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HELPING
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NEWS French, organic, Steiner-inspired family day care opens in Lennox.
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rench-born Helene Sprenger and her Kiwi partner Jimi Gatland wasted no time opening their new family day care in Lennox Head following their arrival only two months ago. Le Cocon Family Day Care, as it is known, was a long-term project that the couple developed over several years during their travels throughout Asia and Europe. It combines their passions for the Steiner education approach, French culture and organic vegetarian food. The centre, which is located at 12 Bombora Place off Ocean Breeze Drive, takes a new approach to the traditional family day care model. It offers an all-inclusive service including organic food, bedding, cloth nappies and personal care and cleaning products. The name – Le Cocon (or “The Cocoon” in English) – says it all. “We wanted to provide an all-natural environment in which children can thrive, and the image of a cocoon for me really sums that up – both safe and nurturing.” The centre also provides immersion in French language and culture. “Bilingualism offers enormous benefits over and above being able to speak a second language,” Helene explains. “Research suggests that bilingual children demonstrate superior creativity, mental flexibility, attentional control and problem solving skills.” Qualified as a child psychologist, Helene was drawn in a different direction when she discovered the Australian family day care model which she says offers her a greater hands-on experience with the children in her care. “I still very much love psychology and apply what I learnt on a daily basis, but it is that playful interaction and creativity that I really enjoy.” Jimi, on the other hand, is a keen cook and is responsible for the centre’s “Around the World” menu which introduces the children to cuisines from all four corners of the globe. “My first priority is to ensure the children are eating a full range of healthy organic wholefoods, but I also think it’s important to expose them to new tastes and textures that they may not necessarily experience at home. We have one kid that now repeats the phrase “I love carrots!” and another that, to her mother’s disbelief, adores my Moroccan couscous! It’s really satisfying to see them digging in and enjoying it!” Le Cocon Family Day Care is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday and is operated through the Steiner-based Rainbow Bridge Family Day Scheme. For more information visit www.lecocon.com.au
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he Award Winning Old &Gold Festival is now in its 13th year and Brunswick Heads will be the epicentre of all things old, second hand and recycled on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The major drawcard is the All Town Garage Sale in which 80 plus households line the streets with pre-loved treasures for sale. Four (4) fairs will also be operating on the day with bargains galore plus the Brunswick Heads Community Market will also be happening. More than 20 different activities will be running including recycling & sustainability demonstrations, monster books sales, quilting displays, Community Group bbqs, homemade jams and cake stalls, traditional Devonshire teas, recycled bikes for sale, Historical Society display, horse and carriage rides, free face painting, and an abundance of entertainment throughout the day. The ever popular Australian Marbles Competition is also part of the day’s festivities providing fun for all ages. A hundred prizes also up for grabs at the Lucky Penny Lucky Dip. So if you are a collector, bargain hunter and just want to enjoy a family day out and soak up the atmosphere, the Old & Gold Festival in Brunswick Heads is the place to be. Saturday 6th June. Festival starts at 8am and goes till 3pm – entry is free! Phone Linda on 02 6685 1003 or www.oldngold.com.au
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
Charlotte Selena Holden 17th Feb 2015 7.14 pm 6 pounds 8 ounc 50 cm long No words can describe how much her mummy and daddy love her.
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INBOX Sonny meeting Jarvis for the first time.. This is the face of a proud big brother. I think someone was a little bit excited
Mia McCaughey (6) dad, Shea McCaughey and Sienna McCaughey (4) heading for a day out and about.
Hunta's 2nd birthday! Blowing out her candle and loving her dora the explorer themed party. Delilah Rae chomping away on her crunchy carrot.
Leading Specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Fertility & Reproductive Specialist Laparoscopic Surgery Gynaecology Obstetrics
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Birthing Options in the Northern Rivers O
nce you’ve got over the euphoria of the positive pregnancy test it’s time to make some big decisions – and not just about names and what colour to decorate the nursery. Expectant parents have a whole host of choices to make including where to give birth and who should care for Mum and baby during pregnancy, labour and after the birth itself. Family Magazine’s Guide to ‘Birthing Options in the Northern Rivers’ will ensure that, whichever choice you and your family decide to make, it will be an informed one.
Private or Public?
You can choose to give birth in a hospital, a birthing centre or at home. If you wish to give birth in a hospital or birthing centre you need to decide whether to have your baby as a private patient or as a public patient. As a public patient you will give birth in a public hospital (or birthing centre attached to a hospital). You need to see your GP for a referral and most costs are covered by Medicare. You don’t get to choose the doctor who will deliver your baby (if you need one) and you will see different midwives and doctors throughout your pregnancy and birth. As a private patient in the Northern Rivers you will still give birth in a public hospital (or a birthing centre attached to a hospital) but you may be able to be transferred to a private hospital afterwards. You can also pay privately to have a midwife at a home birth or to attend a private birthing centre. Some costs may be covered by private medical insurance. If you don’t have insurance you
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will be required to meet all costs yourself. As a private patient you get to choose the obstetrician who will attend your baby’s delivery (if he or she is available).
Hospital
In the Northern Rivers your hospital choices are Lismore Base, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah or Tweed Hospitals. You can no longer plan to give birth at Byron or Ballina hospitals but you can ask to be transferred for postnatal care if you wish. All four public hospitals have a range of modern birthing suites (with private baths, showers, hotpacks, birthing stools, massage etc. available) and post-natal beds including en-suite private rooms and shared rooms on the ward. A birthing pool is available for planned water births at Lismore base and Mullumbimby Hospital. Complicated or high risk births are transferred to Lismore, Tweed or Murwillumbah where epidural and caesarean section services can be provided. It’s important to look around your chosen hospital before booking in so you will be familiar with its facilities and birthing policies.
Birthing Centres
Birthing centres are staffed and run by midwives and offer care to women with uncomplicated pregnancies. Patients usually experience a more natural ‘athome’ style labour and birth with little medical intervention. However the hospital is usually close by in case more intensive medical care should be needed. Both private and public patients can elect to give birth in a birthing centre. You will need to be referred by your GP. The only birthing centre in Family Magazine’s distribution area is attached to Mullumbimby Hospital.
