August, 2014
Early Links is based at Hartnett House, creating child friendly communities. If you have any ideas or queries about the program please
contact Gabi. If you have additions for future editions of the newsletter please contact Kirsty. Email us at: earlylinks@mcm.org.au
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program:
Thursdays 9.30 – 11.00
2-4 year olds
Hartnett House,
123 Albion St, Brunswick
Thursdays 11.30 – 1.00
0-2 year olds
Hartnett House,
123 Albion St, Brunswick
Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30
Multi aged
Belle Vue Park Primary School
Morell St, Glenroy
These are the programs we currently run, during the school terms, Please email earlylinks@mcm.org.au for details and to book in.
PLEASE BE ADVISED BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS SPACES ARE LIMITED.
We are sorry to announce that our Creative Carers group has now wound up. This program started back in 2006, and has
been a lovely, relaxing and connecting group for carers. A big thank you to everyone who has been involved!
Local Regular Storytime and Rhyme Time Sessions: (During school terms)
Moreland Libraries:
Weekly Storytime Sessions
Brunswick – Thursday 10.30am
Coburg – Friday 10.30am
Campbell Turnbull – Wednesday 11.30am
Fawkner – Wednesday 11.30am
Glenroy – Monday 10.30am
Rhyme Time Sessions
Brunswick – Friday 10.30 or 11.30am
Coburg – Thursday 10.30 and 11.30am
Fawkner – Tuesday 11.30am
Glenroy – Wednesday 11.30am
Bilingual Storytimes
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Greek - Coburg – Monday 25 , 5.30pm
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Italian - Coburg – Tuesday 5 , 10.30am
http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/morelandlibraries.html
Coffee Chat’n’play
Uniting Church Hall, Victoria St,
Coburg.
Provides activities for pre-school children
and their parents/carers.
Fridays 10.30 - noon during school terms.
Gold coin donation.
http://www.coburgunitingchurch.org/activiti
es.htm
Croxton Uniting Church Playgroup
Uniting Church Hall, 326 St Georges Rd,
Thornbury, (Cnr Shaftesbury Pde)
Provides activities for pre-school children
and their parents/carers.
Wednesdays 10 - noon during school
terms. Gold coin donation.
Darebin Libraries:
Weekly Storytime Sessions
Northcote - Tuesday 10.30am
Reservoir - Friday 10.30am
Preston - Wednesday 10.30am
Shake Rattle and Rhyme
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Preston – Mon 11 & 25 11.00am
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Reservoir - Wed 6 & 20 11.00am
http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/
Preschool Story Time:
Coburg North Primary School,
O’Hea St, Coburg Nth.
Thursdays 9-10am during school terms.
For preschoolers, in the community
room. Session is FREE and run by a
trained teacher.
For details ring: 9354 1660
http://www.coburgnorthps.vic.edu.au/pag
e/111/Preschool-Storytime
Some local recommended
playgroups:
Moreland Playgroups
Moreland Primary School, Moreland Road,
Coburg.
Moreland Playgroup has regular sessions
9.00am - 11.00am Tue, Wed, Thursday.
On the first Friday every month (10.am12.noon) is a Polish speaking playgroup.
To register, contact Gosia at
gosiam@morelandps.vic.edu.au
or call 9386 2510 or 0432 088 016
The Age Library Broadmeadows:
Weekly Storytime Sessions
Tuesday - 2pm & Friday - 11am
Babytime
Tuesday & Friday - 10.15am
Billingual Storytimes
Arabic - Wednesday 11am
Assyrian - Thursday 1pm
Turkish - Monday 11am
http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/W
hats_On/Storytimes
Special Bilingual Storytime at
Broadmeadows Shopping Centre:
Thursdays 10.30 – 11.30am
http://www.broadmeadowsshopping.c
om.au/Event/Hume-City-Storyreading/
smalltalk Playgroups are facilitated by
qualified Early Childhood Educators who
provide a warm, fun and stimulating
playgroup environment for families. They
are free and for families with children
aged 1-3 years.
