February Newsletter 2015

Kingston East
Neighbourhood Group Inc.
FEBRUARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
177 Meakin Road, Slacks Creek Q 4127
Phone: 3808 1684 Fax: 3209 4271
Email: admin@keng.org.au
Website: www.keng.org.au
Childcare: 3808 9271
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 9am - 2.30pm
Computer Club (Mondays)
Learn the basics
9.30am – 12.30pm
Hello Baby (Tuesdays)
10.00am – 11.30am
Encourages bonding between parents and child
Yoga (Tuesdays)
5pm - 6pm
Suitable for all ages including seniors, pregnant
women and teenage children
Infant Massage
Infant Massage (Tuesdays)
9am - 10am
Perfect opportunity for parents and babies
17th, 24th February
to experience the pleasure of infant massage 3rd March
This is a perfect opportunity for parents and babies
to experience the pleasures of Infant Massage
Parents also receive oils,
massage music and
instructions over the course.
WHEN:
Tuesdays
17th, 24th February
3rd March
Immunisation Clinic (Tuesdays)
No appointments necessary
9am—10am
Over 50’s Cooking Club (Tuesdays)
Cook delicious, healthy light meals
and meet people from your local area
12.30pm - 2.30pm
10th, 17th, 24th Feb
3rd, 10th March
Seniors Computer Club (Wednesdays)
Learn what you would like to know
9.30am - 12.30pm
Card Making (Thursdays)
9.30am – 11am
Enjoy a morning of card making and stamping with
Ursula from Stampin’ Up. Cost - $3.00
9am - 10am
Logan City Council Immunisation Clinic
Free Immunisation Clinic has commenced at
Kingston East Neighbourhood Group on every Tuesday
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
TIME: 9am - 10am
9.30am –11.30am
Craft (Tuesdays)
9.30am – 11.30am
Explore the many different arts and crafts.
Cost $3.00 or more if doing special projects
Hope you had a very restful holiday and are now
reinvigorated for a busy 2015
TIME:
Praise Playgroup (Mondays)
Provides an opportunity for your child to
socialise as they play and learn together
Personal Counselling (Thursdays)
Please ring for an appointment.
9am – 1.30pm
Tiny Tots Playgroup (Wednesdays)
Therapeutic playgroup where children and
parents can play and learn together
9.30am - 11.30am
Sewing Group (Fridays)
Come and share your sewing skills
9.15am - 11am
Tai Chi (Fridays)
Uses gentle flowing movements
11.15am - 12noon
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MEETING & CONFERENCE ROOM HIRE
If you're looking for a venue to hire for a function
whether it be a conference, training sessions or a meeting
Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre offers three
multi-purpose venues at very reasonable rates.
A reduced rate applies for not-for-profit organisations.
Auditorium: $40 per hour, reduced rate $30
 Capacity - 50 people
 Air conditioned
 Facilities include whiteboard, audio/DVD and data
projection.
Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator &
Management Committee Member
We are seeking an enthusiastic fundraising
coordinator to join our Management Committee and
assist and coordinate fundraising activities for
Kingston East Neighbourhood Group.
Computer room: $50 per hour, reduced rate $40
 15 computers available
 Capacity - 20 people
 Facilities include audio, overhead projector,
whiteboard.
If you love to be challenged and are seeking an
opportunity within a community based organisation
that makes a difference in the lives of others, then
this is the job for you.
Training Room: $25 per hour, reduced rate $20
 Capacity - 20 people
 Facilities include whiteboard and TV/DVD system.
 Kitchenette.
Volunteer with a ute or trailer, willing to deliver items
locally
Information needed:
 Public Liability Insurance
 Business/Organisation name and address
 Contact person, phone number
 Days required/number of people/time required.
Warm Phone
A direct phone link-up to Centrelink (Human
Services and their Family Assistance Line). You
can access this phone whenever you are at
the Centre. You will find the phone situated in
the waiting room opposite reception.
Room Hire includes the use of tables, chairs and
kitchen facilities.
Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Off street parking available.
This is how you can find us Bus route 553 brings you here.
There is also Childcare available by our experienced
Childcare Workers for an additional cost.
Transitional Supported
Accommodation
TSA workers are here to help you with any
enquiries regarding housing or homelessness.
Please call us
weekdays on
3808 1684
Transitional Supported Accommodation is here to
offer referrals, support and advice on housing
in the Logan area.
We also have limited housing for short term rental
for those in housing need.
If you are in need or know someone who is, we
will do our best to help.