By Sadie Hunt
Planned Home Birth
A planned home birth involves a qualified, experienced midwife of your choice caring for you in your home during your pregnancy, labour and after giving birth. Home births are only advisable for low risk pregnancies and Mums who live within reasonable distance of a back-up hospital. Home birth midwives do not usually carry pethidine or gas but do carry safety equipment such as oxygen, suction and resuscitation equipment. The midwife usually stays for up to four hours after the birth to ensure Mum and baby are well and that breastfeeding is established. The midwife also usually visits daily thereafter for up to six weeks. The home birth option is currently only available privately in the Northern Rivers area although some private health insurance companies will cover some of the costs of a home birth.
Who should care for you? The experience of pregnancy and giving birth is an emotional and sometimes difficult personal journey – so make sure you choose your medical support team carefully. During pregnancy you will be cared for by your obstetrician (if you are a private patient) or by a team of midwives and obstetricians at the hospital or community health centre (if you are a public patient). You can also elect to be cared for by your local GP in conjunction with your obstetrician or the midwives and doctors at the maternity hospital or birthing centre. This is called ‘shared care’. At the birth you may have an obstetrician,
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midwives or a GP present (or a mixture of all three) depending on where you choose to give birth. Generally in a hospital you will be seen by midwives throughout your labour and only see an obstetrician if a complication arises (unless you are a private patient when the obstetrician of your choice will be called to attend the delivery). You will be attended by midwives if you choose to give birth at a birthing centre or at home. Another option is to have a ‘doula’ present at your baby’s birth. A doula is a non-medical birthing assistant - usually a woman. She provides emotional, physical and sometimes spiritual support to the Mother during labour and childbirth. Many fathers and other family members also claim to feel more relaxed and reassured with a doula present at the birth. Doulas can be present at birth in hospitals, birthing centres and at home. A private fee is payable. Deciding what sort of birth you want to have is an entirely personal choice – you will need to weigh up the facilities on offer locally as well as your personal health and life circumstances, your previous experiences of pregnancy or birth and you and your family’s feelings about particular types of care. Make sure you make an informed decision which suits you and your family – and remember the earlier you consider the options for your care in pregnancy and birth, the better.
More Info: Australian College of Midwives www.midwives.org.au Maternity Coalition www.maternitycoalition.org.au Northern Rivers Hospitals - www.ncahs.nsw.gov.au NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY magazine
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50 BABY NAMES FOR 2015
Girls Chloe Emily Aaliyah Emma Olivia Hannah Lily Savannah Isabella Ava Sophia Charlotte Ella Grace Elizabeth Mia Abigail Katie Zoey Madison Jade Jasmine Alyssa Amber Bella
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Lily Taylor Ellie Alexis Paige Lexi Sawyer Cali Nova Ember Scarlett Penelope Riley Elsa Aria Harper Hannah Avery Amelia Audrey Mia Madison Layla Addison Maya
Boys
Jacob Jonah Daniel Liam James Ethan Michael Harry Matthew Tyler Jordan Joshua Alexander Dylan Noah Niall Spencer Zayn Aiden Logan Austin Blake Jayden Christopher Anthony
Louis Mason William Jackson Brandon Kyle Connor Elijah Oliver Caleb Wyatt River Ace Karter Tobias Nash Archer Sebastian Hunter Rhett Samuel Brady Christian Owen Nathan
HIPSTER BABY NAMES Girls Everly Zola Jezebel Clementine Tallulah
Boys Prairie Xena Rebel India Brooklyn
Elvis Homer Holden Thor Edison
Jagger Kale Scout Atticus Bear
CELEBRITY BABY NAMES Fifi Trixibelle - Paula Yates/Bob Geldof Moon Unit - Frank/Gail Zappa Apple - Gwyneth Paltrow/Chris Martin Satchel - Mia Farrow/Woody Allen Peaches - Paula Yates/Bob Geldof Tiger Lily Heavenly Hirani - Paula Yates/Michael Hutchence Maddox - Angelina Jolie River - Arlyn /John Phoenix Dweezil - Frank/Gail Zappa Brooklyn - Victoria/David Beckham Zowie - Angie/David Bowie Phoenix Chi - Mel C/Jimmy Gulzar Banjo - Patrick/Rachel Griffiths Chester - Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks Cosima - Nigella Lawson Daisy Boo - Jamie Oliver Dexter - Diane Keaton Racer, Rebel, Rocket - Robert Rodriguez Willow - Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith Zola - Eddie Murphy
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Helping Your Child Deal with the Birth of a New Sibling
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f you’re pregnant with your second child, it’s time to be thinking about how to prepare your first child to deal with “not being an only child” anymore. This can be a difficult transition for any child, and most, regardless of age, have some adjustments to make. Here are some suggestions to help your child be prepared.
• Talk about how special it is to be a big brother or sister. Discuss the baby in terms of how important the older sibling will be in its life. This is your child’s chance to be the big kid, which is usually a very appealing idea. • If you’ve been thinking about putting your child into a preschool program, now is the time. Don’t wait until after the baby comes, or she might feel like you’re trying to get rid of her. She should have time to make friends and get adjusted before the baby comes, and then she will enjoy the chance to get away.
• Get her used to being away from you. If your child spends most of her waking hours in your care, it’s time to start having someone else take over some of this time for you. Maybe start using a sitter a little more, or sending her to play at a friend’s. This way, when the baby starts to demand your attention, she will be accustomed to having other caretakers. • Don’t plan any major changes for her right after the baby is born. The adjustment to the baby is plenty, so don’t try potty training, or changing her sleeping arrangements during this time. If you can’t get these things accomplished before the baby comes, plan to put it off a few months. • Familiarize her with babies in general, particularly the amount of care they require. Talk to her about when she was a baby, and all the things that she did. Then when the new baby comes, she will have something to relate to.
’Bee a Reader’
• Let her assist you with any baby preparations that she would like to help with, but don’t force her. She might think its fun to pick out nursery items, for example. • Prepare her for the time you’ll be spending in the hospital, and explain what the situation will be like. If you can make it special for her, so much the better. When my daughter was born, we had arranged for my four year old son’s favourite aunt and uncle to come and stay with him at our house while I was in the hospital. He was looking so forward to their visit; he hardly noticed I was away. No matter how well you prepare your child, there is bound to be some difficulty in adjusting to the new baby. My son thought his little sister was cool, but he didn’t much care for the fact that I was her Mommy, too. It takes a little time, but things work out well in the end. And, anything you can do to prepare them ahead of time will only make the transition easier.
