Emu + Leonay Gazette November 2009

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Wall of Achievement Congratulations to the six local residents who have been honoured in the 2009 Wall of Achievement Awards.

Karl Preuss and Michael Soper are Sport nominees. The Community Services nominees are Catherine Craig, Bill Reeves and Sue Sewter. The local Business nominee is Gina Field from Nepean Regional Security.

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Small Business Champion Awards

muddy and wet conditions. She came second in the the A open ladies class.

Ian Docherty also competed and was racing strongly till he had a fall.

He still qualified for the final of the AA open mens cruiser finishing 7th and the semi final of the AA men open.

Ben Clarke from Emu Heights also competed in the AA open mens.

The Crutch family from Emu Heights had dad Jason finishing 12th in the men’s cruiser and 7 year old Reece receiving a trophy.

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Emu Florist were State Finalists in the 2009 Small Business Champion Awards and Nepean Regional Security was named State Champion and will go on to the National Awards.

BMX State Champion Leonay student, Nicole Docherty won State Champion the 15 year old girls event in the NSW State Titles in

Bushcare News A Green Corps team has been working in Huntington Reserve, Emu Plains for 6 months and they have made a huge impact within the Reserve.

A group of local residents are planning a new Bushcare group to work on the Nepean river bank and are looking for volunteers.

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Watch out for snakes Snakes are around again. If you see one, don’t panic because on most occasions, the snake will be trying to get out of the way as quickly as possible and will escape rather than attack.

However, if you feel threatened or really need help, the Fire Brigade are now trained to respond to snakes and all wildlife and will be able to attend more quickly than contacting WIRES. See page 3

Post Box Removed

Emu Heights Residents have been patiently waiting for their red street postbox at the Emu Heights Shopping Centre to be replaced after vandals damaged it several months ago.

A resident rang Australia Post this week enquiring about its return to be told it has been permanently removed.

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Penrith Police Station 4721 9444 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114 Churches St Paul’s Anglican Church

4735 1001 Our Lady Of The Way Catholic Church Cnr Troy & Forbes St, Emu Plains 4735 1041 Uniting Church Emerald St, Emu Plains 4735 1620 Nepean Valley Church (A Westminster Presbyterian Church) Emerald St, Emu Plains 0416 283 364 Emu Plains Community Baptist Church Short St (via Mundy St), Emu Plains

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 30 Napier Ave, Emu Plains 0438 006 290 Spiritual Church Emu Hts Community Centre 4759 1575 Community Groups Lions Club Emu Plains Scouts Glenmore Park Probus Emu Community Centre Sitters Club Nepean Probus Soroptimist International

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Sports Clubs Junior AFL 0412 579 061 Cricket Club 0418 209 105 Hockey 0419 226 698 Junior Rugby Union 4736 3912 Junior Rugby League 0437 711 716 Rugby League 4736 3912 Emu Plains Little Athletics 4735 2490 Netball 0419 357 165 Soccer 0416 117 858 Swimming (Nepean) 0416 311 453 Emu Heights Self Defence 0422 648 206 Penrith Panthers BMX 0407 497 606

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Snake Alert The Red belly black snake is common locally but is quick to retreat when encountered. It is venomous but fatalities are rare. It is often seen around backyard ponds, creeks, dams and rivers and preys on fish, frogs, birds, reptiles and rodents.

The Eastern brown snake is venomous and dangerous and will defend itself if it feels threatened. With efficient first-aid treatment and antivenom, there are now usually only one or two deaths per year. It prefers dry areas and feed on rats, mice, birds and other snakes and will enter sheds and barns.

Do not attempt to kill snakes as this is when people get bitten. All native snakes are protected in NSW and it is illegal to harm them. Leave it alone and watch where it goes.

Keep the dog and cat contained.

Tips to help keep snakes from your yard.

Don’t stack wood near the house Keep the grass short Keep animal water dishes inside or in a cleared area and don’t leave uneaten food in dishes.

Always wear garden gloves whilst gardening and long pants in long grass.

If you keep birds, clean up seed and fruit to stop rodents from visiting.

If you have a pond you may get a visit from a snake, just watch where it goes, do not get in its way.

If you should encounter a snake just stop and stand still.

Boxes should be off the ground in sheds, as they make nice homes for snakes’ favorite food, rodents!

