The Brisbane Kids Magazine Winter 2016

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Editors’ welcome Welcome to the Official Guide to Child Friendly Brisbane! 32 pages full of things to do around Brisbane for your children across the entire winter season.

We have been working hard to build the value of the vouchers in the magazine to help save you money with seven more activity providers coming on board!

Remember there are some activities that require you to book ahead, so if you like a show or event coming up, just head to the Brisbane Kids website and book early to ensure you secure your spot.

We are so excited about what is our biggest edition so far and we hope it helps you make the most of winter in Brisbane with your kids!

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The dates and times listed on events are accurate at time of print.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where our city of Brisbane now stands, and recognise that these have always been places of learning and playing.

We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the community.

Snow -

an Aboriginal art installation

Snow is a site-specific, free daily installation from Aboriginal artist Craig Tapp, a descendant of the Aboriginal people of the Moreton Bay Region, Quandamooka Yulu Burri Ba - ‘place of the people of land and sea’.

Join ‘Tappy’ as he creates a snowscape history of the Moreton Bay Region. His work uses the natural coloured sands from Quandamooka in the retelling of stories and memories passed on.

Information is a direct exerpt from https://www.outoftheboxfestival.com.au When: 25 to 28 June 2016 Times: 9am - 4.30pm daily Where: The Courier-Mail Piazza, South Bank Price: Free For ages 0 - 8 years

Frew Park - Milton Frew Park is a master-planned mega park located just outside of the city centre. With a huge play space filled with innovative play features for toddlers through to older kids (and even adults!), this new, all-singing, all-dancing park is one of the coolest playgrounds in Brisbane.

Fun: On the former site of the Brisbane Tennis Centre, Frew Park has a fun tennis theme with a trendy industrial twist. Younger kids can bounce on giant sunken tennis balls, play on swings or the slide and explore all sorts of sensory play equipment to touch, spin and turn. For older kids, there is a massive cement play structure featuring a ‘control room’, huge slides, climbing slopes and nets, a curling tube slide that is five metres high and an enclosed mesh cage that dangles eight metres off the ground! There is also large greenspace for games and picnics, tennis centre and so much more.

Features: BBQs. Free parking. Toilets. Not fenced. Cafe.

Climbing wall. Fireman’s pole. Balance beams.

Six tennis courts. Rebound court. Exercise equipment. Pram and wheelchair accessible.

Located: Frew Street, Milton

Our picks Indigi Day Out @ Capalaba

4th June Bring the whole family along to enjoy a fun day out with an environmental focus, including market stalls, food, live entertainment, and environmental displays. There will also be kids’ activities that include a trackless train and craft workshops.

Winter Festival @ King George Square

17th June – 10th July Put on your winter woolies and head into the city, where you will find a European winter wonderland that features an outdoor skating rink, toboggan rides, traditional European foods, and a snow pit where you can build a snowman or have a snowball fight.

Out Of The Box Festival @ Various Brisbane Locations

21st – 28th June Enjoy a range of ticketed and free events at this biennial festival designed for Brisbane Kids aged 8 years and under, including amazing theatre performances, Bollywood dancing classes, a Holi throw, kids’ drive-in movies, snow play, and a lantern festival.

A Night at the Museum @ Queensland Museum

24th June Explore the museum after dark and see what happens once the doors close, but be warned – there will be a lot of fun! The night includes demonstrations, amazing objects, performances, hands-on activities, dancing with Jurassic Joe, and much more.

Under Construction @ Ipswich

25th June – 10th July Everything is awesome at The Workshops Rail Museum, where LEGO® has taken over! Check out the LEGO® and DUPLO® construction station, join a LEGO treasure hunt, see The LEGO® movie, and enjoy lots of train themed fun.

Ocean Stars @ Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre

25th June, 30th July & 27th August Head into the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre and meet some amazing marine animal in this hands-on activity which also includes storytelling, fascinating facts, sea shore treasures, and the chance to touch some of the marine animals.

