Your Child in Banyule and Nillumbik September 2020

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SEPT 2020 2019 Volume 12 YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE June

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Hi & welcome to our September Issue!!

The last time I wrote this we weren’t sure if we were heading into Stage 4 lockdown and now we are almost out of it! Fingers crossed our numbers continue to drop and we all follow the rules and stay safe. It sure has been a roller coaster of emotions in our house. Home schooling hasn’t been as successful as I had hoped but we take the wins where we can! We also have my Dad in a nursing home which has added another layer to our angst with this virus. We’re all looking forward to spending time with him when things return to normal.

With September being the month for Father’s Day it had me reminiscing about my childhood and in particular with my Dad. He was a good Dad typical of the era I grew up in - strong and firm and strict at times but a softie deep down! We have a lovely article on page 18 Dreaming of Dad and after reading it I went searching through some old photos. This photo is from my first day at school - we have something similar with all our boys.

I wonder if they will do the same with their own children? Our cover photo is of my husband with our oldest son. It’s one of my favourite photos. He sat staring at him like that for such a long time and whenever I see it, it takes me back to that hospital room over 13 years ago!!

In Kids Corner we have a questionnaire for the kids to fill out for their Dads for Fathers Day. I love these and have done them for years. Some of the answers are funny and gives an insight to what they think - from the mouths of babes! We also have a competition to win the new books from The Pat Cronin Foundation. Pat was killed in 2016 from a senseless act of a punch to the head while out with friends in Diamond Creek. His family have worked tirelessly to try and educate people of the damage a this can do to not only the victim but everyone involved. They have released a set of 3 books aimed at children. The legacy of Coward Punch victim Pat is set to help educate young people to feel empowered to ‘Be Wise’ and never use violence. See page 26 for how to enter.

We also revisited another one of our favourite parks in Diamond Creek. Hopefully playgrounds will be reopened soon so the kids can all enjoy our wonderful outdoors in time for Spring!

During these times we all need to stick together. We can support our local businesses by following them on their social pages - some are adapting with online classes to keep offering you services.

Check in with your local area to see what’s available.

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Out and About

Rotary Centennial Park Wamba Road DIAMOND CREEK We live in a great part of Melbourne & I always look forward to checking out the parks & playgrounds that are available to all of us. A few months ago family headed to Diamond Creek for an afternoon late lunch & park visit. We all happily played & enjoyed the space until the sun started to fade & the it became a little too cool.

Located just off Main St is this fantastic space that has recently been upgraded. The main structure has an abundance of play options for big & little kids, that includes monkey bars, balancing disks, spider web, rope & rock wall, slides, bridges, a tunnel & shop window.

There’s also an orbit spinner, geo climber, musical metal chimes, a hammock, a set of swings including a nest swing and a half court basketball area. If you have a spare $5 you can play on the colourful table tennis table getting balls and bat from the petrol station across the road.

The play space is fenced off along the road and has

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an undercover BBQ area, tables and bench seats and new clean toilets with baby change tables as well.

The outdoor netball courts are located to the rear of the park and provides a smooth flat surface that's perfect for scooters, bikes or remote control cars. Ollie was highly impressed with the bridge crossing the Diamond Creek and he happily played along the grassed area making pretend fishing rods.

This will definitely become another favourite for us and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we all did.

Another bonus is there are plenty of cafes close by so grab a coffee and some treats to take with you!

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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.

If you are interested in finding out more information or would like to participate in this new telephone-based support study by becoming a peer volunteer, please contact the DAISY study peer volunteer coordinator: Jessica Bee Email: daisy@latrobe.edu.au Phone: 9479 5428

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In The Kitchen

Banana Bread Ingredients:

Directions:

125g Butter, softened

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place the butter, sugar and vanilla in an electric mixer and beat for 8–10 minutes or un l pale and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

1 Cup (175g) Brown Sugar 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 2 Cups Mashed Bananas 1¾ Cups (255g) Plain (All Purpose) Flour sifted 1 Tsp Baking Power, sifted 1 Tsp Bicarbonate of (Baking) Soda 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/3 Cup (115g) Golden Syrup Butter, extra, to serve

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2. Gradually add the eggs and beat well to combine. Add the banana, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and golden syrup and s r to combine.

3. Spoon the mixture into a 26cm x 11cm (2.5 litre-capacity) lightly greased loaf n lined with baking paper.

4. Bake for 60–65 minutes or un l cooked when tested with a skewer.

5. Cool in the n for 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with the extra bu er.

Serves 6–8.

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Kids Corner RAINBOW SKITTLES SCIENCE FUN!

What You Will Need Ÿ

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It’s as easy as: Arrange the Skittles around the edge of the plate in a coloured pattern Ÿ Pour enough warm water into the centre of the plate so that it reaches the Skittles Ÿ Wait and watch as the rainbow appears Share a spreads photo with usthe on centre Facebook of and toward of the plate your Flubbery Rubbery fun Ÿ

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MY DAD My Dad is ________________years old His hair is_________________________ and his eyes are __________________ My Dad likes to wear _______________________________________________ He loves to eat ___________________________________________________ He is very good at _________________________________________________ He is not very good at______________________________________________ My Dad works hard at ______________________________________________ My Dad always tells me _____________________________________________ It makes my Dad happy when ________________________________________ If he could go on a holiday he would go to:______________________________ and he would take _________________________________________________ I really love it when he______________________________________________ If I could give my Dad anything it would be _____________________________ My favourite thing about my Dad is ___________________________________ I Love You Dad, From _______________________________________________

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Index & Contents

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

Articles

32 In The Kitchen

Farmer Joe’s

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An Invisible Disability

34 Kids Corner

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Encourage Your Man to Build an Empire With You

39 Handy Phone Numbers

Inflatable World/Bundoora Action Centre

12 Just Tell Stories 14 Teaching Positive Self Talk 16 Who Makes an Ideal Egg Donor .

Jets Gym

Business Opportunity

La Trobe University - DAISY Lasting Lessons Northern Shukokai Karate

4 For Sale - Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik

Oakhill Lawyers Pty Ltd

18 Dreaming of Dad

Advertisers

Play Therapy Melbourne

22 Green Your View

A Gift of Hope

Ready Steady Go Kids

24 Be Wise

Ani Art

Research Preschool

26 In Too Deep!

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre

Claydreamers

Shining Minds Early Years

Clay Stars Birthday Parties

Socca Joeys

Dance Plus Studio

St. Margarets Church Eltham

Dynamic Vegies

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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