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Volume 3

October 2014

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Editors Notice Board Dear Readers, Welcome to our October 2014 edition. School Holidays are almost coming to an end as we venture into the last quarter of the year. This month we have ‘CHILDREN’S WEEK’ from 18 to 26 October, celebrating the right of children to enjoy childhood (Pg. 25). We are celebrating Children’s Week too and we are having a FACEBOOK COMPETITION, with amazing prizes to WIN (Details on Pg. 26).

October is also the ‘COMMUNITY SAFETY MONTH’. It reminds us that we all have a role to play in keeping our community safe. Promoting safety and safe practices within our community contributes to increasing the confidence of Victorians about safety (Pg. 29) Another exciting bit at the end of the month is H..A..L..L..O..W..E..E..N. So gear up to go around knocking doors for your quota of ‘Tricks’ or ‘Treats’.

This month gives us some excellent ideas and activities for kids and families to enquire and explore. Our friends, advertisers and sponsors offer special deals and discounts, so make sure you read all the way and avail the excellent opportunity to shop and buy local. I am really thankful to all of them for their constant support.

Last but not the least I would like to remind you all to check out our Facebook page giving regular updates on events and activities. So “LIKE” us on Facebook and become a part of ‘Your Child in Monash’ family. www.facebook.com/YourChildinMonash So relax and enjoy reading!

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Art School of the Month NEW STAR ART ART IS THE GOLDEN KEY TO BUILDING CHILDREN’S FUTURE

By Yaping Jiang Children are born artists, and their ability to draw and paint often grows together with their intelligence. However it is like a seed in the soil that without adequate water and fertilizer will not grow or blossom well. Most of the parents today may not expect their children to become artists, but the cultivation of creativity and a sense of visual communication is vital for their future.

An art teacher is playing important role for children’s artistic development. A child is just like a garden plot, where the kind of seeds that are sown determines the kind of fruit that will be yielded. The teacher’s quality will be directly reflected in child’s future development. We believe there are no children who are unable to learn well, there are only teachers who are unable to teach well. Based on over 20 years teaching experience with New Star Art, I would like to make the following suggestions to 1. Encouragement In all circumstances you should show interest in your children’s works and praise them. Your attitude will directly influence your children’s interest. It can be useful to display some of their works, which will serve both as encouragement and progress. Also encourage your children to “show off” their works at school or to of family and friends. This is all confidence boosting.

2. No judgment Please don’t criticize your child’s work, because we can’t judge children’s works from our adult perspective. Young children’s work is uninhibited and full of imagination. It is important that every child is left to display their individual personalities through their work, as this is the essence of creative art.

3. Training Professional training is necessary for all ages. A quality training program will open your children’s mind widely, develop their artistic skills rapidly, and expand their imaginative potential. Subsequently selecting a good teacher and program is very important.

Overall, learning to draw and paint is a training process that incorporates the use of eyes, hands and mind. Eyes capable of capturing beauty that others are unable to see, hands capable of visual communication, analytical mental power that enables the ability to refine work. Therefor the choice of art training is critical to your child’s overall development. Art is a golden key to building your child’s future.

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Care Where Building commences on the new Monash Children’s Hospital

On 15 July 2014, Monash Health celebrated the turning of the first sod, marking the beginning of construction for the new 230bed Monash Children’s Hospital that is located next to the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton and due to open in early 2017.

The new Monash Children’s Hospital will ensure more Victorian children and their families can benefit from world-class specialist paediatric services and will include: 96 acute paediatric inpatient beds, 10 paediatric intensive care unit beds, 64 neonatal care beds, 20 same day oncology

beds and many more services.

At the recent sod-turn event in July the Premier of Victoria Dr Denis Napthine, said the new state-of-the-art facility will allow Monash Health to provide expanded services in a child and family centred environment, delivering an extra 60,000 outpatient treatments each year and providing purpose-built day facilities for children.

Hedi Millier, mother of one year old Sonny who was born premature with severe heart and lung problems, also spoke to guests about the importance of a new hospital and how grateful her family is for the care Sonny received.

“I used to look at families that were going

Premier of Victoria, Dr Denis Napthine, helps Aleia De Scala, 4, turn the first sod at the site of the new Monash Children’s Hospital.

