Parents of Children with Challenges

There is a new group in Ellenbrook for Parents of Children with Challenges that supported by People at Place in Ellenbrook.  In this group, we share our experiences/support for disabilities, developmental delays, complex health conditions, and any concerns of the children (any ages).

The next catch up is Friday, 21st July (every odd week during school term) at Ellenbrook Community Library.

Search the facebook page, Parents of Children with Challenges for more information.  It is free to join.

Girls school holiday programs with STANDING STRONG

Standing Strong offers four main program areas for young girls:  Junior Club for 8-10 year olds, Teen Club for 11-16 year olds, Online Club for girls around the world and Private One 2 One sessions for girls and families looking for a more personalised support.  Through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, Standing Strong programs help to "encourage, motivate, uplift and empower girls to live happy, healthy and inspired lives".  For more information see:  https://girlsstandingstrong.com/

There's a variety of activities and events offered through the school holiday at Standing Strong:

https://girlsstandingstrong.com/event-registrations/?mc_cid=d2e130d42a&mc_eid=83db748f28

New food allergy resource website for teens!

Teens and young people living with severe food allergies are being encouraged to start a conversation with their peers via a new website that could potentially save their lives.

The website was launched today and it operates just like an app, allowing young people to develop their own avatar and use it to talk to their friends or others with severe allergies about their experiences.

There's also practical information for young people on how they can manage severe allergies.

The website is:  www.250k.org.au.

Local Support Group - NEW!

A new support group has formed for local parents of children with disabilities, development delays or complex medical conditions. The group currently meets fortnightly, on Friday mornings, at Ellenbrook Library.

Coding Camp - School Holiday Fun

Children aged 4 - 12 years who are really interested in Coding, may also be interested in a Coding Camp coming up in the July school holidays.

The following website is where you'll find all the necessary information:

http://codecamp.com.au/

Coffee & Conversation - this Friday

This Friday 12^th May please join us in the College Café from 9:15am (after gospel) for Coffee & Conversation.

Our new School Nurse, Grace Bradshaw, will be joining us to share some information about her role at the school and to answer any general medical questions you may have regarding your children.  

Coffee & Conversation is an opportunity to meet new parents of our growing Junior School and share your parenting stories.

Hope to see you there!

From Jo Betti, College Social Worker

Lion Heart Camp - July 2017

LION HEART CAMP

A children’s bereavement program supporting grieving children following the death of a parent,

primary caregiver or sibling.

11th and12th July 2017
8.30am - 3.30pm at the Tuart Hill Community Centre.
Cost - Free!
Age Group - 5-12 years

To enquire please contact:
Program Director Shelly Skinner on 0416 344 024

• Helping children and parents understand the process of grief.
• Providing the opportunity to connect with other children experiencing the death of a family member.
• Strengthening parents knowledge and skills in supporting their grieving children.

Children’s program and parent’s program to run simultaneously