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Seniors Computer Club
Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Information Sessions and Discussions held at
various locations:
Card Making
Presenters will provide information, resources
and discussion on issues such as:
Thursdays from 9:30am to
11:30am
$3 donation for materials.
Home and Personal safety
Maturity blues: physical and mental health
The rights of Seniors
Medicines and You – medication safety
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For Transport Assistance please phone
COMMUNITY FLYER
on 3422 7900
(conditions apply)
Yoga Classes
Gentle Yoga Session with a Tai Chi warm-up.
Relax the mind and body. Build core strength,
balance and flexibility.
Suitable for all ages and abilities including seniors,
women who are pregnant, people looking for a
more relaxed work out or people who are quite
fit yet lacking in flexibility. Teenage children
welcome to participate in the activity.
Wear comfortable/flexible clothes and shoes.
Bring a Yoga mat or thick towel if possible
(a limited number will be available to borrow)
Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm
Tai Chi Morning
Fridays 11:15am to 12noon
Suitable for all age groups and abilities
and great for physical and mental health.
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PRAISE Playgroup
A fantastic way to meet
other parents, learn some
great ideas and tips while
your children play.
Every Monday
(during school term only)
FRONT LOAD CARRIERS
Fitting by appointment only
Please call to make an appointment
TIME: 9.30am - 11.30am
Tiny Tots Playgroup
A Therapeutic playgroup where
children and parents can play and
learn together.
Every Wednesday
(during school term only)
TIME: 9.30am - 11.30am
Hello Baby
Program facilitated by Child Health
Nurses. Topics include:
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Becoming a part of the family
Safety
Attachment and bonding
Feeding and nappy care
Cord care, bathing and dressing
Settling and sleeping
Baby Massage
Stimulation and interaction
Bottle Bank and Dummy Dump
Parents, when your child/ren
discard their dummy it will be exchanged for a book.
Bottles will be exchanged for a cup.
The Bottle Bank and Dummy
Dump is located in Childcare.
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Community Development
HIPPY
The CD worker consults with other agencies to ensure the
Centre is providing the appropriate support and services needed
by the Community and also provides assistance to individuals
who are interested in establishing a Support Group.
Hippy Logan Central only have a few spaces available
Family Support Program
The program will commence in February 2015
The Family Support Program is an in-home
visiting service which offers emotional and
practical support for families. This support
may include understanding positive family
relationships, learning new parenting strategies,
advocacy, budgeting, stress management
and how to manage a busy household.
If you are interested in joining the
Family Support Program, please
contact Cilla or Elizabeth.
To register and secure a spot on this fabulous
educational program
please contact the centre on 3808 1684
Emergency Relief
We distribute funds through food vouchers and
part payment of overdue electricity, gas and rent
(when issued with Form 11 or 12).
Telstra vouchers are also available.
HUB
The Family Hub focuses on creating opportunities for families to learn
and grow together. Some programs and services include: Parenting
programs, Circle of Security, Infant Massage, Wilbert the Worm
literacy program, Sewing Group and a school holiday Kids in the
Kitchen Nutrition Program. Childcare at no cost is provided for all
families accessing services and programs at KENG.
Suburbs - Loganlea, Tanah Merah, Kingston,
Woodridge and Slacks Creek.
Phone 3808 8582
Tuesday 9am to make your appointment.
Food Parcels
Food Parcels - please ring to see
if we have any available. They can
be picked up between the hours of
Monday to Thursday 9am—3pm
Friday 9am—1pm
Useful Contacts
Beyond Blue Info Line
1300 224 636
DV Connect—Women’s Line
1800 811 811
DV Connect—Men’s Line
1800 600 636
Logan Hospital
3299 8899
Telephone Interpreting Service 13 14 50
Child Health Line
13 432 584
Poisons Hotline
13 11 26
Parentline
1300 301 300
Legal Aid
1300 651 188
Life Line Counselling
13 11 14
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It is now the beginning of the year and we’re all busy with settling children into school and prep.
We would like to remind those parents who are looking to go back to work or study that Kids 4 Kindy
program can assist you take the burden off looking for child care or kindergarten for your children.
We are here to support you with all your child care enquiries and transition.
We will also be running a playgroup every Tuesday morning from 9 - 11 am at North Woodridge
State School HUB
Please feel free to come and join in the fun.
For further information regarding playgroup or Kindergarten needs, call Lari on 38081684
LINEDANCING
Beginners Starting now
Commencing February 3
Day and Evening Classes
Special offer for Novice Beginners
ALSO INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED CLASSES
33418059 / 0403225313
Email: debdallasline@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.dallaslinedancers.com
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