Your Child in Whittlesea May 2014

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Welcome to the May 2014 Special 1st Birthday Edition!

Your Child in Whittlesea is now 1-year-old! Thank you to all our readers and advertisers who have supported us and been a part of the journey this past year.

This Special Birthday Edition features our Cover Child Competition Winner, Noah, on our front cover. We also have all winners and finalists featured on our centre page spread. What a good-looking bunch of littlies! Congratulations to all of you...

As our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our local community, we have featured many of our local businesses this month. This edition epitomises the twofold aims of this magazine - to form a community of local families, our regular readers, while supporting local businesses, particularly our home-based enterprises. By offering local advertising we not only provide information to local families about products and services available in the community, but also ensure that this magazine remains FREE to readers like yourselves. Please make sure you “Like” our FB page at www.facebook.com/yourchildinwhittlesea to receive regular updates about “What’s On” in your neighbourhood, and also support our wonderful advertisers.

Finally, I would like to dedicate this Special Edition of Your Child in Whittlesea to the memory of Cr Nicola Davis, Whittlesea North Ward councillor, a loving wife and mother, a dear friend and leader in our community, who lost her battle with cancer at the prime of her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Paul and young daughters Sienna & Tabatha at this time. Thank you Nicola for your support of our magazine over the past year. You will be greatly missed!

Christine

Happy Mother’s Day

Christine Ernest, Editor

to all our wonderful mothers!

Cover Photo Courtesy of Image of You Photography p: 9715 2630 e: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au w: www.yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au 2

YOUR CHILD AREAS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING VIC: |BANYULE & NILLUMBIK|BOROONDARA|KNOX |MANNINGHAM|WHITEHORSE |WHITTLESEA NSW: |THE HILLS |THE NORTHERN BEACHES Shop Local and mention Your Child In Whittlesea

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SCHOOL OF THE MONTH Plenty Valley Christian College Have you had a close look at Plenty Valley Christian College lately?

Perhaps you've never seen more than our car park as you drive past. We are constantly changing and developing, even though you may not see that from the road!

In the last few years we have built a brand new primary precinct, a multipurpose hall, and various other classrooms and building upgrades.

But it's not about buildings. It's about the Prep' to Year 12 students that call Plenty Valley home, and their experience of high-quality education and outstanding pastoral care.

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Can we invite you to come and see for yourself?

As a first step, check out the short videos on our website and hear what parents and students have to say.

Another way to see who we are is to come to our Open Morning on Tuesday, 20th May 2014 from 9am – 12 noon You can tour with students from the College and meet our Principal and Heads of School to ask questions over a cuppa.

Plenty Valley Christian College – we're more than you think!

For more information about Plenty Valley Christian College visit::

www.pvcc.vic.edu.au

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COME AND VISIT OUR COLLEGE Open Morning on Tuesday, 20th May 2014 from 9 am - 12 pm

Who we help: - Autism/Asperger’s - Developmental Delays - Sensory Processing Disorder - Learning Disabilities - Gross/Fine Motor Delays building blocks - Attention/Concentration Therapy Difficulties - Coordination Difficulties - Handwriting Problems We specialize in creative and playful - Social Difficulties - Downs Syndrome occupational therapy that helps children reach their full potential through optimal learning.

- Cerebral Palsy - & More Serving children from infancy through

adolescence, Building Blocks Therapy offers professional evaluation, consultation and intervention services

contact: Lize Roos on 0400 514 424 turning I can’t into I can

lize@buildingblockstherapy.com.au www.buildingblockstherapy.com.au

Music Lessons Currently accepting enrolments 2016 and 2017

DOREEN AREA

Limited vacancies available for 2015

840 Yan Yean Road, Doreen

Tel: 9717 7400 www.pvcc.vic.edu.au Piano Singing Song Writing and Composition Music degree; Bachelor of Music, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Contact Hana Zreikat on: 0412 200 419 hanazreikat@gmail.com To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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Melbourne’s Best Themed Playcentre Life-sized Animals

Gun Ball Battlezone

Seven Giant Slides

Private Function Hire Extensive Café & Coffee Menu

Enclosed Toddler Area

Air-Conditioned/ Heated Café Area

3 Level Playground Themed Party Rooms

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PRICES: Under 12 months FREE Ages 1-3 $7.50 NO outside food or 4 years and up $9.50

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Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm

FREE coffee for mothers that check in via FB and show us at the front counter Jungle-Kids-Indoor-Playcentre

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Dr Emily Jones (Osteopath) Grad. Cert. in Neonatal & Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy An Osteopath may assist in the management of conditions such as: ∙ Feeding issues ∙ Settling issues ∙ Digestive issues such as Reflux and Constipation ∙ Postural and musculoskeletal development issues ∙ Restriction of neck motion/ Torticollis ∙ Skull deformation or flat head syndrome

Located at Laurimar Medical, 120-122 Painted Hills Road, Doreen Phone 9717 0804

www.laurimarosteo.com.au

At Bodyworx Fitness we are passionately committed to helping you achieve a healthier and fitter lifestyle, so you look good and feel great.

We pride ourselves on attention to detail and customer service so you not only get a great workout, but have a great experience as well.

