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Building a better community 69 Churchill St Childers Q 4660 4130 4690 cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Message from the Team
Happy Easter! We hope you have all had a great Easter break and are revitalised. So
many exciting things are happening around Childers and its certainly a great way to be
involved in your community. The Centre has some great school holiday activities
planned for the kids including a Rainbow Sparkle Dance Party and Skate with Mates, oh
and we haven't forgotten the adults. Mosaic workshops are still being run at the centre
on Thursdays and we have had some wonderfully creative people exploring a new
medium. In May we have an information session for those who are over 65 years or
have family that are looking at getting some extra support to remain independent in
their homes longer and how to understand Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney
documents.
We also wish to take this opportunity to say Farewell to Jeanette our Community Care
Coordinator. Jeanette has been with the centre for many years and will be truly missed
by all. We wish her well in her future endeavours. The process of finding a new
coordinator has begun and we look forward to welcoming them into the team.
Debra and the team.
How long have you been working at the
Childers Neighbourhood Centre? I have been
volunteering 11 years this year with the
Community Care Program.
What do you love most about your job? I
enjoy the people, everyday is different.
Do you have any hobbies? Love working
outside in the garden
What's an interesting fact about you? I help
out with Sunday School and the church stall,
and often cook special treats for the
Community Care clients and staff.
Branch Manager Community Services: Kirstin Harrison
Jointly funded by
Community Development Officer Bundaberg
Childers Neighbourhood Centre : Debra Murphy Regional Council
Administration Support Officer: Chloe Johnson and the
Early Years and Family Worker Chloe Keast Queensland
Relief Neighbourhood Support : Steffi Bates Government
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Disco Rainbow Sparkle
Dance Party
When: Friday 9 April 2021
Time: 10 am
Venue: Paragon Theatre,
75 Churchill Street, Childers
Cost: FREE
Register at www.paragontheatre.com.au
or Paragon Expresso Bar
Skate with Mates
When: Tuesday 13 April 2021
Time: 1 pm — 4 pm
Venue: Childers Skate Park
8 Lord Street, Childers
Cost: FREE—BBQ provided
Phone: 4130 4690
Email: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Community Transport Forum
When: Wednesday 19 May 2021
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Isis Cultural Centre
A community forum will be held to discuss the transport issue in the area and work
together to find a solution. Special guests Margaret and Pauline from Woodgate
Beach Community Bus will be present to discuss the processes they followed to
obtain and run their community bus.
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When: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Time: 9.30 am with COTA
11.30 am with Taylor Street
Venue: Childers Cultural Centre
COST: FREE — morning tea provided
RSVP: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: 4130 4690
Are you or do you know someone who is over 65 and needing assistance to be able to
live independently in their own home longer?
Wanting to know where to start, how to get assessed, navigate My Aged Care and
what support is available locally?
Taylor Street Legal Service will provide information on Wills and Power of Attorney
documents.
Under 8’s Week
Theme: Wear something blue
When: Tuesday 18 May 2021
Venue: Childers Historical Complex
Time: 9.30 am
Cost: Free — morning tea provided
RSVP: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: 4130 4690
Chris Collins will be reading his new story,
“The things you can do with blue whale poo.”
Community Mosaic Art Project
When: Every Thursday
Time: 9.30 am—12 pm
Venue: Childers Neighbourhood Centre
COST: FREE
RSVP: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: 4130 4690
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Biggest Morning Tea – Wednesday 2 June 2021
Join the Neighbourhood Centre and
Childers CWA as we support Cancer
Council in raising awareness and funds to
fight cancer.
Have a cuppa, meet new friends and enjoy
a delicious morning tea. Don’t forget to
bring along your change to purchase some
yummy goodies to take home from the
CWA stall.
Cancer Council is on a mission to create a
cancer free future. Every year, they help When: Wednesday 2 June 2021
thousands of Australians affected by Time: 9.30 am – 11 am
cancer. So as you share a cuppa, and have Venue: Childers CWA Hall,
a chat, you can be sure you are helping to Crescent Street, Childers
make a difference. Cost: $5 plus donation to Cancer
Council
RSVP: Monday 31 May 2021 for
catering purposes
Phone: 4130 4690
Email: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Your Words Matter—Domestic and Family Violence Month
The whole community is
invited to show support for
the prevention of Domestic
and Family Violence by
attending a FREE BBQ at
Millennium Park and having
their picture taken to help
spread a message that our
“Words Matter”.
Friday 14 May 2021
11.30 am—1.30 pm
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Message from the Team
It was great to see so many children and their families attend our colour fun sessions
celebrating Holi– the festival of colours which is an Indian tradition as we celebrate
Harmony Week. Check out the great activities that we have coming up in the next
couple of months. Don’t forget if you haven't completed a parent information form, or
you are wanting to up date your information please see Chloe.
If you are wanting more information about what the Child and Family Support service
does or you feel you need someone to talk to about the many facets of parenting,
please feel free to come and talk to us at playgroup, at
the Neighbourhood Centre or call 4130 4690.
