Your Child in Whittlesea Dec-Jan 2016

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Kids and iPads Making Christmas Gifts Choosing the right toy Inspire young minds

December 2015/January 2016

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Editor’s Notice Board Welcome to the Dec 2015/ Jan 2016 issue of Your Child in Whittlesea!

We are at that time of year again - time for end of year celebrations, Christmas & New Year. It is a time of transition and new beginnings.

This months’ issue is the 30th issue of Your Child in Whittlesea! A fitting end to the year while looking forward to new beginnings in 2016. As mentioned in our last issue, we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking over the helm of Your Child in Whittlesea for next year (details on page 17).

If you, or someone you know, might be interested in this unique, local business opportunity, please do not hesitate to

Merry Christmas

contact me on (03) 9715 2630 or

0403 355 417 for a chat.

Once again, please remember to shop local this Christmas season and support the wonderful advertisers who enable us to provide this magazine, free of charge , to families like yourselves.

Have a great Holiday Season & Stay Safe

Christine Christine Ernest, Editor

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YOUR CHILD AREAS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING VIC: |BANYULE & NILLUMBIK|MANNINGHAM |MONASH|WHITEHORSE|WHITTLESEA

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2014 Victorian Service of the Year

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Immunisation Due at: 6 Weeks 4 Months 6 Months 12 Months 18 Months 4 Years The City of Whittlesea have a great team of staff who understand needles can hurt a little, so they take time and care, ensuring the experience is the best it can be, for you and your child.

Download a session timetable at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/immunisation or telephone 9217 2170 for further information.

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The Heights Kindergarten 31 Morang Drive, Mill Park a parent committee run kindergarten

2016 & 2017 4-year-old vacancies Enrol Now

Ph: 9436 7744 for session times & enrolment information or view our website www.theheightskindergarten.vic.edu.au

Gymnastics Classes & Holiday Clinics

Book F R E E your T Code rial YC201 : 5

Under 2's play gym Kinder gym: 2-5 yrs General gym: 5-12 yrs

9 Gipps Court, Epping 3076

Tel: (03) 8401 3595 www.gymacademy.com.au

Gymsports Academy of Movement & Excellence

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GREENSBOROUGH, HURSTBRIDGE, WATSONIA & MERNDA VILLAGES

2016 NEW venue in Whittlesea

Join us for open week and our Mini term (Nov/Dec 2015) Call, text or email

Ph: 0417 778 514 Kip McGrath Mill Park Suite 17 Stables Shopping Centre, Childs Rd

kipmcgrath.com.au/millpark

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Over 40 locations across VIC VIC Small class sizes FREE trial available

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5 1 0 2 r e b Decem Carols by Candlelight

See Santa & his elves. Enjoy free ac vity such as face pain ng, live na vity scene, animal farm, art workshops. Food and drink will be available for purchase or bring your own picnic rug and goodies.

F r i d ay, 1 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 7.00pm to 10.00pm Loca on: Redleap Reser ve, Redleap Avenue, Mill Park Cost: FREE

THOMASTOWN LIBRARY

LALOR LIBRARY

This Summer @ your local library

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MILL PARK LIBRARY

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Australia Day Celebrations Get your dancing shoes ready, collect an Australian flag as you arrive and celebrate Australia Day with your local community at one of Council's most popular events!

Live bands, free activities for kids, BBQ, food, drinks and treats, a fantastic fireworks finale. We will also present our Australia Day Awards which recognise the achievements of a number of local residents.

Cost:FREE Tuesday, 26 January 2016 6.00-pm 9.30pm Location: Terrace Lawns, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang

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New Early Learning Centre opens in Doreen Families living in the City of Whi lesea will benefit from the opening of a brand-new early learning centre at Doreen, which will significantly boost the region's capacity for nurturing children from birth to school age. The $3.8 million mul -purpose centre caters for 120 children from birth to school age and their families, offering: Ÿ Infant, toddler and pre-school aged day care Ÿ Funded kindergarten facili es Ÿ Early childhood interven on Ÿ Family services & community programs, such as supported playgroups Ÿ Training opportuni es for community members, families and staff The State Government provided more than $1.3 million towards building the new centre, while the City of Whi lesea brokered a partnership between Melbourne City Mission and Kearney Partners to jointly contribute the remaining $2.5 million. Melbourne City Mission is responsible for opera ng the centre.

Melbourne City Mission Strategic Projects Manager - Early Years, Ms Georda Aldersea, said the Basse s Road ELC would greatly expand child care and early learning op ons for families from Doreen, Whi lesea, Mernda, Nu ield, Yarrambat, Yan Yean, Wollert & South Morang.