Our services include:

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Programs and training personalised and catered to your requirements and fitness levels, which includes personal support and nutritional guidance as we work together to achieve a fitter, leaner and healthier you

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Kettlebell Fitness Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.30am and 7pm (Mernda/Doreen area). Small intimate classes, ensuring you get that one on one attention, that focus on fat burning and muscle toning the entire body

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Private and Group PT in our private studio or your home

Contact Antoinette

0438 401 500 bodyworxfitnessandpt@gmail.com

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O' Sole Mio Pizza To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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Angel Lane Framed Baby Hand & Feet Sculptures Maternity Belly Casting Home Visits, Group Discounts & Gift Vouchers Available Combined Sculpture & Photography Packages

www.angellane.com.au www.facebook.com/angellanebabysculptures

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1st PRIZE

Noah

Cover Child Winners

Reed

Elly

Mason

Chanel

Emma 2nd PRIZE

Lilette

Jack

Imogen Venetta

Lukas 16

Damien

Tabitha

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Competition & Finalists Isabella

Caitlin

Amelia Stephanie

Madeline

Jasper

Nathan

Aaliyah

Joshua

Mia

3rd PRIZE

Isaac Naomi To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

Eamon 17

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Does your family love a holiday? family day care ...

A desire to succeed A child qualiďŹ ca on or willingness to study A warm and secure family focused home

Call your Personal Travel Agent Andrew today and turn your next dream holiday into a reality!

Working with Children Checks & Police Checks Apply Approved by the Australian Government Rated as Exceeding Na onal Standard

Andrew Denishensky M: 0418 995 457 E: andrew.denishensky@travelcounsellors.com.au

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Pairing local nannies with local families

www.naturallynannies.com.au Naturally Nannies Services include: Permanent full-time/part-time care Temporary full-time/part-time care Casual care / School Holiday Care Nanny Share Arrangement 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Contact: Nikki Umana-Tate

0437 851 492

Naturally Nannies are always looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and vibrant nannies, if you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume outlining your qualifications, experience and references, and cover letter to: nikki@naturallynannies.com.au

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Baby Hand & Feet Sculptures

Photographer available at Doreen by appointment - family and children Lee - lillianbellephotography@gmail.com 0477 125 660

Lillian Photography Belle

Rosanna: 9717 0083 Doreen: 9717 8470 0400 987 298 Email: twinkletoesnorth@gmail.com

www.twinkletoes.com.au *Valid until 30/6/14 at Doreen & Rosanna Twinkle Toes branches only, on presentation of Ad

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Looking to Buy or Sell Call someone you can trust

Katie Petsinis

YOUR LOCAL AGENT

Sales Executive

Mob: 0450 757 443 Email: katie.p@stockdaleleggo.com.au Stockdale & Leggo Thomastown 193 High Street, Thomastown 3074 Ph: (03) 9465 2700 Fax: (03) 8678 0352

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“As a mum I'm always looking for clothing that is comfortable, affordable and elegant that can go from day to night” See it all at our Online Womens’ Clothing Store

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Toddler Party Specialists

Soft Play Hire Equipment

www.wiggleworms.com.au info@wiggleworms.com.au

0413 765 266 Wigglewormsmelbourne

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Business Directory General gym 5-12 years Kindergym 2-5 years Holiday Programs

Catering GYMNASTICS for boys and girls

Trevallyn Learning Centre Tutoring @ 74 Aylesbury Blvd, Doreen for

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9717 2394 0407 349 824

Principal, Alison Stephens Grad Dip Ed Admin; Grad Dip Divinity; Dip Teach Primary

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Email: stephens3754@gmail.com

Mini Display Ads Include your Logo or photo

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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

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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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Kids Corner

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 ph: 9715 2630 To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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

Articles

Baby Sculptures

Online Stores

15 Angel Lane 22 Twinkle Toes

21 Jiggie Soy Candles & Balms 23 ‘Chique Sista’ Women’s Clothing

6 Whose turn to do the dishes?

8 The Importance of Play 10 Stop Childhood Obesity!

Business Opportunity/ 14 Before I was a Mum Employment 18 21st Century Learning Spaces 19 Kids Matter Family Day Care 20 Garden Scones 21 Naturally Nannies 24 Potty Training Toddlers Made Easy 27 Your Child Magazine

Regular Features

Cakes & Cupcakes

2 Editors Noticeboard 4 Business of the Month: Plenty Valley Christian College 16 Cover Child Competition Winners & Finalists 26 What’s On in Whittlesea 27 Business Directory 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 Kids Corner

21 Little Cake Boutique 27 Sweet Temptation

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Car Dealerships 7 South Morang Toyota

Child Care 11 Sutherland’s Child Care 21 Naturally Nannies

Education/Schools 3 5 19 32

Party Shop/Hire 13 Nat’s Party Supplies & Costume Hire 25 Wiggle Worms - Party Soft Play Equipment Hire

Photography 15 Image of You Photography

Play Centres 9 Jungle Kids Indoor Playcentre

Real Estate Agents 23 Stockdale & Leggo Thomastown - Katie Petsinis

Restaurants/Café

13 Hog’s Breath Café Gilson College Plenty Valley Christian College 13 O’ Sole Mio Pizza & Pasta Kilmore International School Shopping Centres Ivanhoe Grammar School 12 Pacific Epping

Health & Well-Being

Sports/Fitness

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15 Ready Steady Go Kids 27 Gymsports Academy

Building Blocks Therapy Bodyworx Fitness & PT Laurimar Osteopathy Social Worker/Counsellor Maryanne Eve

Home Services 23 Bonnie Kay - Interior Decorator & Home Stager 31 A to Z Handyman Services

Music 5 Hana’s Music Lessons

Travel Agents 19 Travel Counsellors

Tutoring 27 Trevallyn Learning Centre

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

If you have a community event or free activity happening in the Whittlesea council area Email to:info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au

Visit our Website: www.yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au Your Child in Whittlesea takes no responsibility for any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors.

All material in Your Child magazines is Copyright and may not be reproduced without written consent of the publisher.

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