Short, fun and down to earth parenting

workshops. Pick up lots of great ideas

and parenting tools to equip you for the best job in the world. We will also provide some yummy kai.

Fun, informative workshops for the greatest job in the world!

Fuel UpParenting

The  Western  Community  Centre  46 Hyde Ave, Hamilton!

reception@wccham.org.nz 847 4873 ex 0 www.westerncommunitycentre.org

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2nd September - 17th September 2014

workshops!

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! We are very excited to be able to offer this fantastic line up of

Free Parenting workshops all based from our centre.

A huge thanks to the organisations and facilitators that have come

together to present 20 informative and fun workshops. !We would love to be able to let as many parents know about

“Parenting Fuel Up” so please help us spread the word! !You can just turn up to the workshops but it would be great to assist us

with planning and for catering if you can let us know what workshops

you plan on attending! !Drop into our centre or visit westerncommunitycentre.org for our easy

online registration form or email reception@wccham.org.nz The  Western  Community  Centre  

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What would make you and your family happy? This session looks

at how to take care of the basics and also plan ways to support

and grow the hopes and dreams you have for your family. !This workshop is two of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Wednesday 3 September What shall we do with the money honey!

9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am

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This session explores the different ways we all have of dealing with the world. You will be introduced to the virtues and develop a practical understanding of how our strengths and talents impact on others including our children. Interactive and fun! !This workshop is one of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Tuesday 2 September We are the same; we are different 9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am

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!Wednesday 3 September Movement for babies with Julia Williams

12.30pm - 2pmBabies learn to move, but they also move to learn (Pennie Brownlee).   From lifting their heads, to rolling over, sitting, crawling, standing and walking, your baby is developing and moving all the time. Come along to this fun, hands-on and informative workshop with Julia Williams, physiotherapist and SPACE facilitator, to learn about how to support your baby's movement.

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!Thursday 4th September

Kiwisavers for Children 1pm - 2pm

We would love to show you a simple way to invest in your childs future at no cost. If you are looking at signing up on the day, you would need to bring your childs birth certificate, your ID and an address verification (phone or power bill etc.)

!Thursday 4th September

Understanding Challenging Behaviour

9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am

Testing is a young child’s job.  In the first five years of life, children push

many limits we set. At times, it can feel like all the limits we set!

Explore how behaviour is an expression of your child’s learning and

development. Discover ways to support your child’s changing needs.

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Give those hopes and dreams a new lease of life. What do you

want for your family and how can you achieve it. This session

gives you time to plan something awesome for your family.

!This workshop is three of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Monday 8 September

What do you want for you and your

family 9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am

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!Monday 8 September Storm Warnings and Clearer Skies 1pm - 2.30pm Everyone gets stressed – it’s part of being human.  What we do with it – that’s what’s important. Learn tips and tricks to cope with challenging times.

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Music with Desileeanne Walker

7pm - 8.30pmBring a guitar or ukulele and learn how to sing and play basic waiata and songs for children in a fun and interactive session. We'll integrate poi, rakau and other simple instruments so everyone can be hands-on while singing along! (we will have spare ukulele’s available to use on the night)

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Maria Love from the Ministry of Education will be available to provide whānau with the tools to support your 5-12 year olds in education. Learn tips for reading, writing and mathematics at home. Help support whānau with education planning and ideas on how to engage with your child’s School.

Wednesday 10 September

Supporting your child’s Education

1pm - 2pm

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We are our children’s first storytellers and we shape who they come to know themselves to be. This story telling session means you you get to go home with a book about your own child. Bring 2 or 3 photocopies/images of your child playing or doing things. !This workshop is four of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Tuesday 9 September What stories do we tell our children about themselves? 9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am !

!Tuesday 9 September

Playdough with Kara Daly 12.30pm - 2pmHave fun with home made playdough in this hands-on workshop. Try out some different, easy to make at home recipes and get some new ideas for playing with your tamariki. At the end of the workshop you will get some playdough to take home and enjoy.

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!Tuesday 9 September Messy play! with Emilee Middleton-Wood 7pm - 8.30pm Learn to love messy play with your tamariki! Not only is it loads of fun, there are heaps of learning opportunities for young explorers as they use their senses to explore new textures and build confidence experimenting with new sensations. Get hands-on with lots of cool messy play ideas and recipes in this workshop. Wear old clothes and come ready to get messy!

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Maria Love from the Ministry of Education will be available to help parents understand NCEA for students years 9-13. Great opportunity for questions and further support is available. 

