Cockburn Kids Parent eNews September 2020

Teddies going down to the woods this year?

The Teddies are tired of sitting in windows and are ready to go down to Manning Park.
So grab your teddy and toddler and head on down to our free annual toddler and baby event - Teddy Bears Picnic

Wednesday 21 October
10am-1pm
Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Hamilton Hill
  • Entertainment - Rock & Toddle live show, Barelie and friends puppet show
  • Teddy lunch packs for $2.50
  • Parent information stalls
  • Hello Baby corner with breastfeeding space, the Nappy Guru (modern cloth nappies), Hello Baby calendars and certificates
  • Health check tent - get your toddler's health checked, get a Me@Two passport and visit our Earbus
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Parenting programs and support

South West Metro Parenting Service offers a number of online and face-to-face programs coming up in Term 4:

Cockburn Parenting will be running Parenting by Connection -  a free 4 week interactive parenting group on Thursday mornings starting 22 October.

Download flyer here 

Cockburn Parenting & Cockburn Support Service also run My Time
A free group for Aboriginal parents and grandparents to yarn, have time for self-care doing craft, and other activities that are nurturing.
Crèche provided and transport is available if needed. The group runs during school term from Coolbellup Hub.
To find out more contact Cockburn Parenting Service 9411 3855 or parenting@cockburn.wa.gov.au

Meerilinga Parenting Service Cockburn offers the following online, evening Zoom workshops:
Building Resilience, Wednesday 18 November - Download here
Wellbeing for Mums and Dads, 25 November - Download here
Parent Refresh with Parenting by Connection - 4 week course on Thursday evenings - Download here

More information email Belynda.Smith@meerilinga.org.au 

Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair

Spring into our annual Spring Fair and find loads of entertainment for the whole family, stalls, side show alley, Youth Festival, stage performances and yummy food stalls.

Sunday 25 October
11am-8pm
Manning Park, Azelia Rd,
Hamilton Hill
More information

Get Wild about Wetlands 
 

Check out our school holiday programs run by Get Wild About Wetlands on the website page here (School holiday/Environmental section)

These holidays the Cockburn Wetlands Centre has a focus including spiders, birds, frogs, bats, tree planting and nature walks.

Registration essential via Ticketbooth below.
 
Registration
Cockburn Library Update

Lots on in the school holidays at your local library for children and young people.

Water-themed holiday activities (fish bowl, interactive water activities, fish sand art) and many more fun holiday options.

Bookings essential - register below.
 
More info & Register for library events
Cockburn Youth Services Update

Check out what our Youth Centre is offering these school holidays and next term (children 10+)

See our Youth website page here and see below for more information about the in-house Youth Services program

Skate, Scooter and BMX events check out the schedule here

 
More information about Youth Centre School Holiday Program

Cockburn Fur Run

It's time to focus on your dog and join in this free fun family event at Manning Park.

Pooch parade and lots of other fun dog-related activities, including a walk/run with your dog around the beautiful Manning Lake, dog behaviour tips, pet stalls etc.

Sunday 18 October 10am-1pm
 
More information

Multicultural stories


Join Meerilinga, Connecting Community for Kids and Multicultural Futures to find out how you can take part in Multicultural Stories, a project to translate and share a delightful children's book into various languages. 

Bring a plate of food to share and be part of this project celebrating reading, stories and multiculturalism.

Download flyer here

Kids Go Wild


Join Connecting Community for Kids (CCK) for a beach themed Kids Go Wild and see what the sea has washed up in a marine treasure hunt.

Download flyer here
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