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BANYULE & NILLUMBIK KNOXVIC: | | MANNINGHAM WHITEHORSE WHITTLESEA| | |

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Welcome to the September edition of Your Child in Whittlesea!

Christine Ernest

We have a winner! Seven-year-old, Sanuda has won the $60 voucher from Gifts for Blokes in last month’s Father’s . Also, a special mention to five-year- Day Kids Corner Competitionold Sienna who drew a very detailed picture of her ‘Daddy on his bike’. A big thank you to all our participants, ranging from the ages of 3 to 8, all of whom will receive a small gift and a certificate from Your Child for being our very first competition entrants.

As we welcome the first day of spring, as per our calendar, I hope someone has reminded mother nature to conform to our chronological conventions and designated seasons! I hope warm weather is on its way and we can soon shake off the winter chills and sniffles and enjoy some warmth and sunshine.

As parents, sometimes our social calendar seems to be filled with play dates, parent helper dates, kids birthday parties and reading roster dates. I remember when one of my kids was in Prep and I was rostered-on to help with reading. His first question was, “Why do you need to come and help with reading? Doesn’t my teacher know how to read?”

Once again, I would like to remind you to “LIKE” us on Facebook and become a part of the ‘Your Child in Whittlesea’ community. Our Facebook page web address is www.facebook.com/YourChildinWhittlesea.

Do you have an area of expertise or an issue that you are particularly passionate about? We would l ike to hear from you. You can submit articles or stories to articles@yourchildin.com.au to be considered for publication in our magazine.

Please remember to shop local, and support our advertisers, who make it possible for this magazine to be FREE to families like yourselves. Remember to mention that you saw them in 'Your Child in Whittlesea' and thank them for their support!

Thank you for being a part of the Your Child in Whittlesea community.

Happy Father’s Day

to all our Dads & Dads-to-be

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

www.millparkcommunitycare.org.au

Mill Park Community Care exists to provide professional counselling to the community of Mill Park and its surrounds. Life is challenging and out of our circumstances and our humanness arise issues of mental health, trauma and abuse, relationship breakdown, financial struggles, addiction, poor sense of self, grief and loss, and many other challenges that affect our day-to-day living. MPCC aims

to provide compassionate, holistic and professional counselling for individuals, couples and families. The counsellors at MPCC are trained and qualified to assist people in working through l i fe cha l lenges . The therapeutic relationship is both a

professional and a caring relationship, incorporating an ethical framework with genuine compassion. MPCC counsellors are not life experts, but rather fellow-travellers to journey with, listeners who may offer insight and life skills to help manage and resolve issues, through client-centred counselling.

Call 0405 197 192 to book an appointment.

Mill Park Community CareProfessional Counselling

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Mill Park

Professional Counselling

Mill Park Community Care provides professional and compassionate counselling to people in

our community, offering individual, couple and family counselling for a range of issues

Located within Mill Park Baptist Church

11 Morang DriveMill Park

Call 0405 197 192

For enquiries or to book an appointment

Deb Shepherd BA (CC) Grad Dip (CC)

Kathryn Jensen BA (CC) Grad (CCAA)

Community Care

After hours

appointments

available

office@millparkcommunitycare.org.au

www.millparkcommunitycare.org.au

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Call: 0438 292 613

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Combined Sculpture & Photography PackagesHome Visits, Group Discounts & Gift Vouchers Available

Framed Baby Hand & Feet Sculptures

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A Dad is someone whowants to catch you before you fallbut instead picks you up,brushes you off,and lets you try again.

A Dad is someone whowants to keep you from making mistakesbut instead lets you find your own way,even though his heart breaks in silencewhen you get hurt.

A Dad is someone whoholds you when you cry,scolds you when you break the rules,shines with pride when you succeed,and has faith in you even when you fail...

Just a thought......