2016 Abbey Medieval Festival @ Caboolture

9th & 10th July Step back in time at Australia’s biggest medieval festival and have fun in Abbeystown, where you will find jousting battles, archery, medieval music and bands, historical combat, Turkish oil wrestling, street performers, medieval markets, and so much more.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic Raceday @ Doomben

9th July Dress your teddy bear up and bring them along to join in all the fun at Doomben Racecourse, where there will be colourful picnic blankets, rides, kids’ entertainment, and furry fashions on the field where your teddy could win best-dressed teddy.

The EKKA @ RNA Showgrounds

5th -14th August Get excited as the county makes its way to the city for the EKKA, with the ever popular baby animal farm, wood chopping, horse jumping and whip cracking, plus all the excitement of sideshow alley, carnival rides, live entertainment, showbags and the EKKAnites fireworks spectacular.

Redcliffe Festival: KiteFest @ Clontarf

27th & 28th August Be amazed as kites of every shape and size take to the skies at Pelican Park, where you will also find live entertainment, including The Minions and Marvel Live shows on the kids’ stage, kite making workshops, aerobatic displays, water shows, carnival rides, markets, live music and more.

Hidden World + Majestic Park HIdden World - Fitzgibbon True to its name, Hidden World Playground is a hidden gem that is a must-visit for Brisbane Kids!

This huge and colourful playground has an array of fun play equipment set over an expansive area sure to entice in kids of any age! With a sand base that is great for little crawlers and soft falls (but gets hot in the summer months), winter is the perfect time to visit this awesome find.

Fun: The stand-out attraction of this playground is the expanse of connected fort structures featuring an array of climbing, sliding and bridge styles.

Kids will love charging around and exploring the raised areas, and playing on the swings, slides and climbing equipment, including some crazy climbable sand creatures! Plus be sure to bring along buckets, spades and other play equipment to have extra fun digging road tracks and building sandcastles without having to go to the beach!

Features: BBQs. Free parking. Toilets including disabled. Not fenced. Large greenspace. Picnic shelters.

Located: Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon

Insiders tip Hunt down the secret codes throughout the park that tell a story of long ago, of a world unlike this...

Majestic Park - Coorparoo Majestic Park in Coorparoo is a southside park with a difference. With one main playground and three ‘satellite’ smaller playgrounds, a fun dragon theme, a variety of play equipment and some awesome climbing trees, it is a great place to visit with kids of all ages!

Fun: Little knights will enjoy lots of medieval fun exploring the cool dragon play feature and running to safety from the fiery beast in the timber fort. The playgrounds feature swings, slides, rockers and a climbing wall. Another excellent feature is a 280m circular bike path for kids to ride, skate or scoot on. The path is flat and runs around the circumference of a central cricket pitch. Bigger kids will love climbing trees or having a game of cricket, and there is plenty of grassy open space for families to set up for the day and watch the kids play.

Features: BBQs. Street parking. Accessible toilets.

Not fenced. Picnic tables and shelters.

Located: Pelham Street, Coorparoo

Clock Tower tour City Hall and Clock Tower tour Most locals aren’t even aware they can take a tour of Brisbane City Hall and the check out the Clock Tower for free. This is a great way to introduce kids to the history of one of our famous city landmarks and they will love taking the vintage lift to the top of the clock tower (tours are timed so you can see the mechanisms of the bell move as it rings).

The views of the city and surrounds are amazing.

The tour is pram friendly though not the clock tower ascent.

Bookings are required.

There is also a free classical concert in the auditorium every Tuesday at 12pm.

Other things to do while in the city

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Have morning tea in the Shingle Inn Take a CityCat ride Visit the City Square Library Visit the Brisbane Museum Enjoy a picnic at the City Botanic Gardens or Roma Street Parklands

Planetarium The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha With FREE admission, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a must-visit attraction for Brisbane Kids!

You can explore the Display Zone to find out all about the stars and planets and our place in the universe.

Kids can see models of spacecraft, fragments of asteroids and a full-size astronaut. There are informative and fascinating pictures as well as interactive touchscreen displays to grab kids’ attention.

There’s also a Mini Theatre continuously showing short feature shows, and a Galaxy Gift Shop with loads of educational toys, books, crafts and more.

