February 2014 CfC Newsletter

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Amity Heal th February 2014

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Back to school, so whats for lunch?If packing the school lunchbox sends shivers down your spine, fear not, you are not alone.As a dietitian I have met many parents and guardians thatstruggle with what to put in lunchboxes that is a) healthy and b) the kids will eat.

A healthy lunchbox is essential to learning, concentration andenergy levels to get through the school day. And for us big kids, a

healthy lunch box is just as important! A whole of family approachis a good start, young ones look up to parents as role models andare more likely to eat healthy foods if parents do too.

What foods should I pack in my childs lunch box?

Pack foods from all f ive food groups:

This article was collated by Kelly Flett, Amity Health Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Food Group Examples How to get kids to eat themFruit Containers of fruit salad

Avoid dried fruit, fruit juice and fruit straps(high sugar)

Cut up fruit into chunksProvide yoghurt to dip fruit inMixed fruit salad for variety

Vegetables

Veggie sticks to snack e.g. carrot, celery

Add salad to wraps/rolls/sandwiches Provide dips to dunk into (hummus is agood one)Make savoury veggie pikeletsCut veg into funky shapes

Lean meat/

alternativesLean ham, turkey, chicken in sandwiches Stirfrys with beef or chicken or lambBoiled egg to snackTuna or salmon patties

Keep fresh with ice blocks and insulatedlunchboxes

Role model at home healthy eating e.g.dinner can become lunch the next day

Dairy Cheese cubes with crackersSmall pots of yoghurtCheese in rolls/wraps and pikelets

Use frozen water or ice blocks to keep dairyfresh and safe

Frozen milk-defrosts to a healthy drink

Breads and

cerealsMultigrain rolls/wraps/sandwichesSavoury muffins/pikeletsGrainy crackersMini muffin pizzas

Cut sandwiches into fun shapesUse white and wholemeal bread to make

zebra sandwichesVariation-bread, rice cakes, corn thins,

wraps, rolls, rice salad, pastaOTHER Limit high sugar drinks such as cordial, fruit

boxes, softdrink these are specialoccasion drinks

Limit muesli bars, lollies, cake, chocolate,

chips, fatty meat like salami andsausages, honey, jam and other highfatty/sugar foods

The actual lunchbox can be a factorEat well as a whole family, role modelVisual appeal is very importantLeave a little note in the lunchbox

Involve kids in packing the lunchbox

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Encouraging Kids to be ActiveKids will jump at the chance to be acve, especially if they know theyll have fun. Theyll learn to love staying t if you nd

acvies that they enjoy and give them plenty of variety.

Try lots of dierent acvies to nd something that your child enjoys and is good at. Children who are good at balancing may

also like dance or gymnascs, for instance, while others with good hand-to-eye coordinaon might have a talent for cricket or

tennis.

Helping kids nd acvies that they like is one of the keys to keeping them acve. Dancing, skipping, running, playing ball,

horse riding, ying a kite it doesnt maer what the acvity is, as long as they like it.

Keep variety in their acvies with a mix of sports, and a mix of moderate and vigorous acvies. Moderate acvies include

things like bike riding, climbing and other acve play. Vigorous acvies that get your childs heart pumping are things like

swimming, running and dancing; and team sport like netball, soccer and football.

By trying out dierent acvies your child will pick up new skills, stay interested and challenged and get enough exercise.

Tips for encouraging acve kids:

Be acve yourself and your child will follow your lead.

Oer posive feedback and support to encourage your child when an acvity is proving a lile dicult for them.

Spend acve me with your child. Instead of being a couch potato or focusing too much on jobs that need to be done

around the house, make some me to have fun playing frisbee, walking and cycling with your child.

Encourage your child to play outside.

Encourage your child to take up an organised sport or group lessons in swimming or dancing.

Organise family acvies such as camping, bushwalking and outdoor games.