For more details on a smalltalk Playgroup
near you, please contact
Lisa Hardy on 9481 9520 or email
Lisa.Hardy@darebin.vic.gov.au
West Brunswick Playgroups
West Brunswick Hockey Club
Wylie Park, off Union St, Brunswick
West Brunswick Playgroup is a volunteer
run Playgroup that currently has 10
groups of various ages. Each group runs
for 2 hours. There are costs involved.
Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri sessions.
Contact Kristina at:
westbrunswickplaygroup@hotmail.com
DON BOSCO YOUTH CENTRE Open: (during school term)
Tues-Fri 3.15-5pm
5pm for family sessions all ages to 17yrs
Sat 9.30-11am under 11’s Sat 2.30-5pm 11-17yrs
17yrs
Sun 2.30-5pm all ages up to 17yrs
ground trampolines, pool tables, table tennis tables,
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Four in-ground
soccer tables, air hockey,, gym equipment, basketball/tennis/
volley ball court. Gold coin donation entry. Children under 11
to be accompanied by a parent.
http://www.donbosco.org.au/TimeTable.htm
Did you know that Merri Community Health Services offers
a Social Work Service: DUTY? This is free to access, at
a 93
Bell St, Coburg Monday-Friday, from 1-3pm.
3pm. There
T
is no
need to make an appointment,, just go to reception.
reception Anyone
needing information, referral and/or one off social
work assistance can use the service.
http://mchs.org.au/services/services-for-adults/
adults/social-workservice-duty/
LOOM AFTERNOONS,, Wednesdays, 4-5pm.
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The Age
e Library, Broadmeadows
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of creative looming fun in
this one hour session. Children can share their knowledge and
enthusiasm for the exciting new craft of looms. Meet new friends
while learning new designs and techniques. Bring your own
looming materials. A limited amount of looming bands will be
provided.
http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Whats_On/Events/Loom_Aft
ernoons
LEGO LEARNERS,, Thursdays 4-5pm
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The Age Library, Broadmeadows
Have fun learning with LEGO. Children can
c use LEGO in
activities designed to help practise writing, problem solving and
develop creativity. LEGO supplied. Ages 6–12.
iTOTS Tuesdays 1.15-2pm,
The Age Library, Broadmeadows
Encourage your child to use mobile devices in this fun, digitally
interactive learning activity. Each week
wee a different theme will be
explored, using the library’s iPads. Ages 2 – 5.
http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au
http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Whats_On/Events/Whats_On
_Libraries_and_Learning_Winter_Program
4 August National Aboriginal and
Islander Children's Day (NATICD)
is a celebration of human rights and
Indigenous children. Held on 4 August
each year, NAITCD was first observed
by the Secretariat of National
Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
(SNAICC) in 1988. This year's theme
is - Kids in Culture - Strong, Proud,
Resilient. Through this theme SNAICC
intends to celebrate Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander children, their
strengths and their connections
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to
culture.
http://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/h
ow-to--celebrate/
LOCAL
L EVENTS in Moreland, Darebin and Southern Hume:
Community Calendar
1-7 August World Breastfeeding Week aims to protect, promote and support breastfeeding as the best way to provide newborns
with the nutrients they need. worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
4-10 August Homeless Persons Week is an annual awareness raising week to highlight the over 105,000 Australians who are
homeless on any given night. Homelessness Australia provides information sheets and resources to support events
event all around
Australia. www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au
16-22 August Book Week Each year, many schools and public libraries from all
all over Australia spend a week celebrating books
and Australian authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians develop activities, offer
off
competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of
o reading. cbca.org.au/bookweek.htm
16-24 August National Science Week celebrates the contributions Australian Scientists have made to the world.
