Welcome to Term 2, make sure you check out all our latest events and programs for this term in “The Buzz”. Join our mailing list now so you can be kept up to date, send us your email address to [email protected] This edition of the “The Buzz” is jam packed filled with goodness. Make sure you check out the photos from our latest events, you might see you. Come in and find out more information about our Mothers Day colouring competition.

Date Program/Event Name Contact 21-Apr Ready Steady… Together. Raising Happy Healthy Children - Indian Families Drummond Street Services 22-Apr NDIS Info Sessions (5 wk course - NDIS Intro and Families role) Maree Hewitt M 0409 965 264 25-Apr ANZAC Day - Community Centre is Closed Public Holiday 28-Apr Enterprising Wyndham Workshop - Future of Work and Business - CMY CMY 28-Apr Ready Steady… Together. Raising Happy Healthy Children - Sudanese Families Drummond Street Services 29-Apr NDIS Info Sessions (Wk 2 of 5 - Getting your point across effectively) Maree Hewitt M 0409 965 264 30-Apr Neighbourhood House Community Lunch Celebration Arndell Park Comm Centre 5-May Kindy Dance Time (new program, starting date for Term 2) Kindy Dance 5-May Ready Steady… Together. Raising Happy Healthy Children - African Families Drummond Street Services 6-May NDIS Info Sessions (Wk 3 of 5 - Planning) Maree Hewitt M 0409 965 264 6-May Garden Workshop—Wicking garden beds Res Assoc 9-May Gluten Free - Lemon Syrup Cake workshop 6.30-8.30pm Arndell Park Comm Centre 10-May Wyndham Playgroups Grants Information Session Arndell Park Comm Centre 13-May NDIS Info Sessions (Wk 4 of 5 - Funding and purchasing) Maree Hewitt M 0409 965 264 16-May Enterprising Wyndham Workshop - Info Session - CMY CMY 20-May NDIS Info Sessions (Wk 5 of 5 course - Consolidating your Plan) Maree Hewitt M 0409 965 264 20-May Community Planting Day Williams Landing Res Assoc TBC May TrugHub Launch - Community Celebration Arndell Park Comm Centre 11-Jun Queens Birthday - Community Centre is Closed Public Holiday 20-Jun Kidsafe Car Seat Installation Day Arndell Park Comm Centre 29-Jun End of Term 2 - Start of School Holidays Arndell Park Comm Centre 6-Jul School Holiday Workshop - Create your own Terrarium 10.30am-12.00pm Arndell Park Comm Centre 8-Jul NAIDOC Week - event to be held at Arndell Park (TBC) Arndell Park Comm Centre 13-Jul School Holiday Workshop - Create your own Terrarium 10.30am-12.00pm Arndell Park Comm Centre Arndell Park Community Centre 29-49 Federation Blvd, Truganina 3029 Phone: 8734 8911 Email: [email protected] Recent Events - Can you see you???

FAMSY—Term 1 School Holiday program at Arndell Park Community Centre

FAMSY—Term 1 School Holiday program

Goss Choir perform at Cultural Diversity Celebration at Pt Cook Pop Up Park

Learning Wayapa™ – Earth Mind Body Spirit Wellness, Aboriginal Way, at Cultural Diversity Celebration at Pt Cook Pop Up Park

Williams Landing Estate Residents Assoc Community Garden Launch

Information Stall at the Truganina South Primary School Carnival

Williams Landing Estate Residents Assoc Community Garden

Launch - 19th April 2018 Programs and Activities

Arndell Park Playgroup Mondays & Arndell Park Playgroup $50 – 1 child A multi-racial playgroup for mums/carers Tuesdays [email protected] OR with children aged between 0 and 5 years old. 9.30am-11.30am Joanne $60 – 2 or more Planned craft activity each week, followed by (School Term only) 0449 911 591 children free play, stories and songs. Facebook: Find & Like ‘Arndell Park Playgroup’ Pre-School Songs & Story Time Wednesdays Arndell Park Community Centre No cost Interactive song and story session for 10.00am-10.30am 8734 8911 pre-school children. Children and caregivers (School Term only) [email protected] participate together in a fun and relaxing environment. ***Bookings Essential***