Involve your child in daily chores around the house, such as gardening, washing the car and cleaning. Not only do these

acvies keep everyone physically acve, they help the house run smoothly.

Keep an acvies box at home and in the car with balls, Frisbee, kite, beach bucket and spade so that youre always

prepared.

Balls, bikes and scooters make great gis, and promote physical acvity and opportunies to

play outdoors.

Limit TV me keep an eye on the amount of me your child spends watching TV or using the

computer. Aim for no more than two hours a day and preferably less than 30 minutes a day.

Kids are oen really acve only in bursts of a few minutes or less, even during low intensity acve

play. Young children are rarely vigorously acve for long periods, but will oen have bursts of acvityfor a few minutes or less. This is healthy, and should be encouraged.

This informaon was sourced from Raising Children Network, for great parenng ps and

support go to www.raisingchildren.net.au

Accessing Immunisation HistoryAs the new school year kicks o, the Department of Human Services is making it easier than ever for parents to ac-

cess their childs immunisaon history. Parents who need to provide proof of immunisaon for their childs school

enrolment can access their childs immunisaon history by using a mobile app.

The Express Plus Medicare app enables you to have access to your childs Immunisaon History Statement directly

from your smartphone or tablet. With just a few clicks you are able to email a copy of the statement to your school

or childcare provider. You can also claim Medicare benets, view your claim history and much more using the app.

The immunisaon history details all vaccinaons given to children under seven years of age and is available unl

the child turns 14.

The Express Plus Medicare app can be downloaded for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets from the Apple

App Store or Google Play. For more informaon on Medicare Online Services, as well as a range of other Australian

Government online services visit my.gov.au.

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ALBANY

Australian Breaseeding Associaon

Meets every Thursday 10am -12 at 18 Chester Pass Rd.

(Albany Playgroup). A variety of topics discussed. All

mothers, support people, babies/toddlers welcome.

To speak to a local ABA counsellor call Emilynne 9844 1458.Visit our website www.breaseeding.asn.auor call our

naonal helpline 24hr/ 7days a week 1800 686 268

Play in the Park

Tues 10-12 Cull Park, with Storyme, Campbell Rd. Fri 10-12

Lange Park, Bayonet Head. YMCA

Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre

219 North Road ph 98418254: Free and low cost

acvies, call ahead for crche availability.

Bouncing Back Mon 9.15am

Mums the Word-Mon 11.45 and Thurs 9.30

Toddler Rhyme Time Tues 10 am

Push Mums Walking GroupWed 9:15am

Mulple Births-Wed 9.15 am

Garden GrubsWed 3:30pm

Wednesday Women Wed 11:30am

Early Parenng-Wed 1:30pm

Nurture Group every second Thurs 9:15am

Baby Rhyme Time-Thurs 1:30pm

Playgroup-Fri 9:30am

Produce Swap and Share 1st Sat of the month 10am-12pm

Time Out Tuesdays Tues 12.30 2.30pm

Albany Library

Story Time (2-4 yrs) Thurs and Sat 10.30am, Rhyme me (0-

3 yrs) Wed and Fri 10.30am. Call 9841 9390.

Albany Museum

10am-4pm daily, range of acvies, free -$5

Albany Playgroup

18 ChesterPass Rd. Caryn 0400 209 767.

ALAC Swim School

All ages and stages welcome. Contact Nola on 98442274 or

E: [email protected] with any queries.

Immunisaon Clinic

Tues 1.30-4pm at Populaon

Health, Warden Avenue.

Thurs 1.30-4pm at Populaon Health, Warden Avenue.

Please call 9842 7500 to make an appointment.

Lile Grove Playgroup

Tues & Fri 9am Lile Grove Progress Hall. Contact

Sherrie 0418 412 626

Mt Lockyer Primary School Playgroup

Wednesdays term me:9-11am and 1-3pm at "Our Place"

Bring a piece of fruit to share. For details call

Chrisne 9841 1166 or [email protected]

My Time

Support group for parents of children with special needs.