For extra fun, we also highly recommend buying tickets to see a show in the Cosmic Skydome. With lie-back seats and an exciting show projected onto the dome ceiling above and around you, kids will feel like they really are travelling through space!

There are lots of shows suited to different ages from three up, and showings are frequent throughout the week and during school holidays.

(See www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planetarium for more details.)

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Planetarium continued The Planetarium is located at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, so when you’ve finished exploring outer space, you can enjoy the green spaces of the gardens for a picnic and a play!

Entry to the gardens is also FREE and you can head to the new playground, explore the Children’s Number Trail, feed the ducks, check out the amazing plants and wildlife of the gardens and finish it all off with an ice cream at the cafe in the gardens or at the Mt Coot-tha Lookout!

For more information visit www.brisbanekids.com.au

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Caboolture Historical Village School holiday fun at Caboolture Historical Village The Caboolture Historical Village is the number one tourist attraction in the Caboolture region, and it’s easy to see why. A dedicated team of volunteers bring the village to life seven days per week, giving families a snapshot of life “in the olden days”.

Set over 12 acres, there’s plenty of interactive experiences on offer at the Caboolture Historical Village during the school holidays. Here’s our pick of the best ones for kids: •

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Watch the blacksmith make horse shoes the old fashioned way Have a go at gem sieving – every child leaves with a swag of gemstones Take a ride on the train through the extensive property (beware of outlaws – they sometimes hold up the train!)

Enjoy a traditional Devonshire tea at the Tea House Visit the old post office, the barber or the washroom, to see how these jobs were traditionally performed Lunch at the Caboolture Historical Village Cafe, and finish with an ice cream if it’s a hot day Make something crafty, such as a peg doll (craft activities are offered during the school holidays) Pat the friendly resident donkey Pose for a photo opportunity in the retro telephone boxes

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Toilet facilities available Picnics welcome Café available Open seven days per week, 9am until 4pm, except Good Friday and Christmas Day Adults: $15.00 Concessions: $10.00 Children (5 to 12 years): $5.00 Children under 5 years: free entry

The Caboolture Historical Village is located at 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture.

For more information, or to make a booking for one of their kids’ school holiday programs, visit www.historicalvillage.com.au

What’s on: shows & theatre The 52 Storey Treehouse @ QUT Gardens Theatre

Out of the Box: The Gazillion Bubble Show @ QPAC

14th – 18th June Get ready to laugh out loud as Andy and Terry are joined by their friends Jill and Mr Big Nose, along with all their crazy inventions—a rocket powered carrot launcher, the Disguise-o-matic 500 and even a Ninja Snail Training Academy—in a live stage performance based on the hilarious 52 Storey Treehouse book.

23rd – 27th June Be amazed, as the Broadway smash hit blows Brisbane Kids away in a show that combines entertainment, art and science. Follow the talented Yang family as they perform on stage along with lasers, fantastic lighting effects and magnificent masterpieces of bubble artistry.

Play School Live in Concert : Humpty’s Showtime @ Various Queensland Locations

Out of the Box : Creature- An Adaption of Dot and the Kangaroo @ QPAC

26th June – 4th July Join Humpty, along with Big Ted, Jemima, Little Ted and all your favourite Play School presenters, as they read stories, sing songs, dance, and play fun games in this new and engaging stage production sure to be loved by Play School fans young and old.

21st – 28th June See beautiful dancing and aerial performances take place on stage, while large 3D projections of Australian animals and landscapes come to life right before the eyes of the audience, in this amazing show that explores how humans are affecting the Australian environment.

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie @ QPAC

Disney on Ice: Magical Ice Festival @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

19th -23rd July See the magic of May Gibbs’ wonderful adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie brought to life in this charming production. Follow Snugglepot and Cuddlepie on an adventure into the city, where they meet some new friends and band together to avoid being captured by the Big Bad Banksia Men.