Thursday 11 September

Understanding NCEA 1pm - 2pm

!Wednesday 10 September

Infant/Child CPR

7pm - 8pmA lesson nobody wants to put into practise but every one of us should

learn. Plunket and St John present this opportunity to build knowledge

and confidence in this valuable skill. Ideal for parents and caregivers of

young children.

!Thursday 11 September Plunket Waikato Car Seat Services 11am - 2pmA Child Restraint Technician will be available for car seat checks and helping you plan car seat needs for your family as well as distributing the ACC booster.  Secure your ACC booster seat now by phoning 839 2123, emailing hamiltoncarseats@plunket.org.nz, or visiting facebook.com/hamiltonplunket. These seats are available now at Plunket Car Seat Services, 12 Richmond St open 8.30 - 2.30 Monday to Friday.

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Focus less on internal and external critics around parenting and spend more time working on practical, positive ways of moving you and your family forward in the way you want. People who set goals and plan to meet those goals are more likely to move forward in life. This session looks at what you have already achieved and what you would like to work on next.

This workshop is five of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Monday 15 September Where to from here?

9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am

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A day of: Art, Creativity, Inspiration and Fun

Using Art and Creativity as a tool for creating positive change.

Goal Setting and Motivation

Enhancing communication skills,Identifying self-defeating patterns and

problem solving strategies

Overcoming financial difficulties and attaining financial independence

Creating a network of support

For more info visit www.figjamworkshops.co.nz

Light lunch provided - Limited places - you must Register!

Friday 12 September

Creative Empowerment

9.30am - 2pm Fresh Inspiration Gives Joy And Meaning

Plunket Waikato

Car Seat Services at Parenting Fuel Up

Plunket Waikato Car Seat Services will have a display during Parenting Fuel Up with information and advice on safe journeys in the Waikato.  They will also be promoting their amazing $50 ACC Booster seat with vouchers to take away. This offer is available to all Community Services Card holders with a child ready for a booster seat. 

You can also secure your ACC booster seat now by phoning 839 2123, emailing hamiltoncarseats@plunket.org.nz, or visiting facebook.com/hamiltonplunket. These seats are available now at Plunket

Car Seat Services, 12 Richmond St open 8.30 - 2.30 Monday to Friday.

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Rest and self-care are so important. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. When we take time to monitor our own health and wellbeing and replenish our own resources, it is so much easier to get through the day. !This workshop is six of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.

Tuesday 16 September Self Care 9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am !

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Sharlene Woolston and Danielle Lamb are both ED Nurses at the Waikato Hospital. Between them they have 7 boys under the age of 10.

They are passionate about raising boys and helping them to discover their dreams and meet the challenges of their goals.

They have learned some great tools, tips and strategies to help them bring the best out in their children. You can survive and enjoy the fun opportunity that raising boys brings.

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Tuesday 16 September

Surviving the early years of raising boys! 7pm - 8pm

The  Western  Community  Centre

Justice of

the Peace

Tuesday’s!!!The Western Community Centre

46 Hyde ave 8474873

8.30am - 12pm!No Appointment needed!!

A bag of fresh vegetables

and fruit for only $10

Order and pay before wednesday 4pm,

Pick up thursday

after 11.00am.

We have tables and chairs for hire!

$2 $6

Free Legal Services !!wednesdays 9am - 10am

by appointment Niemand  Peebles  Hoult    

!The Western Community Centre has been operating since 1979 and provides a wide range of support services, programmes, activities and events. We have a good amount of updated community information, free phone for public use to make local calls, table and chair hire, photocopying, public computer and much more. !Services provided at the centre include:

Free Legal Advice Justice of the the Peace - Tuesdays 8.30am - 12pm Family Support Worker Plunket Outreach Clinic Meat Packs, Fruit and Veggie Co-op Western Community News Playgroups and Children's Programmes Senior Events Exercise and Fitness Classes Western Wheels Learner Licence Course Western Community Radio Show - Fridays 10.30am Free FM Youth Activities and Programmes Holiday /After School Programmes Community Education and Training English Language Classes !!!

Our Community Events Inflatables in the Park, Chill in the Park, Treats in the Park, Picnic in the Park, !!Venue Hire There are venue spaces available ideal for meetings, training workshops, presentations and community gatherings! !Board Room, Training Rooms, Registered Kitchen, Health Room, Large Community Room, Lounge Room. !!!Keep an eye on the Western Community Centre Facebook!