Weds at 9.30 am. Wanslea call Di on 9842 9998.

PCYC77 Sandford Rd. Host a wide range of low cost youth

acvies.

Toddler gym-Mon, Thurs at 10 am

Kindy Gym-Tues 4:30 pm

Strike II-Fri 7:30 pm

Gym-Mon, Thurs, Fri 4pm, Sat 8:15, 9:45 am

Jnr Rangers-Tues 6 pm

Police Rangers-Tues 6:30 pm

Contact 9842 1716 or 9841 6672 for aer school care.

Rainbow Coast Toy Library

Open Friday and Saturday 10-11.30am

-Located behind PCYC

building -Children 0-8 years

E: [email protected]

Relaonships Australia WorkshopsFly In Fly Out Fee: $15p/p

Wed 2 April 9:00 -11:30 am

Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work is having an increasing impact on our

community and relaonships. One partner regularly working

away raised new challenges for the enre family. Explore the

dierences and develop posive strategies to make it work

Bookings essenal. Phone: 9845 7700

Whats On in the Great Southern for February 2014

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Mums Raising Teenage Girls Fee: $15p/pWed 26 Feb 6:00 -8:30pm

Wed 19 Mar 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Recognise the importance of mother daughter

relaonships and understand how teenage girls

brains funcon.

Idenfy an eecve parenngstyle, understand the importance of seng clear

boundaries and discuss the issues currently facing

teenage girls today.

Mums Raising Teen Boys Fee: $15p/p

Wed 19 Feb 9:00 am to 11:30 am

As Mothers we need to have some knowledge of

our sons world.: Appropriate knowledge of moderntechnology, decision making, risk taking and the

steps to independence.

Bookings essenal. Phone: 9845 7700

Relaonships Australia Workshops

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BORNHOLMWestern Districts Playgroup

Thursday 9.30am.Bornholm Hall, Lwr Denmark Rd. Renee

0458 149 735.

BREMER BAYPlaygroup

Tues mornings at Bremer Bay CRC, call Julie Anne 0409

711226

DENMARKRhyme me

Mon 11am and Story me Thurs 11am, Library.

FRANKLAND RIVERPlaygroup

Thurs 10am Community Centre 55 Wingebellup Road.

Christen [email protected]

Play in the Park1

stWed of the month 10-12 noon (term me only),

Federaon Park-next to Library. Run by YMCA and Albany

Public Library, contact 9842 1457

GNOWANGERUPPlay & Mothers Group

Tues 9.30am, Family Centre Building, Whitehead Rd, Julie

9827 9219.

Play in the Park2

ndWed of the month 10-12 noon (term me only),

Community Park, Youngenup Rd. Run by YMCA and Albany

Public Library, contact 9842 1457Story me

Thurs 9.30am, Gnowangerup Shire Library.

KENDENUPPlaygroup

Tues 9.30 at Kendenup Hall.

Story meFri 9.00 am at Kendenup PS

KATANNINGKatanning Public Library

Storyme and Baby Rhyme Time at 10 am onalternang Tues. Contact Sue on 9841 4300

Badgebup Playgroup

Wed 9.30am Badgebup Hall

Walk & Talk

Wed 9am. Ph: 9821 2009.

Playgroup

M,Tu,Th,F 9.30am, Wed 10am. Thomson Pk Clubroom,

Piesse St. Paula 98212504

Toy LibraryTues 11-12 & Sat 10.30 11.30am Katanning

Library, Austral Tce.

Yarning and Parenng (YAP)Tues 10-2pm. A group for mums and children under 5. Art

acvies for mums and children.

Play, Fun and Learn

Mon 9.30-12.30 (for migrant families), Wed 10 -12 (open to

all), free groups, call Leanne at Wanslea 98211 1102.