Japanese Playgroup Tuesdays Miho Fees Apply Come along and meet local Japanese 11.30am-1.30pm 0422 264 672 parents, in this parent run playgroup. Read (School Term only) [email protected] Japanese books, sing Japanese songs as well as crafts and outdoor play. Spanish Speaking Playgroup Fridays Mary Fees Apply Come along and meet local Spanish 11.30am-1.30pm 0416 405 485 families in this parent-run playgroup. (School Term only) [email protected] Facebook: Find & Like “Playgroup Pequenos Exploradores” Faith Kids Playgroup Fridays [email protected] $100 per family Playgroup is a fun learning environment for 9.30am-11.30am Website: per semester babies & children, aged up to 4 years with (School Term only) www.faithlifechurch.com.au their carer / parent https://www.facebook.com/ Faithkidsplaygroup/ Ummi & I Little Muslims Playgroup Thursdays Feruza Tashbulatova $45 per term A fun and supportive place for mum’s, female 10.00am-12.00pm 0434 036 180 carers and pre-schoolers to enjoy crafts, (School Term only) [email protected] stories, play and friendships. Chinese Playgroup Thursdays 0450 705 455 Fees Apply Come along and meet other local Chinese 12.00pm-2.00pm families. Make new friends and let the kids (School Term only) interact with others. Wyndham City Council First Time Parents Mondays 9742 8148 No cost Group 1.00pm-4.00pm www.wyndham.vic.gov.au Meet friendly local parents, talk about your select Maternal and Child Health in kids and have fun! Share experiences, get ‘Services’ advice, give support and make new friends. * **Bookings Essential*** Introduction to solids, baby massage and getting to know your baby also available. Maternal & Child Health Various 9742 8148 No cost Wyndham City Maternal and Child Health www.wyndham.vic.gov.au Services offer professional nursing support select Maternal and Child Health in and advice for parents with children from ‘Services’ birth to school age. ***By appointment only** Remember to hold your child's hand in the car park at all times.

It is illegal to leave children in the car.

Children are to be supervised at all times in the community centre. Programs and Activities

Immunisations Tuesdays & Environmental Health No cost Free childhood immunisations. Thursdays 9742 0736 Held in Community Rooms 1 & 2. 1.00pm-2.00pm No booking required

4 year old Kindergarten Various Kindergarten Enrolment Officer Fees Apply Council owned and operated Kindergarten. 9742 8147 www.wyndham.vic.gov.au Enrolments open Tues 3rd April—Fri 1st June. Enrol online now. Australian Breastfeeding Association Saturdays Australian Breastfeeding Association Fees Apply Breastfeeding Education class. 1st Saturday of the 9690 4620 Month www.breastfeeding.asn.au [email protected] 12.00pm-5.00pm

Tiny Tutus Tuesdays 1300 245 060 Fees Apply Beginners Ballet class for children from 18months to 9.00am-12.00pm www.tinytutus.com.au 7years.

Abacus 4 Kids Tuesdays Jaslyn Toh Fees Apply Innovative & fun way for kids to learn mathematic 4.30pm-6.00pm 0409 946 069 skills and enhance concentration. Wednesdays [email protected] 4.30pm-7.30pm Sundays 10.00am-1.00pm Abacus Training Centre by Sempoasip Saturdays Irene Fees Apply We have developed whole brain training method 9.00am-1.00pm 0413 280 218 designed for children from the age of 4 using Abacus. [email protected] Come for a free trial class. Kumon Maths & English Programs Mon & Thurs Munmun S Agarwal Fees Apply Kumon Method of learning is suitable for children of 3.30pm-7pm 0477 992 354 all ages and abilities starting from preschool age all Tues & Fri [email protected] the way up to high school level. 3.30pm-5.30pm

Ace Learning Saturdays Ashwin Fees Apply The ‘Ace Package’ comprises Maths and English 1.00pm-4.00pm 0414 434 770 Programmes aligned to the Australian Curriculum. [email protected] Flash Taekwondo Tuesdays & Nenad $40 per Taekwondo is not only about fighting - it also helps Thursdays 0412 536 552 fortnight you gain self-confidence, balance, self-defence, 4.00pm-9.00pm www.flashtaekwondo.com.au or $80 per physical skills, co-ordination and concentration skills. month

E2 Young Engineers Mondays Anita Fees Apply Through the use of exciting experiments and building 4.30pm-6.00pm 0466 996 864 [email protected] with Lego® bricks, your child with have fun while www.wsmelbourne.youngengineers.com.au improving creativity, concentration and social skills. For ages 6yrs-12yrs.

