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John Goodger
Community Development
0478 494 862
Sam Mullins
Administration
0437 634 221
Anna Jerram
Community Development
0438 085 394
Sam Haskard
Manager
0438 829 927
Welcome 2
Family in Focus 3
General Information 4-5
Community Partner News 6-8
CFC Funded Programs FREE 9-10
Hippy and Kids Club 11
Program Flyers 12
CFC Out and About 13-14
Mark the Date 15-16
City of Playford 17
Kids Corner 18
Amita Rana-Marjara
Community Development
8209 5440
Big hearts and feeling very fortunate Lexi, Jamie
and Deacon donated gifts at Christmas time.
“Every Child is a different kind of flower, and all together, make this world a beautiful garden.”
Author Unknown.
On behalf of all of the Communities for Children Playford team,
welcome to the CFC Newsletter, Autumn edition for 2019. With
the school holidays ending and the new school year starting, for
some parents and their children it may be for the first time. The
Raising Children website has some excellent articles on starting
school – how to prepare you and your child. Some key points within this article include:
• Involve your child in getting prepared for school: get them to try on
their uniform, pick out a lunch box, drink bottle, labelling school items
and getting their school bag pre-packed with a hat and pencil case etc.
• Read a children’s book about starting school with your child. Reading
books about school together can help you talk with them about their
feelings. A good book to read is ‘Starting School’ by Janet Allen Ahlberg
or ‘Starting School’ by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker.
• Make a bit of time after school for a catch up and a chat about school.
For more tips go to
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-choosing-starting-moving/starting-school
Key Dates and Events for February, March & April. The Communities for Children team and our amazing
partners (see page 9 and 10) provide free, engaging, fun and helpful activities for children 0-12 and their
families. Some things to keep an eye out for are:
• The Communities for Children “Street Meets” – 28th Feb @ Longbridge Rd, Davoren Park, 26th Mar
@ Eyre Playground, Eyre and 30th Apr @ Cnr. Stebonheath & Petherton Rds, Andrews Farm. From
3:30pm to 5:00pm—Come in and say Hi…!
• Chinese New Year – 5th February
• National day of Action Against Bullying & Violence – 15th March
• St. Patrick’s Day – 17th March
• Harmony Day – 21st March
• Day Light Savings Ends – 7th April
• School Holidays start – 15th April
• Term 2 starts – 29th April
• Easter – 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd April
• ANZAC Day – 25th April
• 2020 Creative Kids Family Calendar – Templates available for children art work to be created during
February, March and April, email Sam: [email protected] for a template.
As the year progresses, we continue collecting memories and
experiences that are passed on from generation to generation.
Here at Playford Communities for Children, we would like to give
you some ideas to make those memories, and experience what
SA has to offer.
Nature Play SA website has some amazing ideas like:
• Collect coloured autumn leaves and thread them on a
string to make a necklace, garland or decoration.
• Go on a nature treasure hunt.
• Go for a walk in a Botanic Garden and feel and smell the cool, damp air.
You can find these and more amazing and really creative
ideas at natureplaysa.org.au
There is public holidays coming for Easter and Anzac
Day, have you thought about what you are going to
need or do?
First things first, safety is paramount, so please make
sure all safety boxes are ticked off if you are planning a
family trip for the holidays.
Keep in mind some of the following factors:
• Weather
• Amenities
• Access to health care providers (Hospitals, Clinics, etc.)
• Roadworks, it’s always helpful to know in advanced if there is any roadworks to plan for alternative
ways, to do that visit the department of planning, transport and infrastructure social media.
• Make a list of what you are going to need and invite your children to help you tick all the boxes by
preparing everything on the list, this is a fun way to bond and spend quality time with the little
ones.
If you need some ideas on where to go, visit parks.sa.gov.au or playford.sa.gov.au
You will find the right park for you and your family.