Snakes may not have ears but they pick up vibrations so stomp those feet if you are going into a shed or barn.

Kids may come across snakes when riding their push bike along tracks; they need to wear enclosed shoes and long pants as the snake won’t pick up vibrations from the rubber tyres.

If you are bitten by a snake, you do not need to kill it for identification as the hospital has a kit that can do it.

Do not use thin nylon netting on gardens as snakes can get tangled in the nylon which cuts into their skin.

If you feel threatened by a snake in your house or your dog or cat have injured a snake or lizards you can contact the NSW Fire Brigade. Regentville is the nearest, 4733 6851, or phone 000. The Fire Brigade are now trained to respond to all wildlife incidents and will be able to attend very quickly. WIRES, the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service, can also be contacted on 4754 2946.

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Local Achievers Catherine Craig Catherine has been a volunteer coordinator of Penrith Community Kitchen since 1993. Her role includes managing and rostering volunteers, setting nourishing menus, distributing food parcels and serving meals for those in need.

Bill Reeves Bill is the Chairman of Bridge the Gap which re-educates children at risk and those rebelling against the educational system. Bill is President of the Australian Family Association which deals with and counsels in moral issues affecting Australian families. Bill is a consultant to Westcare and provides financial planning to families in need.

Audrey (Sue) Sewter Sue is a parish member at St Stephens Anglican Church in Penrith and as a result of the research work in the archives, Sue and her colleague have published six books on the history of St Stephens church and cemetery. Sue is actively involved in the Nepean District Historical Society and a volunteer in the Research Room at Penrith City Library.

Karl Preuss Karl has worked as a volunteer at the ‘Festival of Penrith’ for 2 years and

won his award in the sport category for his dedication and contribution to the sport of table tennis for over 25 years.Karl still plays table tennis regularly in State, national and international competitions.

Michael Soper Michael has been a Motorcycle , Rowing, Cricket and snooker champion He won awards during his Army days, was coordinator of the Neighbourhood Watch and is a Life Member of Penrith RSL Club Gina Field Gina commenced the Nepean Regional Security business with one car and herself. She now has a fleet of 10 cars, 35 staff and 3 administrative staff, all local people. Both the company and Gina have been recognised in many awards programs over the 11 years since she started.

Swimming Club Penrith Swimming Club is a friendly and family orientated club that caters for the needs of all members, from young to old. They meet for Club Nights at Penrith Swimming Centre, Station St, Penrith each Friday night during the summer season.

There is a BBQ every Friday night

and they hold Sunday morning Learn to Swim Lessons as well.

The Club also has Open Water Events. For the first time they will be holding two Open Water Swimming events with the Nepean Triathlon Weekend. A 500m ‘fun ‘ swim and 1km race swim Saturday 28th of November. Entries are via: www.nepeantriathlon.com. The 3km Bridge to Bridge Open Water Swim 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the local event. It is on Sunday 24th January 2010 and the club is looking for sponsorship.

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Local Bushcare A ‘Work for the Dole’ team are operating the weeding program on the riverbank at River Road Emu Plains twice a week. They commenced in August at the north end of River Road and have been rapidly controlling the Balloon vine and Madeira vine. New

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plants have been selected to not affect views from the roadside. They will help to stabilise the riverbank and also improve the appearance along the path.

A group of local residents are planning a new Bushcare group to work on the river bank. Please phone River Road resident, Warren Wilson, 4735 2926 to register your interest and Penrith Council will get the group started.

A Green Corps team has been working in Huntington Reserve with track construction, weed control and planting. It is now possible to walk between Nepean Street and River Road.

The Emu Heights Bushcare Group Clissold Reserve, Wedmore Rd & Litton St, Emu Heights meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm.

The Jamison Creek Bushcare Group Leonay Oval, meet 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am – 1pm.

Bellbird Reserve Bushcare Group, Cnr Barina Cr and Koloona Dr, Emu Plains meet 4th Saturday of the month.

Post Box Removed Emu Heights, populated by over 3000 residents, is now no longer serviced by an Australia Post Red Street Mail Box. The next closest Street Post Box is located at Lennox Shops, a re-

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turn journey of at least 8km for most, not at all convenient nor environmentally sustainable.