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It’s Needed through things like this and think ‘how do they do it?’ Those people that spend most of their lives in hospital. Then, 15 months ago we became one of those families,” Hedi said.

“We really value the input and feedback of our consumer advisory panel at all levels because ultimately, it assists in ensuring that our decisions lead to improved outcomes and quality of care for our young patients,” said Kym Forrest, Director Monash Children’s Hospital Project.

Gill, a panel member, had her five-month old grandson treated at Monash Children’s Hospital in 2012.

Hedi Millier with Sonny at the sod turn event in July 2014.

“Right from the start, we felt welcomed and I feel free to express my point of view as a mother and always feel we are being listened to,” said Gill.

Today Sonny and his family are fighting the odds and refusing to give in. Sonny spends his days attached to an oxygen tank, requires 24 hour care and has continued to be treated at Monash Children’s Hospital.

“As a parent I don’t think you can imagine anything worse than having a sick child. If only we could trade places with them. Words cannot explain how much we appreciate, respect and are forever grateful to the Monash Children’s Hospital,” Hedi said.

A Community Focus Monash Health is engaging the local community in planning for the new hospital.

A consumer advisory panel has been established that includes current and past patients, parents and families meeting with Monash Health planning teams each month.

Members of the Monash Children’s Hospital Consumer Advisory Panel

Your Support It takes a whole community to build a hospital.

With your support, together we can improve healthcare in Monash and beyond.

The Monash Health Foundation is the fundraising arm of Monash Health and supports the wonderful work of the new Monash Children’s Hospital.

Donations to the Monash Health Foundation are tax deductable. To donate or for more information, please contact the Monash Health Foundation on

(03) 9594 2700 or visit monashhealth.org If you would like more information on our consumer advisory panel or our new children’s hospital, please visit www.newchildrenshospital.org

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( G i f t e d a n d Ta l e n t e d Education) is an independent, non-funded organisation, established in 1994 to provide opportunities for highly able and gifted children with special educational needs. Like-minded students can participate in programs that will challenge them intellectually and help develop their individual talents. Both short and longer term programs in most areas of the curriculum are offered in host schools in M e l b o u r n e . O v e r t h e l a s t 2 0 ye a rs G.A.T.E.WAYS has gained considerable recognition with teachers, parents and children in Australia for its high quality programs.

Parent paid fees cover the costs of program development, administration and presentation. G.A.T.E.WAYS is widely supported by public schools. In any given week during the school term between 750 and 1200 primary aged children attend workshops.

G.A.T.E.WAYS engages presenters who are

expert in a given field or fields; passionate about their field and able to convey this enthusiasm to children; excellent communicators who love children; knowledgeable about the special needs of gifted children and how they learn; creative, flexible and skilled in terms of curriculum development and delivery. Their programs are inquiry based, with hands-on activities, problem solving and higher order thinking skills.

If you would like more information about G. A .T.E.WAYS, check out the website www.gateways.edu.au G.A.T.E.WAYS recently delivered a great program at Knox Gardens P.S over a week workshop period in Term 3. The students participated in the science based program with great enthusiasm and interest. Here are some great journal reports from Year 1/2/3/4 students.

Mrs Ellen Scheromsky Gifted & Talented Student Program Leader Knox Gardens Primary School – Wantirna South.

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Give your child the best founda on for future learning and living. Maria Montessori Preschool provides firstclass care and educa on for children from 3 to 6 years of age in a s mula ng environment.

With over 30 years experience the qualified Montessori teachers will give your child the opportunity to experience enjoyment in learning and achieve a strong educa onal background.

“The most important period of life is not the age of university studies but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. The more fully the needs of one period are met the greater will be the success of the next”.

Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952)

To secure a place for your child call us on

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WHAT’S ON IN MONASH CHILDREN'S WEEK ❷⓿❶❹ 18 to 26 October Celebrating the right of children to enjoy childhood and demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

During Children's Week every year, the City of Monash offers 'Walk in the Park' at Jells Park. People can bring a picnic lunch or visit the Stadium café or the Jells Park Teahouse. This wonderful event invites families and the community to celebrate Children's Week. There will be free activities for children and information for families about children's services, health & safety.

Victoria Police, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), the State Emergency Service (SES) and Neighbourhood Watch are among the many services taking part in this event.