23rd – 27th June For the first time in forever, Elsa, Anna and Olaf will star in Disney’s newest Disney on Ice production— along with everyone’s favourite Disney Princesses Rapunzel, Belle and Ariel—in a show full of magical show stopping musical numbers that tell a story as only Disney can.

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Free activities Logan Eco Action Festival @ Meadowbrook

LEGO® Bricks Superhero Academy @ Carindale Library

5th June Bring the whole family along to enjoy live music, eco-exhibitors, workshops, wildlife displays, kids’ activities and more at a festival that promotes ecoloving tips in a fun family environment.

1st July Create your very own awesome LEGO® superhero machine using designated LEGO® Technic pieces such as gears, axels, electric motors, and more.

Wicked Wickings for Kids @ Karawatha Forest Park

6th July Design an original smart phone case using an online program, then 3D print the case with your awesome design.

18th June Learn how to upcycle, as well as some basic physics, while making a wicked wicking pot from recycled materials. Then take it home to grow your own food!

Stokes Beginners’ Skateboard Session @ Dayboro Skate Park

18th June Grab your skateboard and helmet and head to Dayboro Skate park, where the experts will be on hand to give skateboarding tips and teach basic technique and tricks.

Circus Skills @ Decker Park

18th June Come and try a range of circus activities, including plate spinning, poi twirling, flower sticks, hoops, stilts, sack races and much, much more in this action packed workshop for all ages.

Fun Size Hip Hop @ Burpengary Sports Complex

27th June Pop, lock and jump as you learn the newest dance steps in this music-filled activity that will burn off energy and help develop coordination skills through dance.

3D Design @ Capalaba Library

Kids’ Self Defence @ George Wilmore Park

8th July Master some fun and easy moves that will help boost safety and confidence in Brisbane Kids, in this non-contact session focusing on self-defence moves.

Lightsaber Duels @ North Logan Library

1st August May the force be with you as you channel your inner Jedi Knight and take on Obi-Wan Kenobi in the ultimate Lightsaber Duel.

Children’s Storytime @ Brisbane Square Library

27th August Experience the magic of storytime with your child at this interactive session which includes stories, songs, and creative early literacy experiences for children.

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Campfires in South East QLD Where you can have campfires?

One of the highlights of camping, particularly in the cooler months, is sitting around a campfire telling stories and toasting marshmallows. While many National Parks and campgrounds do not allow open fires this policy differs depending on the location, time of year and weather conditions so always check before leaving and pay attention to changing conditions while you are there. In most campgrounds, fires need to be contained in a fire pit, fire drum or fire ring with a lot of sites providing designated areas. If a campfire is a must for your camping trip, we have complied a list of places that do allow open fires (except when fire bans apply): • • •

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Bestbrook Mountain Resort, Maryvale Boreen Point Campground, Boreen Point Charlie Moreland Camping Area, Imbil State Forest Gap Creek Farmstay, Tregony Inskip Point Recreation Area, Inskip Moreton Island National Park Camping Zones, Moreton Island (excluding The Wrecks and North Point campgrounds)

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Movies Finding Dory

Release Date: 16th June 2016 Dory finally gets to be the star in ‘Finding Dory’, the much anticipated sequel to ‘Finding Nemo’. After suffering a minor trauma, Dory has a flashback to her childhood which then sparks an urge for her to find her family. So she sets off on a wild adventure with Nemo and Marlin in the hope of being reunited with her loved ones.

Ice Age – Collision Course

Release Date: 23rd June 2016 The greatest chillology of all time is back, as Scrat accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. In order to save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills, laughter and adventure in exotic new lands, and hopefully find love for Sid along the way!

The BFG

Release Date: 30th June 2016 Everyone’s favourite Roald Dahl book finally makes its way to the big screen! Using amazing special effects, ‘The BFG’ tells the story of Sophie, an orphan who one night meets the Big Friendly Giant. Together they go to The Dream Country, where they must capture all the man-eating giants so that all humans can live a more peaceful existence.

Ghostbusters

Release Date: 14th July 2016 If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?

Everyone who grew up in the 80’s knows exactly who to call and now, 30 years after the original Ghostbusters film became a huge hit a new cast of hilarious characters will come together to battle supernatural forces and rid New York of ghosts and ultimately find the person behind the supernatural take over.