** Photos taken from parks.sa.gov.au Instagram
SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS • Term 1: 29 January 2019 – 12 April 2019
• Term 2: 29 April 2019 – 05 July 2019
• Term 3: 22 July 2019 – 27 September 2019
• Term 4: 14 October 2019 – 13 December 2019
• AUTUMM: 13 April 2019 – 28 April 2019
• WINTER: 6 July 2019 – 21 July 2019
• SPRING: 28 September 2019 – 13 October 2019
• SUMMER: 14 December 2019 – 27 January 2020
The Sports Vouchers program is a Government of
South Australia initiative administered by the Office
for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
The program provides an opportunity for primary
school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to
receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance
membership/registration fees.
The purpose is to increase the number of children
playing organised sport or participating in dance by
reducing cost as a barrier.
For more information head to
www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au
SPORT VOUCHERS
ROVING REPORTERS!
What did you do during the holidays?
There are so many free community
activities around Playford run by
Council, our Community Partners and
the Communities for Children Team.
Drop us a line with what you’ve been
up to and you might get included in
our next Newsletter.
CFC Administration
0478 494 862
ROVING REPORTERS In the holidays I went to Fremont park with my friends. I loved the playground. I also went to the library in Elizabeth and I picked some books out and started the summer reading challenge. We entered the design your own monster competition.
Thanks Rosalie.
This school holidays I've done a few activities with my family
like going bowling going swimming going to see my mum at
work the brewery lights and went on rides. I am doing true
north with my brother we went to the farm barn i liked the
cows and the black alpaca it reminds me of some peoples hair.
This week we are going to Sarah and ducks with true north and
well be going to the water play event with cfc I'm so excited.
My favourite thing to do this holiday was mums work and
bowling with dad. Thanks Taleisha
If you want to be part of the Roving Reporters and share with us what you did on the school holidays, please feel free to contact John Goodger at 0478 494 862
or email at [email protected]
During the school holidays we went to Fremont park and we had lots of fun
playing on the equipment. We also went to the library in Elizabeth we got the
summer reading challenge pack , in the pack was a design your own monster
competition and I did a vampire squid bat for my monster. I picked up books
that I hadn't read before. We go out much with it being so hot we spent lots of
time in the pool.
Thanks Cheyanne.
MALPA AnglicareSA’s Playford Communities for Children, Onkaparinga Communities for Children and Aboriginal Services, have partnered with The Malpa Project, to co-fund the Young Doctors project. The 15-week Young Doctors project teaches Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal school students, aged 9 to 11, to be health ambassadors and positive role models within their communities. When The Malpa Project is invited to a community, there is a gathering of Elders, respected community leaders, parents and educators to discuss “What do your kids need to know to lead strong, healthy and long lives?”. Selected school community leaders then develop the program to meet the needs of the local children, with Aboriginal traditional knowledge and ways of healing brought together with Western medicine. Program activities are aligned with the Australian School Curriculum and equip children with knowledge in nutrition, hygiene, environmental health, wellbeing and identity, health literacy and leadership. The Young Doctors then spread their learnings to friends, family and the wider community. The children are taught by respected members of their communities, including Elders, in a fun-packed but structured program. Malpa is a Warlpiri word which means ‘friends on the journey’ and the idea of children being ‘doctors’ is deeply embedded in Aboriginal culture. In Playford, students from Munno Para and Blakeview Primary School’s graduated from the Malpa Program in Term 4, 2018. A joint graduation was held on 11th December with Salisbury Downs Primary school and was attended by over 90 people. The students experienced a variety of activities including, first aid training, hospital visits, dental visits, what to do in an emergency and fishing to name a few. Here are some quotes from the students about the Malpa Program: “I’ve liked everything! My favourite activity has been learning CPR,” Jordan, 10 “I liked going to the hospital and learning about how to keep yourself safe,” Harlequinn, 10 “I liked the excursion to the hospital because we got a tour of the hospital and I got treated like a person who is hurt. I’ve also like the different food we’ve tried,” Bailey, 9
Anna Jerram
Community Development
0438 085 394
NEW & EMERGING COMMUNITIES
New and Emerging Communities Program continued to organise and
run small-scale children programs during school holidays in order to
engage CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) children and their
families.
