Lotus Young Mums Group

Lotus is a support group for mothers aged 15-25. The group meets every Tuesday at the Busselton Family Centre and do all sorts of activities for the mums and children. There are regular guest speakers who talk about things like nutrition, sexual health, child restraints, sleeping and behaviour issues and toddler music. Lotus mums share morning tea/lunch then have an activity or guest speaker and then read a story and sing some songs to finish off for the day.

Where: 19-21 Kent St Busselton

When: Tuesdays 12.30pm during the school term - sessions last approximately 2 hours

Contact: Amy (0434 582 388) or Celeste (0422 049 928)

Real Healthy Kids

Real Healthy Kids is committed to improving the health and well being of our children by providing educational workshops, seminars, lectures and cooking classes for families, caregivers and mums to be.

Event: NOURISHING YOUR CHILD : Kitchen Pantry Essentials and Cooking Basics
Date: Saturday June 4th
Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
Cost: $50.00 (small classes only)
Contact: Sally Gray ND 0433 542 189 Child Health Specialist - Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Author and Food Lover.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline 1800 882 436

Parents/Carers can use this service from the moment they find out they are pregnant to when their baby is 12 months old. The site gives good coverage of the frequent questions asked on pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby. It also has up-to-date information on health topics for families.
http://www.healthdirect.org.au/pbb.

Make Australia A Reading Nation With the Wiggles

The Wiggles & ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) urge parents to 'Make Australia a Reading Nation' by launching two Community Service Announcements

The superstar group has thrown their support behind the cause of literacy, fun times and sharing books to encourage children to get into the reading habit.

“We’d like you to help us help make Australia a Reading Nation” said Anthony Field, founding member of The Wiggles.

“By the age of 3 we’ve developed half our adult language, so what happens at home, in kinder and in the library in those early years is really important.”

“Children don’t need to be able to read when they start school, but it makes a big difference if they already love books, rhymes and stories – so share a book today!” Mr Field said.

Executive Director of ALIA Sue Hutley said the two advertisements are an “amazing show of support, and the timing of this generous support could not be better.”
“It is estimated that 46% of Australians struggle with the basics of everyday literacy – many of them seeking help from their local library with things like filling in forms. Literacy is the key not only to a better life but also to a great future for the nation” Ms Hutley said.

“Give your child the best start in life” Anthony Field continued. “Sing songs and make up stories together. Borrow books from your library! Take part in storytimes and wriggle along with The Wiggles!” Mr Field said.

Wiggle in to the Busselton Public Libraries for regular Story Time, Toddler Time and Baby Bounce sessions - upcoming dates and times can be found on our Parenting Programme Calendar.

Fun With Words

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.

The image below is a word cloud taken from the text on this blog!

Check it out here.

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The Good Night Nurse

Emma specialises in baby sleep problems and children's behaviour. She is located in Busselton and provides an at-home service to the Perth metro area and the South West towns of Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and Augusta (and all towns in between!).

Morning teas are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 9:30am to 11:00am at Southwest Academic Services, Unit 5 Albert square, Busselton (across from South West Coach Lines).

For more information visit http://www.thegoodnightnurse.com.au/.

A workshop for partners of FIFO workers

A four week workshop for the partners of FIFO workers will be held by The South West Women's Centre starting on Tuesdays from May 24th.
Time:     9.30 - 11.30am
Where:  Peppie Lodge, Busselton Hospital.
Cost:     $20.00 per session, morning tea included.
Bookings: 9791 3350 or email admin@swwhic.com.au

Fly-in, Fly-out Support Group

The newly established FIFO support group is now operating and meetings are being held at the Naturaliste Centre, Dunsborough. If you are involved with FIFO and would like to participate please call Sharon on 9755 3324 or Alison on 9755 2223. A free creche is available.

Kids and Teen Fitness in Busselton

NEW! Kids and Teen Fitness

Lifestyle habits start here!

Programs designed and run for School age Children from 10 - 17 year olds. Whether it be for fitness, strength, weight loss or just good fun this program will suit your needs.

For more information contact the Geographe Leisure Centre on
(08) 9754 3600

Skate Night at the Geographe Leisure Centre

WHO:
For kids 6 to 14 years of age

WHEN:
Friday 13 May
6.30 - 8.30pm

WHERE:
Geographe Leisure Centre
Corner of Queen Elizabeth Ave and Recreation Lane
Busselton WA 6280

WHAT:
• $8.00 entry
• Skate Hire Included
• Option to bring your own skates or blades.
• Fully Supervised - No pass outs
• Music - Games - Prizes
• Limited Places
• Bookings by Tuesday 10 May

HOW:
Bookings essential - phone the Geographe Leisure Centre on (08) 9754 3600 or email Jade by clicking here.