FEATURED SERVICES
 Oran Park Community Preschool (part of Wollondilly Mobile Community Preschool) is a community owned and not-for-profit preschool for children aged 2-5 years. Open 9am-3pm, Thursdays.
Our centre prides itself on its high-quality learning environment. We incorporate a specialised transition to school program as part of the curriculum, so your child has the best possible start to their education.
Through the Early Years Learning framework, educators assist your child to develop:
• A strong sense of their identity
• Connections with their world
• A strong sense of wellbeing
• Confidence and involvement in their learning
• Effective communication skills
To find out more or to enrol contact us
 Little Kickers Macarthur, the world’s most loved indoor soccer program for boys AND girls aged 18 months – 7 years, is now operating in your neighbourhood!
At Little Kickers the focus is very much on FUN – a network of fun yet professionally run classes where enthusiastic boys & girls are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet.
The real goal of Little Kickers is to use soccer as a fun forum to instil our growing squad with a little extra confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie which we feel will stand them in very good stead for the future.
We are the NUMBER ONE most loved toddler soccer program (we have the awards to prove it!!!!)
Little Kickers sessions do not run in terms...so your little one can join the fun at any time!
Our sessions run in the following four age appropriate groups and are very much all-inclusive. No previous experience is required!
• Little Kicks (18months – 27months) – with parental participation
• Junior Kickers (2 years – 3 ½ years)
• Mighty Kickers (3 ½ years – 5 years)
• Mega Kickers (5 years – 7th birthday)
Classes currently provided in the following indoor locations with more to come in the coming months:
• Harrington Park
• Currans Hill
• Leumeah
• Smeaton Grange
• Elderslie
• Picton
• Appin
Contact us today for a free trial Ph: 0499 88 77 55 www.littlekickers.com.au
Bellbirds Early Learning Centre is located 6 Minutes from Campbelltown. A vibrant, innovative and family owned and operated child care centre that is committed to providing high quality care for all families and children. Open Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm - 52 weeks of the year.
We are passionate and dedicated to ensuring that all children are provided with the best head start to their learning and education.
We value and take pride in our child care centre, building strong collaborative relationships with all families and our staff. Enrol your little one at Bellbirds Early Learning Centre at Menangle Park near Campbelltown and enjoy a tranquil and unique rural setting.
Every child is unique and we provide a warm, safe and learning environment tailored to their individual needs. Our qualified educators work hard to build a strong partnership with parents. Preparing your child for school and the very best start in life. For more information contact us
 Vision Australia’s national Feelix Library helps children who are blind or have low vision to enjoy the same childhood story books as their sighted peers. The kits contain a story book annotated with braille, an audio version and a tactile book, as well as some toys.
“Feelix assists our youngest clients develop their listening and reading skills. It enables them to learn about the story through the tactile elements and it also helps them become familiar with braille and learn how to track braille words across a page,” said Louise Curtin, Project Officer, Vision Australia.
“The service has been incredibly successful, we started off with just 20 members and we now send kits to almost 600 people nation-wide, including children, teachers and kindergartens or nurseries and we have over 1530 titles,” she added.
Although he is only nearing his fourth birthday, young Aston Agostinho, has already developed a great love of books and creative story-telling. You can read more about Aston’s story on the Vision Australia website.
You can call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email info@visionaustralia.org
Bambinos Kindergarten Gregory Hills & Bambinos Kindergarten Oran Park offers a brand new state of the art service for your children to play, learn and grow. We cater for the working families as well as offering an extensive preschool program for children in their final year before primary school.
Long day care ages range from 0- 6years and we also offer before and after school care plus Vacation care. Our educators are fully qualified and our managers are not only highly qualified but also highly passionate and hard working, ensuring Bambinos brings you the best team possible to educate and care for your children.
We are accepting enrolments now so please contact us
BabyUV Keep your baby sun protected, even when it’s cloudy! UV rays penetrate through clouds and have the ability to sun burn ... our “Two-N-One’s” (a 50+UPF head bandana which flips to become a fashionable dribble bib) help to protect against UV rays in any weather (yes, even sun glare at the snow!!!) and look good for every occasion. Priced $20 each with $5 Australia-wide delivery!
  
BabyUV ... natural UV and sun protective products for babies, infants and toddlers - our range includes up to 50+UPF baby blankets, bandana's and bibs rated by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).
Full range and prices, plus $5 Australian-wide delivery visit www.babyuv.com.au or Email
Sensory Tools Australia
offers leading-edge treatment courses and products that specifically address issues associated with Sensory Processing, Autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Behavioural and other Developmental Challenges.
M.O.R.E integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions. Presented by international speakers Patti Oetter MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Eileen Richter MPH, OTA, FAOTA
Melbourne: 9 & 10 May 2015
Sydney: 16 & 17 May 2015
2 day course $795 (early bird rate)
Download workshop brochure or visit www.sensorytools.net
PARENT INFORMATION
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression.
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression, also commonly known as Postnatal Depression, can affect many parents after the birth of their child.
Many women are confused by their feelings when they become parents. Your mood may change rapidly from joy to amazement to being overwhelmed and 'sad' by the responsibility of having a child to look after. Many new mums experience mood swings and these are attributed to the rapid drop in hormonal levels in the body after the birth and the physical exhaustion of the early days of parenting.
The emotional low points are generally known as the 'baby blues' and should not be confused with perinatal anxiety and depression.
What is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression?
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression, or Postnatal Depression, describes the more severe or prolonged symptoms of depression that last more than a week or two and interfere with the ability to function on a daily basis, including caring for baby.
Symptoms
Major symptoms can vary, but may include:
* Loss of enjoyment in usual pursuits
* Loss of self esteem and confidence
* Loss of appetite and weight
* Broken sleep (irrespective of baby)
* Sense of hopelessness and being a failure
* Suicidal thoughts or ideas
* Panic attacks
* Loss of libido
* Fears for baby's or partner's safety or well-being
Treatments for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a past history of depression or other causes that need to be discussed with your local doctor. Treatment options vary from medication to group therapy.
It's important to treat depression as early as possible because partners and young children can also feel stressed when a parent is anxious or depressed.
Both mothers and fathers can suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression.
Tresillian offers perinatal anxiety and depression groups for mothers. If you think a group program may be of value in managing your depression, please discuss this with your child and family health nurse or local doctor.
Contact the Tresillian Parents Help Line for more information on (02) 9787 0855 or 1800 637 357 (outside Sydney).
For more information contact:
Beyondblue Tel: 1300 22 4636
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
The Blackdog Institute Peri-natal Clinic
Tel: (02) 9382 6665
Website: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Post and Antenatal Depression inc (PANDA)
Website: www.panda.org.au
Gidget Foundation
Website: www.gidgetfoundation.com.au
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