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There are
hundreds of activities, events and debates across the country during the week. The theme for this year's National Science Week
Wee is
A Century of Australian Science. www.scienceweek.net.au/
www.scienceweek.net.au
22 August Daffodil Day is one of the Cancer Council's most loved fundraising events and this year, every daffodil and every
donation grows hope - hope for more survivors, hope for better treatments
treatments and hope for greater support.. www.daffodilday.com.au
24-30 August Speech Pathology Week is the annual week to raise awareness about communication and swallowing disorders, as
well as the work of speech pathologists. This year, Speech Pathology Australia is proud to be part of the International
Communication Project 2014. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
25-31 August Keep Australia Beautiful Week The aim of this campaign is to demonstrate the easy ways people can help the
environment and
d also save money by making a few simple changes around the home and in their daily lives.
kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week/
These apps can be found by searching for the title in Google, or in the iTunes App Store.
August’s App – Astropolo $3.99
Got a 4-8 year old who loves space? Then this is the app for them. Using the hand-created characters, children can engage in 8
activities on the iPad, including singing a bear to sleep using the device's microphone and controlling a rocket with your voice. Why
do I like this app? It encourages 'intentional interactivity' (i.e. the user has to interact with the screen with specific actions, not
random tapping). https://www.facebook.com/everychancetolearn?fref=ts http://everychancetolearn.com.au/
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INCR-EDIBLE FOOD SWAP Saturday 2 August,10am-12noon
PepperTree Place, 512 Sydney Rd, Coburg
Food Garden Workshop series, Judy Allen will be unpacking
Composting and Wormfarming for you this month. Meet at
10.15am at the Food Swap area, register and be ready to begin
at 10.30am for a bargain price of $10 per person.
http://www.kildonan.unitingcare.org.au/program_community_pepp
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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Wednesday 6 August 1-3pm
Fawkner Leisure Centre Occasional Childcare Centre
79-83 Jukes Rd, Fawkner. $10 per person.
Session to suit parents and educators. Join Di Basser
(occupational therapist) and Monique Kennedy (speech
pathologist) to explore how you can encourage and support
positive play experiences for your child.
Contact Cathy Marinelli on 9240 2316.
Email: childrensservices@moreland.vic.gov.au
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by Friday 1 August. Free limited childcare provided.
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CONNECT TO READING Monday 18 August, 4-5pm
The Age Library, Broadmeadows.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a special performance of
the best shortlisted books of 2014 by CARP Productions.
http://www.hume.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/libraries_website/
hume_libraries/pdfs/whats_on_winter_2014_online.pdf
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CELEBRATE BOOK WEEK Thursday 21 August, 4-5pm,
Northcote Library
Stand back! The best of the CBCA short-listed books of
2014 are about to come to life! Bring your young readers
along to this live performance by CARP Productions in
celebration of Book Week and this year’s theme of Connect
to Reading.
http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Calendar.aspx?Mode
=Month&Day=1&Month=8&Year=2014
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FAMILY STORYTIME WEEK Mon 4 -Fri 8 August.
Darebin Libraries.
Every storytime will have a Family theme, for National
Family History Month.
http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Calendar.aspx?
Mode=Month&Day=1&Month=8&Year=2014
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH JACKIE KERIN
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Friday 15 August, 11-12pm, The Age Library
Come along and celebrate the lead up to Reading Hour
with a special preschool storytime event with writer and
storyteller Jackie Kerin.
http://www.hume.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/libraries_w
ebsite/hume_libraries/pdfs/whats_on_winter_2014_online
.pdf
READING HOUR BEDTIME STORYTIME; PLANT THE
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SEED - READ! Tues 19 August, 6-7pm, Preston Library
The Reading Hour is a reminder that sharing a book with a
child for 10 minutes a day - or just over an hour a week –
gives that child the best chance of becoming a good reader
later in life. So bring your kids along and settle in for stories
and rhymes at this special evening session. Dress code –
pyjamas, teddy bears – optional! Recommended age: 0-8
years. N.B. Parents or guardians must attend and supervise
children.