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to storytime at the Library! Each of the Library’s 11 branches rtrl.nsw.gov.au Toddler Storytime & Baby Bounce Toddler Storytime Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Baby Bounce Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement.
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Adoption? By Peace Decle
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doption is the complete transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from one person to another. It is a very serious step, and in NSW can only be done after each adoption proposal is considered by the Supreme Court of NSW. ’Historically, adoptions in NSW have been uncommon. This is primarily due to the low number of children being made available for adoption for a range of reasons. Due to recent changes to law and policy in NSW, it is anticipated that there may be greater children becoming available for adoption than previously. In New South Wales, a child may be adopted into a new family in three different ways – inter-country adoption, local adoption or known carer adoption. In most cases of adoption in NSW, the Department of Family & Community Services (FaCS) has responsibility for approving prospective adoptive parents and managing the adoption application process . In every case, there are important processes that must be followed including, counselling for parents prior to them giving consent to their child being adopted, the consent of children over the age of 12 years, and the development of adoption plans which will manage how the child’s needs will be met in their adoptive family and their contact with birth parents and birth family.
return to the care of their parents or a relative, adoption of that child is to be preferred to long-term foster care. It is too early to tell whether or not the changes to the law will result in a greater number of children ultimately being adopted. Children who are in foster care have in the most part been removed from their parents against their will as a result of neglect, abuse, or irretrievable breakdown in relationships. As adoption would preclude the opportunity for parents to seek restoration of their children in the future, there is a real question as to whether they will be willing to give consent to their children being adopted, or if not, whether the Supreme Court will be willing in those circumstances to grant the adoption without the parents’ consent. The information in article is offered for general information purposes and is not intended to be legal advice or the giving of a legal opinion. If you want to understand how these issues affect you and your family, you should consult a family law solicitor. A list of solicitors who practice in family law in your area can be found on ‘Finding a Solicitor’ on www.lawsociety.nsw.gov.au.
Inter-country adoptions – In NSW (and Australia), there are very few intercountry adoptions, primarily as a result of the fact that there are very few adoption proposals put forward by cooperating countries each year. Each cooperating country has it’s own criteria for prospective adoptee parents which may be different to the criteria required for local or known carer adoptions. For those prospective adoptive parents who do satisfy the relevant criteria, there are often very long waiting lists with a median length of time for an intercountry adoption proposal being 5 years . In 2013, the total number of intercountry adoptions made in NSW was 42. Local adoptions – There are very few children resident in NSW who are put up for adoption by their parents. While the vast majority of local adoptions relate to children under the age of 2 years, only 10-20 local adoptions are completed each year. Known carer adoptions – Step-parent and foster carer adoptions together represent the largest source of adoptions in Australia and NSW, however, there are still only small numbers with a total of 157 adoptions through these processes in 2013-2014. It is anticipated that the numbers of known carer (foster carer) adoptions is likely to increase in coming years. In late 2014, changes were made to child protection laws in recognition of the growing numbers of children in foster care in NSW and the poor outcomes often suffered by children in long-term foster care. With a view to offering children greater long-term stability, where the Children’s Court decides that a child cannot
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BREAST FEEDING tips and guidelines B
reastfeeding has many advantages for both the baby and the mother. There are many substances in breast milk that can’t be found in cow’s milk. More so, there are fewer complications associated with breast milk than with cow’s milk. It has been advertised time and again that it is best for the babies if they are breastfed for the first six months even up to two years. So why is breast milk so beneficial for the baby? First of all, only breast milk contains colostrum which are essential for the baby to take. Commercially-made milks cannot simulate the colostrum made by a mother. The colostrum contain natural antibodies and immune globulins that are responsible for keeping the baby free from illness for the first few months of its life. Another advantage breast milk has over cow’s milk is that it allows the mother to save as cow’s milk can be expensive. The baby can better adapt to breast milk. Their faeces are not smelly and they don’t have any difficulty defecating compared to cow’s milk. Breastfeeding has also been approved to be one of the family planning methods that a family can observe. Since breastfeeding has been given so much importance, many women have been made aware. However, despite the
awareness, many mothers still report of breast problems associated with lactation. These problems are most often than not, associated with improper breast feeding techniques. In order to lower down the incidence of breast related problems due to lactation, it is important that mothers observe the proper techniques of breast feeding. Ultimately, both the mother as well as the baby will benefit from the proper observance of these techniques. Firstly you need to prepare your breast for milk-production. There are various nipple exercises to perform in order to prepare your nipple to deliver the breast milk to your baby. One of these exercises would involve routinely pinching the nipple. Second and what is commonly forgotten is how to keep the nipple clean before the baby latches on to it for feeding. When you plan to breast feed, you should avoid using soap on your nipple. If this cannot be avoided, your nipple should be wiped using a soft cloth soaked in clean water to make sure your nipple is clean before your baby feeds from it. Third and perhaps the most important step is to allow your baby to properly latch on to your nipple. You will know when your baby is latched on properly when your baby’s mouth covers the
entire areola and not just the nipples. It is essential that your baby should latch on properly so that he or she can properly stimulate the “let-down reflex” of your breasts wherein the milk will go down the ducts and out your nipple. To aid your baby in latching on properly, you should make use of their rooting reflex. This is manifested in the first few months of life. You stimulate your baby’s cheek, near their mouth using your nipple and their head will automatically turn towards the stimulation. Their mouth will open and be ready for receiving your nipple. Once you’re done, you can aid your baby to stop latching on by inserting a clean pinkie finger into the side of their mouth and propping it slightly open. Your baby will stop sucking and you can remove your nipple. To prevent sore nipples and breast engorgement you have to monitor the amount of time your baby sucks with each nipple. It is usually advisable to spend 10-15 minutes each breast to make sure that the breasts are completely emptied of milk. This will prevent breast engorgement. The next time your baby feeds on your breast, let your baby feed from the last breast he or she fed on. This will completely empty the milk on that breast before you move on to the other breast.