During January 2019 School Holiday:
Uniting Communities New & Emerging Communities, Anglicare SA
Playford Communities for Children and Playford Council organised
and ran FREE 3 day cooking program to give our kids cooking skills and encouraging healthy eating for
families on a budget at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre.
Each day the children (5-12yrs) explored an Easy Meals pack from the Playford Food Co-op and cooked
them for shared lunch! All the kids involved had fun and enjoyed being together.
Cooking new recipes helps children to develop a positive connection to all different foods including fruits
and vegetables.
Forming a positive experience with fresh foods is so important because healthy foods are the foundation
for good nutrition. This program gave the kids an opportunity to meal plan, look for recipes and share
ideas on why and how to make meals healthier for the whole family.
NECP continued to build relationships and partnerships with clients and other stakeholders through
running events like this. If you would like more information about similar upcoming training in Playford
please contact Muhama.
New & Emerging Communities Program
Uniting Communities on 8202 5980 or 0419 840 720
True North has been busy rehearsing, creating and making new material for their latest show “Drop Out” which will prove to be our biggest show yet for Anglicare SA Scholarship Program. It will be presented as part of the Dream Big Festival for Children in May 2019 which is HUGE for True North! This show explores the reasons why sometimes kids simply do not want to go to school.
So watch out for our world Premiere!
Free April School Holiday Program
True North Happy Gilmore Excursion
Date: Tuesday 16th April
Time :2pm - 4pm
Location: The Platform
What are we up to? - 16 lucky kids will get to undertake a workshop on slap stick comedy and craft workshop around a hole in one! Please bring a snack and a drink bottle.
Date: Wednesday 17th April
Time: Drop off 12:30pm at the Platform - Pick up 4:30pm at the Platform
What are we up to? - Kids that have participated in our workshop will then go on a fun filled excursion to play a round of mini golf there will be giggles, fun and a prize for the kids who wins the game! Please bring a snack and a drink bottle and make sure the kids have had lunch before they are dropped off and don't forget to slip slop slap!
Please be aware this is a two day program and no split bookings are accepted, failure to attend can result in future bookings not being accepted, unfortunately parents can not attend with their children to the excursion.
Bookings are made through [email protected]
BE QUICK!! Limited places available!
Here is an snapshot of what the children from True North did in the January school holidays.
BOYS BIZ
An 18 week after school program for
boys between the ages of 8-12 years
running out of local primary schools
and focusing on life skills and
positive
influence from Male Mentors
Munno Para Primary School Tuesday
Playford Primary School Thursday
3:10pm-4.10 pm
For further information contact
Lucy 0447 520 190
The Smith Family
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES
Lego Club and The Mix are a social
activity for children on the Autism
Spectrum. Children will interact with
others in a fun and safe environment.
Lego Club, fortnightly Saturdays
10am to 12noon commencing 9th
February 2019. The Mix fortnightly
Fridays 4:00pm-5:30pm
Commencing 8th February 2019.
Both Programs at The Platform 73
Elizabeth Way Elizabeth
For more information
Dana 0417 081 051
Asperlutely Autsome
POM POM ARTS SPACE
An art program that focuses on
creative skills development across all
art forms for children aged 0-12
years and their families or carers. The
workshops are led by professional
artists in a positive and welcoming
environment.
Saturdays from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Davoren Park Shopping Centre
Peachey Road, Davoren Park
For further information contact
Carly Snoswell 8267 5111
SING AND GROW
Sing & Grow provides music therapy
services in the community for Mums,
Dads and carers with your children
aged 0-4 years. On offer is a range of
services based on what works best
for your family and community.
Using instruments, drums, ribbons,
balls, parachutes and singing songs
to increase positive interactions and
helps parents confidence to use
music as play.
For more information contact Rowan
Or call 0407 578 415
Sing&Grow
UNITED WE READ
The United We Read program
delivers monthly book packs to local
residents of Elizabeth Grove and
Elizabeth Vale with children under 3
years.