Kindy Dance Time Saturdays 0490 183 671 Fees Apply [email protected] Kindy Dance Time is an early childhood dance school, 5/5, 12/5, 19/5, providing a unique dance syllabus that has been 26/5, 2/6, 9/6, 23/6 expertly crafted just for 2-5 year old girls and boys. 9.00am-11.00am NEW Programs and Activities

Twins Martial Arts Saturday Sensei Lay or Ken Contact for Our core martial arts is traditional 9.00am-10:30am 0416 333 113 further Shotokan Karate where we offer clas- [email protected] details ses for children from 4yo to 15yrs. www.twinsmartialarts.com.au Facebook: Find and Like ‘Twins Martial Arts’ Indian Bollywood & Bharatanatyam Mondays Archana Koorthy $150 per term Classes 6.00pm-8.00pm 0432 161 933 (10 weeks per Rachana Natyalaya has become one of [email protected] term, the foremost centres for Indian, www.rachananatyalaya.com 1 hour classes) classical and folk dance forms in . For adults and children. Point Cook Library—Code Club Thursdays To book in for the term, book via No cost Learning our to create websites using 4.00pm-5.00pm Wyndham City Libraries Events Calendar HTML and CSS. http:// Program runs for 7 weeks. wyndhamlibrary.webwiredsolutions.com.au/ web/webcal.php Strictly for ages 9yrs-12yrs ***Spaces Limited*** ***Bookings Essential***

ARNDELL PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Mondays Contact Arndell Park Community Centre to GOLD COIN Community Kitchen/LUNCH 12.30pm-1.30pm book your place DONATION $ Home style cooked lunch provided on a 8734 8911 weekly basis to the community. [email protected] Meet new people. Clubbercise Mondays Ashleigh Fees Apply Easy to follow dance and aerobic based 7.00pm-8.30pm 0450 000 133 workout to club anthems from the 90’s [email protected] and todays hits with glow sticks and disco lights in a darkened room.

Wyndham Women’s Support Group Mondays Tania No cost Empowering and connecting women. 1.00pm-2.00pm 0423 051 686 Make new friends. Learn a new craft/ share ideas.

Enterprising Wyndham Four month course 9340 3700 Contact for Enterprising Wyndham Business Start Call for further info www.cmy.net.au/enterprise further details Up Intensive is offering residents the opportunity to: NEW  Gain business skills and knowledge,  Develop a robust business plan,  Create networks Australian Multicultural Community Various Your MUST register your place No cost Services (AMCS) Tania AMCS is a community based 0423 051 646 organisation addressing the diverse [email protected] and changing needs of the multicultural communities in Australia. English for Everyday Life and Employment Mon 10.00am- 11.00am NEW

Computer for Beginners Sat 10.00am- 12.00pm Programs and Activities

Wyndham Community & Education Centre Various days Arndell Park Community Each course runs for 10 weeks. Centre $40 for non-concession Computer Courses Available: 8734 8911 or First Steps Computer Skills (Beginner) [email protected]. $25 with Computer Skills (Advanced) gov.au Concession Card Next Steps Computer Skills (Intermediate) Call for the latest information. ***SPACES LIMITED*** ***BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL*** Conversational English Classes Friday Arndell Park Community No cost This is a FREE program that supports and provides adults 10.30am- Centre from non-English backgrounds a chance to practice their 11.30am 8734 8911 English skills in a fun friendly environment. [email protected]. gov.au

Friendship Groups Mondays Arndell Park Community No cost Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and get to know your 10.00am- Centre local neighbours in a fun and friendly environment. 11.30am 8734 8911 Fridays [email protected]. 11.30am-2.00pm gov.au Liberian Youth Association of Sundays Kenneth No cost This group is open to the wider community and it is 7.00pm-10.00pm 0413 128 705 about bringing young people from all cultural [email protected] backgrounds together to create an inclusive and NEW welcoming environment. The weekly program includes, soccer, music, community forums, dancing and youth focused activities. Wyndham Women’s Support Group Mondays Tania No cost Empowering and connecting women. Make new friends. 1.00pm-2.00pm 0423 051 686 Learn a new craft/share ideas. Williams Landing Estate Residents’ Association (WLERA) Workshop Ask at Arndell Park Comm Contact for further Local residents association with a keen focus on 6 May Centre or email details establishing a local community garden. Regular [email protected] gardening workshops and activities. Planting Day Facebook: Find & Like 20 May ‘Williams Landing Estate NEW Residents Association’ Telugu Association of Australia Inc Saturdays Satya Contact for further Telugu Language class. 3.30pm-7.00pm 0422 211 036 details Australian Malayalee Islamic Association Saturdays Zameel Contact for further Arabic & Malayalam language classes, faith based Fortnightly 0406 074 185 details activities. 5.00pm-9.00pm Shwetambar Jain Sangh Inc Sundays Nimit Contact for further Jain Faith based activities. Fortnightly 0433 074 461 details 8.00am-1.00pm Centre for Reform Education and Development Saturdays Mohamed Contact for further Somali cultural and language study. 11.00am-2.00pm [email protected] details Sundays 12.00pm-3.00pm Bhartiya Seniors Associations Inc 2nd Saturday of Sudha Contact for further Seniors Friendship Group. each month 0432 489 584 details 1.30pm-4.00pm [email protected]. gov.au Arndell Park Community Centre offers the following services Contact details: Maternal & Child Health Care for FREE… Call 9742 8148 for all appointments.  Wi-Fi (throughout centre) Arndell Park 4 year old Kindergarten  Internet Café (opening times vary, check centre for Call 9742 8172 for all enquiries. details) Arndell Park Community Centre  Book Swap (donations welcome) 29-49 Federation Blvd, Truganina 3029 Ph: 8734 8911  Café area, Chill Out Zone, & Outdoor patio [email protected]  Access to main kitchen (Tea and coffee) Registrations are open for the Wyndham Learning Festival 2018! Do you have a talent, skill or interest that other people would like to learn? The Wyndham Learning Festival is a community event that encourages all different types of learning for all age groups and interests. The events take place at various venues throughout the from 1-8 September. At previous Learning Festivals we have had cooking, dancing, games, language, sport, workshops, tours, information ses- sions and more. Many people have used the event to engage with their com- munity and promote their cause, club or organisation. Events must be free, during the Festival week 1-8 September and in Wyndham. Closing date 31st May To ensure your event is in the printed program guide we will need to receive all details by this due date. To learn more about the festival see www.wynlearnfestival.org.au You can download an Events Kit http:// www.wynlearnfestival.org.au/resources/resource-kit/