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WHAT' S
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2015 LITTLE LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 8.30 am @ Albert Park, Keen Street, Lismore FREE EVENT 02 6621 3413 leanne.clark@lismore.nsw.gov.au
LOVE LENNOX FESTIVAL - festival atmosphere, markets, arts and crafts, and entertainment. FREE Main Street, Lennox Head @ 9am www.lovelennox.com.au OLD & GOLD FESTIVAL Brunswick Heads 8am- 3pm. FREE ENTRY Linda on 02 6685 1003 or www.oldngold.com.au BLAKEBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL BONFIRE 5pm-9pm louisetate@bigpond.com Rosehill Road, Blakebrook, Blakebrook Louise Tate: 0400 241994 NEWRYBAR PUBLIC SCHOOL FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE SPECTACULAR Entertainment, including a Merry-go-round, Ferris wheel and jeeps for the bigger kids – all topped off with the night sky fireworks spectacular 7pm.
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Your complete reference guide to everything that's happening in and around the Northern Rivers area over the next two months. If you have an event to feature on our What's On Guide, please email the details to enquiries@nrfamily.com.
NORCO PRIMEX PRIMARY INDUSTRY EXHIBITION Richmond Valley events centre, Bruxner highway 9am – 4pm www.farmonline.com.au/events/Primex/home PREGNANCY BABIES & CHILDREN’S EXPO Brisbane Convention & exhibition Centre, South Bank. Adult $20 Consession $15 info@pbcexpo.com.au
LISMORE LANTERN PARADE 10am-10pm Lismore CBD, Carrington St Lismore 02 6622 6333 or festival@lanternparade.com www.lanternparade.com BROOMS HEAD 3BS FUN RUN Raises funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. 10K, 5K, On Road, Off Road www.facebook.com/BroomsHead3Bs
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JULY 4WD CARAVAN CAMPING AND MARINE SHOW 9am – 4pm Adult $12 Consession - $10 Lismore show ground 02 6627 4444 or www.lismore 4wdshow.com.au EVANS HEAD FISHING CLASSIC 11-13 McDonald place Evans head entry fees: Juniors $10, Cadets $25, Adults $130 info@evansheadfishingclassic.com.au CASINO BMX OPEN DAY Crawford Square, Casino. BALLINA FINE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 11am – 5pm $20 Adults only over 18 years www. ballinafinewineandfoodfestival.com.au
HERITAGE WEEKEND Casino show grounds, Summerland way Call: 02 66625991 Email: casinoshowsociety@bigpond.com FREE QUOTA ART, CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Casino Community & Cultural Centre, Casino NSW Cost: Gold coin donation
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SPENDER IN THE GRASS North Byron Parklands 126 Tweed valley way. Yelgun NSW 2483 www.splendourinthegrass.com
OPERA AT THE CHANNON the channon road Call: 0412742095 Email: operaatthechannon16@gmail.com THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE 1 boundry street, Lismore Call: 1300 066 772 email: boxoffice@lismorecityhall.com.au
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Northern Rivers Markets Weekend of the Month
MARKET GUIDE
Location
1st Saturday
Brunswick Heads Riverside Market Memorial Park, Fawcett Street, 7.30am – 2pm
1st Sunday
Byron Bay Community Markets Butler Street Reserve, 8am – 2pm
1st & 3rd Sundays Lismore Cr Boot Market Lismore Shopping Square, 8am – 2pm 1st & 3rd Sundays Ballina Market, Canal Road, 7am – 1pm 2nd Sunday
Alstonville Community Market Alstonville Showground, 8am – 12.30pm
2nd & 5th Sunday Lennox Lakeside Market Lake Ainsworth 8am – 2pm
Weekly Farmers Markets Every Tuesday
Rainbow Region Organic Market Lismore Showground 7am – 11am
Every Thursday
Byron Bay Farmers Market Butler Street Reserve 7am – 11am
Every Saturday
Bangalow Farmers Market Bangalow Pub Car Park 7am – 11am
Weekend of the Month
Location
2nd Sunday
The Channon Craft Market Coronation Park 9am – 3pm
3rd Saturday
Mullumbimby Market Stuart Street 7.30am – 2pm
3rd & 5th Sunday Nimbin Market Community Centre 8am – 2pm Last Saturday
Woodenbong Yowie Country Market Woodenbong Public Hall 8am – 3pm
4th Sunday
Bangalow Village Market Bangalow Showground 7.30am – 2pm
4th Sunday
Evans Head Market Park Street Reserve 7.30am – 2pm
Every Saturday
Lismore Farmers Market Lismore Showground 8am – 12pm
Every Saturday
Kyogle Craft & Farmers Market Kyogle Memorial Hall, Cnr Summerland Way & Stratheden Street, 8am -12noon
Every Sunday
Ballina Missingham Farmers Market Kingsord Smith Drive 6am – 12noon
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How to care for your body during pregnancy...
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eing pregnant means following a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. It’s crucial to understand what steps you can take to keep you and your baby in good health. Prenatal care is one of the vital factors that ensure a smooth pregnancy. The first check-up should occur during the first 6 to 8 weeks of your pregnancy, when your menstrual period is approximately 2 to 4 weeks late. For women who are relatively healthy and have no complicating risk factors, you will probably see your health care provider every 4 weeks until the 28th week of pregnancy, and then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks of pregnancy. After that you will have an appointment every week until you give birth through inducing labour or otherwise. Proper nutrition is one of the best ways to enjoy a happy pregnancy. Because you’re eating for two, it’s doubly important to consume healthy foods and stay away from things that may harm your baby as it develops. When you’re pregnant, dieting and cutting calories is not a good thing – you will need to take in about 300 more calories a day to ensure you and your baby are properly nourished, especially as your pregnancy progresses. Caloric intake, however, can vary from woman to woman. For thin women, and women carrying twins, you may be required to consume more than 300 extra calories. Or, if you are currently overweight you might need less. No matter what, you’ll need to contact your healthcare provider to determine what’s best for you.
products are all essential to maintaining good health. Real, healthy food will provide your body with much-needed nutrients. At the same time, during pregnancy certain essential nutrients are required in higher-than-normal amounts. For example, calcium, iron, and folic acid are especially essential in the diet of a pregnant woman. Although your doctor may prescribe vitamin supplements, your diet still needs to contain nutritious food to provide your body with most of its nourishment. On a normal basis, women need 1,000 mg of calcium per day, but during pregnancy, calcium consumption should rise in order to keep up with calcium loss in your bones. You can get calcium from a wide range of food products, including low-fat dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt; orange juice, soy milk, and cereals that are fortified with calcium; dark green veggies such as spinach, kale, and broccoli; as well as tofu, dried beans, and almonds. A pregnant woman requires 27 to 30 mg of iron per day because iron is used by the body to make haemoglobin, which is what helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. A lack of iron leads to a dearth of red blood cells, meaning the body’s tissues and organs don’t receive enough oxygen. With a baby on board, women need to pay extra attention to their iron intake.