Note: this winter movie will be suitable for older Brisbane Kids who ain’t afraid of no ghosts!

Kubo and the Two Strings

Release Date: 18th August 2016 Set in ancient Japan, this movie is a beautiful stop motion fantasy adventure that follows a boy named Kubo who must join forces with Monkey and Beetle and use his magical musical instrument to battle evil gods and monsters in a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known, in order to full fill his heroic destiny.

Brisbane Kids travel Fraser Island Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and is listed as a World Heritage site. It is ideal for a weeklong getaway with plenty of attractions to keep the family busy.

Getting there

After a three hour drive from Brisbane to Hervey Bay, there is a ferry over to the island which takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on the weather. You can take your own car across on the ferry as well, but keep in mind that you must have a 4WD to travel on Fraser Island as there are no sealed roads. Otherwise rental cars are an option. You need to arrange National Park permits and Vehicle Access from the barge landing sites.

Seeing Fraser Island without a 4WD

There are bus tours and private tours of Fraser Island available if you want help seeing all the main attractions. You will need to book in advance during the school holidays because it gets incredibly busy.

Where to stay

Accommodation options on the island range from camp sites to resorts. Temperatures are enjoyable throughout the year with winter months between 14 and 25 degrees; summer between 23 and 30. There are a few different places where you can buy food but these are located within the main camp areas.

Fresh water lakes and creeks

Fraser Island has many fresh water lakes and creeks with incredibly pure water. Lake McKenzie is one of the most popular, and is fed entirely by rainwater. The crystal clear water and soft white sand are ideal for families.

Eli Creek is another popular destination, located right on the picturesque beach so you can enjoy the scenery of the ocean while relaxing in the fresh water. Eli Creek literally provides a rainforest to ocean experience. There is nothing quite like floating down a fresh water stream that takes you straight into the ocean.

Wildlife

Whale watching is what Fraser Island is known for; the season is June to November. There are also many mammals and a variety of bird life found on Fraser Island, but the island is probably best known for its purebred dingoes. There are many notice boards around the island warning visitors of precautions to take in regards to dingoes.

Dingo sightings generally only happen at dawn and dusk and despite the danger, it is once again a moment you will never forget.

Rainforests

There are several different ecosystems on the island, giving visitors a wide variety of walks to enjoy. Different types of trees and plants can be spotted with the help of sign boards. Pictured is a 700 year old tree seen from the Wanggoolba creek walkway.

Shipwrecks

The Maheno Shipwreck is another unique spot for kids to visit slowly being claimed by the ocean but still offering a wonderful photo opportunity for families and will be a talked about curiosity!

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Brisbane Kids travel Perisher - Australia’s own winter wonderland For Brisbane Kids, snow is not something they experience everyday which is what makes a family trip to the snow so special and a must do holiday at least once in your lifetime.

Perisher really is a winter wonderland. Seven snow-capped mountains, 47 lifts, 50 runs and 4 resorts catering for all levels of skiers and boarders makes Perisher the biggest ski resort in the southern hemisphere. Located in the picturesque Kosciuszko National Park, The Snowy Mountains are approximately a 13 hour drive from Brisbane. Whether you chose to fly or drive, the snow season runs from June through to September which offers the opportunity to travel during school holidays or the school term.

Perisher has accommodation options to cater for every family and every budget from the exclusive on-snow hotels to camping grounds at nearby Jindabyne. A quick Google search is sure to find the perfect place to stay for your family.

For more travel ideas visit www.brisbanekids.com.au

While most people do ski or snowboard on their trip to the snow, there is so much more you can do on your family holiday.

The top 5 must-do activities that BK recommend that you do at Perisher are: • go tobogganing • visit the Magic Forest • have a snowball fight • drink a hot chocolate in Pretty Valley • of course build a snowman We bet you can’t complete your snowman without at least one family member singing ‘Do You Want To Build A Snowman’ !

Whale watching Winter means whale watching!

