Your child in banyule & nillumbik may 2014

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Editors Noticeboard Dear Reader Welcome to our May issue! I hope you had a lovely Easter and enjoyed some time off with your family over the long weekend break. Now the kids are back at school and kinder, so we can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy some precious peace and quiet!

We have prepared a chock-a-block issue for you. We have some easy ideas for Messy Play (p 10), some eye-opening advice with Reduce the toxic load in your home (p 12–13) and a few tips for developing an effective bedtime routine in Bedtime – Bliss or Bedlam at your house? (p 22–23). To celebrate mum’s, there is some great Mother’s Day reading and a Mother’s Day gift activity in Kids Corner (p 28).

Our Business of the Month, is an award winning local business – Rivers of Yarrambat. With all the different facets that are on offer – shopping, dining and wellbeing experience, it’s the perfect place for the family to visit this Mother’s Day (p 16).

Don’t forget to ‘Like’ us on Facebook, with regular updates on what’s happening in and around Banyule and Nillumbik it’s the perfect way to keep informed. Our what’s on in Banyule & Nillumbik page can be found both in our magazine and website. If you have a community event or activity you can list it in our magazine. For more information and to check out what’s on in our fabulous community, turn to page 29.

Please remember to support our wonderful advertisers and shop locally, who make it possible for this magazine to be free for families in our local community.

We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time...

Angela Erle, Editor

P.S. Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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Starting kids early - keeping them active Our step-by-step tennis starter program focuses on improving children’s concentration, listening and ball skills and uses modified equipment to enable children as young as 3 to develop their skills in a fun, safe and structured environment.

Parents love little tacker tennis too!

“Sienna loved it and the coaching you run is fantastic - thanks for having her! And if you could pass on our thanks to Roland - he’s a great coach.” - Mum Jodie

Step-by-step tennis skills pathway program for kids aged 3-5 years old For more information Contact Head Coach Shane Scrutton M: 0414 373 586

Plus our other coaching programs for older kids, mums and dads For School aged kids:  After school coaching  School holiday tennis clinics For Adults:  Womens TennisFit program  Adult group coaching

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Café perfect for Mother’s Groups Warehouse 266 Café is a funky new café with an Urban/ Industrial feel. Owners Rob and Georgia have a passion for good coffee and amazing food. The menu consists of their own created modern Australian dishes and of course their Mediterranean touch. They take pride in their customer service, quality of food and DELISH slowly roasted coffee.

This café does catering for all occasions. Check out their catering menu on their website www.warehouse266.com.au Rob and Georgia are very family orientated with young kids of their own. They have built a kids play room so more families can come out and enjoy their breakfast, lunch or even just a cuppa along with our signature baby chino for the littlies. They love having their mother’s groups and all prams are always welcome. There is plenty of space.

Their venue is perfect for functions of any kind. They do kids birthday parties, 21st parties, christening’s, kitchen tea’s, business meetings, etc. They even have running groups and footy teams coming in for breaky. “The Smash” Warehouse 266 Café’s signature dish is a popular and a favourite dish.

Book Mothers Day in this lovely Café. There will be a limited menu of all the favourites, champagne, wine and a special gift for each mum. And of course the kids play area to occupy the little ones while mum relaxes and enjoys her day. Call now to book on 9439 0394. *Coupons not applicable on this day.

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Prep 2015 Enrolments Now Open School Tours available

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Classes from 3 years to young adults Classical, jazz, tap & more From the very youngest levels, we make learning to dance a joyful experience.

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Business of the Month Proudly family owned and family friendly, that’s Rivers! and excite, turning them into Mini Chefs, Gardeners or Adventurers to name a few.

Weekly Pilates and Yoga classes are also held in the centre where kids are of course welcome!

This local institution is a great place to visit and feed the ducks as well as enjoying an entire shopping, dining and wellbeing experience.

Rivers Lifestyle Centre is an award winning local business that is family owned and operated and has embraced families and children since opening its doors over 32 years ago. This local institution is a great place to visit and feed the ducks as well as enjoying an entire shopping, dining and wellbeing experience though all of the different facets that it offers.

The Home & Gift shop is filled with a wonderful selection of goodies, gifts and toys for ‘kids of all ages’ and suitable for all tastes.

The Garden Centre is a must visit and the staff love to educate the next generation of gardeners and can suggest fun easy projects guaranteed to be a success.

A visit to the Café & Providore is also a great family experience with children well catered for.

Choose a table on the deck and the ducks and turtles will provide entertainment while you dine!

The Function and Event Centre is a great place to celebrate milestones. From baby showers to christenings and birthdays, their function packages have it covered.

Discover the Hair Studio, Beauty & Day Spa that provides a range of quality affordable, everyday services and treatments for all genders and ages.

There is also the Health Centre and Personal Training Studio, buzzing with professional therapists and trainers to help you with your health and wellbeing needs.