http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Calendar.aspx?Mode=
Month&Day=1&Month=8&Year=2014
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EID FESTIVAL, Tuesday 26 August 11am-12pm,
The Age Library, All ages
Come along in traditional dress and celebrate Eid
Festival with stories read in English followed by a
lantern-making craft activity and singing.
http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/lib
raries_website/hume_libraries/pdfs/whats_on_winter_20
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ANDY GRIFFITHS IS BACK! Thursday 28 August, 4-5pm,
Preston City Hall, 284 Gower St, Preston
If you missed out last time, get in fast! Andy Griffiths is
coming back to celebrate the release of the fourth book,The
52-Storey Treehouse, in the series he creates with Terry
Denton about their incredible, ever-expanding treehouse.
Book online or call 1300655355. N.B. You must bring your
ticket on the day to attend this event.
http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Calendar.aspx?Mode=
Month&Day=1&Month=8&Year=2014
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WESTBREEN CREEK - PLANTING DAY, Sunday 3
August, 10am-noon
K. W. Joyce Reserve Northcumberland Road, Pascoe
Vale
(Melway ref 17 A6) phone Phil on 0434 263 774.
http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/action/EVENT?svPkg_Even
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EDGARS CREEK - PLANTING DAY, Sunday 17 August,
1-3pm
Gooseneck Meander, access via Ronald Street, Coburg
North
(Melway ref 18 A9) phoneDavid on 0428 130 268)
http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/action/EVENT?svPkg_Even
tsG_CurrentRec=91359,svPkg_EventsG_Container=Y
FAMILY EVENTS in Melbourne City Council:
go to: http://www.weekendnotes.com/melbourne/kids/
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/FortheKids/Pages/FortheKids.aspx
SUNDAY FUNDAY Sundays, 10.30am-1pm, and stay for up
to one hour. Lego Education Learning Centre, Shop 5/439
Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands.
Come along with a buddy, daddy or even nanna to have
some serious building fun. Each week has a different theme:
No bookings required. $5.00 per person (adults and children)
one adult to every 3 children. Phone: 03 96021116
http://mooreed.com.au/LearningCentrePrograms/SundayFun
day.aspx
DOCKLANDS FIREWORKS
Every Friday in August, 6-8pm, fireworks starting
at 7pm, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Start your weekend with a bang at Docklands.
Bring the family, rally your friends and come early
to enjoy the entertainment and get a view at one of
the waterfront restaurants or bars. Or rug up and
enjoy the show from NewQuay Promenade.
There’s music and fun to keep everyone
entertained before and after the fireworks, along
the promenade and piazza at NewQuay.
http://www.destinationdocklands.com.au/dockland
s-event/winter-fireworks/
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LITTLE CHAMPS! Monday 18 August, 10am-noon
National Sports Museum, MCG Olympic Stand, 120 Brunton Ave, Jolimont. Enter via Gate 3 of the MCG (National Sports Museum
entrance)
Adults with preschoolers are offered discounted entry of $10 to take part in this new program for children aged 3-6 years. It features a
wide range of fun sporting activities, including balancing beam, bowling penguins, make and take, and sporty story time. There will
also be spot prizes. All the activities will be based in designated parts of the museum. www.nsm.org.au
SCIENCE WEEK EVENTS:
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FREE TOURS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 16 -24 August
The Royal Botanic Gardens is proud to present a range of FREE guided walks and tours with our experts as part of celebrations for
National Science Week. Tours are free but places are extremely limited. Phone: 03 9252 2429
http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/news/free-tours-for-national-science-week
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LIVING SCIENCE Sunday 24 August, 10am-3pm, Queen Victoria Market. (free)
Interactive presentations, hands-on activities for adults and children, shows and demonstrations run throughout the day. Cooking
demonstrations with tastings, sample the science of Chocolate, nibble on a nymph, extract DNA from a strawberry and much more.
