Transition to Secondary School Expo

You are invited to the Moorabool Shire Council Primary to Secondary School Transition Expo

This expo aims to provide parents, families and young people with an opportunity to explore

and discuss key factors associated with the transition from Primary to Secondary school,

including young people’s social and emotional wellbeing at the time of this transition.

 

Angie Wilcock, an expert in school transition will be the keynote speaker, and will present information on a range of issues associated with the transition.          

A number of secondary schools from across the region will also be at the Expo to discuss primary to secondary transition issues.

Where: Bacchus Marsh Town Hall.

When: 22^nd May, 2014.

Time: start 7:00pm.

RSVP: 16^th May.

Please send your response to both your school and the email address below. Or for any further queries contact Youth Services on the phone number below.

Ph: 5366 7100 or Email: jperham@moorabool.vic.gov.au

May Update - what's on!

Breastfeeding support in Moorabool

You can now find information about breastfeeding support services within Moorabool on the Moorabool Shire Council website www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

 Breastfeeding Support Group
Next meeting Tuesday 6th May, Studio 22, 182 Halletts Way Darley. All mothers welcome, whatever your stage in your breastfeeding journey. Meet other mums, share a cuppa, and get support and information. Relaxed friendly group, with play activities for children.

Ante-natal breastfeeding information class
 - Saturday May 10th - Call Nichole on 53667100 for more information.

Something for Dads

If you are a dad who has the care of their children 0-5 during the week and are looking for something to do, have you considered playgroup? We will be organising a day shortly to bring dads together to discuss forming a dads and kids playgroup in Moorabool. If you are interested you can call Nichole on 53667100.

Imagination Magic in May is being held in Bacchus Marsh, Gordon and Dunnstown.

If you are interested in tickets call Moorabool Shire Council's Customer Service on 53667100.

 

 

websites 

The following website by Tim Gill has some interesting articles, video snips and conversations around the nature of childhood. Tim is a well known presenter on the topic of childhood, and challenges our thinking in regards to the nature of childhood these days, as compared to the childhood some of us remember. It is well worth a look.  http://rethinkingchildhood.com/

 

For those of you who aspire to be Free Range Parents, with Free Range Kids, Lenore Skenazy's website is an interesting read. You can subscribe to receive email updates.

 

http://www.freerangekids.com/

 

And for those of you who just like to look at beautiful images and dream, love to craft and want inspiration, are wanting some DIY ideas, love inspirational quotes, etc etc etc etc etc.

Check out Pinterest. Just Google it. Add a word or two to the search bar, and get hooked.

One of my favourites is Claw Foot Bath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Holiday Fun in Moorabool

 

 

 

 

The school holidays are fast approaching, and many of you will be looking for inexpensive and fun activities to do with your children. Don't forget to check out our playgrounds page for ideas, and the flyers below for some other local activities. If you have any other ideas for low cost/ no cost activities let us know so that we can share them with other families.

For Imagination Magic tickets contact

Moorabool Shire Council's Customer Service on 53667100

M4M news for March

What's on in Moorabool for Families?

 

                    Closing the Gap - 20th March, Town Hall, 4pm - 6.30pm 

                    Harmony Day - 21st March, Lerderderg Library, 11am - 1pm

                    Ballan Autumn Festival - 23rd March, all day 

                    Playgroup Week Event - 27th March, 10am - 12pm

                    Rural Living Expo - 11th - 13th April, Exhibition Buildings

                    Families Week -15th-22nd May

http://www.ballanautumnfestival.org/

 

On Sunday 23rd March 2014: from 9am
Art Show
Photo Exhibition
PARADE
Pet Show
Wood Chop
Vintage Machinery
Historical Society
Model Rail

                                            Street Stalls
                                                 Music
                                               Dancing
                                               Displays
                                          Demonstrations   

Ballan Commuter Art Exhibition

Back to the Seventies Kids Art Exhibition

                                                                                                    
There will also be free kids activities provided by Best Start and the Maternal and Child Health Service, so come along and have a fun day with the family.

 

 

 

 

We recommend you get onto the Parent Email list by contacting Moorabool Shire Council's Maternal and Child Health Service on 53667100. This is a great program for kids 0-5 years

and their mums, dads and carers.

Tickets are free by calling customer service on 5366 7100.

If you're not on the email list to receive the flyers, here is a snapshot of what's coming up.

