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Discover through play – with and without sound

hildren in Telethon Speech & Hearing’s Chatterbox playgroup program have had a flying start to the year. Exploring the world of transport, they’ve been on car trips, bus rides and aeroplane adventures! To adults, it might look like these children are just playing around. However, for children, play is the best time for learning about themselves and the world around them. And for children at Chatterbox, discovering the world around them is extra special as they learn to live in a world with their newfound hearing. Following the Early Years Learning Framework, which centres around learning through play, each week Chatterbox runs through a range of engaging and purposeful activities to help children build skills in a number of areas. Activities include tactile experiences at the playdough table, for coordination, problem solving with blocks, pretending and roleplaying in the home corner, and sensory fun with water and messy play outdoors. Songs, rhymes and group-based activities also help teach children how to share and take turns, follow instructions and develop their

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confidence in a group setting. Telethon Speech & Hearing’s Chatterbox program is run by an early childhood teacher with the support of a speech pathologist, audiologist and occupational therapist. This ensures that the program addresses specific social, communication and listening skills, as well as fine and gross motor skills for children with permanent hearing loss. Children aren’t the only ones who get to play at Chatterbox. Telethon Speech & Hearing provides support to parents and caregivers through family nights and events throughout the year, helping them connect with other families who are on similar journeys. With small group sizes and rooms designed to combat the background noise that’s common in many community playgroups, Chatterbox is the perfect program for children with hearing loss. Telethon Speech & Hearing’s Chatterbox program supports children with hearing loss from birth to five years old. Call 9387 9888 or visit tsh.org.au for more information about mid-year enrolments, or how Telethon Speech & Hearing can help your family through the NDIS.

own Syndrome WA (DSWA) was formed in 1986 by a small group of parents with a common goal – to support people with Down syndrome in living their best possible lives. Today DSWA serves a state-wide population of over 1300 people with Down syndrome, as well as their families and support networks. In the past year, DSWA have successfully registered as an NDIS service provider, and have significantly expanded their programs and services. DSWA staff can give expert advice to anyone in the process of creating an NDIS plan for someone with Down syndrome. DSWA’s programs and services include: • A telephone support line – offering free advice to families, individuals, organisations and professionals. • Face-to-face support for advice on all issues, including NDIS plan creation. • Private, moderated online support groups for families. • A selection of books and other print resources available for loan.

• Developmental playgroups for young children with Down syndrome run by qualified education and occupational therapy professionals. • Social clubs for high-school-aged children and adults, where members build friendships and learn valuable life and social skills. • Training workshops for education professionals, employers and families. • Individualised employment support for people with Down syndrome – from training to finding and keeping a meaningful, well paid job. Many of these services are available free of charge, or can be included in an NDIS funding plan. For more information, please contact DSWA. Email admin@downsyndromewa.org.au, call 9368 4002 or visit the office at Suite 3, 2 Canning Hwy, South Perth, between 9am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, visit dsawa.asn.au/information/ndis

EXPERIENCE VR AT OCEAN KEYS! Explore a world of fun at the Virtual Reality Zone these school holidays at Ocean Keys! Plus check out an exhibition of classic gaming consoles from Nostalgia Box. Visit oceankeys.net.au for details

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A smooth start to lifelong learning

Pre and Postnatal Fitness Classes With a Difference

id you know that 90% of all brain development occurs before children start school?

It’s a time when children are learning fast. And by the age of three years old, a child’s brain has more connections than at any other time in their life.

The FitRight Experience • Unique mix of pilates & low impact cardio • Physiotherapist Instructors

It’s also a time when it’s essential to build a child’s confidence, so they grow up to be a passionate, curious and active learner. • Volunteers to care for your children

Offering small group pregnancy exercise classes for Mums and Bubs, Mums and Toddlers or Mums-only fitness classes.

Goodstart has developed a Kindergarten Foundations program to support a smooth transition to kindergarten and a life of learning. Through play-based learning, the program builds coping skills, resilience and self-discipline, as well as building the foundations of literacy and numeracy.

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To understand how an individual program can help your child transition into Kindergarten in 2020, contact Goodstart on 1800 222 543 or visit goodstart.org.au

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Trina Michailidis deals sensitively and confidentially with personal issues including:

• Ensure smoke alarms are installed in your home, test them regularly and change the batteries once a year.

• Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking.

oming into the cooler months it’s important to be aware of the risk of burn injuries to children. Almost 500 children end up in Perth Children’s Hospital Emergency Department every year for a burn or scald injury – and children aged under five are at highest risk of these injuries.

Home visits available if required.

Contact Trina on 0411645136 Email trinamichail@gmail.com

There are many things we can do to reduce the risk of burn and scald injuries to kids:

• Install guards around heaters and fires and teach children why these are in place.

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your home does not already have this in place.

• Keep hot food and drink out of reach of children, and never hold a child when consuming a hot drink.

Individual, couples and family therapy

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hot food and drink, hot water, heaters and fires and household and kitchen appliances.

Severe burns and scalds can be devastating to a child and their family and can result in multiple hospital visits and lifelong scarring. Many of these injuries are preventable. Common causes of burns and scalds include

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• Closely supervise children around BBQs and campfires. • Keep appliances and appliance cords out of reach of children. • Keep matches and lighters out of reach. • Always test the water temperature before bathing your child, and never leave a running bath unattended. • Ensure the hot water delivery temperature in the home is set to a maximum of 50°C. A licensed plumber can assist with this if

• Develop a home fire escape-plan and teach children what to do in the event of an emergency.

If your child does sustain a burn or scald: • Remove any wet clothes to let out the heat. If the clothes are stuck to the skin, do not remove them as this can cause further damage. • Place the burn or scald under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. Do not use butter, oils, ointments or creams. • Keep the child warm to prevent them from going into shock and seek medical advice straight away. Together we can reduce injuries to children. For more information and resources on preventing child injuries, visit kidsafewa.com.au

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We understand some of you have children raring to go, while the thought of school may be more daunting for others. That’s why we want to offer children who are due to start Kindergarten in 2020 the chance to experience what it’s all about in a safe and nurturing environment.

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What goes in my yellow-top bin?

s Western Australians have become increasingly enthusiastic when it comes to recycling, trying to recycle as much as we can. Unfortunately, the items a lot of what people put in their recycling bins can’t be recycled, at least not through yellow lid kerbside recycling. So what goes into my yellow lid recycling bin? • Paper and cardboard • Plastic bottles and hard plastic containers • Glass bottles and jars • Aluminium cans • Steel cans Recycling rules have also become stricter as recyclers in the world markets are demanding a cleaner, less contaminated

product. Your recyclables need to be clean, with lids off, not bagged and not mixed with other materials. Not sure if it goes in your home recycling bin? Just follow the list above. If in doubt leave it out. For more information visit faceyourwaste.com

The power and the passion

f there are two words that sum up the process of bringing a tired old car or motorcycle back to life, they are ‘power and passion’ – and that is the theme of this year’s WA Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular. When you walk through the doors and see the gleaming perfection of over 200 vehicles, just imagine the passion that the owners must have – to spend years chasing hard-to-find parts and perfectly putting it all back together! There is no shortage of power either, with cars such as the Chapman Bros ’59 Plymouth Fury Pro Slammer drag car and Eddy Tassone’s HSV GTO, each making over 3000 horsepower.

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Humpty’s Showtime

Didn’t get what you wanted this Mothers Day?

veryone’s favourite children’s television show, Play School, is coming to Perth this September with their live show Humpty’s Showtime. Come join the presenters and all the toys live on stage as they sing all your favourite nursery rhymes in this fully interactive show.

That’s okay! Treat yourself! • Deluxe 45 min facial • Shampoo treatment with scalp massage • Hot towel • Glamour blow dry or curls

This show is not to be missed. Join in the familiar songs, story and games. The little ones will be up and dancing and having fun while the parents will enjoy it too. Touring Perth suburbs September 14–22. Book your tickets now at kidspromotions.com.au/playschool

‘Preventing decay begins at home, ideally with teeth being cleaned twice a day from when they first appear,’ said Dr Rod Jennings of Toothbuds Paediatric Dentistry in Midland. ‘For infants, cleaning teeth with a wet flannel is usually sufficient, though by around age

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n an unfortunate statistic, the average child begins school with decay in at least one tooth. Many visit the dentist for the first time because of a toothache or dental abscess, which can leave lifelong anxieties about future dental visits.

