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SOUTH CASTLEMAINE OPEN DAY: 22 MAY 2019 1-3pm

Will your child be starting Kinder in 2020? Come along to our Open Day and meet our teaching team, ask questions and take a tour of our Kindergarten.

South Castlemaine Kindergarten offers an inclusive, play based program, with 3 and 4 year old groups.

Enrolments open on-line on the 3rd June 2019 or come in and pick up a paper copy.

For more information about the Kindergarten, visit our website, or call 5672 2432.

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Did you know there is a FREE telephone based parenting education program for parents, grandparents caring for their grandchildren, and carers of children aged 2 to 12 years, living in Victoria.

The Positive Parenting Telephone Service aims to increase access for all families including fathers, grandparents, kinship carers and rural families.

Participants will be provided with a workbook or online modules and will be supported by weekly 30 minute phone calls from a trained Parent Educator over a 6 to 10 week period. Appointments are available daytime and evenings.

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The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is proud to be hosting the 2019 Debutante Ball on Friday September 20. 

The Deb Ball is specifically for young people who live, or have lived, in out-of-home care (foster, kinship or residential) in Victoria. 

We are now inviting young people aged 16-25 to apply to participate. Applications are open to young people anywhere in Victoria, including those from country or rural areas. 

Participants can expect 10 weeks of dance classes in the lead-up to the big day, the chance to dress up in a suit or dress and show of your moves, and the opportunity to invite friends, family or workers along.  

Applicants and/or their carer or worker must fill out a formal application. For all the forms and further information, please get in touch with the Project Officer Erin Moloney.

Applications close on Friday June 14. 

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Early Years Forum

DATE: 15th May
TIME: 5.30 – 7.30 pm
VENUE: Civic Centre. Council Chambers
DETAILS: Dinner provided. Kids welcome

This is the first meeting since the presentation of the final Mount Alexander Early Year plan in February this year.

This group is open to all parents/ carers, early years services, health, educational, family and community service providers and those wanting to improve outcomes for kids across the shire.

At this forum they will be introducing the newly established Early Years Steering Group members. Also in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Families, they will have some great guest speakers from the Early Years Sector, plus forum participants will have the opportunity to share relevant information and provide any updates.

Bookings are required for catering purposes by Friday 10th May, and you can book here...