To register you interest, please
contact United Way on the details
below.
For further information call
0411 164 530
United Way South Australia Inc
CIRCUS GIG—TUMBLERS
Give Circus a Go!
Circus GIG is a FREE fun weekly
activity for kids (8-12 years) and their
families. Roll up and learn some
deadly new tricks!
Cirkidz tutors are fully qualified,
accredited and trained.
Tuesdays
3:30pm-4:45pm
During School Term
Blakeview Primary School
For further information contact
Melissa on 8255 3323
Relationships Australia (SA)
TUNING INTO KIDS
Tuning in to Kids is a program that
helps children and parents
understand their emotions and
develop good emotional intelligence.
Children and Parents will have an
awareness and understanding of
their children’s emotions and
regulations.
For further information contact
Michel on 8243 5694
MY Health
YOUNG DOCTORS
Our Young Doctors – Indigenous and
non-Indigenous 9,10,11 and 12 y/o
young people are trained by local
Indigenous and non-Indigenous
leaders working with Elders,
traditional healers, doctors, nurses
and community health workers to
become health leaders.
For more information contact
Don Palmer CEO
Malpa
KID’S STUFF
A fun, safe environment for
young parents to spend quality time
with their children while focusing on
child development and play.
6 week Session
Tuesday 11:30am-1:30pm
Commencing 5th of February 2019
Youth Health Services North
6 Gillingham Road
Elizabeth
For further information contact
Sarah on 8255 3477
MY Health
TRUE NORTH YOUTH
THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Weekly workshops to create a piece
of theatre in a space where children
can learn new skills, find their voice
and be empowered through the
creation of a joint piece of work.
For children aged 8-12 years
The Platform, 73 Elizabeth Way,
Elizabeth. Saturdays 2:30pm-4:00pm
During School Terms
For further information contact
Juliette on 0406 991 491
AJZ Productions
DADS BUSINESS HQ
Open from 21 of January 2019
At Elizabeth Rise Shopping Centre
Access to dedicated men’s worker,
information about programs
Specifically designed for dads and
men in the local community.
Shop 7A 26 Hamblynn Rd, Elizabeth
Downs
For further information contact
Darren on 8252 2311
Centacare
ELY PROGRAM
Early learning years program for
children aged 3-6 years
Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am
St Thomas More Primary School Elizabeth Park during school terms.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9:30-11:30am
Catherine McAuley School
Craigmore during school terms
For further information contact
Either [email protected]
or Jo on 0427 996 352
Elizabeth Community Connections
PLAY 2 LEARN
Come to play and learn in a
supported environment with your
child aged 0-5 years.
Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:30am at
Elizabeth Grove Children’s Centre
20 Haynes Street, Also Thursdays
During School Terms 9:30am to
11:30am at NACYS Oldford Road,
Davoren Park
For further information contact
Save the Children on 8426 8509
Save The Children
WHAT’S THE BUZZ
A structured, role-play and social
skills program designed to teach
children how to think socially.
The program is open to children with
Autism.
For more information contact
Dana 0417 081 051 or email
Asperlutely Autsome
NEW AND EMERGING
COMMUNITIES
Focuses on creating opportunities for
parents by achieving access to
quality education and improving
health and wellbeing to empower
the people of New and Emerging
backgrounds to build a sustainable
life in Australia
Unit 2/ 2b Morialta Drive, Smithfield
& Peachey Place, Davoren Park
For more information contact
Muhama on 8202 5980
Uniting Communities
PLAYFORD 10 PROJECT
The project is centered, delivering a
range of activities that are outside
school and home and include but
not limited to volunteering, after
school organised sport, music
activities and creative arts activities.
For further information contact
Amy Matthews
8256 0333 City of Playford
All the programs that are funded by
Playford Communities for Children
are FREE for families to attend.
Come along and attend as many as
you can.