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The Australian Dental Association recommends children see the dentist for the first time when their first tooth becomes visible or when they reach 12 months of age – whichever comes first. As a paediatric dental specialist, Dr Rod Jennings is trained to focus on the unique needs of toddlers, children and adolescents.

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Preparing for exams

Chrysalis Montessori School We are a community learning together and growing together to create a more joyous, just and sustainable world.

By Dion Mepham, Director of Revise Online

t may seem a long way from the business end of the school year, but there are some habits that students can get into now that will make exam time much easier.

• Playgroup (18mths 3½yrs). • Children House (Ages 3 – 6 yrs)

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The word ‘organisation’ sends chills down the spine of many students, but simple strategies can supercharge the study environment:

• Primary Classes (Ages 6 – 12 yrs)

• Keep the workspace tidy. A tidy desk = a tidy mind. This gives the mind a sense of order. • Start slow. A little recap early in the year will bring confidence. • Practice past exams or use Revise Online to ensure no nasty surprises at exam time. Clear organisation will provide the foundation for a calm and centred student, and lead to lower stress levels for parents. For further tips on exam preparation, visit mawainc.org.au, and for exam style questions, visit reviseonline.com

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Men in Black are back

he Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date – a mole in the Men in Black organisation. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, Laurent Bourgeois, Larry Bourgeois with Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson. Directed by F. Gary Gray. In cinemas 13 June

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Perth’s monthy guide of things to do, places to go

JUNE DIARY ON ALL MONTH Rescue at Scitech SOS! Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Scitech’s exhilarating exhibition, Rescue, is back. Experience high-pressure rescue-based scenarios on land, in the air and sea, and learn how to react. Step into the shoes of a helicopter rescue team as you climb aboard a life-sized helicopter to conduct a rescue using infrared cameras to look for heat signals. Drop low and feel your way through a replica burning building as you search for survivors. Every decision you make counts. Choose wisely. Tickets from scitech.rezdy.com

Does your child find reading and spelling tricky? Telethon Speech & Hearing’s Talkabout Literacy program is an evidence-based, synthetic phonics approach to teaching reading and spelling. Available for students in Years 1 to 3. Call 9387 9888 or email speech@tsh.org.au for a personalised chat with their team.

SATURDAY1 Model Railway Exhibition 2019 From 1–3 June, 9.30am–4pm at Claremont

Showground. Perth’s largest Model Railway Exhibition is not to be missed! Come along to see the amazing train layouts the modellers have put together. The intricate scenery and attention to detail really is a sight to see! Free Bouncy Castle, train rides, model rail display, U drive layouts, LEGO and more. Online ticket buyers will be able access the exhibition through a express lane and can attend thirty minutes earlier. Tickets from eventbrite.com.au

roving performers, over 100 market stalls, vintage car and machinery displays, wine-tasting shed and licensed area, woodturning demonstrations, heritage tours and food trucks. Keep the little ones occupied with The Bubble Party Show by Team Bubbly, camel and pony rides, free Eco Faeries Energizer Zone, amusement rides and showbags, free laser tag, face painting and free art and crafts. Immerse yourself in Pinjarra’s unique history, vibrancy and lifestyle.

Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends

SUNDAY 2

Grab your mouse ears and get ready for the ultimate interactive event at Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends. For the first time ever, see fearless Moana on a high-seas adventure with demigod Maui. Follow the unforgettable Dory through the unexplored seas of the Pacific Ocean. Join the Toy Story pals on an exciting adventure and discover true love with Elsa and Anna. Tickets from ticketek.com.au. Runs until Monday 3 June.

Castledare miniature Railway This miniature railway will operate from Niana Station at the river end of Bungaree Road from 11am until the 2.30pm last run for the day. Steam locomotives will be in operation. This is a delightful day for young and old. Visit castledare.com.au

WA Day Festival 2019 WA Day Festival is back and bigger and better than ever in 2019. Join in a full, fun-filled day of activities from 10am at Burswood Park. See the bigger than ever Kids Zone, the popular Mascot Race, featuring all your favourite WA teams, gold panning in the arts-meets-science zone, Bupa Australia Play in WA, Synergy Eat Street, Perth’s best foodtrucks, spectacular fireworks and more.

