Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Preschool Session Preschool Sessions Preschool Session Preschool Session 8.30am to 11.30am for 8.30am to 11.30am & 8.30am to 11.30am for 8.30am to 11.30am for eligible children. 12.30pm to 3.30pm for eligible children. eligible children. 8382 6161 eligible children. 8382 6161 8382 6161

Long Day Child Care Long Day Child Care Long Day Child Care Long Day Child Care Long Day Child Care 7am to 6pm for children 6 7am to 6pm for children 6 7am to 6pm for children 6 7am to 6pm for children 6 7am to 6pm for children 6 weeks to school age. 8382 weeks to school age. 8382 weeks to school age. 8382 weeks to school age. 8382 weeks to school age. 8382 6161 6161 6161 6161 6161

Coffee N Chat Circle of Security Books ‘n’ Buddies University or TAFE Playgroup HW R-7 & Parenting During Preschool session Info Session School: Friday during Motivating Mummies 21st October to 2nd Dec weather permitting Thursday 31/10 school terms from 9.00am connecting the Hackham From 9.00am at school front10.30am - 12.30pm 10.30am - 12.30pm to West Children’s Centre & office or in Yellow Unit if wetYellow Unit Thursday 16/11 10.30am R-7 school or hot. Tracey 0418 932 427 10.15am to 2.00pm in the through books Louise Yellow Unit Yellow and games. 83820955 Crèche available Unit Heather 8382 6161 Milan 0403 369 794 Louise or Emma 8382 0955

Autism Support Foodie Questions & Group 10am to 12pm. Friends Answers 1st Monday of month, YellowDuring Preschool and Child Kids: Unit care session Weeks 3and 6 With our Speech Mel 0407 791 875 2pm to 3pm at Hackham Pathologist West Children’s Centre Jane 8382 6161 Viv 8382 6161 Family What’s People Matters Express – Hackham West? From 3.30pm 2nd Thursday of month 20th October, except in school holidays 3rd and 17th 16/10, 20/11 & 18/12 November 10.30am -12.00pm Hackham West Community In Yellow Unit Centre, Glynville Drive. Ffor Richard 8301 7236 Bookings call community Milan 0403 369 791 centre on 8384 1065 Gill 8382 0955 MyTime Parents

Weekly 9.45am to11.45am Free crèche. 14th October to 2nd December We are a Lets Read MyTime Grandparents partner providing age- specific resources to families to support them in 12pm reading with their children. to 2pm Free crèche. Contact Heather, Tracey Fortnightly on 14/10, 21/10, or Milan to become a Let’s 4/11, 18/11 & 2/12 In the Read Family Yellow Unit Mel 0407 791 875

Preschool program: ENROL NOW FOR KINDY IN 2015 IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BEFORE THE 30th APRIL 2011. We have a 15 hour Preschool (Kindergarten) program, staffed by DECD (Department for Education & Child Development) Staff for the 4 terms prior to the child’s school starting date. (Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or special needs children are entitled to early entry please phone centre for details 83826161) Long Day Childcare: We are open from 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and offer half day, full day, full week, lunch care and casual sessions for children aged 6 weeks of age until they start school. We are an approved childcare service that operates under the Child Care Management System (CCMS) so if eligible you can claim CCB (Child Care Benefit), CCR (Child Care Rebate) & JFA (Jobs, Education and Training Child Care fee assistance) as a weekly reduction to your fees payable. We have a cook to allow your child/ren to enjoy a yummy healthy lunch plus we also supply nappies. Scholarships are available to eligible families. Coffee N Chat & Motivating Mummies: Springs has arrived, and we want to get outside! So we have become a walking group, so please join us, whether you’re a Mummy, Daddy, Nanna or a friend. Friendly dogs on lead and prams welcome. You are welcome to stay and have a coffee in the Yellow Unit afterwards. We meet at 9am at the Front Office. In the incidence of rain or extreme heat we will just have coffee. Autism Support Group, Southern Family Connection: An opportunity to chat, link and have a coffee in a safe and friendly environment. This group is for parents/grandparents and carers who have family members with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disability. No formal diagnosis required and all welcome! Family Express: Looking for something to do after school? Join us for an afternoon of free family fun. Share a yummy snack and join in indoor and outdoor activities including, crafts, arts, games, science projects, woodwork and outdoor games. Bookings though the Hackham West Community Centre. Foodie Friends: For Children of the Children’s Centre with families welcome to join in. Supported by Southern Primary Health and allows children to investigate food and try new tastes. MyTime Parents Group: This group provides support for mums and dads caring for children with a disability or chronic medical condition (birth-16 years). Provides an opportunity for ‘time out’, to socialise and share ideas with others about issues relating to your caring role. Morning tea and a free crèche for children birth - 5 years provided. MyTime for Grandparents Group: This program supports grandparents who are the primary carers of children up to age 18 years with a disability or medical condition. Provides an opportunity for group ‘time out’, to socialise and share ideas with others. Lunch and free crèche for children birth - 5 years provided. Books ‘n’ Buddies: For families and children of the Children’s Centre. Join us as we work with the year 6/7 children from the Hackham West R-7 Primary School, they will either visit us or we will walk to the school library to visit them (weather permitting). Q&A on Kids: Is an opportunity for parents, carers and Children’s Centre staff to speak with allied health workers about any concerns or questions regarding children’s talking, listening, eating, sleeping, body movements, play, behaviour or anything to do with children and parents/carers. Ring 83826161 for more details and to arrange a time. Have you thought about further study? Eg University or TAFE. It might not be as difficult as you think! Why not come along to a free information session. Topics to be discussed include where do I start? What can I study? What supports are available? What if I have had limited education previously? Cost of University and Tafe, Benefits of University and Tafe, How will it help me get a job/career & question time? Information session will be run by Felicity from the Student Access Unit at Flinders University and Milan, CDC from Hackham West Children’s Centre. Crèche available and morning tea provided. What’s People Mattes – Hackham West? It’s a group of community members and 3 local organisations consisting of the Hackham West Children’s Centre, Community Centre and R-7 School. Its aim is to better meet the needs of the local community in Hackham West. We pride ourselves on our working relationship and ability to collaborate. If you like the answer and wish to positively contribute to Hackham West please come along to our next meeting, all welcome. Playgroup Hackham West R – 7 School: Come meet others and spend some quality time with your child while they grow and learn in a friendly environment. Children aged 0 to school age welcome. Facilitated by Louise & Emma.