Whale watching is an exciting and memorable experience for both kids and adults alike! With the ‘humpback highway’ passing right off the coast of Brisbane over the winter months, this is the perfect time to head out to spot these majestic and beautiful gentle giants of the ocean.

Brisbane Whale Watching offers cruises departing from Redcliffe, Brisbane, seven days a week (9.30am-2.30pm). Refreshments and lunch are included, and transfers from central Brisbane locations and the Sunshine Coast are available.

Tangalooma Whale Watching runs cruises from Tangalooma Island Resort on their purpose-built whale watching launch, which you can join through catamaran transfer from Pinkenba, Brisbane. Cruises run seven days a week (7am/10am-5.30pm). Lunch is included and transfers from selected Brisbane locations are available.

Hervey Bay on the Sunshine Coast also has many awesome options for whale watching cruises, including Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, Freedom Whale Watch, Hervey Bay Whale Watch, Spirit of Hervey Bay and Whalesong Cruises. So there are countless options for different times and lengths of cruises.

Find out more about the different options at: www.discoverherveybay.com/Whales/whale.htm Wherever you go, we hope you get the chance to see these beautiful and entertaining creatures this whale season, for a totally awe-inspiring experience!

Whales in Paradise operates tours from the Gold Coast on their purpose-built catamaran, with FREE pick-ups from several locations in central Brisbane. Cruises depart at either 7.30am, 11am or 2.30pm from Surfers Paradise or 9am from Brisbane. They last approximately 3 hours 15 minutes and include refreshments.

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Ranger for a day If you want to get the kids outdoors these school holidays, let them have an experience of the natural kind at the David Fleay Wildlife Park.

Located at West Burleigh on the Gold Coast, David Fleay’s Wildlife Park emphasizes conservation and education, and offers an array of engaging activities for kids.

Your children will be amazed by their collection of mammals and reptiles, and will love participating in the secret wildlife missions, animal enrichment activities, and nature play opportunities.

To ensure you have a special experience, numbers are limited and bookings are essential, so phone (07) 5576 2411 or email fleays@npsr.qld. gov.au to secure your child’s place.

What will my child do as a Junior Ranger?

In addition to coming home raving about how much fun they have had, they will: • Learn about behaviour, habitat and protection of native animals • Learn about caring for native animals including feeding and animal enrichment • Go behind the scenes and see what is involved in being a wildlife ranger • Find out what wildlife husbandry is and perhaps discover a future vocation!

• Meet park rangers and ask questions • Complete wildlife missions and become a bush detective • Spend time outdoors and develop an appreciation of nature

More Junior Ranger experiences in South East Queensland

In addition to David Fleay’s Wildlife Park, there are a number of other wildlife centres around South East Queensland that offer Junior Ranger experiences for children of all ages, including: • Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre - Junior Ranger activities • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Junior Keeper program • Australia Zoo - Zoo Keeper for a Day • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Eco Rangers • Binna Burra Lodge - Echidna Club • O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat - Eco Rangers

Free health check Free health check for kids in Brisbane - June 2016 QUT’s Caboolture Campus Health Clinic is offering free health checks for kids in June 2016.

The free health check for kids will be held on Wednesday 29th June 2016 from 9.30am – 2.30pm at the QUT Caboolture Campus Health Clinic, corner Tallon and Manley Streets, Caboolture.

Open to all Brisbane Kids in Prep to Grade 12, the FREE Health Check Day will give families the opportunity to check on their child’s health and development. The assessments will be run by qualified optometrists, podiatrists and dietitians.

If you have any nagging questions about your child’s health or development, phone the clinic on (07) 3138 9777 to book your child in for this free comprehensive screening. Visit www.healthclinics. qut.edu.au for more information.

The free health checks include: • Foot checks • Vision screening • Dietary and lunch box advice • Education and development assessments About half of the children who had their eyes tested in previous years failed the basic vision screening test. As poor eyesight can interfere with learning and reading, having your child’s eyesight checked is a priority.

The nutrition assessment will provide advice for fussy eaters and children with allergies and will offer lunch box inspiration.

