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Established in 2010, First Aid For You has been delivering courses that are designed to make you think, laugh and learn along the way.

We provide professional hands-on group training for 5 people or more.

We come to you at home or at work, 7 days a week, conducting courses at a time that suits.

Delivering both accredited courses and information sessions in:

• First Aid For Families ( 2 hours and perfect for all parents and carers of children)
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
• HLTAID001 Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
• 22024VIC Emergency Management of Asthma
• 22099VIC First aid management of Anaphylaxis

FAFY Trainers are dedicated, passionate, qualified mix of paramedics, nurses, medical specialists, child and adult educators BUT most importantly amazingly talented and experienced MUMS.

We also run First Aid for KIDS Workshops - a 1 hour interactive, fun and very informative first aid course just for 5 - 12yr olds. Are your Kids ready to be Superheroes and help save a life?    Bookings are now available for School Incursions, Vacation and After Hour School Cares and private workshops.
For more information visit www.firstaidforyou.com.au or call 1300 853 050

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Jelly Beings Early Learning Centre -  a place for fun and learning!

We are a family run long day care service, operating 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. 

We pride ourselves on providing a homelike atmosphere. We understand not only how important these early years are from an educational perspective, but also that for many children this may be the first time away from their family, which can be daunting experience. Our mission is to provide a loving, safe and supportive environment where children learn through play and feel a sense of belonging, and where parents can feel at ease leaving their children in our care and can comfortably communicate their expectations, fears, and hopes and be heard.

We believe in caring and stimulating environment for each child with qualified educators and low educator to child ratio. Our educators are devoted professionals that work in partnership with families to offer developmentally appropriate learning experiences. These experiences will be based on the current interests of the children, both planned and spontaneous.  Contact us for more information.

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Jnr Explorers Early Learning Centre  Our Educators are passionate about caring for children and supporting them to thrive in a loving and nurturing environment. 
We know and understand that every child's routine is different, so we work closely with parents to mirror your home routine within the centre.
  
Jnr Explorers curriculum is child directed and based on children's interest. It is designed to encourage children to explore, create, problem solve, construct and engage with peers. We have an above average child to educator ratio here at jnr explorers which is hard to come by in most centres.   Contact us to organise a tour.

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Kids On The Avenue situated in the heart of Hurstville, provides care for 39 children between the ages of 2 to 6 years, in a fully air-conditioned environment.

The centre is committed to providing the highest standard of care, with highly trained and experienced staff that are always on hand to offer care, education and support to our children and their families.

At Kidz on the Avenue Early Learning Centre, we strive to provide all children with the right teaching strategies to develop a strong sense of self and confidence to assist them with any task they attempt to carry out.
 
Kidz on the Avenue provides nutritious meals that are prepared and cooked on the premises daily.
 
Kidz on The Avenue is open 50 weeks of the year Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm (We are closed on public holidays). Contact us for more information.

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New Era Early Education Centre family owned long day care centre based in Mortdale, NSW. The centre provides care for children aged from birth to five years. We are open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

New Era Early Education is a purpose built centre with four separate rooms to teach and nurture each child according to their own developmental stage. In addition, we have large outdoor play areas where children of all ages can play and explore their natural environment. This ensures that the children can participate in physical activities all year round.

Our program is developed according to each child's individual needs. It is based on observations and reflects the outcomes set out by the national early childhood curriculum - the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). For the preschoolers transitioning to school, New Era Early Education also provides a school-readiness program to ensure that this process is as smooth as possible for both the children and their families.

Contact us for 2019 and beyond enrolment information.

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North Brighton Preschool Inc. is community based.

• We are licensed and funded by DEC.
• We are run by a Management Committee of Parents and community members.
• We are a not for profit service, with all fees and fundraising being returned to the Pre School for the benefit of your child.
• We provide appropriate early childhood programs in a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• We have University trained Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants.
• We expect and encourage family participation.
• We welcome ALL children and families into a cross cultural, non- sexist learning environment.

The Pre School is situated in a quiet residential area at Kyeemagh, adjacent to Kyeemagh Public School. It has earned a wide spread reputation as one of the best Centre's in the St. George area. 

We cater for children 3-6 years old, opening during Department of Education school terms from 8.30am-4.00pm.  There are 41 children enrolled each day, with 2 classes of 20/21, attending Mon & Tues, or Wed, Thurs & Friday.  Each playroom has a University trained Teacher and a qualified Child care Assistant. There is also a University trained Additional Needs Teacher offering support each day.

One of the Pre School's best assets is the beautiful outdoor environment. We have two spacious playgrounds with an abundance of shade. Our building is fully air conditioned with insulation to reduce aircraft noise. 

Please contact us for an appointment to tour the grounds and meet the Staff.

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Sylvanvale Therapy Hub
The Therapy Hub at Sylvanvale provides therapy services for people with intellectual or physical disability, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay and learning difficulties.