Of course, pure calorie consumption is not the only goal – you need to make sure that what you eat is nutritionally sound. Nutritious foods contain the essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to a baby’s growth and development.
Iron is found in both plant and animal matter, but the body absorbs it more easily from meat sources. The following are some foods that contain a good amount of iron: red meat, dark poultry, salmon, eggs, tofu, enriched grains, dried beans and peas, dried fruit, leafy green vegetables, blackstrap molasses, and ironfortified breakfast cereals.
Although a healthy diet is fundamental to caring for your body during pregnancy, it’s actually quite simple to integrate healthy living into your daily life. Maintain a wellbalanced diet by following basic dietary guidelines. Lean meats, fruit, vegetables, whole grain breads and low-fat dairy
Many people have already heard about how important folate (folic acid) is for a pregnant woman. For pregnant woman, or those planning on becoming pregnant, it is recommended that you take 0.4 milligrams of folic acid every day. Many women choose to supplement their diet
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with vitamins in addition to any folic acid intake they receive from food. It has been found that consuming folic acid 1 month before and during the first 3 months of pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects by 70%, which is why it’s considered so critical. The neural tube is formed during the first 28 days of pregnancy, which is usually before a woman even realizes she’s pregnant, and it eventually develops into the baby’s brain and spinal cord. Lack of sufficient nutrition, particularly a lack of folic acid, may result in a neural tube defect such as spinal bifida. To remain healthy while pregnant, it’s also key to drink plenty of fluids. During pregnancy your blood volume increases, so drinking plenty of water is the best way to avoid dehydration and constipation. Exercise is a great way to feel great throughout an entire pregnancy. There’s no reason to stop physical activity once you become pregnant; in fact, dietary guidelines suggest that you take 30 minutes or more each day to work out at a moderate pace. During pregnancy, regular exercise prevents excessive weight gain, reduces problems such as back pain, swelling, and constipation, improves sleep, increases energy, promotes a positive attitude, prepares your body for labour and lessens recovery time after labour. Proper sleep is another factor in maintaining health and comfort during pregnancy. Pregnancy can take its toll, and after a long day you will feel more tired than usual. As the baby grows bigger, it will be more difficult to sleep, but try to sleep as best you can – it will do wonders for how you feel! Following a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, exercising, and drinking plenty of fluids are all important to your overall well-being during pregnancy. If you strive to eat nutritious food and maintain a positive attitude during the course of your pregnancy, the good moments will definitely outshine the difficult ones.
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Ideas for Organizing Your Baby Nursery
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lanning a baby nursery is a big job. Organizing the baby nursery can be an even bigger one, especially if you are working with a small room. There are ways to make the most of the space that you have though. Creating adequate storage in the room is important to keeping it organized. Start by organizing the closet. Since baby clothes are much smaller than adult clothes, you can lower the closet rod to be just a few feet from the floor. This will allow more space above the closet rod to install shelving which will give you more storage for other items. Installing a good closet organizer in the closet is another idea for making the most of the space. The closet isn’t the only area in the nursery that you can use for storage. If you have a
changing table, use the space below it to store items such as diapers, wipes, creams, and changing pads. If there is room beneath the baby crib, this is also a great place to pick up some additional storage space. Use wicker baskets or plastic storage containers to store items such as crib sheets, receiving blankets, additional crib bedding, bibs, and burp clothes under there. A dresser or armoire also provide extra room for a baby’s items. Wall shelves and bookcases can also bring a great deal of additional storage space to the room. A good bookcase can help you keep all your baby’s books, toys, and stuffed animals organized in one place. If you have limited floor space in your baby nursery, opt for one tall bookcase rather than a few shorter ones. If you do have the space, a couple shorter ones work best as
they make it easier for your baby to reach their things when they get bigger. A toy box is also instrumental in keeping your baby’s room organized. You will be surprised how quickly a baby’s toy collection can grow. Having a place to store them all will help keep the room clutter free. If you want, opt to get a toy bench instead of a standard toy box. This will give your baby a place to sit when they get bigger. So when it comes to finding ways to organize your baby nursery, look high and low. You never know where you might find an extra place to tuck away your baby’s items out of sight. Creating enough storage now will keep your baby’s room clutter free later!
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STAGES OF PREGNANCY
The first trimester lasts from the first through the 13th week of pregnancy. In the initial couple of weeks following conception, your hormone levels change altogether. Your uterus starts to support the development of the placenta and the fetus, your body adds to its blood supply to convey oxygen and supplements to the forming infant, and your heart rate increases. These progressions go with a large number of the pregnancy symptoms, for example fatigue, morning sickness, headaches, and constipation. When you are 12 weeks pregnant your baby is around 60mm long. At this stage, your baby's forehead grows with the developing brain, the eyelids are still sealed shut and the ears are forming.
The second trimester (weeks 13-27) is often the most comfortable period of time for the majority of pregnant women. During the second trimester, you're likely to experience decreased nausea, better sleep patterns and an increased energy level. However, you may experience a whole new set of symptoms, such as back pain, abdominal pain, leg cramps, constipation and heartburn. Your abdomen will start to look pregnant, as the uterus will grow rapidly in size. At the end of the second trimester, your baby will be almost four times as big as it was at the end of the first trimester. By 19 weeks your baby is able to hear, and is covered in fine hair called lanugo. If you have a scan at this stage, it's often possible to find out the baby’s gender. Somewhere between 16 weeks and 20 weeks, you may feel your baby's first fluttering movements. It's a good time to invest in maternity wear, and spread the good news of your pregnancy with your friends and family.