KOJONUPPlaygroup

Thurs 9.30am Spring st

Toy Library

Tues 9.30am, playgroup building

Play in the Park4thWed of the month 10

-12 noon (term me only), Apex

Park. Run by YMCA and Albany Public Library contact

9842 1457

MT BARKERMt Barker Homework Club

Mon Thurs 3.30-5pm, Mt Barker CRC contact

Marna on 9851 2674

Wiggle, Giggle and GrowFri 10-11 am during school term at Mt Barker library contact

9851 2661

Mt Barker Toy Library

Thurs 10-11.30 am, 1

st

Sat of the month 9:30-10.30 at Mt

Barker CRC, Lisa on 0427 512 150.

Play in the Park with story me

10-12 Thurs, Mt Barker Library. YMCA.

Mt Barker Playgroup

9.30am Tues and Fri, Mums and Bubs playgroup (0-2yo) Wed

10.30am, Mums and Newborns

(0-1yo) Thurs 10.30 am, Marmion St.

Sue 9851 1495.

Yarning and Parenng (YAP)Thurs 10-2pm. A group supporng families aected by drugs

and alcohol. Art acvies for mums with children under 5,

lunch provided.

NYABINGPlay in the Park

3rd Wed of the month 10-12 noon (term me only),

Memorial Playground. Run by YMCA and Albany Public

Library, contact 9842 1457

SOUTH STIRLINGSouth Srling Playgroup

Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30am, South Srling Hall.

TAMBELLUPFamily Playgroup

Crowden St, Tues 10am term me.

Rebecca 9825 1372.

Indigenous Parenng Playgroup

Fri 9.30am Primary School.

WALPOLEEarly Years Playgroup

Tues 10am Walpole Primary

School. 9840 1020

WELLSTEADPlaygroup

Wed 9.30-11.30am, Well-

stead Primary School.

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The Australian

Early

DevelopmentIndex

The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a naonwide measure of the

development of young children. Every three years, schools (both government and non-

government) take part in the naonal AEDI data collecon.

This gives each community in Australia a snapshot of how well communies are raising

children by the me they start formal full-me school (pre

-primary). It helps schools,

communies and governments to pinpoint the services, resources and support that young

children and their families need to give children the best possible start in life.

How the AEDI worksLike a census, the AEDI involves collecng informaon on groups of children around

Australia who are in their rst year of formal full-me school (pre-primary). This helps to

create a snapshot of early childhood development in communies across Australia.

Teachers complete a checklist for every child in their class. There are 96 quesons thatlook at ve dierent areas of childrens development:

Physical health and wellbeing

Social competence

Emoonal maturity

Language and cognive skills

Communicaon skills and general knowledge

The AEDI looks at whole groups of children in the community, not individuals. It is not atest or assessment of childs development or performance in class. Between May and July

2012 schools parcipated in the AEDI. The 2012 results have now been released.

For further informaon go to www.aedi.org.au or for

some great parenng resources check out the

Raising Children Network

www.raisingchildren.net.au

See pages 6 and 7 to see the things you can be

working with your child on before they start pre-

primary.

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Communities for Children - Lower Great Southern is funded by the AustralianGovernment via the Department of Social Services.

This program is part of the Department of Social Services Family Support Program (FSP)providing prevention and early intervention programs to families with children who are at risk ofdisadvantage and disconnected from childhood services.

Communities for Children is managed by Amity Health with the aim of overseeing the

development of activities and organising funding allocations to selected community projects inthe Lower Great Southern.

Additional services available from Amity Health include Dietetics, Speech Pathology,Occupational Therapy, Diabetes education, Mental Health and Podiatry.

For more information go to www.amityhealth.com.au T: 9842 2797

Communities for

Children

Lower Great Southern

Amity Health

106 Stirling Terrace/PO Box 5294

Albany WA 6332

T: (08) 9842 2797 F: (08) 9842 2798

E: [email protected]

W: www.amityhealth.com.au