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JULY 2020 2019 Volume 12 YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE June

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Hi & welcome to our July Issue!!

And just like that we are into another school holiday break! I don’t know about you but I’m feeling a little like ‘am I Arthur or am I Martha’? Between holidays, home schooling and holidays again and keeping up with restrictions easing and tightening - I’d be happy just to crawl into to bed and watch Netflix for the next few months!! My boys are very happy to be on holidays though - as I think all kids are. We’ve booked to go away for a few days to NSW, fingers crossed. I keep checking for updates or emails from the accommodation to make sure they will let us in - because this Mamma needs a little break!

Inside this months issue we have a some fun pages with activities to do over the break. You could try the Chocolate Crackle Plum Puddings - a little Christmas in July special. It’s an easy one for the kids to help make and decorate. You won’t have to ask them twice to help eat them!! In Kids Corner we have a great Winter Crossword to try plus Lava Lamps to make. It's a great activity if you are spending some time at home and you’ll probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboard. If you’re looking for somewhere to venture you could head up to Kinglake. We feature Bollywood Playground in this months Out and About on page 10, it’s a fantastic playground to visit and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I think we have all become accustom to our new way of living during the pandemic. Words like social distancing and self isolation have become our new normal. Even though our numbers have risen slightly over the last few weeks we have mostly all been continuing to play our part to help stop the spread. To keep up with the easing of restrictions and to avoid any further lock-downs it's the way we must keep it. If you haven’t already download the government app: www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/coronavirus-australia-app Some of our local businesses are beginning to reopen while others that remain closed are finding ways to adapt to these changed circumstances. Booking sessions, online classes, limiting numbers through their doors or interacting with the customers in different ways. Check in with your local area to see what is available.

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BOLLYGUM PLAYGROUND 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road KINGLAKE

With the school holidays upon us I decided to take a drive up the mountain to Kinglake to check out a playground that has long been on our list of places to visit. I honestly could not have been more delighted that I did!

I would definitely rate Bollygum Park as one of the best I have ever been to. Built after the devastation of the fires the play space has been based on the theme of the book “Bollygum” by Australia author Garry Fleming. The area is not only inviting and fun it’s also well set out and spacious with lots to keep the kids busy.

There are so many options to play on including swings, slides, ladders and stairs plus monkey bars and sliding bar. Areas to hide in, climb

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through, dig with you hands or with the digger and make some musical sounds. There are also places for some imaginary play like at the dry creek with the fishing rods or inside Platypus’ House with the built in fireplace. To top it off it even have a skate park!

With tables and seating plus lush grass and a covered BBQ area the trip to the park is well worth the stay for a picnic, treat or rest after all the adventuring and playing.

The Bollygum Community Market runs on the second Sunday of the month 10am - 2pm (although not over winter) with an array of goods sold. It’s certainly the perfect spot for a family fun day!

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MOTHERS HELPING MOTHERS WITH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Have you previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety?

Are you interested in providing support to new mothers at risk of postnatal depression or anxiety?

Approximately 1 in 5 of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression and/or anxiety and many do not receive the support they require. To help these new mothers, researchers from the La Trobe University are conducting a study called “DAISY – Depression & AnxIety peer Support studY”. This study consists of experienced mothers who have previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety offering mother-to-mother telephone support to new mothers who are at high-risk to develop postnatal depression or anxiety.

We are seeking peer support volunteers who have previously experienced (and recovered from) postnatal depression or anxiety. To become a “peer support volunteer” you will need to attend a 4-hour on-line video training session to learn how to provide telephone support.

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In The Kitchen Christmas In July Chocolate Crackle Plum Puddings Ingredients:

Directions:

- 4 cups Rice Bubbles

1. Place patty pans into patty pan tray

- 1 cup Icing Sugar

2. Combined Rice bubbles, Icing sugar, Desiccated Coconut, Cocoa and mix together

- 1 cup Desiccated Coconut - 3 tbs Cocoa - 250g Copha - White Chocolate Melts - Spearmint Leaves - Jaffas * You will also need patty pans and a patty pan tray or muffin tray

3. Melt Copha on the stove, leave to cool a little then add to the dry mixture and mix it together.

4. Scoop mixed mixture into patty pans 5. Place in the refrigerator to set 7. Melt chocolate in the microwave, and dribble onto chocolate crackles then add jaffas and spearmint leaves, to look like Holly.

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in this issue....

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What If Your Child Has a Fever Feeling All The Feels What About Screen Time Should I Be Teaching My Pre-Schooler To Read and Write Egg Donations - Something To Think About Outdoor Time For Eyes My Remedy For School Holiday Boredom Lets Embrace Being Unbalanced Guardian Lets Get Creative Engaging Disengaged Children & Teenagers Emotional Well-being of Mums

Dance Plus Studio Dynamic Vegies

Editors Notice Board Out and About In The Kitchen Kids Corner Handy Phone Numbers

Inflatable World/Bundoora Action Centre Jets Gym La Trobe University - DAISY Lasting Lessons

Business Opportunity

Oakhill Lawyers Pty Ltd

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Play Therapy Melbourne

Northern Shukokai Karate

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Ready Steady Go Kids Research Preschool

Advertisers A Gift of Hope

Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre

Ani Art

Shining Minds Early Years

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Socca Joeys St. Margarets Church Eltham

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Clay Stars Birthday Parties

Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries

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Hospitals Austin Hospital.......................................................... 9496 5000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................... 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons...................................................................... 13 11 26 Kids Help Line............................................................ 1800 551 800 Parentline Victoria..................................................... 13 22 89 Lifeline....................................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................... 1300 651 251 Nurse-on-Call............................................................ 1300 606 024 Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................... 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................... 1800 015 188 or 9928 9600 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)......................... 9497 1768 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 292 Victims of Crime Helpline......................................... 1800 819 817 LifeCircle - HOPELINE................................................ 1300 364 673 SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support 1300 072 673 Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline 1800 686 268 Compassionate Friends Helpline 1800 641 091

Your Local Police Station

Diamond Creek ........................................................ 9438 8300 Eltham....................................................................... 9430 4500 Greensborough......................................................... 8432 8200 Heidelberg................................................................ 9450 8000 Hurstbridge............................................................... 9718 2111 West Heidelberg [Not 24hr Station]......................... 9457 5777

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Banyule City Council Office....................................... 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Office............................................... 9433 3111 If you provide a free essential service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 0411 459 872

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