There is so much to experience at Rivers. Look at the upcoming events on the ‘Whats On’ section in the website. They support the local community with their own donation program and are an accredited venue by Nillumbik’s ‘Family Friendly Places & Spaces’ program. So take the time to plan a visit today.

Rivers Lifestyle Centre 28 Kurrak Road, Yarrambat 3091 9436 3200 www.riversofyarrambat.com

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Safe, clean, fun environment Wriggle It Indoor Play Centre is a safe play area for children as young as nine months up to 10 year olds.

Comprising dedicated baby and toddler areas, with many small structures for climbing and exploring, as well as a jumping castle, large slide and play structure with ball pit.

Parties at Wriggle It ensure that you won’t have to take a gamble on the weather! Pleasant days see the large roller door open letting fresh air and natural light through the centre. Heating and cooling provide a pleasant atmosphere depending on the weather.

Check the website www.wriggleit.com.au for details on party inclusions and catering options.

Wriggle It also has additional activities available for just $15.00 including unlimited play before and after class.

Activity Schedule: • Craft – Monday’s 12.30pm • Dance – Wednesday’s 1.00pm

• Music – Thursday’s 10.00am (Under 3), 11.00am (3 years+) DISCO’S! are the latest entertainment added to the Wriggle It calendar.

• The next Disco is on Friday 9th May at 5.00pm The children have a ball singing on microphones, dancing and playing games. There is no additional charge, just the standard entry ($6.50 for Under 3 years, $8.50 for 3 years and over).

Wriggle It host Disco’s once a month. Call the centre for upcoming dates.

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IVANHOE LIBRARY Phone: 9497 5780 255 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe Biggest Morning Tea Beyond Courage Thursday 8 May 7.00pm–8.00pm Chris Lancashire introduces her moving book Beyond Courage, which chronicles her son Andrew’s courageous fight against bone cancer.

Donations and proceeds of book sales go to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone: 9459 6171 72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna Scrabble Club Thursday 1 May & 15 May 6.30pm–9.00pm Join our resident Scrabble expert Rob for a night of family fun. Challenge your vocabulary and learn more about allowable two letter words. Suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced.

MOTHER’S DAY New Book Display Friday 9 May 10.00am–5.00pm Pick up a good read for a relaxing Mother’s Day. Browse and borrow from a selection of new and interesting books.

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Maximising Social Security Entitlements Tuesday 20 May 6.30pm–8.30pm Financial strategist Chris Risteski will explain how to take advantage of social security entitlements, so you can save on tax and extend the lifetime of your investments. Bookings required.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK Bedtime Storytime Join the Dots Monday 26 May 6.30pm–7.30pm Listen to some of our favourite stories and do a dot-to-dot.

Help us ‘join the dots’ by adding your favourite title to our ‘Dot’ display.

WATSONIA LIBRARY Phone: 9435 2397 Ibbottson Street, Watsonia Language Café – Spanish Wednesdays 10.00am–11.00am Join Michael Ramos for an informal class focusing on conversational Spanish. This class is a must if you are learning Spanish and would like additional practice, or are planning to travel to Spain or South America.

Parenting with Emotional Intelligence Wednesday 14 May 6.30pm–8.00pm In this session facilitated by Gianna Mazzone from Parentzone we will look at the meaning of EI – Emotional Intelligence. Learn how to teach your children to understand and manage their emotions. Bookings required.

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Weekend Storytime Mermaids & Pirates Saturday 17 May 2.00pm–3.00pm Dress up as your favourite sea creature or character and walk the plank with Sophie Steriov as she sails the seven seas.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK Puzzle Morning Wednesday 21 May 10.00am–11.30am Challenge the family with board puzzles – a great way to learn as well as have fun. For parents and their 2–5 year-old children. Stay for National Simultaneous Storytime at 11am. Bookings required.

NILLUMBIK DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY Phone: 9434 3809 Civic Drive, Greensborough Homework Help Mondays (Primary) 3.30pm–5.00pm Wednesdays (Secondary Math/Humanities) 4.00pm–5.30pm Need some help with your homework?

Weekly tutoring sessions are available to assist students with their studies. Bookings required.

Bilinguial Storytime – Italian Friday 2 May 10.30am–11.00am Join Daniela (Bella Lingua) for an Italian storytime with stories, songs and rhymes.

Suitable for ages 3–6 years.

MOTHER’S DAY Just4Kids Extra Wednesday 7 May 4.00pm–5.00pm Sshhh, don’t tell mum. We are doing something special for Mother’s Day. Suitable for children aged 4–11. Bookings required.

MOTHER’S DAY Just for Mums Extravaganza Friday 9 May 9.30am–11.30am

This morning of indulgence is especially for mums.

Get pampered by a beautician, Soy-on-the-Hill candles and Belgravia gym, and attend a beading workshop, cupcake demo and talk by psychic medium Toni-Anne Hope. Hamper door prize.