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K s C ni o erd r Announcingthe winner

of our Father’s DayKids CornerCompetition

Announcingthe winner

of our Father’s DayKids CornerCompetition

Announcingthe winner

of our Father’s DayKids CornerCompetition

Sanuda7 years old

Sienna5 years old

Sanuda will receive the $60 voucher from

Sanuda will receive the $60 voucher from

Sanuda will receive the $60 voucher from

Special Mention

Special Mention

Special Mention

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Whittlesea

email: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au

Contact us: Kids CornerPO Box 40 Doreen 3754ph: 9715 2630

Winner

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Business DirectoryKindergym 2-5 years

General gym 5-12 years

Birthday partiesYouth/club events

Holiday Programs

Adult Gym Fitness

Catering GYMNASTICS for boys and girls

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Engagements, Weddings,

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Business Directory

iTots Interactive Learning

Friday 6 September LettersFriday 13 September LettersFriday 4 October BooksFriday 11 October BooksFriday 1 November MusicFriday 8 November MusicFriday 6 December Christmas Friday 13 December Christmas

Mill Park LibrarySession Times

10.30am – 11.30am

Explore the potential of iPads for learning and creating in your child's early years.

Come along with your toddler and have fun discovering.

iPads providedLimited places. Bookings required.

Book at www.yprl.vic.gov.au

67mm x 43mm

ONLY.... $45pm x 12 monthsor $50pm x 6 months

Mini Display AdsInclude your Logo or photo

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Each week we will feature one of our valued advertisers

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Handy Phone Numbers

If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 9715 2630

Emergency Numbers

AmbulanceFirePolice

} DIAL 000

Hospitals

Crisis Centres

Northern Hospital...................................................Austin - Heidelberg.................................................Box Hill Hospital......................................................Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

8405 80009496 50009895 33339345 5522

Poisons....................................................................Kids Help Line..........................................................Lifeline.....................................................................Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only).............................Nurse-on-Call..........................................................Child Protection - (After Hours Service)..................Domestic Violence Crisis Centre.............................Sexual Assault Service (After Hours).......................Centres Against Sexual Assault................................Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................LifeCircle - HOPELINE..............................................SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support

Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline

13 11 261800 551 80013 11 141300 651 2511300 606 02413 12 781800 015 188 or 9373 01239349 17661800 806 2721800 819 8171300 364 67313 000 SANDS/13 000 26731800 686 268

Your Local Police Station.Epping Police..........................................................Kinglake Police........................................................Mill Park Police.......................................................Whittlesea Police ...................................................

9409 8100578613339407 333397162102

OtherWhittlesea City Council.................................... 9217 2170

Victoria State Emergency Services 13 25 00

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Community Noticeboard

Market DaythSaturday October 19 2013

10am – 2pm

The 2013 Fundraising Committee would liketo invite registrations for local vendors to participate in this year's Market Day. Register early to secure your place. Fees for all vendors - $30

Approximate 3m x 3m space

Your location marked on a site map distributed at the fair

Acknowledgement in the school newsletter

Enquiries to:T rudi Gleeson on 9467 2206email: norris.bank.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

External Stall holder Registrationsth Closing Date: September 20 2013

Norris Bank PRIMARY SCHOOL

http://www.norrisbkps.vic.edu.au/

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Contents & Index of AdvertisersYour quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Features

Articles 4 A Father’s Day Memory 6 When Fear Moves In... 8 Phonological awareness and learning to read10 When bonding goes wrong...14 Top tips for home loan savings and debt reduction 16 Local Article: Healthy Kids at School and Childcare

Regulars 2 Editors Noticeboard 5 Business of the Month Mill Park Community Care17 Kids Corner Competition18 Business Directory20 Handy Phone Numbers21 Community Noticeboard

Your Child Business OpportunityCall 1300 657 996or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au

Visit our Website: www.yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au

Accountant/Tax Agent19 Northcity - Accountants & Mobile Tax Agents

Baby Products11 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures18 Smart Bibs

Business Opportunity19 Nutrimetics

Cakes 18 Sweet Temptation Cakes & Cupcakes

Counselling 7 Mill Park Community Care

Hair & Beauty 13 Jameez Hair & Beauty

Health & Well-being 9 Building Blocks Paediatric Occupational Therapy13 iSmile Orthodontics18 Bodywell Osteopathy18 Herbalife

Hotels13 Commercial Hotel

Jewellery18 SL Engraving

Land Sales15 Merrifield Development

Gift Stores 11 Gift for blokes

Party Supplies18 Nat’s Party Supplies

Photography18 Image of You Photography

Schools 3 Gilson College24 Ivanhoe Grammar School

Shopping Centres12 Epping Plaza

Sports 9 Ready Steady Go Kids18 Gymsport Academy

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