LiveLighter Pinjarra Festival 2019 From 10am–4pm. Gather the family and head to Pinjarra this WA Day long weekend for the 2019 LiveLighter Pinjarra Festival! Murray’s largest free, community event, is set to entertain the whole family with an exciting line-up of acts, activities and attractions. Keep the little ones occupied with The Bubble Party Show by Team Bubbly, camel and pony rides, free Eco Faeries Energizer Zone, amusement rides and showbags, free laser tag, face painting and free art and crafts. Immerse yourself in Pinjarra’s unique history, vibrancy and lifestyle.

MONDAY 3 Castledare Miniature Railway This railway will operate on Monday from 10am until last train at 1.30pm from the station at Wilson Park (Kent St Weir). This is a great ride along the banks of the Canning River and thru the associated wetlands. Visit castledare.com.au

Loads of FREE FUN these holidays!

WEST OZ WILDLIFE Get up close and Wed 10 & Thurs 11 July personal with the wildlife, pat the MIAMI PLAZA Tues 16 & Wed 17 July animals, take photos and hold DALYELLUP SC Mon 15 July the reptiles! 10am WATERFORD PLAZA

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TUESDAY 4 The Gruffalo – live in Perth! From 4–9 June at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood. Join Mouse on a daring adventure in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the partymad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo, is there? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Tickets from ptt.wa.gov.au. Runs until 9 June.

TUESDAY 11 Christ Church Grammar School – principal’s Senior School tour Come along and see Christ Church in action at one of their upcoming tours of the Senior School, led by Principal Alan Jones. Please register your attendance at Main Reception at 8.45am and enjoy a tea or coffee. The tour will commence sharply at 9am. The tour will take 1.5 hours. For admissions or tour enquiries, please call 9442 1555 or email admissions@ccgs.wa.edu.au

Kidsafe WA Safety Demonstration House Tour

donation. Bookings essential. Email gretchen@kidsafewa.com.au or call 6244 4880 to book.

Perth Brain Centre - Information Night 7pm - 8pm. 550 Canning Highway, Attadale. Have you ever wondered how well your brain is actually working? This evening will provide an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about the exciting world of QEEG brain scanning and brainbased treatments such as Neurofeedback and TransCranial Direct Current Stimulation. Find out how these "cutting edge" assessment tools and treatment modalities can be used to help ADHD and Learning Difficulties, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Pain, Depression, Memory problems and Migraines to mention just a few. For more information head to www.perthbraincentre.com.au or call 6500 3277.

FRIDAY 14 Possum Magic A brand new stage adaption of a magical Australian classic! For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia. Friday shows – 9.30am and 11.30am (AUSLAN relaxed performance). Don’t miss this amazing show at the Octagon Theatre, UWA. Be sure to make the most of your day out by joining in all the free activities for little possums and exploring the beautiful UWA campus. This performance is great for patrons aged 3+. Tickets available now at ticketsWA.com

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SATURDAY15 WA Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular Perth’s premier indoor car show with over 200 vehicles on display, including the Chapman Bros Pro Slammer, Eddy Tassone’s 7-second HSV GTO and a trio of custom motorcycles from Heiwa Motorcycles from Japan. That, and much more, all under one roof at Claremont Showground. Visit wahotrodshow.com.au

Strictly Ballroom – the musical Love is in the air! Strictly Ballroom, the musical, will quick step, cha cha and samba its way into your heart when it dances onto the stage of the Regal Theatre as WAAPA’s highly anticipated midyear musical. This sequinned, sparkling extravaganza features larger-than-life characters, spectacular dance routines and well-loved songs from the hit film, including Time After Time and Love is in the Air, plus fabulous new songs by internationally acclaimed artists Sia, David Foster and WAAPA graduate Eddie Perfect. Strap on your dancing shoes for this sweet Aussie story about daring to dream and being true to yourself. Regal Theatre. Tickets from Ticketek. Runs 5–22 June.