“With around 60 babies born each week in Whi lesea, these areas have a growing demand for high-quality child development services,” Ms Aldersea said.

“Melbourne City Mission has a proven track record in delivering inclusive, par cipatory and family-centred early years services that ensure children and their families are well prepared for their school years.”

Basse s Road ELC is Melbourne City Mission's third early years service in Whi lesea, complemen ng its kindergarten programs at Laurimar Community Ac vity Centre and early childhood interven on services at Norparrin in Mill Park.

Melbourne City Mission Chief Execu ve Officer, Revered Ric Holland, said Basse s Road ELC would give children and their families in the Whi lesea growth corridor a great opportunity for a successful future.

Parents interested in enrolling their children at the Basse s Road Early Learning Centre for 2016 can call 8775 1200 or email mcmbasse sroad@mcm.org.au for further informa on.

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Kids Corner CHRISTMAS COLOURING

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child Star’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Whittlesea Contact us: Kids Corner, PO Box 40 Doreen 3754 Email: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire DIAL 000 Police Victoria State Emergency Services Hospitals

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Northern Hospital...................................................

Austin - Heidelberg.................................................

Box Hill Hospital......................................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

13 25 00 8405 8000 9496 5000 9895 3333 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons....................................................................

Kids Help Line..........................................................

Lifeline.....................................................................

Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only).............................

Nurse-on-Call..........................................................

Child Protection - (After Hours Service)..................

Domestic Violence Crisis Centre.............................

Sexual Assault Service (After Hours).......................

Centres Against Sexual Assault................................

Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................

LifeCircle - HOPELINE..............................................

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline

13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 9349 1766 1800 806 272 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/13 000 2673 1800 686 268

Your Local Police Station .

Epping Police..........................................................

Kinglake Police........................................................

Mill Park Police.......................................................

Whittlesea Police ...................................................

9409 8100 57861333 9407 3333 97162102

Other Whittlesea City Council....................................

9217 2170

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Classifieds Classified Ads Include your Logo or photo

67mm x 43mm ONLY.... $45pm x 12 months or $50pm x 6 months

*Conditions Apply

Come enjoy a meal for FREE! Everyone welcome!!

Every Saturday

@ Mill Park Baptist Church

1-3pm Bus route: 562, 564, 566

11 Morang Drive Mill Park (off Childs Road) Melway Map 9, H2 5

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles

Business Opportunity

Sports/Fitness

4 Love your Local 8 Choosing the right toy for Christmas 10 Inspire Young Minds these Holidays 12 Kids and iPads 14 Water for Infants and Young Children 16 New Year Resolutions. Do we really need them?

18 Making Christmas Gifts 20 How to pack for your holiday!

22 The Twelve Days of Real Mums Christmas

7 Kids Matter Family Day Care 17 Your Child in Whittlesea - FOR SALE

13 Gymsports Academy 15 Action Indoor Sports Bundoora & Inflatable World 19 Ready Steady Go Kids 21 Topline Tennis Whittlesea

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Editors Noticeboard What’s On in Whittlesea Kids Corner Handy Phone Numbers Classifieds

Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au

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Child Care/Early Learning 2 Little Flyers Learning Centres (formerly Eltham College Kids)

Dance Schools 15 Magic Moves Dance School

Education/Schools 3 Gilson College Mernda 31 St Paul the Apostle Doreen 32 Ivanhoe Grammar School

Education Support 13 Listen In Language & Learning 15 Kip McGrath Education Centre - Mill Park

Health & Well-Being 11 Dentists of Plenty Valley 11 City of Whittlesea Immunisation Services 13 Into Pilates Doreen 29 Open Minds Psychological Services

Kindergarten 13 The Heights Kindergarten

Play Equipment 11 Aarons Outdoor Living Mernda

Shopping Centres 7 Lalor Shopping Centre 9 Bundoora Square

Theme Parks 5 Funfields Whittlesea

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Deadline for Feb 2016 Issue 18th of Jan 2016

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St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Doreen AN INNOVATIVE, CONTEMPORARY AND PASTORAL LEARNING COMMUNITY. st “As 21 Century learners, the children will experience a thinking curriculum which is rigorous, rich and relevant and caters for their intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual needs.”

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT 2016 ARE NOW OPEN for Years Prep to Six School Tours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am or by appointment

Enquiries 80 Bassetts Road Doreen 3754 Phone: 9216 2000 enrolments@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au