FEATURED SERVICES
Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre is a community based, not for profit, Aboriginal Long Day Care centre that provides education and care for children aged 2-6 years of age. The Centre is licensed for 30 children per day.
Qualified professional Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff are employed from the local community to cater for the needs of all children enrolled at the centre.
A bus service is provided for children living in the Mt Druitt area so children without transport can attend the centre. Yawarra was rated as an Exceeding service at our last Assessment and Rating review.
Contact us for more information.
Explore & Develop - Glenmore Park
We are purpose built, child care centre, which is privately owned and operated Long Day Care Service.
We:
- open at 7.00am and close at 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (Closed Public Holidays)
- provide care for 6 weeks - 6 years, offering a structured program for every age group
- operate 50 weeks of the year closing for approximately 2 weeks during the Christmas Break when fees are not payable
Our educators work closely with parents ensuring continuity between home and our service.
We have experienced and qualified educators for all of the age groups. Our educators regularly attend current training courses and training on the latest Early Childhood Education. All our educators and volunteers undergo a Working with Children Check.
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and supper are all supplied and our nutritionally balanced menu is available for your review. Contact us for more information.
Koorana Child & Family Services provide integrated early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. Koorana supports all children aged 0-18 years in the Sydney area.
Koorana offers a range of intervention and therapy services delivered by:
• Occupational therapists;
• Speech pathologists;
• Physiotherapists;
• Behaviour Support Specialists;
• Psychologists;
• Specialist teachers and;
• Social Workers.
At Koorana you will have access to an expert team of experienced therapists who will work together on a transdisciplinary (children aged 0 – 6 years) or multidisciplinary (young people aged 7 – 18 years) approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for your child. Koorana are a registered NDIS provider and can process Medicare treatment plans as well as private health fund rebates.
No referral is needed to access Koorana’s services. Families can simply
contact us on (02) 8321 9600 to speak to one of our friendly intake officers
Little Fishes Swim School
Party Information A pool party where you don’t have to worry about cold weather or rainy days … and where the water is always warm!
Little Fishes Swim School is available to hire for your child’s birthday party or any occasion that requires an indoor centre on a Friday night, Saturday or Sunday throughout the year.
Party Times:
- Friday: 7:30pm- 9:30pm (No extension permitted)
- Saturday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm (with an option to extend for 1/2 hour for an additional fee)
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (with an option to extend for 1/2 hour for an additional fee)
Strict finish times apply to all parties. Other times may be available upon request, please discuss your requirements with us.
Costs:
- $250.00 (Friday night Booking only)
- $250.00 for 2-hour hire (Saturday and Sunday)
- $55.00 per half hour after the first two hours
- Public Holidays a surcharge of $60 applies to all bookings)
Pool hire includes:
- Exclusive use of the centre (pool, grounds and car park) for your party. There’s plenty of space outside for a jumping castle or other rides.
– Maximum of 30 children
– Free use of equipment for games and activities (floating mats, water basketball game, dive sticks, kickboards, noodles) Excludes platforms in pool.
– Use of hot showers and change rooms
– Use of tables and chairs, fridge, freezer and microwave oven
Catering:
We can arrange access to cafe items if required, payment on consumption. You are more than welcome to cater for the party yourself. You can also pick up your party food from McDonalds, Red Rooster, Oporto or Domino’s Pizza who are all just around the corner. Contact us for more information.
Readiness group for parents and carers.
Vision Australia’s Readiness groups have been developed by, and are led by, our specialist staff including:
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Assistive Technology Specialists
• Orientation & Mobility Specialists
• Counsellors
Education in the early stage of life is the foundation for independence, inclusion and employment. So much of a child’s learning is through incidental visual learning and occurs with family. Children who experience a vision impairment learn less by watching others and more through fun and accessible play activities.
Vision Australia’s Readiness groups for parents and carers have been specifically developed to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to support your child to be successful in the home environment and the community, now and in the future.
The groups will include educational sessions for parents/carers about the child development areas they identify as important for their children. These sessions will focus on supporting parents and carers to implement key strategies to support their child at home and in the community with life skills, independence and social inclusion.
Click here to find full details or contact Us 1300 847 466 Email
PARENT INFORMATION
Breaks, Fractures & First Aid
It is all too often that we see children, while playing, fall down and as a result break or fracture their arm, or wrist. Some sage advice from Mary Dawes, Director of First Aid For You – www.firstaidforyou.com.au is offered below, should parents find themselves confronted with such situation and have to diagnose a broken or fractured arm.
While there is no doubt you will see your child fall countless times whilst playing, basic first aid has the potential to turn the situation around and identify the extent to a child’s injury.
Remember that although many play areas are covered with soft bedding below, it is still extremely easy for a child who falls from a height break a bone or cause a hairline fracture.
Most fractures occur within the arm because children will often place their hands in front of them to break the fall.
Here is a list of some of the telltale signs that your child has broken a bone;
- If a snap or loud grinding sound is heard, it is an indication that the child has broken a bone
- There will be deformity, swelling, bruising and pain around the area that is injured
- It will be painful for your child to move or place pressure on this area – ‘guarding/ protecting their arm from others touching it or from them using it’
The following steps should be followed, should your child experience a fall, injuring their arm;
- Immediately remove the child from any danger
- Check the injured area for swelling, bruising or deformity
- Never apply pressure to a broken limb- simply keep the limb in a position of comfort
- Seek medical advice as soon as possible
“Supervision is key to minimising the chances a child having a fall and it only takes a split second for this to happen while a child is busy playing. The severity of the fall your child takes is a big indication to the type of injury in which they may have,” adds Mary.
Do a sight – sweep of all areas of play, looking at the potential hazards and the high places children may jump from before letting your child play.
Educate toddlers and older children of the dangers of jumping from high places and climbing on outdoor equipment. Importantly, explain to children that if they were to fall, they could find themselves in a lot of pain, and they should call for help immediately. Remind them to stay calm, without moving the injured area too much.
Please note, these tips and advice are not substitute for first aid knowledge. A first aid course- especially one dedicated to children’s first aid - such as the First Aid For Kids course will equip your and your kids with the skills needed in such an emergency and you will be grateful you spent the time learning the vital skills.
