E mbrac e your inne r c ardboard arc hi te c t! Yorkeys’ Cardboard Challenge
WHERE Yorkeys Knob Community Centre, Wattle St WHEN Monday 24th March 2014 TIME
9.30am – 11:30am
Cairns’ Cardboard Challenge WHERE Cairns PCYC, 91-97 McNamara St, Manunda, Cairns
M or e t ha n Pla y
WHEN Wednesday 26th March TIME
The Importance of Playg roup! According to Playgroup Queensland CEO, Leonie Wallwork, the importance of learning through play with parents and carers is widely recognised as a key ingredient to enabling young children to reach their full potential. “Playgroup is more than play – it is an opportunity for parents and carers to create stronger bonds with their children and other families whilst developing a sense of belonging within the community” says Leonie. Here are a few of the programs available through Playgroup QLD:
HAVE FUN-BE HEALTHY
9.30am – 11:30am
Edmonton Cardboard Challenge WHERE Edmonton Community/Playgroup Hall, Graham St, Edmonton
SING & GROW
WHEN Wednesday 26th March
Sing & Grow is an evidence-based
TIME
9.30am – 11:30am
international music therapy project that provides services within the community for young children and their families.
MYTIME MyTime is a support program for mums, dads, grandparents or anyone caring for a
ABLE TO PLAY ALL ABILITIES CARDBOARD CHALLENGE WHERE St Margaret’s Church Hall, 230 Aumuller Street
child up to 16 years of age with a disability,
WHEN Thursday 27th March
developmental delay or chronic medical
TIME
9.30am – 11:30am
condition. These peer support groups provide the opportunity for participants to make time for themselves, to socialise, hear from others in similar circumstances.
NATIONAL PLAYGROUP WEEK 24TH – 28TH MARCH This is a week-long celebration that pays tribute to the importance of parents, carers
The Have Fun-Be Healthy Project focuses
and children learning and playing together in
on nutrition and physical activity for
those vital early years. Cairns families will be
families with children under school age.
treated to three micro events and a special
This includes play-based cooking and
Able to Play All Abilities Challenge, where
physical activity sessions for families.
families can get creative with cardboard.
For more information about Playgroup Queensland programs and National Playgroup Week visit www.playgroupqld.com.au or contact us on 1800 171 882. Autumn 2014 Cairns Parenting Companion
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