Ballan, March 25, 10am - Yogabugs - yoga through stories ( tickets available now)
Bacchus Marsh, April 8, 10am and 11.15am- Indigenous Storytelling - Yarnstrongsista - stories and puppetry ( tickets available March 26)
Ballan, April 22, 10am- Storytelling- JB Rowley (tickets available March 26)
Dunnstown, May 12, 10am - Jon Madin and his homemade instruments (tickets available April 23)
Bacchus Marsh, May 13, 10am and 11.15am - Colour Me Music (tickets available April 23)
Ballan, May 27, 10am - Colour Me Music (tickets available April 23)

What’s in the popcorn you buy at the movies? Jane

If you visit the website, www.fedup.com.au ,  you’ll find lots of information about food additives such as artificial colours and flavours. In particular, the website helps explain the effects additives have on children’s health and behaviour. For example, you can look for frequently asked questions, like the one below about movie theatre popcorn. It’s not all it’s cracked (or popped!) up to be!

http://fedup.com.au/information/frequently-asked-questions/additive-questions#popcorn

Q. What’s in the popcorn they sell in cinemas? I’m sure it affects my 4 yo.

A. At Hoyts the popcorn contains tartrazine (102). ...... Any product containing this colour in Europe must carry a warning "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”. Regulators in Australia say parents who want to avoid this additive can choose to read labels.

Or what about this email from a mother who removed the bread preservative 282 from her daughter’s diet:

From [329] 282: Two years of underachieving with calcium propionate (July 2004)

The introduction of preservative 282 in purchased bread coincided with a decline in our daughter's abilities. Her bread intake increased until she was eating about 8 or more slices/day and her performance decreased until we were able to get very little work out of her as she was unable to concentrate for more than about one minute at a time.

... I did further investigation on the net...the result was that we returned to using our bread maker after not having used it for nearly two years. After about ten days, we had a different child. She started concentrating! She finished in 10 minutes what she previously couldn't finish in 4 hours. Her spelling started to improve as did her handwriting. She also finally learned to ride a two-wheeled bike!

　

　

Breastfeeding clips to make you laugh, and make you think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dw2XHMUnyE      ( ruin your day...)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiS8q_fifa0           (Embarrassed, by Holly McNish)

For breastfeeding support options in Moorabool contact Moorabool Shire Council's Maternal and Child Health Service on 53667100.

 

 

Breastfeeding Mothers in Moorabool are not alone - Breastfeeding Support and MCH open sessions

Following the launch of a new Breastfeeding Support Group in Bacchus Marsh at the start of February this year, the group have set some dates for their meetings for the next few months.

The atmosphere at the launch was positive, warm and inviting for the mothers, babies, children and visitors who attended.

The ABA lactation consultants who will be facilitating the group are offering a monthly session, with time for a talk on the topics listed below, and time for socialising, and for providing mothers with support and information.

The breastfeeding journey can be rewarding, but is not always a smooth journey for all mothers. In particular having others who can support your needs and your desire to breastfeed can be a challenge, and this is something a breastfeeding support group can provide.

The group is being supported by a grant received from the Macedon Ranges and North Western Melbourne Medicare Local, and by the Moorabool Maternal and Child Health Service.

 

You can just come along, or email ( see below) or call 53667100 for more information.

 

 

For more information on Breastfeeding support, please see our page on Breastfeeding.

 

Maternal and Child Health Service

 

 

The Moorabool MCH Service is now offering an  

open session at the

new Gell St Clinic, 15 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh.

11am -12.30pm Thursdays

This is a great addition to the MCH service

where parents can meet with an MCH Nurse,

no appointment necessary

Just come along

For more information contact MCH Admin on 53667100

Invitation to the Launch of new Breastfeeding Support Group in Bacchus Marsh

COME ALONG TO THE LAUNCH, AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN MOORABOOL FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS.

GOOD COFFEE, MORNING TEA AND CHILD FRIENDLY.

 

 

 

 

A PROGRAM FOR 0-5 YEAR OLDS AND THEIR MUMS, DADS AND CARERS

FREE ENTRY BY BOOKING A TICKET

 

FEBRUARY

AFRICAN DRUMMING

 

FEBRUARY 11, BACCHUS MARSH

10AM AND 11.15AM SESSIONS

 

FEBRUARY 25, BALLAN

10AM SESSION

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 28

 

MARCH

YOGA THROUGH STORIES

 

MARCH 11, BACCHUS MARSH

10AM AND 11.15AM SESSIONS

MARCH 25, BALLAN

10AM SESSION

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 26

 

CALL MOORABOOL SHIRE CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 5366 7100

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amusing young ones during the Summer Holidays.