Our experienced team will work with you or your child to assess their needs and develop a plan to achieve agreed goals.

We offer individual or group therapy services including:
•    Occupational Therapy
•    Psychology
•    Speech Pathology
•    Behavioural Support
•    Exercise Physiology
•    Counselling Individual skills Development
•    Assessment and Training

Our approach is flexible, we can provide therapy support when and where you need it.

At Home, at our consulting rooms in Kirrawee or in the community - school, play-group or childcare. Services may be claimed through Private Health insurance and Medicare (where a referral has been made via your GP).  Services may be funded by the NDIS depending on the individuals plan.    Contact us for more information.

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Jnr Explorers Early Learning Centre  Our Educators are passionate about caring for children and supporting them to thrive in a loving and nurturing environment. 

We know and understand that every child's routine is different, so we work closely with parents to mirror your home routine within the centre.
  
Jnr Explorers curriculum is child directed and based on children's interest. It is designed to encourage children to explore, create, problem solve, construct and engage with peers. We have an above average child to educator ratio here at jnr explorers which is hard to come by in most centres.   Contact us to organise a tour.

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Active Kids Narwee
Active Kids Group aims to inspire children with a lifelong passion for learning. We achieve this by providing a high-level of care and education in an environment designed to stimulate and inspire.

For 25 years now, we have consistently provided children between 8 weeks and 6 years of age with the tools to confidently learn and grow. We make sure all our children achieve their highest potential, ensuring every child's love of learning is nurtured.

We are proud to say that Active Kids Group is among the most preferred and loved long day child care centres.  We currently taking enrolments for 2019.

Contact the Family Relations Team for more information on 2019 enrolments. Ph 8362 3000 or email

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Learning Links
Cool Kids- Anxiety program for children with high functioning/moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cool Kids is a structured skills-based program presented by Learning Links, teaching children with

and their parents how to better manage their anxiety. Current results indicate that most young people who complete this program show significant improvement, there are marked increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends and involvement in extra-curricular activities and decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress. The program is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years and will for 9 weeks, commencing Thursday 18th October, 2018. This program is eligible under NDIS Funding in the area of Improved Daily Living. Medicare Rebates apply. For information contact our Learning Links on 8525 8222 or visit www.learninglinks.org.au

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Soccajoeys is a fun and enjoyable recreational setting for boys and girls aged 2.5 - 8 years to learn and play the world’s most popular sport soccer.

Soccajoeys is about a great deal more than just developing a child’s control with the ball, it is about giving them a well-rounded start in their physical, social and educational development and developing the ‘whole child’.

Our team of accredited coaches have developed a non-competitive, non-elite program for kids to exercise and have fun whilst enjoying the company of other children their age whilst being introduced to the structured, early learning principles of soccer.

Contact us today on 1300 781 735 or www.soccajoeys.com.au to register your child to one of our locations across Sydney.

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Positive Thinking Clinic  What a great month.
In August Positive Thinking Clinic held a Homework Focus, Concentration, Focus and Motivation Workshop.  What a turn up! The kids (all ages) found this workshop so beneficial. They each left with tools that they can use to be the best performers they can be.  Working on time management skills and creating schedules was more fun than imagined.  Kids also learned what it means to get focused and get the work done (without procrastinating). 

Coming up in October (8th and 12th )Positive Thinking Clinic will also be holding 2 workshops on Self-Empowerment.  Topics covered will be mindfulness, meditation, managing anger, building resilience skills, working with anxiety, self compassion, melting worries, and choosing strengths.  Now you know why its called self-empowerment.  An intense yet fun 2 hour workshop.  Only $50 per child.  Bookings essential via email    

Positive Thinking Clinic not only holds workshops for kids, but also sees kids individually and adults.  Whatever the need, please feel free to call to find out more, or visit http://www.positivethinkingclinic.com.au/

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A fresh and innovative online seminar!

Gen Jereb's The Traffic Jam In My Brain is a Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, Learning and Behavioural Differences, presented by international speaker Genevieve Jereb OTR.

Now you can view the workshop on your own schedule (broadband Internet connection required on a single computer), learning at your own pace how to help support children to “learn and thrive from the inside out.” Gen Jereb's dynamic, practical tools incorporate:

• Regulation
• Respiration
• Rhythm
• Relationship

Improved video quality, and MOBILE ACCESS. Start watching on your desktop, then continue on your mobile or tablet. (Note that mobile data rates may apply.) If you can watch a YouTube video, you can watch Gen Jereb's Traffic Jam In My Brain ONLINE.

This online experience comprises seven contact hours of Gen’s acclaimed methodology and will be available from October 1st through November 14th, 2018!

https://sensorytools.net/collections/workshops/
products/traffic-jam-in-my-brain-online-workshop

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Hearty Health
The start of Spring means a new Spring Menu release at Hearty Health!    Packed with delicious dishes, flavours and freshness there is no better time to try our meals than right now.