4 Year Old Kindergarten Enrolments Now Open Register Online A new online portal is available for families registering with the Wyndham City Early Education and Care Services Central Enrolment System.

To register your child online visit https:// kindergarten.wyndham.vic.gov.au

A paper registration form is not required if using the online portal. DO YOU NEED HELP? INTERPRETER:

If you require assistance with this document, the information can be translated by contacting Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450. (Ask to be connected to Wyndham City on 9742 0777)

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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact a Community Support and Enrolment Officer on End of Year Playgroup 9742 8147. Celebration 14 Dec 2017 End of Year Playgroup Celebration 14 Dec 2017 Victorian Youth Week event Local dance group perform at the Victorian Youth Week event at Arndell Park Comm Centre 15th April

Young womens group perform at the Victorian Youth Week event

Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day celebration

Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day celebration, sharing cultures. Arndell Park Community Centre

Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day celebration

Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day celebration

End of Year Playgroup Celebration 14 Dec 2017 End of Year Playgroup Celebration 14 Dec 2017 Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day Wyndham Playgroups Harmony Day celebration celebration We strive to develop your kids into confident, strong and happy leaders that make a difference in your local community. Our curriculum encourages development of soft skills, creative problem-solving and personal attributes through the medium of Karate. As a member of the Australian Karate Federation, our primary martial art is Shotokan Karate. Our Kids Karate programs aim to get your kids moving, laughing and encourage their development. Little Ninjas (4-5 years) and from Dragons (6 years) to Juniors (7-13 years). Your kids will improve their understanding of discipline, resilience and self-defense and have fun at the same time! Call 0416 333 113

E2 Young Engineers’ programs End of Year PlaygroupThe Celebrationconcentration 14 and Dec satisfaction 2017 of building their project is really nice to see - the class is literally having fun discovering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) using motorised LEGO®! It is not just about learning to be an engineer either, these sessions nurtures all kinds of skills transferable to life. Patience, listening, maths, teamwork, science....the list goes on! You can head here for more info -: http://www.wsmelbourne.young- engineers.com.au/enrolment/ Tarneit Saturday Morning Truganina Monday afternoon Point Cook Saturday afternoon Williamstown Wednesday afternoons FREE trial lesson Term fees apply (from $176 a term) End of Year Playgroup Age 6-10 (For Bricks Challenge) e2 Young Engineers’ programs Celebration 14 Dec 2017 M: 0466 996 864 If you like the idea of a workout that feels more like a night out on the town you’ll love Club- bercise. Classes are taught in a darkened room with disco lights and our LED glow sticks set to a soundtrack of 90’s club classics and new club hits. A fusion of dance, toning and combat moves with high/low impact options for all fitness levels, one class burns around 600 calo- ries. This class will tone muscles and boost your cardio fitness levels and ultimately enhance your wellbeing. Join the Truganina Crew Monday's @ 7.30pm – 8.15pm. $15pp, 10 Class Pass available for $100. Call Ashleigh 0450 000 133.

End of Year Playgroup Celebration 14 Dec 2017

Learn Indian Classical and Bollywood dancing from Rachana Natyalaya one of the foremost institutions in Melbourne, Australia. At Rachana Natyalaya, in addition to learning dance kids also receive help in developing End of Year Playgroup discipline, self-confidence, public speaking /performance Celebration 14 Dec 2017 End of Year Playgroup Celebration 14and Dec makeup2017 skills.