 

 Holidays are meant to be fun, but sometimes we can run out of steam trying to think of things to keep the kids amused.

We'd love to hear from you all about any cheap or easy activities you do with your kids over summer.

Here is a short list that might get you started.

 

A small container of coloured water and a cheap house paint brush from the Reject shop will amuse for hours on a hot day. Just add concrete, a fence, a brick wall or their bike to "paint".

 

Home made playdough. There a lots of recipes you can google, some you need to cook and some you don't. Even gluten free playdough for those with food allergies.  Keeps well in the fridge and can be used with lots of utensils or natural objects.

 

Big chalk to decorate your path.

 

Make a "busy box" with interesting lids, boxes and tape.

 

Go to the Ballan or Bacchus Marsh pools, take a picnic lunch and some friends to share the supervision.

 

If you have older kids, give them a couple of movie vouchers for xmas, and microwave popcorn.

 

 

Do you have a playgroup you would like to add to our website? Check out the playgroup page.

 

Looking for things to do in November?

Looking for things to do in November?

 

 

 

 

New MCH Centre for Moorabool an open drop in session, and New Community Garden project

The Ballan Literacy Trail

A literacy event for Moorabool's young people because
KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED!

Friday 6th September 10am - 1pm
Inglis St Ballan

This year the literacy trail will be celebrating Cultural Diversity.

Mums, dads and carers and their children are welcome to attend this free event.
Follow the trail to experience a variety of activities including stories from around the world, circus dogs, giant Chinaman on stilts, cartoonist, pantomime, fire juggling bullfighter, living statue, magic chef, activities for young children and lots more.

If you are coming from Bacchus Marsh with your kids, why not take the train and make a fun day of it. There are some great coffee shops in Ballan as well, and places to eat. Bring a friend, or your whole playgroup along.

WANTED  books  books  books

Any donations of pre-loved, gently used children's books, will be very much appreciated by all children during Ballan's Literacy Trail.
Donations Boxes are located in Maternal and Child Health waiting rooms.

1-2-3 Magic

The final 1-2-3 Magic behaviour management program ( for parents with children aged 2-12 years) for 2013 is being held in Bacchus Marsh on August 24. The program assists parents with strategies to deal with difficult behaviours, looks at positive reinforcement, and how to get children doing what we would like them to do. If you are dealing with tantrums, refusal, whining, agressive behaviour or any other behaviours you would like to nip in the bud, this program might be for you.

If you are interested you can call Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100.



Dads and Kids Imagination Magic
If you don't have your ticket for this special session on August 31, just for Dads and Kids (0-5 years), check out the flyer on the Moorabool Shire Website under Imagination Magic or call Moorabool Shire Council for your free ticket. For those of you who have experienced Jon Madin's workshops before and know how great they are, tell your friends.

want to contribute something to Moorabool for Mothers website?

If you have a group to promote or information that you would like to share with other parents in Moorabool Shire, send us your request to the email address on our contacts page.

MOORABOOL BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SERVICE

A free service staffed by qualified and experienced lactation consultants.

The service operates each Monday, alternating between Ballan and Bacchus Marsh.

If you are experiencing difficulty with attachment, supply, sore nipples,

need help with breastfeeding and return to work strategies, need support with weaning or other issues

Contact Maternal and Child Health Admin on 53667100 to book an appointment.

Proudly supported by Moorabool Shire Council, Djerriwarrh Health Services

and the Best Start Program.

 

 

 

How to talk with your kids about
alcohol and other drugs
Don’t miss this great opportunity to attend an informative and
entertaining evening with our two guest speakers
Marcus is a medical doctor and popular motivational
speaker, who educates about the frank dangers of
alcohol abuse, smoking and illicit drugs. His
presentation will inform parents about the latest up to
date information

Mark is a Clinical Psychologist who works in Melton
helping individuals and families affected by substance
use issues. His presentation will focus on navigating this
difficult topic with your teen, tips for effective
communication, and strategies to reduce the risks and
harm

www.melton.vic.gov.au
P: 9747 7200
WHEN: Thursday 29 August 2013
TIME: 7.00 – 9.00pm (Doors open 6.30)
WHERE: Melton City Council Youth Services
193 Barries Road, Melton
COST: FREE
RSVP: Monday 26 August
Carmel Cataldo
CarmelC@djhs.org.au/Phone: 8746 1180 or
Kiri Herekuiha
kirih@melton.vic.gov.au/Phone: 9747 5373