Connecting and Empowering Community parents, youth and families.

JUNE NEWSLETTER

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families can benefit a great deal by having the opportunity to share their skills and their knowledge with other parents in their community. How we all can have a positive outcome working together as one. Isn't it beautiful seeing that we as parents can help make a difference in our child’s future?

CULTURE FESTIVAL

In the South of Cairns our Indigenous families are taking part in events held at their local schools. Sharing with the Cairns Community their talents and cultural history. The events are full of parents and their kids having a fun day enjoying entertainment like Indigenous dancing, arts & craft, face painting, talented musician’s, and food. Parents are sharing experiences and getting to catch up for a yarn.

Playgroup

Lovely early morning after dropping the big siblings off to school, we all gather together enjoying each other’s company. Mum’s had fun with their little ones sitting and yarning with each other. Parents assist there little ones with painting, baking, riding bikes etc. Mrs Karen sat with the little kids around in a circle with their delicious treat they had made earlier. Reading a big book about spot the dog, they were amazed at the pictures they knew what objects was in the book like a truck, eggs, dog etc. Play group is expanding and a large number of parents are getting involved. Our parents enjoyed each other’s company as much as the kids do. Mrs Wallace has commented: “how the play group has helped her little one. My son was a very shy toddler before he went to playgroup; now he is out going and loves playing without me being around. He has become more confident now.” She just loves him for exploring.

Health & Well being

Parent and Community Engagement ( PaCE ) can offer support and encouragement for families with a number of workshops been held to help achieve  a lifestyle change for a better future for their kids.

Parents learning how to use a computer

Indigenous parents are taking the opportunity to explore the wonders of the computer world. They are learning how to use a computer in order to provide support for their children when in need for assistance with their homework.

Parent Support Officer

MelichaWoodcock

Mobile 0488211679

 

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