Some highlights from the Hearty Health Spring Menu include our new Hearty Health Chicken Corn and Sweet Potato Pie and the eagerly awaited Taco/Burrito Sensation.

Designed especially for children in Child Care, the Hearty Health Menu contains all the nutrients children need to keep them happy and full all day long.    Hearty Health plan and create the menu, make the meals and then deliver straight to your fridge, plus there are options for allergen and cultural requirements!   We take the stress out of meal time and save you time and money.

We invite you to book in a free tasting of our Spring Menu so you can taste the difference that Hearty Health makes.one meal at a time.  

Contact Hearty Health at www.heartyhealth.com.au or 1300 728 762 to book a tasting of our delicious Spring menu and see what all the fuss is about.

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CENTRE NEWS

Rainbow Cottage We were lucky to have CSIRO Science Incursion at our centre during August for Science Week. They came in and transformed the 3-4's room into a extra exciting room of science activities. All tables and areas within the room had different science experiments set up for the children to interact and experiment with. Our visitors discussed with the children all the fun ways we can create science and talked about 'what is science'. The children were extremely engaged, putting their hands up to ask questions and also answer questions. Watching them sit and listen, seeing their little minds working ,wondering and getting really excited to get up and have a hands on approach to all the experiences was wonderful. We love all things science at Rainbow and greatly appreciated the initiative that CSIRO has put together for children in early learning centres.


Banbury Cottage  Book Week at Banbury is always fun. It's a time that teachers love, as they get to get a little more creative with their own costumes. We had so many children dress up over the week as their favourite book character and bring in their book to go with it. A big thank you to all the mums and dads for going to the effort, the smiles on the children's faces as they entered our doors with pride for their costume was priceless. And we always have our gigantic box of dress ups available during the day for those who may have been rushed in the morning or forgotten. And let's not forget the fancy face painting our very cool Educators Jen & Gabiie can do! So lucky to have them. Our next dress up theme is going to be around our Banbury Birthday in October when we turn 19yrs old!! It's going to be a wild jungle party!!!

Little Dolphins What a busy month we have had at Little Dolphins!
We welcome all our new families who have started at our service and are excited to share this journey with them!

Little Dolphins children have been busy exploring through learning and intentional teaching as we plan a variety of experiences for Science week where the children explored cause and effect. The children have also enjoyed book week as we went on fairy-tale adventures and explore literacy and learning.

Little Dolphins and our sister services have collaborated together in hosting a fundraiser fun day to raise awareness and funds to contribute to the farmers who are currently battling the drought. The services have teamed up with our local butcher in Rockdale who was generous enough to supply us with our sausages for the day as well as collaborating with members of the community who were available to offer their service in doing scissor cuts for children and curls for adults, we also have family members who are in the baking profession and also balloon art for children. All proceeds raised on the day will be donated to http://www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/

Babyland Child Care Centre
This month at Babyland, we celebrated both National Dental health week  and National Book week.

Throughout Dental Week, the children participated in a wide range of oral hygiene discussions, art and craft and activities, helping to embed best practices in their daily routines. We also received a visit from Sydney Dental Services when all the children were invited to sit down and listen to a very important dental hygiene message from Dr Tim. With the help of his big, giant tooth mascot friend Pearl, Dr Tim demonstrated tooth brushing best practices and discussed the importance of brushing every morning and every night and made every-one feel at ease about visiting the dentist regularly.

One at a time, the children had the inside of their mouths examined, with  Dr Tim checking for overall oral health, any signs of decay as well as bite.

Finally, everyone was gifted a goody bag with a brand new toothbrush to take home!

For National Book week, the children worked together, creating a display to reflect this years’s theme ‘Find your treasure’. Activities were also developed around the theme of literacy and evryday, the children were invited to bring in their favourite book from home to share with their peers, highlighting the importance of reading.

We had a great month at Babyland and look forward to our upcoming father’s day celebrations.

Little Dolphins, Rainbow Cottage, Banbury Cottage & Babyland Child Care Centre
On Saturday 25th August our centre's united to create a family fun day at our centre in Brighton Le Sands Little Dolphins to raise money for the farmers doing it tough from the drought. This all came along by the children bringing up the drought during group discussions at preschool. The teachers investigated with the children what the drought meant for the farmers and decided to see if we could help.

So we put our thinking caps on, and decided a fun day for the families. We united together as a community does, with our  Educators, families and local businesses we put on  a sausage sizzle, food stall, jewellery stall, a face painting table, haircuts, jelly beans guessing competition, balloon figurines and hampers for raffle. Visitors brought some $$ purchased items and all money raised is heading over to the farmers. A huge thank you to all our families that visited and helped create this community event. Our fundraiser is still going on till the end of August as we are still collecting donations from families over the week.