Head to the Brisbane Kids website for a list of late night pharmacies, bulk billing and after hour doctors and speciality medical providers. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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Library events If your idea of a library is an old building full of books and a ‘Please be quiet’ sign, then it’s probably safe to say that you and your Brisbane Kids have not visited a library in Brisbane in quite some time! Today, our libraries are full of interactive activities for kids, including play spaces, gaming equipment, movie nights, fun weekly activities such as ‘Toddler Time’, crafting stations, holiday workshops, and so much more. However, it’s also reassuring to know that the heart of the library as we knew it has not changed. There are still thousands of books on offer to read—either in the library itself, or to take home to enjoy—in order to foster a love of books and reading in our Brisbane Kids.

A visit to any of the amazing libraries in Brisbane is a great day out for Brisbane Kids that doesn’t hinge on the weather, and the best bit of all is it’s FREE! Below is a sample of the variety of activities on offer at various libraries in Brisbane this winter. Please note that, while all events are free, bookings maybe required for some events held at your local library, so plan ahead.

Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar @ Brisbane Square Library

25th June Celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday by creating a very hungry caterpillar or beautiful butterfly in a fun craft workshop.

Coding Club @ Logan Hyperdome Library

25th June Learn the basics of coding in this cool club that provides a fun and easy introduction to coding, and explores how it shapes our digital world.

Squishy Circuits @ Victoria Point Library

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Roald Dahl Day @ Capalaba Library

5th July Celebrate one of our favourite authors, and the release of the upcoming ‘The BFG’ film, with a morning of activities, craft and games.

Lego® Bricks Space Adventures @ Carindale Library

28th June Have fun building a working circuit that is bright and squishy, using LEDs, mini motors, and playdough.

8th July Get creative and build the ultimate LEGO® Space craft, using designated LEGO® Technic pieces such as gears, axles, electric motors, and more.

Dreamtime Storytelling @ Bribie Island Library

Rainbow Magic Fairy Fun @ Indooroopilly Library

30th June Hear and explore Dreamtime stories with artist De Greer-Yindimincarlie, before painting a picture and finding out all about boomerangs, ochre and grinding stones.

9th July Design your very own fairy or goblin and give it a very special character name, before you work out what its special powers will be.

Library after Dark: Family Night In @ Logan West Library

Pyjamarama Bedtime Stories & Rhymes @ Coopers Plains Library

Make Self-Watering Planters @ Chermside Library

Playdough Make and Do @ Redbank Plains Library

1st July Have fun watching the movie of Roald Dahl’s ‘James and the Giant Peach’, followed by a craft activity and glow-in-the dark hide and seek.

4th July Learn all about recycling, before decorating and planting in your own self watering planter to take home and look after.

3rd August Grab your teddy bear, put on your pyjamas, and head to the library for a fun storytime just before bedtime.

22nd August Come along and enjoy activities using playdough to enhance your children’s creativity and imagination, and explore their senses through play.

Roma Street Parklands Roma Street Parklands — Spring Hill Roma Street Parklands is your one-stop Brisbane destination for a whole day of outdoor family fun! The parklands is an oasis of greenspace in the heart of the city. Set on 16 hectares, there is space aplenty to discover and explore. There are open green lawns, flower gardens, forests, lakes, water features, two playgrounds, and much, much more!

Fun: With not one, but two kids’ playgrounds, there is something to keep all kids entertained.

The original playground in the Upper Parkland has interconnected fort structures, swings, a mini flying fox, climbing frames, slides, a seesaw and more. The newer Children’s Garden features more slides, a rope bridge, spinning ride and climbing walls, all within a natural setting, shaded by trees. There is the open space of the Celebration Lawn, the fun spray from the cascading water wall, Frangipani Court for seating and BBQs, as well as all the meandering pathways, forests and gardens to explore.

What’s more, you can get around it all by riding the awesome hop-on, hop-off Parklands Explorer train!

Features: BBQs. Paid parking. Toilets including disabled. Not fenced. Cafe. Worm farm.

Community garden. Musical play equipment.

Climbing trees. Amphitheatre.

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