Residents and registered businesses of Emu Heights have not been officially contacted by Australia Post nor any signage displayed of the removal. Residents are urged to contact Australia Post to lodge a complaint in writing and also to contact David Bradbury, the local Federal member, who is there to assist with federal matters affecting our community.

Nepean Art Society The Nepean Art Society’s next meeting will be held at The Cottage, 3 North Street, Penrith On Monday the 9th November at 7pm. The topic will be “Printmaking”

VIEW Club Nepean Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith. The next meeting is Monday 16 November commencing at 7 pm with a cost of $23.

New members are warmly welcomed. Details Veronica on 0410 553 272 or Margaret on 9833 2145.

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International Friendships

Blue Rotary, and attends the High School at Blaxland. Exchange students get student visas, so attending school is mandatory.

Other Rotary exchange students in the area socialise with each other

One of the great things Rotary does is the Youth Exchange program.

Young people aged between 16 and 18 – still at school – come to Australia for a year, and young Australians are sent out to selected countries.

Rotary clubs in the host countries provide some pocket money and hosting for the students.

We have a young lady from Brazil staying with our club this year.

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a presentation about their time in Australia. They may go on outings with club members or other exchange student host parents, and will take part in many Rotary club activities..

Not all countries in the world are part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program and outgoing students don’t always get their first choice of country – visit the Rotary Youth Exchange program website at http://rotaryyouthexchange.org.au for more detailed information.

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Local Mechanic’s 15th Birthday Bash Local mechanic and race car enthusiast, Greg Ormerod, has been servicing motor vehicles in Emu Plains for 15 years and celebrated with a barbecue at his Bromley Road workshop on Saturday, 1 August.

The first day of August is traditionally regarded as the horse’s birthday but Greg’s invitation was open to horses of a different sort - those with horsepower. Greg invited fellow car enthusiasts, including friends, acquaintances and customers to show off their prized possessions and get together for a ’chinwag’.

The weather was perfect and there was a good turn out with 19 cars, including street machines, race cars and vintage cars and one speed boat.

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Advertise your business to 5500 homes in the Emu Plains & Leonay area for just: • $22 (single) per month • $44 (double) per month

DOG GROOMER

N e p ea n M o u n ta in s D o g G r o o m in g

S ma ll Bu siness Aw ard W inner s 2 000 E st a b l is h e d 1 9 9 0

SPECIAL CARE WITH OLDER DOGS

4 735 2 55 8 04 2 7 352 5 58

U n it 3 /14 S m ith Str eet E mu P la in s

DOG WASH/CLIPPING

Call 4773 8974 or email

We at Reflections Funerals offer the support and understanding to help you through the difficult time when a loved one passes.

We are a local family owned business caring for your needs 24 hours every day.

In these times, value is important, we will better any written quote.

Reflections

• 4732 4440 • All Suburbs

HANDY MAN

Sam The Handy Man Can… FIX IT

districtgazette @optusnet.com.au

Doors, Wi ndows, Fly Screens, Tiles, Paint, Taps & Showers.

BUILD IT

Josie’s Home Cleaning

Reliable, affordable & owner operated cleaning business.Weekly, fortnightly, monthly from $50.

Spring/moving clean from $120.

DOG WASH

Lic No: 185734C

HOT WATER

HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot W ate r Systems Re place d All Hot Wate r Proble ms Solve d

Book this MONTH and get 10 % off your first regular service

Hydrobath in warm clean water using environmentally friendly products, Brush, Nail clipping, Ear & Eye Cleaning, Drying, Deodorise, Doggy T reat, Aromatherapy Phone Sue

4733 0452 or 0422 176 621

0404 309 482 or 1300 369 369

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Rubbish removal, Maintenanc e Gutt ers, Lawns, Garden care .

All Work Guaranteed Service with a Smile

0416 373 172

CLEANING

CLEAN IT

Extensi ons, Footings, Walls, Bag rendering, Wat er features

November 2009

GAS · SOL AR ·ELECTRIC YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

Ph: 0408 259 994 9

GARDENING

Need help with your garden?

Phone Gerard New Re-roof, 0417 293Roofs, 770 or 4733 6164

ADVERTISE HERE

PET CARE

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Dial A Minder

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Roof Restoration, Repairs, Re-ridging, Extensions, INSULATION

Accredited Pink Batts ® installer

MUSIC TUITION

Pet & Home Care

Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your pet’s every need.