Tues 21 October 10am – 12.30pm at Jells Park Waverley Rd, Wheelers Hill (Outside the Netball Stadium) Cost: Free No bookings required

Contact: Jennifer Sebire Coordinator - Children’s Services (Support and Planning) Monash Council on

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Kids Corner

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Monash Contact us: Kids Corner PO Box 9034 Scoresby 3179 email: info@yourchildinmonash.com.au ph: 0421 226 028 To advertise in Your Child in Monash call 0421 226 028

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance / Fire / Police ....................

Hospitals

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Monash Children’s Hospital....................................

Monash Medical Centre, Clayton............................

Austin Hospital, Melbourne....................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

13KIDS / 13 54 37 9594 6666 9496 5000 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons....................................................................

Kids Help Line..........................................................

Lifeline.....................................................................

Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only).............................

Nurse-on-Call..........................................................

Child Protection - (After Hours Service)..................

Womens Domestic Violence Crisis Centre..............

Sexual Assault Crisis Line .......................................

Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................

LifeCircle - HOPELINE..............................................

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support............

Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline.......

Compassionate Friends Helpline............................

Maternal & Child Health Line.................................

Monash Youth & Family Services (MYFS)...............

13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9322 3555 1800 806 292 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/1300 072 637 1800 686 268 1800 641 091 13 22 29 9518 3900

Your Local Police Station Glen Waverley ........................................................

Mount Waverley ....................................................

Oakleigh..................................................................

Clayton....................................................................

9566 1555 9888 3755 9567 8900 9543 3888

Other Monash City Council.........................................

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Business Directory LEARN INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE IN GLEN WAVERLEY

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COMMUNITY SAFETY MONTH Community Safety Month is held in October each year and provides an opportunity for all residents in the City of Monash to become better informed around community safety issues and to participate in a wide variety of activities. For more information about these events you can download Community Safety Month brochure:

www.monash.vic.gov.au/ community/safety-month.htm Copies of this booklet are available at Monash libraries and other community facilities.

For more information call 9518 3574.

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Contents & Index Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child in Monash...

Regulars 4. Editors Noticeboard 25. What’s on in Monash 27. Kids Corner 28. Handy Phone Numbers 29. Business Directory

Advertorials / Articles / Editorials 6. Art School of the Month - New Star Art 8. Monash Children’s Hospital - Care Where It’s Needed 12. G.A.T.E.WAYS Program 18. We didn’t have to go without a cuppa 20. Hydration in Kids 22. Lions Club of Wheelers Hill 25. Children’s week 26. Halloween Spider Cakes recipe 29. Community Safety Month

Competition 26. Facebook Competition

Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au

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29. Children’s Health Lions Club Art Classes 23.

Lions Club of Wheelers Hill 7. New Start Art Monash Library 16. Art Studio 48 26. Scrabble Club Baby Products Music School 21. Dreambaby® Safety Products 10.

Forte School Cafes / Clubs / Restaurants Occasional Childcare 31. Mulgrave Country Club 15. Huntingtower Playhouse Community Centre Photography 14. Noble Park Community 17. The Latent Image Centre Photography Dance & Drama Classes Play Centre 29. Indian Classical Dance 11.

Croc’s - Clayton Education / Early Learning / Pre Schools Schools 15. Maria Montessori 5. The Knox School 21. Gymbaroo Glen Waverley Sporting Activites 17. Ready Steady Go Kids Gardens & Markets State Election 2. Babes to Kids & Maternity 3. Jennifer Yang Market Swim School 25. Mount Waverley Rotary 7.

Monash Aquatic & Recreation Village Market Centre Health 8. Monash Children’s Hospital 7. Clayton Aquatics & Health Club 8. Monash Health Water Services 17. Weight Loss Program for 19. Yarra valley Water Mums

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MULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUB Your Friendly Community Sporting Club

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Offering Bowls, Squash, Tennis, Snooker, Darts, Cricket & Social Golf Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week.

Mon – Sat A la Carte menu Kids meals $10.95 includes a soft drink and a FREE Busy Nipper Kids Activity Pack Sundays – All you can eat carvery buffet Adult meals $24.95 Kids 5 – 12 yrs meals $14.95 & Under 5 $5.00 includes FREE Busy Nippers Kids Activity Pack FREE Kids Entertainment in the Bistro Playroom Every Sunday Night from 6 – 8pm

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