Contact: Carly Siebentritt, CSIRO Education. Email: carly.siebentritt@csiro.au Phone: 03 9252 6472
http://re-science.org.au/science-event/living-science-queen-victoria-market-2663
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WIPEOUT! A MUSICAL CELEBRATING SCIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY & FOOD! Saturday 23 August 2.30pm
Scienceworks (included in entry fee- $12 adults, free child/conc)
Wipeout! is an educational musical that celebrates the limitless fun and possibilities offered by science and the value of
understanding the relationship between science, sustainability and food security.
http://www.scienceweek.net.au/wipeout-a-musical-celebrating-science-sustainability-food-4/
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MARVELLOUS MOVEMENT Wednesday 20 August, 11am-1pm, Royal Children’s Hospital (free)
Patients and families at The Royal Children’s Hospital will be invited to investigate the science of movement during National Science
Week 2014. Using LEGO Mindstorms, kids will be encouraged to experiment with making their own robots and bring them to life with
easy and intuitive challenges. Other activities involving the exploration of movement will involve making simple motors using
magnets, experimenting with electronic circuits using playdough and interacting with a range of science themed stations.
Contact:Leah Hyland, The Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute. Email: leah.hyland@rch.org.au
Phone: 03 9345 9814. See more at:www.rch.org.au/education
http://www.scienceweek.net.au/marvellous-movement-5/
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Sally Rippin at the Little Library Saturday 23 August 11am Listen to popular children’s author Sally Rippin read from her bestsellingBillie B Brown series inside The Little Library on Level 2 at Melbourne Central. Sally will also talk about her experiences
recording with Story Box Library and how digital storytelling compliments her written work. A book-signing session will follow.
http://www.mwf.com.au/session/sally-rippin-at-the-little-library/
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Oslo Davis at the Little Library Saturday 30 Aug 11am
Watch illustrator Oslo Davis sketch browsers and book-swappers inside The Little Library on Level 2 at Melbourne Central. His
drawings will form an exhibition, to stay on display in The Little Library throughout September.
http://www.mwf.com.au/session/oslo-davis-at-the-little-library/
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Illustrator in Residence – Squishface Studios Saturday 30 Aug 12pm Atrium, Fed Square
Daily three-hour sessions where some of the world’s leading illustrators work live in the Atrium. Today’s session comes courtesy of
artists from Squishface Studio, including Jess Parker, Teags Humm, Scott Reid, Drew Turketo, David Blumenstein, Sarah Howell and
Ben Hutchings.
http://www.mwf.com.au/session/illustrator-in-residence-squishface-studios/
FEDERATION SQUARE EVENTS
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South Indian Food Festival Sunday 17 August, 11am-9pm, River Terrace
Presented by the Telugu Association of Australia, this all-day event aims to introduce Melbournians to many of the untouched
traditional foods of South India.
http://www.fedsquare.com/events/south-indian-food-festival/
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Ukranian Festival Sunday 17 August, time TBC, Deakin Edge
Join the festivities at Deakin Edge where you can discover a rich tapestry expressing Ukraine’s history and heritage, spectacular
Cossack dancing, choral singing and folk music.
http://www.fedsquare.com/events/ukrainian-festival/
ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) Both events Free, Drop In, no bookings required.
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Learn to Draw DreamWorks Characters Sunday 10 August, 11am-3pm ACMI Lightwell,
Learn how to draw your favourite DreamWorks characters in this free sketching class for all ages! Draw characters from films
including The Croods and Shrek using step-by-step tutorials prepared by DreamWorks, with assistance from drawing tutors on the
day. Drawing materials are provided or you can bring your own sketchbook or digital drawing device.
http://www.acmi.net.au/drop_in_dreamworks_drawing_class.aspx
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Penguin Parade Claymation Sunday 17 August, 11am-3.30pm ACMI LIghtwell. Recommended for kids aged 6-12.