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The third trimester lasts from the 28th week through the birth of your baby. You are probably very excited and anxious for the birth of your baby. Some of the physical symptoms you may experience during this period include shortness of breath, haemorrhoids, urinary incontinence, varicose veins and sleeping problems. Some women have trouble finding a comfortable position to sleep in. Your baby's head drops down into your pelvis (engages), getting ready for delivery. For a first baby this will usually happen toward the end of the pregnancy (around 37 weeks onwards). This can cause pressure on your bladder and you may need to pass urine more often. Your baby's lungs mature throughout the third trimester and by 32 weeks your baby is much more likely to survive if born prematurely. Your baby makes breathing movements, even though the lungs don't work properly until birth. Fat stores are laid down in preparation for birth. Your baby grows fine hair and fingernails, the eyes open and close, and teeth may start growing under the gums. During the third trimester you will start seeing your health care provider more frequently. The third trimester is a good time to educate yourself about labour and delivery. Take time out to enrol in a childbirth class.
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ABORIGINAL MATERNAL & INFANT HEALTH Ballina Community Health Centre
Tel: 6686 8977
BUILDING BETTER DADS
Free 3 week course for expectant fathers Men & Family Centre, Lismore Phone: 6622 6116
HOME BIRTH GROUP
Alternate Mondays Cook Pioneer Hall Gordon St, Mullumbimby (Behind the Civic Centre) 10:30-12:30 am
CASINO
Community Health Centre, Canterbury & North Sts Call for appointment 6662 4444
CORAKI
Community Health Centre, Surrey St Four days per month Call for appointment
Tel: Taneal 6688 2331
NIMBIN BIRTH & BEYOND Tel: Kirrah 0429 308851
NORTHERN RIVERS CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore Mon 6.30-9pm six week course
Tel: 6627 9600
NURTURE BIRTH & BEYOND
Tues 9.30-11.30 Lismore Pregnancy yoga & birth prep Tel: Kirrah 0429 308851
BIRTH AND PARENTING CLASSES
Wednesday evenings for 7weeks costing $60 Ballina Community Health Tel: 6686 8977 Byron Community Health Tel: 6685 6254 Mullumbimby Community Health Tel: 6684 1677 PRENATAL YOGA Mondays 10.30am-1130am 3 Bentinck st Ballina $10 Tel: Sarah 0423 748 651
GIRL GUIDES/SCOUTS GIRL GUIDES
Community Health Centre, Old School Site, Woodburn St Every Fri Call for appointment 6682 4899
KINGSCLIFF
Community Health Centre, Turnock St Call for appointment 6674 9500
KYOGLE
Community Health Centre, Summerland Way (nr hosp.) Call for appointment 6632 1522
LENNOX HEAD
Community Centre, Mackneys Lane Wed 9.30-2.30 appointments only Tel: 6686 8977 Lismore Community Health Level 1, 29 Molesworth Street Mon-Fri 8.30-5
MURWILLUMBAH
Community Health Centre, cnr Wollumbin & Nullum Sts Call for appointment
WOODBURN
ALSTONVILLE
Community Health Centre, Main Street Tues–Thurs 8.30 - 5 Tel: 6628 3901
BALLINA
Community Health Centre, cnr. Fox & Cherry Sts Open clinics Mon 9.30-12 & Fri 9-12 Appointments Mon 2-4, Wed & Thurs 9-12 & 2-4, Fri 2-4 Tel: 6686 8977
Tel: 6620 7687
Community Health Centre, Azalea St Friday 9.30 – 3pm Call for appointment Tel: 6684 1677
SCOUTS
CHILD & FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS
Tel: 6625 0111
6670 9400
LENNOX HEAD
Community Centre, Mackneys Lane 3rd Wed of month 10-11 Tel: 6686 8977
CWA rooms Alt. Fri afternoons Call for appointment
Tel:6682 4899
IMMUNISATION CLINICS 3rd Tues of month 1.30-4
Tel: 6628 3901
BALLINA
Community Health Centre, cnr Fox & Cherry Sts 2nd and 4th Tues every month 10-11 For appointment Tel: 6686 8977
BRUNSWICK HEADS
Community Centre 4th Thurs every month
BANGALOW
BYRON
Community Health Centre, Granuaille Road Thursday 1 - 3pm Cal for an appointment Tel:66870000
Community Hospital 2nd Thurs every month Tel: 6685 6254 for appointment
Byron Community Health Centre, Shirley St Monday 9 – 3pm Call for an appointment Tel: 668856254
CORAKI
Tel: 6685 6254
Community Health Centre, Surrey St 3rd Tues every month Tel: 6683 2019
GOONELLABAH
Child & Family Health Centre
Tel: 6672 3324
JARJUM PLAYGROUP
PARENTS'GROUPS/PLAYGROUPS BALLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH
JELLYBEANS
Solarium, Ballina Community Hospital Thurs 10-12 Tel: Anne/Angela 6686 8977
Senior Citizen’s Venue, Lismore Fri 10-12
JUMPING JOEYS’ PLAYGROUP
Playgroup House, Regatta Ave Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30-11.30
McCarthy Hall, St Joseph’s School, Alstonville Tues 9.20- 11 More info: sjpalst@lism.catholic.edu.au
BANGALOW
KIDS CLUB
BALLINA LITTLE PELICANS
Anglican Hall, Ashton Road Tues 10-12 (term time only) $3 per session
Presbyterian Church, Ballina Wed 3.15-4.30 Tel: Sue 6687 8664
BEANIES GOORIE
For Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families YWCA, 101a Rous Rd, Goonellabah Thurs 11- 1 (term time only) Tel: Zoe 6625 5809
BENTLEY PLAY GROUP 10am - 12noon
Tel: Belinda Smith 6663 5204
Buddha Bar at the Piggery Wed 10-12.30 Tel: Suzanne 0402 590725
CABARITA BEACH PLAYGROUP
Pippies Early Childhood Centre Wed 9.30-11.30 Tel: Jacqui 6676 2694 CASINO Pratt Street (next to Scout Hall) Tues & Fri 10-12 Tel: Kate 6662 2113
DADS AND KIDS PLAYGROUP
Tel: 6686 2083
KYOGLE PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