For more information about any of
the programs or if there are gaps
that these programs do not meet,
please contact the Playford CFC team
on 8209 5754 or email
EVERY GIRL
Every Girl is a fabulous opportunity
for girls 10-13 years of age to
participate in 8 weekly 90 minute
school based workshops.
For further information contact
Lisa on 8203 9400
YWCA Adelaide
All programs with this logo are members of the
Children’s University Australasia
Welcome back, I can’t believe that it is 2019 already!! HIPPY Elizabeth is ready to start another year of
delivering a fun and educational program to 4 year old and their parents in the Elizabeth community.
Tammy, Tahlia and Jessica are our 2019 HIPPY Home Tutors who are
enthusiastic about starting their new role, and are passionate about
getting out in the community and delivering a program that supports
parents and their 4 year old child into their first year of schooling. After
doing Hippy themselves with their children Tammy, Tahlia and Jessica
know the benefits of HIPPY and are ready to pass on their experiences
and knowledge to other mothers, fathers and carers in the Elizabeth
community.
If you would like to enrol your child into HIPPY please contact Lorelle Bennett on 0437 354 178 or email on [email protected]
HIPPY ELIZABETH
Ruby
KIDS CLUB Here at Kids Club we strive to create an environment that inspires creative play, freedom with craft, loads
of science projects and fun cooking experiences. Come and say HI and join the fun with your family and
make new friends. Programs at the Annexe are for school age children 5-12yrs that live in the Playford
area. Parents and siblings are welcome too. Open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Fields Shops 130
Peachy Rd, Davoren Park. Morning Club from 7.30am to 8.30am with a Walking School Bus to John
Hartley School at 8.30am Afternoon Club 3pm to 5.30pm including a homework session 5pm to 5:30pm.
For more information contact Wendy 0409 755 973.
Billy-Jay Scarlett Molly Brooklyn Jack
Hi I’m Jack and I’m 10yr old on Monday the
14th, I went to the movies with Kids Club.
We saw How to train your dragon – the
hidden world, it was really good.
On Wednesday the 16th, I went to the
Annexe and did tie-dyeing. I tie-dyed a cap
to take home and a bucket hat for the
walking school bus.
Hello I’m Trinity and I’m 8yrs old I went
to the movies and watched how to train
your dragon it was fun. I came to Kids
Club today and did tie-dye, I tie-dyed a
top with lots of colours I loved it. It was
my first time using puff paint, I drew
myself in my house and I drew the sky
with the sun and even the grass to.
ACEO SERVICES DAY A partnership between Playford Communities for Children and Trenna Frankiw , Aboriginal Services
Engagement Officer from Para Hills Education Office saw ACEO’s come together from local Playford
Schools to learn more about services in the local community in November 2018. A great initiative that had
information shared from many AnglicareSA Programs including: Aboriginal Services, Power Generation,
NDIS and Family Support.
To extend on the day, a tour of the Elizabeth Mission for ACEO’s was held the week after.
For further information, please contact Anna Jerram CDW Playford CFC [email protected]
Local services included:
• Housing (Homelessness service)
• Finance
• Power Generation
• Threads Together
• NDIS
NORTHERN MEN’S WELLBEING NETWORK Joint Northern and Greater Northern Men’s Wellbeing Network
Xmas Lunch Meeting. A lovely lunch prepared by the Volunteers
at the Salvation Army Riverside building, a great venue available
for hire, 17 Edith Street, Gawler. Please note Northern Men’s
Wellbeing Network Meeting dates for 1st half 2019 Thursday
February 21st – CAMHS Wednesday March 27th TAFESA, Tuesday
May 7th [ Health Week Workshop ] The ANNEXE Field Shops,
Wednesday May 22nd – Venue TBC June 12th National Men’s Health Week Venue TBC.
CFC SA STATE Symposium Communities for Children State symposium collaboration in context
from silos to symphonies. This one day symposium was held on the
1st November at Adelaide Oval. Delegates from the Community
Services sector and Government agencies gathered for a day of
amazing learning, reflection and planning for future collaboration.