As part of DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, join our free drop-in workshop inspired by the penguins ofMadagascar. Learn how
to make your own penguin out of clay and then bring it to life using stop-motion animation techniques as it joins the penguin parade.
You'll get to watch the penguin parade on screen, then take your own penguin home with you. Visitors are also invited to shoot their
own videos or photographs of the on-screen animation.
http://www.acmi.net.au/drop_in_penguin_parade.aspx
NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) Australia
Unplugged Live: Portrait Of An Artist Sun 6 Jul - Sun 7 Sep, 2-3pm, Level 2, NGV Australia
NGV Australia is bringing a FREE series of music and conversations to the public this winter. The series showcases 10 of Australia's
best emerging and established musicians and bands. Hosted by Jae Laffer and NGV curators, you will be able to join in discussions
about shared themes between art and music and enjoy live performance by the musicians. The program schedule includes Adalita
(3/8), Georgia Fair (10/8), Glenn Richards (17/8), Jae Laffer (24/8), Paul Dempsey (31/8) and Missy Higgins (7/9).
Places are limited, no bookings.
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/unplugged-series
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Come into the Parlour, Daily, 10-5pm, until 31 Aug (excl Mondays) Level 3, NGV Australia
The games in Come into the Parlour, some old and some new, capture the playful spirit of the Victorian Parlour games. Play them
with your family and friends and have fun! Free.
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/kids
ARTPLAY For all events, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Too Hot for Spots (interactive exhibition) Wed-Sun until 17 August *Note: At times exhibition may be closed during events. Find out
about Mini’s creations in this playful exhibition. See both working drawings and final images from her book Too Hot for Spots. See
characters and scenes made by children at ArtPlay as part of Mini’s workshops and be inspired to create your own. There’ll be card,
wool, and fabric for making your protagonist, then have fun placing them in scenes from the books. Bring an ipad to take pictures of
your artwork and find out how to make them into your own book.
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The Big Family Sing (group singing and show) with All Day Fritz, Sunday 10 August. Workshop: 2-2.45pm, show 3-3.30pm.
Singing together is fun and very, very good for you! And All Day Fritz invites you – kids, parents and people of all ages and abilities –
to join in. They will lead you in this singing experience to explore the basics of group and harmony singing in a playful, social and
inclusive atmosphere. You will learn some easy songs and simple harmony parts.
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Bark! Bark! Bark! Thurs 21 Aug-Sun 14 Sept (open Wed-Sun)
A Treehouse exhibition: Terry Denton’s illustrations, prints and plans from the series created with Andy Griffiths.
See original illustrations, prints and preliminary works by Terry Denton from the famous Treehouse series created with Andy Griffiths.
Terry has painted a mammoth and magnificent mural on the ArtPlay gallery wall and you can add your own mark! You can also make
your own cartoons and flip books. Age: 6 to 12 years, *NB At times exhibition may be closed during events.
Free, no bookings required
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/WhatsOn/Pages/FreeWorkshopsEvents.aspx
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Monster Madness (craft) with Katie Evans Sunday 10 August, 10am-noon
Romping, stomping, snarling, slurping, burping, bumping MONSTERS! If you could make your own monster, what would it look like?
Join the creative team at ArtPlay for a feast of monster magic to create the ultimate monster. There’ll be lots of materials to choose
from and lots of ideas to share. 5 to 10 years. $5 per child Bookings essential.
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/WhatsOn/Pages/5to8years.aspx#monster
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Dimensional – Teacup Tumble Sunday 17 August, 11am-noon
As part of Science Week, ArtPlay invites Teacup Tumble to share with us the science of shapes. Dimensional is an acrobatic
exploration of geometry. Two clowns invite audiences into their world of angles, faces, vertices and a giant mono-dodeca-tri-tetraflexagon. Age: 5 to 12 years. $10 per person. Bookings essential.