62 Fawcett St, Kyogle Thurs 9.30–11.30 (term time only) Tel: 6632 1338
LENNOX HEAD PLAYGROUP
Lennox Head Community Centre Tues 10-12 Wed 9.30-11.30 Tel: Debbie 6687 5360 MANY VOICES For culturally and linguistically diverse families YWCA, 101a Rous Rd, Goonellabah Mon 10- 12 (term time only) Tel: Zoe 6625 5809
MOPS Alstonville
(Mothers of Pre-schoolers) Alstonville Baptist Fellowship 2nd Fri (school term only) 9.15-11.30
Tel: 6628 5387
MT WARNING COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP 120 Glenock Rd, Uki Tues 9.30–11.30 $5 – incl. morning tea
Cudgen Primary School Tues at 9
Tel: 6679 5313
Scout Hall, Wilson St, South Lismore Mon 10-12.30 Gold coin donation Tel: Glenn 6622 6116
MUM & ME TIME Presbyterian Church, Park Ave, E. Lismore Tues 10-12 Tel: 6621 3655
DADS AND KIDS PLAYGROUP
MUMMULGUM PLAYGROUP
Baptist Church, Raja Road, Ocean Shores Mon 10-12
EAST LISMORE PLAYGROUP
ALSTONVILLE
HONEYBEES PLAYGROUP
Bunjum Aboriginal Co-Op, 44 Tamar Street, Ballina Tues 10-12.30 Tel: Isobel 6686 5644
CUDGEN KIDS PLAYGROUP
Parent Resource Centre, Rajah Road Tues (Appointments 9am-3pm) Call for appointment Tel:6684 1677
Tel: 6624 1422 Murwillumbah Tues 9.30-11.30
BYRON MUMS AND BUBS
MULLUMBIMBY
OCEAN SHORES
There are local groups at Alstonville, Ballina, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Cape Byron (Rovers), Casino, Chinderah, Goonellabah, Kyogle, Lennox Head, Lismore, Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah Tel: Scouts Australia 1800 726887
2nd and 4th Wed of month
LISMORE
There are local groups at Alstonville, Bonalbo, Brunswick Heads, Ballina, Clunes, Kyogle, Lismore & Tweed Heads Tel: Jacki 0427 728269
GOONELLABAH
6683 2019
EVANS HEAD
HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA CLASSES. Lismore, Ballina, Evans Head & surrounding areas. Tel: Sarah 0423 748 651 Fri 11-12.30
Community Health Centre, Oliver Ave Mon-Fri 8.30-5 Tel: 6625 0111
Baptist Chruch, Rotary Dr. Tues 10-12
Tel: Lisa 6629 0215
Scout Hall, Cherry St, Evans Head Fri 10-11.30 Tel: Tricia 6682 4334
MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Eureka School Wed 9.30-11.30
Baptist Church Hall, Ocean Shores Thurs 10-12
FAMILY CENTRE PLAYGROUPS
Banora Point - Mon & Thurs 9.30-11.30 Cabarita - Tues 9.30-11.30 Murwillumbah - Wed 9.30-11.30 Tel: 07 5524 8711
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK PLAYGROUPS
NIMBIN FAMILY CENTRE
81 Cullen St. Tues 10-12 (under 2s only) & Fri 10-12 (ages 2-5 only) Tel: Sarah 6621 2489
OCEAN SHORES PLAYGROUP
Baptist Church Hall, Rajah Road Wed 10-12 (term-time only) Tel: Johanna 0423 202623
PLAYPLACE ALSTONVILLE Tel: 6621 2489
GOONELLABAH COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP 20 Spring Ave Fri 10-12
Tel: 6664 7205
MUMS & BUBS
EUREKA
41 Wilson St, South Lismore Wed 10-12 (term time only) Fri 10-12 (term time only) Nimbin Family Centre Tues 10.30-12.30 new babies Fri 10.30-12.30 toddlers
Mummulgum Public School Tues 9.30-11.30
St Bart’s Church Hall Ages 0-5 Music, craft, games Thurs 9.30-11.30 $3/family Tel: Barb 6628 3089
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Family Contacts
ANTENATAL CLASSES
Family Contacts
PLAYGROUP NSW
Tel: 1800 171 882
PLAYTIME
Presbyterian Church, Ballina Thurs 10-11.30 (term-time only)
Tel: 6686 2083
PLAYTIME
Tumbletown, Everleigh St, Murwillumbah Wed 9-12 Tel: Gwen 6672 7273
PLAYTIME
Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Mon & Thurs 9.30-11.30 Tel: 6676 4555
Ballina Tues & Fri 11 Brunswick Heads Mon 10.30 Byron Bay Wed 10.30 Goonellabah Fri 10 & 11 (baby bounce), Tues 10.30 Kingscliff Wed 10.30 Lennox Head Thurs 10.30 Lismore Mon 10 & 11 (baby bounce), Wed & Thurs 10.30 Murwillumbah Wed 11 Fri 11 (baby bounce) Tweed Heads Tues 11 (baby bounce) Wed & Thurs 11
SPORT/ FITNESS BALLINA LITTLE ATHLETICS Quays Drive, Ballina Sat8.30-11
Tel:0402 300490
SNAPPERS PLAYGROUP
Saunders Oval Wed and Fri evenings 4pm onwards
41 Wilson St Wed 10-12 & Fri 10-12 (under 2s only) Tel: Sarah 6621 2489
EVANS HEAD DISTRICT JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB
Tel: Jenny 6682 4216
EVANS HEAD RUGBY
Tel: Gary Roberts 0418 467053
SUNRISE BEACH SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP
Jacaranda Park, Jacaranda Drive, Byron Bay Thurs 10-12 (during school term) Tel: 6680 4919 CLC Roxy, 5 Geneva St. Kyogle Tues 9.30–11 (term time only)
TODDLER TIME GROUP Lismore Anglican Parish Hall Mon. 9.30 - 11.30 Tel: Trisha 0433952360 TINTENBAR PLAYGROUP
Tintenbar Hall, Cnr. of George & Tintenbar Rd Wed 9.30-11.30 (term time only) $3 Tel: Sara 6687 8363
EVANS HEAD LITTLE ATHLETICS
Tel: Melissa 0400 285525
MULLUMBIMBY LITTLE ATHLETICS Mullum High School oval Fri 4.30pm
RICHMOND VALLEY SWIMMING CLUB Evans Head Aquatic Centre Mon-Fri squad training Club night Fri
Tel: 6682 5885
Buddy up with another Mum & get a surf in Every Tues at Evans head surf club & every Fri at the Pass, Byron Bay 9.30-12 Tel: Roxy 0448 649959
STROLLER GROUPS
TWEED VALLEY ADVENTIST COLLEGE
Primary Campus, Hall Dr., Murwillumbah Mon 9-11.30 (term time only) Tel: 6672 2922 or 0417 604454
WARDELL SUGARBABES
KINGSCLIFF
Wyrallah Public School (off Tregeagle Rd) Wed 9-11.30 Tel: Jenny 0407 281282
YOUNG MUMS GROUP
PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVIES
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Ambrose Brown Park (nr roundabout with Coronation Ave) Thurs 9