- No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW! -

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

www.dialaminder.com.au PLUMBING

License N: 86216C

Vivo Creations

Music Life Meaning

Suzanne Cooper

Lic No 86216C Supply a nd

fit fascia &

(New & Old)

guttering Supply & fit ceiling insulation

Govt funding of up to $1600 for License No. 63551C

Phone Greg

0418eligible 446 590, 4773 8634 home owners

Classical pianist•Teacher*Lecturer Seminar & Workshop Facilitator Mob:0400 665 067

suzannecooper-vivocreations@bigpond .com

OVEN CLEANING

• New roofs • Roof repairs & restoration • Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal

Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634

Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

KITCHENS

PAINT

www.completeroofing.com.au

HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved NO FUMES • NO HARSH CHEMICALS • NO FUSS

$60*

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

Quality Affordable Kitchens Enquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom at

p: 4732 4566

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

LANDSCAPING

Creative Kerbs & Edging

Our creative continuous kerbs and edges come in many exciting designs and colours giving that finishing touch to your gardens, retaining your mulch and providing easy mowing edges to your lawns, driveways and car parks.

For your free no obligation quotation phone

Jason 0407 241 074 or Ron 0418 233 575

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Professional Colour M atching Available BES T PAINT BES T ADVIC E

6777

PAINTER

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

All painting work domestic & commercial FullyCommercial Licensed & Insured Domestic, & Industrial Free Quotes - No Obligation

Paul Kowalczuk Lic. No. 191875C Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C Mb: 0408 741 548 Mb: 0408 741 548

LAWN CARE

PAINTER

Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services

Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators

Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation & Greening Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control Grass & Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring & Treatment Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322

fgemin@coochie.com.au • www.coochie.com.au

LAWN MOWING & GARDENING

All Lawn & Garden Work Residential & Commercial

Call Brendon 0416 322 002 Great Escape Landscape Services www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliable service contact simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

PLUMBING

House Paints Automotive Paints

108 Russell St, Emu Plains 4735

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days

24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing & Drainage

- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps & Toilets no job too small - Hot water services quoted & guaranteed - Water jetter services - Camera inspections Contact Paul on

0405 184 516 PLUMBING

Ring Ron For A Quote

4735 5477

Lic. 2411C

Over 30 Years Experience

PARTIES Celebrate your birthday in style with a

PAMPER PARTY!

Just for girls up to 15 years You & your guests will be spoilt with: • Mini-facials • Hair • Make-up • Manicure & Pedicure For more details, phone Danielle on

0422 242 918 November 2009

POOL SERVICES

Four Seasons Pool Heating SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

Ph 1300 650 806

FACTORY/SHOWROOM

UNIT 2/112 RUSSELL S T EMU PLAINS

• New Systems • Insurance Work

• Service & Repairs • Free Quotes

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Lic No 105354C

POOLS & SPAS

ADVERTISE HERE

NEED HELP WITH YOUR POOL?

Advertise your business to 5500 homes here for just: • $22 (single) per month • $44 double) per month Call 4773 8974 or email

NEPEAN POOL CARE

4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93 ● We supply all your pool needs ●We recover green pools ●Install & repair solar heating ● Supply and maintain pumps, filters, cleaners ● Clean pools on regular or casual basis

districtgazette@optusnet.com.au

POOL SERVICES

TAXATION CONSULTANT

Western Western Sydney Sydney Pool Pool Services Services 133 Russell St, Emu Plains

Specials on

SPRING INTOChlorinators SUMMER Pumps, Filters,

Specials on & Pool Cleaners

Whole New Filters, Spa Range and much more.

Pumps, Chlorinators,

NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners SPRING INTO SUMMER OPEN SPECIALS!!!

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm SAVE ON WATER! Sat 9am-2pm & Sun 9am-1pm Come in and the new 132 Russell St,see Emu Plains water saving products 4735 5322

4773 9005 (After Hours)

Business hours: Mon-FriPOOLS 9am-5pm& Sat 9am-2pm

4735 5322 SPAS Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909

• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Simply the best BI NS

Simply the best BINS

2m³- 6m³

7 days pick up and delivery

Free call

1 800 50 2468 SCAFFOLDING “For all Your Scaffold Needs”

1800 704 611 Locally owned Supporting Our Community SMASH REPAIRS

15 SMITH S TREE T, EMU PLA INS PHONE: 4735 4811 INS URANCE AND PRIVA TE WORK www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

IN A STEW OVER TAX?

