June Newsletter

Kingston East
Neighbourhood Group Inc.
JUNE
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
Praise Playgroup (Mondays)
Provides an opportunity for your child to
socialise as they play and learn together
9.30am –11.30am
Computer Club (Mondays)
Learn the basics
9.30am – 12.30pm
Craft (Tuesdays)
9.30am – 11.30am
Explore the many different arts and crafts.
Cost $3.00 or more if doing special projects
Logan City Council Immunisation Clinic
Free Immunisation Clinic is being held at
Kingston East Neighbourhood Group on
Tuesdays
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Hello Baby (Tuesdays)
Encourages bonding between parents
and child
10.00am – 11.30am
Yoga (Tuesdays)
Suitable for all ages including seniors,
pregnant women and teenage children
5pm - 6pm
Baby Massage (Tuesdays)
9.30am – 10am
Perfect opportunity for parents and babies
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
to experience the pleasure of Baby massage June
Whooping Cough Vaccine available now $25
Flue Vaccine is available for Adults $20
Flu Vaccine for Children $15
Seniors Computer Club (Wednesdays)
Learn what you would like to know
9.30am – 12.30pm
Tiny Tots Playgroup (Wednesdays)
Therapeutic playgroup where children and
parents can play and learn together
9.30am – 11.30am
Healthy Communities Luncheon (Wed)
Raise awareness and understanding
11.30am—1.30pm
3rd June
Community consultation Luncheon (Wed) 11am—1pm
Meet new members and enjoy lunch
24th June
Free, interactive oral language program which focuses on
empowering parents and carers to use nursery rhymes,
songs, dance, movement, relaxation and stories as a tool to
form secure attachments, learn about early literacy and
numeracy, as well as further develop emotional and social
skills whilst having fun.
Card Making (Thursdays)
9.30am – 11am
Enjoy a morning of card making and stamping with
Ursula from Stampin’ Up. Cost - $3.00
Personal Counselling (Thursdays)
Please ring for an appointment
Parents learn that they are their child’s best instrument and
supporter and they do not require expensive toys,
equipment or books to support their child’s development.
9am – 1.30pm
Cross Cultural Information Session (Thurs) 11am—1pm
Understanding of Rwanda’s culture
18th June
WHEN: 9.30am Thursdays (during school term only)
WHERE: Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre
177 Meakin Road Slacks Creek 4127
To Register please phone
3808 1684
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Sewing Group (Fridays)
Come and share your sewing skills
9.15am – 11am
Tai Chi (Fridays)
Uses gentle flowing movements
11.15am – 12noon
Under 8’s Family Disco (Friday)
Join us for an afternoon of fun
3.30pm—5pm
12th June
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.
Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator &
Management Committee Member
Auditorium: $40 per hour, reduced rate $30
 Capacity - 50 people
 Air conditioned
 Facilities include whiteboard, audio/DVD and data
projection.
We are seeking an enthusiastic fundraising
coordinator to join our Management Committee and
to 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.
We are also seeking a volunteer to help with our busy
Emergency Relief Program
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.
There is also Childcare available by our experienced
Childcare Workers for an additional cost.
This is how you can find us Bus route 553 brings you here.
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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Information Sessions and Discussions held at
various locations:
Yoga Classes
Presenters will provide information, resources
and discussion on issues such as:
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
Home and Personal safety
Maturity blues: physical and mental health
The rights of Seniors
Medicines and You – medication safety
For Transport Assistance please phone
COMMUNITY FLYER on 3422 7900
(conditions apply)
Seniors Computer Club
Wednesdays from
9:30am to 12:30pm.
Tai Chi Morning
Card Making
Fridays 11:15am to 12noon
Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:30am
$3 donation for materials.
Suitable for all age groups and
abilities and great for physical and
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KIDS 4 KINDY PLAGROUP
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HIPPY
Community Development
Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters
Hippy Logan Central is open to families who:
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Live in Logan City
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.
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Family Support Program
Have a child/children 3-5 years old
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.
HIPPY is a two year home-based early childhood
enrichment program.
For further information please contact Sarah
Tel: 3808 1684
E-mail: SarahC@keng.org.au
Emergency Relief
We distribute funds through food vouchers and
part payment of overdue electricity, gas and rent
(when issued with a 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, Slacks Creek and Meadowbrook.
Phone 3808 8582
Tuesday 9am to make your appointment.
Food Parcels
Food Parcels - please ring to see
if we have food 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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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
Hello Baby
Program facilitated by Child Health
Nurses. Topics include:
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Tiny Tots Playgroup
A Therapeutic playgroup where
children and parents can play and
learn together.
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
Every Wednesday
(during school term only)
TIME: 9.30am - 11.30am
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We are having a Family Portrait Fundraiser with advancedlife STUDIOS on
Saturday 8th August with all proceeds going to our Childcare Centre.
Please ring 3808 1684 to book an appointment.
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For only $65 You
will receive over
$20,000 worth of
valuable offers!
Entertainment
Memberships are
packed with
hundreds of up to
50% off and
2-1 offers for the
best restaurants,
cafes, attractions,
hotel
accommodation,
travel and much
much more!
20% off all sales will go to
support the Programs at
Kingston East
Neighbourhood Group.
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