Debra and Chloe.
Isis Child and Family Support Service facilitates playgroups on Tuesdays and Fridays
weekly, from 9.30 —11.30 am at the Child and Family building on Hinkler Street. The
playgroups focus on children 0-5 years with planned developmentally appropriate play,
art and craft, language, physical and cognitive activities. Please remember to bring
along a piece of fruit to share for morning tea as well as a hat and sun smart clothing
for outside play.
Isis Child and Family Support are bringing playgroup fun to Woodgate and Buxton
Community Park!!! Early Childhood Development is vitally important for your little ones,
so join us for this “learning through play” experience with your 0 to 5 year olds. Come
ready to have fun and maybe get a little messy with lots of activities to keep them busy
all morning. For more information phone Childers Neighbourhood Centre on 4130 4690
or email cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Woodgate Pop Up Playgroup Buxton Pop Up Playgroup
Date Thursday 6 May Date Thursday 15 April
Thursday 3 June Thursday 20 May
Thursday 1 July
Thursday 17 June
Time 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Time 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Venue Woodgate Community Park
Venue Buxton Community Park
Esplanade Woodgate
Cost FREE—morning tea provided
Cost FREE—morning tea provided
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Last month families participated in two healthy lunch box sessions with dietician
Sandy Liu. Information, tips and tricks were discussed to help parents in making a
healthy lunch box for their children. The families were presented with cookbooks,
information on children’s dietary requirements and a community cooler with hat, water
bottle and developmental activities to complete at home with your littlies.
Term One Focus
This term we have been focussing a lot on
sensory activities through exploration,
problem solving and creativity, craft, and
play, as well as extending the development
of language and motor skills. Through
activities such as our discovery tins,
bubble wrap printing, small world play with
bark, sand, diggers and trucks, foil
painting, pom pom track and kinetic sand
with creatures. We have supported the
children in continuing their sensory
experience and learning journey.
Sensory motor skills are the basic
foundation for learning. All the
activities and movement we did as
infants, toddlers and children help
prepare our body and our brain to
learn. These skills are essential to
develop the ability to participate in
our everyday lives.
Maggie Moo Music Australian Breast
Feeding Assoc
Date: Friday 30 April for 6 weeks Thursdays Fortnightly 15
Date:
April
Time: 9.30 am– 11.30 am Time: 9.30 am– 11.30 am
Child & Family Building Child & Family Building
Venue: Venue:
14 Hinkler Street, Childers 14 Hinkler Street, Childers
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
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Welcome to another Newsletter. There is so much happening at the moment….
Glorious much needed rain has fallen on our parched lawns. The rain has lifted
spirits and it is so wonderful to see the bright green grass and the plants flourishing.
I had twelve lively King Parrots visit my bird feeder yesterday and they looked happy
with the greenery around. We hope that you got to spend the long weekend with
family and friends and enjoyed some chocolate treats.
We have been asked about holding Men’s Outings. If this is something that you
would be interested in attending, please contact us and let us know so we can gauge
interest. We are always looking at new and innovative ways we can support our
clients and / or their carers.
Until next time all the best,
Your ISIS Community Care Team
Are you struggling to prepare healthy nutritional meals? Too tired, can’t decide what to
eat?
Meals on Wheels provides delicious, hot, nutritious meals to members of the commu-
nity who need them. You get soup, hot main meal, juice and dessert delivered to your
door on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Frozen meals are also available.
For more information on delivery options, meals and prices, or to find out if you are eli-
gible for the service, please contact the Neighbourhood Centre on 4130 4690.
We are always seeking volunteer drivers for meal deliveries, if this interests you ,
please call and speak to Debra.
ISIS COMMUNITY CARE provides entry level support services for frail, older people to assist
and re-enable clients to live independently in a safe home environment within their own
community. We also provide assistance to carers to maintain their caring role by offering
respite services so that the carer can take a break. We are funded through the Commonwealth
Home Support Program.
Isis Community Care
Isis Community Care: Phone: 4130 4690
Team Leader: Lee-Anne Tober
Jointly funded by Bundaberg Regional Council and the Commonwealth Government
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Flower Making
Make your own beautiful flowers using the
materials supplied.
Date: Wednesday 7 April 2021
Time: 10.30 am
Age: 5+
Bookings are essential for this workshop.
Among Us
Join our free AMONG US game session.
Complete tasks and work out the imposters
are! I-Pads supplied and no previous gaming
experience required.
Date: Thursday 8 April 2021
Time: 10.30 am
Age: 8+
Bookings are essential for this workshop.
Magic of Science
A science show with a difference! Outwit
our wacky science wizard as he takes you
on a magical journey of mystery, science
and magic! This show blends magic and
science to inspire children to generate
theories and test their own ideas. This is
a light-hearted show that’s great for a
good laugh!
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
Time: 10 am
Age: 6—14 years of age
Creative Corner
Bookings are essential for this workshop
Let your imagination fly as you create
your own design using the materials pro-
vided.
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
Time: 10.30 am
Age: 5+
Bookings are essential for this workshop
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