Specialising in overdue tax returns for up to 30 years back • Individuals • Investors • Landlords • Small Business • Family Companies & Trusts • Self-Managed Super Funds

GARY CAMPBELL CPA FTIA FNTAA

Certified Practising Accountant • Registered Tax Agent

Meeting the financial management & taxation needs community since 1976 BLAXLAND

Ph 4739 3653

VIDEOS TO DVD PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES

VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies

Ph: 4753 7761 www.blackdogmemories.com.au

VIDEOS TO DVD

Christmas Promotional Offer 2009 Mention this coupon to receive this great special:

For every home movie, camera tape or video to DVD transfer (must be your own work, not copied off TV, etc) you will receive 2 extra DVD copies free of charge.

That’s $50 worth of extras for FREE! Minimum cost per transfer is $100 per customer in order to receive this offer. Special offer expires on 30th November 2009

Bassett Hound Video Productions Ph: 0409 996 541 www.bhvp.com.au

WASHER REPAIRS

TILING

E&M Tiling

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ years experience 4732 4298 or 0418 250 293

Washers, Dryers & Dishwashers Family Business Est 40 Years

Licence No. R97930

TILING

Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work

4773 8242 · · ·

DISHWASHERS INSURANCE CLAIMS PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511

0417 657 410

VET

WATER TANKS

“We treat your pets like our own” • Full service Hospital • Puppy training classes • Cat boarding facilities • House calls available • Catering for all companion animals • Special interest in birds

1 Station Street

EMU PLAINS 4735 3268 www.railwayrowvets.com.au November 2009

Agent for

•Tanks • Liners • Roofs • Extend the life of your leaking concrete water tank with an

Aqualiner® tank liner.

• Tank roofs replaced • Pioneer steel water tanks

(12,000 litres to 2.6 million litres) supplied and installed Phone 4677 2772 or email office@mviwss.com.au for an obligation free quote See www.mviwss.com.au for details 11

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• Catering for 2-6 year old children • Situated in quiet and safe street • Preschool and School Readiness specialty program • Qualified Early Childhood Staff • Operational hours 8am till 4pm • Large outdoor play area with new play equipment

BBQ for illustration purpose only!

ol o h c s e r P Pergolas, Carports and Awnings Building can be complicated.

With design, construction and council approvals.

Not any more…

Simply give the team at Sunscreen a call on...

9609 4555

or visitwww.carport.com.au for your free design consultation, and we’ll take care of the lot.

8 Tabor Street, Glenbrook NSW 2773

Ph: 47391008 Fax: 47391109

Are you moving house?

Need boxes for storage?

Preschool

Smithfield Cartons provides quality secondhand boxes for packing.

We are a family business of 3 generations and recently moved from Smithfield to the Industrial Area of Silverdale, 20 mins from Penrith.

We provide: Boxes for packing ranging from 85c up to $2 Bubble Wrap, Butchers Paper Tape & tape dispensers

• • • • • • • •

Unit 4, The Leonay Centre, 30-32 Leonay Parade, Leonay

Email: info@smithfieldcartons.com.au Website: www.boxes4movinghouse.com.au www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Caring for ages 2yrs to School Age. Open 7.30am to 6.00 pm.

Colourful Shaded Outdoor area.

Qualified Early Childhood staff.

High Quality Centre (NCAC certificate) Long serving professional staff Warm, Friendly & professional atmosphere.

Parents welcome to call in at any time.

We also offer OOSH & Vacation Care from Leonay Public School grounds with Active After School program sponsored by the Australian Sports Commission.

OOSH is also available from the Emu Plains Public School with an Active After School program

29 Econo Place, Silverdale

Ph: 4774 1111

A consistent High Quality childcare centre we have been caring for local families for over 20 years. Qualified teaching staff prepare individual programs to suit each child and also a School Readiness program. We are located in Leonay and surrounded by the Leonay Golf course grounds.

November 2009

4735-6564

Phone: www.KidsCare.com.au

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