Zines Workshop Wednesday 14 May 4.00pm–5.00pm Design a new zine, continue on a previous one or browse through some finished zines on display.

Use our typewriter, paper, stamps etc.

Suitable for 10 to 16 year-olds.

Just4Kids Wednesday 21 May 4.00pm–5.00pm Look at all the things we can make with icy pole sticks and pipe cleaners. Use your imagination and have some fun. Suitable for children aged 4–10. No bookings required.

Warhammer Wednesday 28 May 4.30pm–5.30pm Get together to work on your scenery, paint your figurines or have a game. Ben and Hayden will be here to lend a helping hand.

Recommended age level: 10–16 years.

ELTHAM LIBRARY Phone: 9439 9266 Panther Place, Eltham MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day Storytime Saturday 10 May 11.00am–11.45am Join us to hear stories, songs and rhymes in celebration of mothers. Make a gift to give to someone special.

20th Birthday Celebration Eltham Abbey Saturday 24 May 11.00am–2.00pm The townspeople of Eltham and surrounds are invited to a soirée at ‘Eltham Abbey’ to celebrate the library estate’s 20th anniversary. The butler will welcome you to a day of celebrations, including a Punch and Judy puppet show, farm animals, a treasure hunt, art tours, balloon sculpture and fairy floss.

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Hospitals Austin Hospital (Heidelberg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9496 5000 Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8458 4444 Northern Hospital (Epping). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8405 8000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 Kids Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 551 800 Lifeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline (Victoria only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 651 251 Nurse-On-Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 606 024 Child Protection (After Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9349 1766 Centres Against Sexual Assault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 806 292 Victims of Crime Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 819 817 LifeCircle – HOPELINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 364 673

Local Police Stations Diamond Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9438 8300 Eltham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9430 4500 Greensborough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9435 1044 Heidelberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9450 8000 Hurstbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9718 2111 West Heidelberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9457 5777

Other Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 686 268 Banyule City Council Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Council Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9433 3111 If you provide a free service to the community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 9029 0140

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Kids Corner Mother’s Day Activity A perfect gift to say “I love you” this Mother’s Day. Draw a picture of your mum and finish off the sentences.

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11.00AM–3.00PM 04 sunday Ivanhoe Children’s Community Co-op 40th Anniversary Fete Past, present and future families, friends and neighbours of the Ivanhoe Co-op, you are invited to come and help us celebrate this milestone achievement in providing care and education for the children in our community!

58 Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe Contact ivanhoecoop@bigpond.com

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Celebration Day for Girls Girls enjoy lively discussion , fun activities, women’s stories and gentle celebration of the magical threshold of puberty and menarche.

The cost for both sessions is $125.00 for each mother-daughter. Conc. available

Mothers Preparation Evening:

Wed night, 21st May, from 7.00–9.00pm Briar Hill Primary School Gladstone Road, Greensborough Details Melissa Gonella 0418 990 619 or melissa@menstruality.com.au

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik

Articles

Blinds

Flourishing Mothers

6

Messy Play

10

Reduce the toxic load in your home

12–13

Missing Mothers Day

18

My First Mother’s Day as a Single Mum

20–21

Lifestyle Centres

Blinds of Elegance

27

Rivers of Yarrambat

Martial Art Classes

Cafés Warehouse 266 Café

9

Eltham Martial Arts Academy

Koki Cakes

5

Child Care

Editorials

Party Supplies

Mini Picasso’s

Good Life Party Food Shop

16

Wriggle It

19

@ Your Library May Events

24–25

Classifieds Business Directory

27

Regulars Editors Noticeboard

4

Handy Phone Numbers

26

Kids Corner

28

what’s on in Banyule & Nillumbik

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Bicycle Stores Supercycle

11

Photographers

Brandhiway 8

Image of You Photography

Computer Technicians

Pilates 7

Essentially Ballet

Book a full page ad for 12 months & pay only $265 per month / issue

Mums and Bubs Pilates

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Play Centres

Dance Classes 14

Wriggle It

19

Pottery Classes

Education Bundoora Primary School

13

Ivanhoe Grammar School

2

Hardware 3

Jumping Castles Rascals Castles

Claydreamers 8

Rubbish Removals RJR Bin Hire

27

Sporting Activities

Eltham Home Timber and Hardware

15

Karate Classes 32

EM For Music Magic

Children’s Shoes

Auzzie PC

5

Music Classes

Children’s Birthday Parties

Business of the Month Rivers of Yarrambat

15

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Sutherland’s Child Care

9

7

Massage Centres

Cakes

Bedtime – Bliss or Bedlam at your house? 22–23

Warehouse 266 Café

17

Northern Shukokai Karate

Action Indoor Sports Bundoora Little Tacker Tennis Ready Steady Go Kids

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Tutoring 5

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Creatr Assessment & Learning 7

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