Possum Magic A brand new stage adaption of a magical Australian classic! For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia. Friday shows – 9.30am and 11.30am (AUSLAN relaxed performance). Don’t miss this amazing show at the

Octagon Theatre, UWA. Be sure to make the most of your day out by joining in all the free activities for little possums and exploring the beautiful UWA campus. This performance is great for patrons aged 3+. Tickets available now at ticketsWA.com

SUNDAY 16 Castledare Miniature Railway The railway will operate from Wilson Park on this Sunday from 10am until last train at 1.30pm. Full details can be found from our web site. This is a delightful way to entertain from a BBQ or birthday party with child play facilities adjacent. Visit castledare.com.au

MONDAY 17 Christ Church Grammar School – Music and Movement Morning You and your son are invited to a playful and nurturing Early Learning Community Music and Movement Morning from 9.30–10.30am. Your son will have the opportunity to sing, say, dance and play, exploring simple percussion instruments while getting to know the school’s music specialist. Join in the fun and meet Rebekah Garwood, the Early Learning Years Co-ordinator. For families with boys aged 0 to 3 years of age. Register at eventbrite.com.au

TUESDAY 18 Christ Church Grammar School – principal’s Senior School tour Come along and see Christ Church in action at one

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omething interesting for parents to keep in mind during these upcoming July School holidays (which always arrives sooner than expected!) … is the virtual reality experience that’ll be happening at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre!

Over 2 weeks, Ocean Keys Shopping Centre will have a fully interactive, family friendly Virtual Reality Zone for the whole family to experience, explore and interact together! Enjoy the experience of exploring a treasure island together or visiting a new planet the following week. As part of this unique experience, there will also be a display of retro video game consoles loaned from Nostalgia Box, Perth’s only video game museum! For full dates & times of this entertainment, see Ocean Key Shopping Centre advert on the front page of this issue! Visit www.oceankeys.net.au to discover upcoming events and activities happening at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre.

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READ THE PAPER ONLINE : WWW.KIDSINPERTH.COM of their upcoming tours of the Senior School, led by Principal Alan Jones. Please register your attendance at Main Reception at 8.45am and enjoy a tea or coffee. The tour will commence sharply at 9am. The tour will take 1.5 hours. For admissions or tour enquiries, please call 9442 1555 or email admissions@ccgs.wa.edu.au

THURSDAY 20 Street appeal – get active for a great cause! Looking for ways to volunteer or support your local community? Telethon Speech & Hearing welcomes individuals interested in supporting events for children in need. Call 9387 9888 to find out more. Email speech@tsh.org.au to get involved!

FRIDAY 21 2019 EveryWoman Expo See over 250 exhibitors featuring health, beauty, fashion, food, love, lifestyle, fitness, spiritual solutions and more. Popular attractions include fashion catwalks, empowering workshops, cooking classes, food sampling, beauty makeovers, Friday night bubbles, psychic readings and more! Best news of all? Entry is free. Friday 21 June, 10am– 7pm. Saturday 22 June, 10am–5pm. Sunday 23 June, 10am–5pm. Runs 21–23 June.

SATURDAY22 PregEd Murdoch Join FitRight Physiotherapist Taryn Anderson for this unique three hour workshop to learn everything you need to know about safe exercise and pelvic floor health in pregnancy, plus get an individual pelvic floor assessment. 11.30am 2.30pm at Southcare Lifecare Physiotherapy centre. Head to www.fitright.physio for more info

SUNDAY 23 Perth Upmarket – Perth’s original and biggest design market Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and biggest design market. The market brings together over 180 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. Incorporating a dedicated Junior Upmarket and Gourmet section. Parking and entry are free and the venue is easily accessible. Three ATMs onsite. 10am–4pm. University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. Visit perthupmarket.com.au

Bubs Bazaar Baby and Kids Market Bubs Bazaar, a place where you can find quality pre-loved baby and kid’s goods. If you are looking for a new seasonal outfit for your child, or need to prepare for the new family member to arrive, you will find everything from A to Z for ages zero to eight. So if you want get a bargain, or got some kid’s stuff to move on, then Bubs Bazaar is your place. From 9am–12pm at Warwick Stadium.

MONDAY 24 Christ Church Grammar School’s Little Learners Christ Church Grammar School’s Little Learners is a community program to develop our youngest community members’ love for learning. Aimed at boys 0 to 3 years of age, Little Learners will bring families together to share stories and discuss the School’s Early Learning Community (ELC) program. From 9.30–10.30am. Register at eventbrite.com.au

WEDNESDAY 26 Pre-Schoolers Morning – Waterford Plaza Join in from 10am–11.30am for live entertainment and an awesome themed craft workshop station.

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