International speakers Prof John Lynch and Dr Brian Bumbarger lead
the keynote sessions.
Definitely a highlight of the day was children presenting projects they
have lead, from planning to implementation.
READ ALOUD OPEN DAY United Way SA United We Read had a Read Aloud Open Day at
their new Parafield Airport site on Sunday 28th October. CFC
Playford attended offering engaging activities for children and
referral information for their families. A great day had by all
approximately of the community attended the event.
WATER PLAY DAY What a way to spend a beautiful summer day..! On the 21st of January the CFC team hosted a Water Play
Day at Playford Alive Town Park, it was an amazing day full of smiles from the children and their parents.
Adelaide Cup
Good Friday Easter
Easter Monday
NOTES
Healthy Communities Project comes to Smithfield
Plains & Davoren Park!
The City of Playford Healthy Communities team are starting an exciting
new project in the Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park suburbs. It is an
exciting opportunity for those living in the area to help shape your
community and make your neighbourhood a happy, healthy place to live,
work or play. To give you an idea of the possibilities, 3 great
projects achieved in recently in Elizabeth Grove include:
• Laneway art brought community members together in aim to improve the look and
safety of a major laneway in the area. “It was great to have the whole family, from kids
to grandparents, working together to contribute to the community and also promote
Secombe Street Reserve through sports-themed artwork,” project participant Jasmine
Brouwers said.
• Fruit trees in public spaces. A community fruit trees action group assisted in
planning, planting and maintaining communal fruit trees in Burgate Reserve.
• Free sports-equipment library at Secombe Street Reserve. Located in
small wheelie bins at the reserve, sports equipment is available for all to
use whilst at Secombe Street.
A fun and interactive session will be held on Monday 4th
March, 9.30-12 at the John McVeity Centre (182 Peachey Road
across from John Hartley School). This is an opportunity for
you to share your ideas or listen to others and to meet
like-minded people in your local community. Tea and coffee
will be available from 9am, with a delicious morning tea and
lunch also provided. Creche facilities will also available on the
day (bookings required).
Goodie bags will be provided to all that attend on the day. A
number of door prizes will also be up for grabs, including
your chance to win 7 meals for 7 days (provided by the
Healthy Food Co).
For more information or to book into the session on the 4th,
please contact Susan on 8256 0192 or
Fruity Crossword
To finish the crossword you will need to write
the name of each fruit, look closely to the circle
on each fruit they tell you a secret about the
order and the direction of the names.
Find the Animals
Hiding on the pages are some well known
animals, your job is to find each animal and
tick them off the list, Good Luck..!
**Comic strip taken from kidzcomic.com
Ingredients
• 4 cups plain flour
• 2 x 7g sachets dried yeast
• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups currants
• 40g butter
• 300ml milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Flour paste
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 4 to 5 tablespoons water
Glaze
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• Butter, to serve
HOT CROSS BUNS
Step 4
Make flour paste: Mix flour and water together in a small bowl until
smooth, adding a little more water if paste is too thick. Spoon into a small
snap-lock bag. Snip off 1 corner of bag. Pipe flour paste over tops of buns
to form crosses. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until buns are cooked
through.
Step 5
Make glaze: Place water and sugar into a small saucepan over low heat.
Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes. Brush
warm glaze over warm hot cross buns.
Method
Step 1
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, mixed spice, salt and currants in a large
bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk.
Heat for 1 minute, or until lukewarm. Add warm milk mixture and
eggs to currant mixture. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until dough
almost comes together. Use clean hands to finish mixing to form a
soft dough.
Step 2
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes, or until
dough is smooth. Place into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic
wrap. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or
until dough doubles in size.
Step 3
Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Punch dough
down to its original size. Knead for 30 seconds on a lightly floured
surface until smooth. Divide into 12 even portions. Shape each
portion into a ball. Place balls onto lined tray, about 1cm apart. Cover
with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 30
minutes, or until buns double in size. Preheat oven to 170°C or 190 ̊C
fan-force.