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/WhatsOn/Pages/Shows.aspx
SCIENCEWORKS
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LITTLE KIDS' DAY IN Monday 4 August, 10am-3pm
This is a special event celebrating Playgroup Victoria's 40 years. Special activities will include African drums and dancers, play
dough and story time with children’s author and Playgroup Victoria’s Ambassador Jeannette Rowe. Tycho to the Moon 10:30am,
11.30am & 12.30 pm (3-8 years) Federation Handbells 10.00am – 2.00pm
http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whatson/little-kids-day-in/
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MACHINES IN ACTION FAMILY DAY Sunday 24 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
Take a ride on a model steam train and see historic vehicles in action at a family fun day. Including model steam train rides provided
by Springvale Live Steamers and parades showcasing Museum Victoria’s historic working vehicle collection.
Heritage engines on display include the Cowley Steam Roller and Cowley Steam Traction Engine.
Parades – 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Steam Train Rides – 10.30-12.20pm, 12.55-1.20pm & 1.55-2.20pm
Participants must wear fully enclosed shoes. Please note for safety reasons steam train rides will not run whilst parade is in progress.
Included with museum entry. Weather permitting.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whatson/machines-in-action-day/
NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Bushido: Way of the Samarai: Opens daily, 10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays) Level 1.This one is for the older kids, or families with a
wide age range of kids. Bushido explores the fascinating world of the samurai who were the warriors, rulers and aristocratic elite of
Japanese society for more than 800 years. It will showcase the attire of the samurai in the form of armour, helmets, swords and
equestrian equipment. It will display the cultural pursuits of samurai in the form of Noh costumes, calligraphic scrolls, lacquer objects
and tea utensils and re-live the legacy of bushido through representations of samurai in large screen paintings, dramatic woodblock
prints and noble studio photographs. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/bushido-way-of-the-samurai
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You started it…I finish it Daily until 31 August Federation Court.
By Italian artist Paola Pivi is an installation designed for Federation Court encompassing eight life-size sculptures of bears, adorned
with neon-coloured feathers. These flamboyant figures adopt various attitudes and guises, playfully occupying the space of
Federation Court, greeting visitors, posing and frolicking: one bear leaps from a balcony; others approach each other as if to dance,
or engage in deep philosophical conversation, whilst others recline in joyful, carefree abandon. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whatson/exhibitions/exhibitions/paola-pivi
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Pastello – Draw Act , Daily until 31 Aug, Ground Level.
Re-imagines traditional drawing tools and processes. Children are invited to use their bodies to draw with their heads, feet and of
course hands using crayon spheres and other unusual tools. They can be vigorous or considered to make their unique mark. Don’t
expect the usual, do expect an experience that is fun, encourages experimentation and delights in gesture and expands
understanding of the drawing process. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/pastello-draw-act
ONLINE RESOURCES
Since the awful tragedy of the recent shooting down of Flight MH17, I came across this article that gives some tips of how to
reassure your child and help them make sense of it. It looks like a really useful blog for a range of parenting ideas.
http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Blog/July-2014/Helping-kids-make-sense-of-the-MH-17-air-disaster
If you want to learn more about our indigenous history, a good
place to start is the Melbourne Museum. Here is an article about
the ‘First Peoples: Bunjilaka’ exhibition.
http://www.weekendnotes.com/first-peoples-bunjilaka-museumvictoria/?sb=1&i=1&j=1&k=2&wemid=41489&wuid=380816&ap
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An interesting discussion on ‘Growing good Eaters’ listen to this
podcast here: http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-leonard-lopate-show2014-07-16/ Dan Pashman, host of “The Sporkful,” and Hillary
Frank, host of “The Longest Shortest Time,” share tips on what to
feed kids and how to raise adventurous eaters.
Useful and helpful information for parents can be found at the following websites, most include tip
sheets on various topics related to child development and parenting.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/
http://parenting.sa.gov.au/
http://parentingaustralia.com.au/
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/