SUPPORT GROUPS ASD PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Tel: 6622 3143
Support for children aged 0-12 with additional needs Tel: 6685 3023
CASINO FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
Parenting support, home visits & counselling 149 Canterbury Street Tel: 6662 6792 Home visits, support groups, playgroups Tel: 6621 2489 Free and confidential advice Ballina Care Centre, Tamar Street 3rd Mon of each month Tel: 6622 2171
Support group for Autism or Aspergers Wed 9.45-12 Tel: Mullumbimby Community Health on 6684 1677
AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOC. Lismore - 2nd Fri of month 10am Lismore Library (downstairs) Ballina - 4th Tues of the month 1pm
Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre Tel: 6684 1286
PASS
Parents of Autism Spectrum Support Tel: Susan 6622 6651
P5 PARENTING PROGRAMME
Promoting pleasurable parenting 6-7 week course Child & Family Health Centre, Goonellabah Tel: 6625 0111 Or Ballina/Byron Family Centre Tel: 6686 4109
SIDE BY SIDE
Support group for Aspergers children and young people 1st and 3rd Sat of month Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Tel: Debbie 6676 0483
SUMMERLAND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
Family focused service for children with delayed development/disabilities Birth to school age Rifle Range Rd, East Lismore Tel: 6621 6421
THE FAMILY CENTRE
South Tweed Heads Parenting support and personal development courses W: thefamilycentre.org.au Tel: 07 5524 8711
THE UNCLE PROJECT
Adult male mentors for boys aged 7-14 Byron Bay Tel: 6680 8582
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
Counselling, advice, advocacy and support for women in the Byron Shire Tel: 6684 4299
Lismore (and outreach at Ballina) Counselling, advice, courses, training Tel: 6622 7003
LEGAL AID OUTREACH SERVICE
TOY LIBRARIES BALLINA
Court House, Ballina 2nd & 4th Wed every month 9-12 Tel: 6621 2082
Regatta Avenue Tues & Wed 11-1, Sat 10-1 Or by arrangement Tel: 6686 0275 or 0411 719074
MEN & FAMILY CENTRE
BYRON BAY
Monthly fathers support group meeting 1st Wed. of month 6.15-9pm 17e Keen Street, Lismore Cost $5 (includes dinner) Tel: 6622 6116
NILS
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE
POTTSVILLE
WYRALLAH CREATIVE KIDS
BYRONSHIRE EARLY INTERVENTION
MURWILLUMBAH
WOODBURN PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUP School hall Tues 9.30-11.30
Tel: 1300 872281
Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme W: byroncentre.com.au or Tel: 6685 6807
Community Centre, 9 Sinclair Street Mon 10-12 Tel: 6683 4185
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Youth Drop In Centre
Next to the Cudgen (Kingscliff) Surf Club Mon 9 Hundred Hills Estate Park, Cnr Old Lismore Rd & Riveroak Dr. Wed 8-9 Tel: Shanelle 0419 488150
Alstonville Tues 11
BDCSA
INTERRELATE/FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CENTRE
TULLERA/MODANVILLE
Tullera Hall, Dunoon Road Fri 9.30-11.30
Tel: 6686 4109
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
SURFING MUMS
TREGEAGLE PLAYGROUP
STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY
Home visits, advice, advocacy Mon–Thurs & alternate Fri 62 Tamar Street
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK Evans River School Oval Wed 4.30-6.30 laansw.com.au ehlac@y7mail.com
SUPERMUMS
41 Wilson Street, South Lismore Thurs 10-12
Rainbow Children’s Centre, East Ballina Tel: 6686 6889
BALLINA TOUCH FOOTBALL ASSOC.
SOUTH LISMORE FAMILY CENTRE
Tregeagle Hall Thurs 10-12 $4/session
CWA rooms Mullumbimby - 1st & 3rd Wed of the month 9.30am, Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre, 55 Dalley St. Mullumbimby. Tel: 1800 6862686
BALLINA/BYRON FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
BALLINA JUNIOR CRICKET
Tel: David 0428 864 189
Scout Hall, Cherry Street Evans Head Tues 9.30-12.30 Tel: Tricia Cook 6682 4334
Tel: 6628 3660
BALLINA EARLY INTERVENTION
POLKADOTS
YWCA, 101a Rous Rd, Goonellabah Tues 10-12pm (term time only) Tel: Zoe 6625 5809
AUTISM SPECTRUM AUSTRALIA (NORTHERN NSW) Services and resources for people with ASD and their families
Free legal advice, info & referrals 16 Carrington Street, Lismore Tel: 6621 1000
The Cabin, Cnr Jonson & Kingsley Sts Tel: 0424 729942 or 6685 6717 (Denise)
KYOGLE
St James Anglican Church Hall, Campbell Rd Tel: 6632 1057
LISMORE
Ground floor, city library Tues and Sat 9.30-11.30 term time only POTTSVILLE BEACH Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Mon-Fri 9.30-12.30
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY CARE CENTRE
Day stay help with feeding, unsettled behaviour and sleep issues Tel: 6622 8705
BAT BUS TRANSPORT SERVICE
NORTHERN RIVERS WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
TUMBLETOWN YOUTH GROUP
OCEAN SHORES PARENT RESOURCE CENTRE
YAXI YOUTH TRANSPORT
PARENTEAM
Much of the information in this section has been gleaned from public websites and notice boards. No responsibility is taken by Family Magazine for the accuracy of information herein.
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Rajah Rd Mon-Thurs 10-4 Information, referrals, parent support & programmes Tel: 6680 4919 Support for families with children aged 0-12 years
For 12-25-year-olds living in Byron Shire Tel: 6685 8771 Murwillumbah Baptist Church Alt. Fridays 7.30-9.30
For 12-25-year-olds living in Ballina Shire Tel: 6628 7400
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