challenging. With many places opening back up after lock down, many people are enjoying life going back to ‘normal’ (albeit a ‘new normal’). But this isn’t the case for everyone. For those who experience social anxiety, the lock down period may have brought reprieve from daily face-to-face interactions, and the thought of going back into the wider community post-pandemic may feel hard. Beyond Blue have provided some helpful tips to support us as we reconnect with our community and manage social anxiety. https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au//managing-social-anx

15.01.2022 From November 25 until December 10, join us to call out inappropriate behaviour for a world free of sexism, discrimination and inequality. The #16DaysCampaign is a global movement focused on ending gender-based violence. Get involved: like and share our #16Days16Ways messages on your social media... be an active bystander - call out inappropriate language or behaviour stop the ‘joke’ when people make derogatory comments they’re NOT okay. Need more ideas about how to get involved or to learn more about the link between gender inequality and violence against women? Follow our #16Days16Ways campaign over the #16Days of Activism, a global movement bringing attention to ending gender-based violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence help is available. In an emergency, call 000. For confidential support and information call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) For further support information or to learn more about the #16Days16Ways campaign visit www.whe.org.au/16Days #RespectIs #CallitOut

14.01.2022 After months of being at home it is time to go out and safely explore our community. Walking with our children is a no cost activity that provides opportunities to get our bodies moving, connect with nature, say hi to neighbours, use our senses to smell, hear, see and touch, use language to describe and spend time together. You could take a walk in your community or explore some of the suggestions from Parks Victoria that are child and family friendly. https://www.victoriawalks.org.au/NaturePlayWalks/

11.01.2022 Toddler communication is its own special language, one that isn’t always easy to understand. Implementing positive communication approaches supports children’s development and can help defuse tantrums. What is positive communication? It can include things like: providing clear direction, labeling and validating a child's feelings, offering choice to support independence, providing consistency and positive attention, being specific about safety and taking a moment to breathe. This article from Child Mind suggests simple ways to make talking to toddlers more effective. https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-toddlers/

10.01.2022 Check out this amazing opportunity for young people in the Yarra Ranges community aged 18-25 years. If you are passionate about environmental issues in the Yarra Ranges, want to learn (from start to finish) how to turn your community ideas into tangible projects and meet like minded people along the way, learn about leadership and how to ensure young people have their voices heard, then we would love to hear from you! Expressions of interest are now open for the Leading 4 the Future pilot program. A unique and exciting opportunity for Yarra Ranges young people (aged 18 - 25) interested in making a positive difference in their community, all while learning new skills and sharing their ideas! For more information, and to check out the expression of interest process click on the image below.

09.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week!! Yarra Ranges Families celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we acknowledge this year's theme: 'Always Was, Always Will Be' and recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week is a great time to learn more about Indigenous history and culture. The NAIDOC Week website offers engaging activities for kids, and the opportunity to learn together about this year’s beautiful poster ‘Shape of Land’ by Tyrown Waigana. You can download a printable colouring version of the poster here: https://www.naidoc.org.au//2020-naidoc-poster-colouring-in

03.01.2022 The NGV invites parents and preschoolers to these free online sessions - where families can make art together, learn about NAIDOC Week and the ways Yarra Ranges ngurungaeta (leader) William Barak used art to record culture for future generations. The first session runs today at 10am via Webex. Bookings through link below.

03.01.2022 Have you been on a bear hunt recently? The Bookaburra Story Time Program has been on hold all year however the wonderful volunteers have been working behind the scenes find new stories to read and tell. One of their favorite books to read is 'We are Going on a Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen. Click on the image below to hear and watch Michael as he tells the story and acts out the scenes. What is your favorite childhood story?