What’s On

COME & TRY DAY BIKES, TRIKES & SCOOTERS
EarlyEd is supporting NSW BIKE WEEK 2018 with an event for children.
If your child has delays in their development this event is a great idea. Bike riding is a valuable way to build balance, coordination, stamina, strength and many other skills at the same time.

Meet with EarlyEd’s experienced early intervention team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and special educators to get advice on:

• How bikes can support your child’s development.
• How to select the most suitable bike/scooter/trike for your child.
• How a physiotherapist can help with motor development for older children.
• How to build skills for your child to manage riding a bike / scooter / trike.
• Where to get support

Come & try a range of bikes, scooters and trikes available from the Cubby House Toy Library. The Cubby House Toy Library gives you way to try before you buy and change trikes as your child progresses.

PLUS meet with the team from Freedom Wheels – learn about their custom made bikes for your child! 

Standard bikes not meeting the needs of your child? At Freedom Wheels we believe every child deserves the chance to ride a bike. Every child is unique, and so is their Freedom Wheels bike, custom made to the needs of your child. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the team from Freedom Wheels and learn about how we can support your child.

Event details:
Location: Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Date: Monday 24 September, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Bookings Essential. Contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 / events@earlyed.com.au

Also see:

Cubby House September Toy of the Month: Bike, Trike and Scooters

Blog: Think Bikes – Great for Developing Motor Skills

COME & TRY DAY BIKES, TRIKES & SCOOTERS
EarlyEd is supporting NSW BIKE WEEK 2018 with an event for children.
If your child has delays in their development this event is a great idea. Bike riding is a valuable way to build balance, coordination, stamina, strength and many other skills at the same time.

Meet with EarlyEd’s experienced early intervention team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and special educators to get advice on:

• How bikes can support your child’s development.
• How to select the most suitable bike/scooter/trike for your child.
• How a physiotherapist can help with motor development for older children.
• How to build skills for your child to manage riding a bike / scooter / trike.
• Where to get support

Come & try a range of bikes, scooters and trikes available from the Cubby House Toy Library. The Cubby House Toy Library gives you way to try before you buy and change trikes as your child progresses.

PLUS meet with the team from Freedom Wheels – learn about their custom made bikes for your child!

Standard bikes not meeting the needs of your child? At Freedom Wheels we believe every child deserves the chance to ride a bike. Every child is unique, and so is their Freedom Wheels bike, custom made to the needs of your child. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the team from Freedom Wheels and learn about how we can support your child.

Event details:
Date: Wednesday 26 September 2018, 10:00—11:30 am
Location: EarlyEd Forestville, Rear of Forestville Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr Starkey St & Warringah Road, Forestville.
Bookings Essential. Contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 / events@earlyed.com.au

Also see:

Cubby House September Toy of the Month: Bike, Trike and Scooters

Blog: Think Bikes – Great for Developing Motor Skills

Language and Literacy Through Music Intensive School Holiday Group Program

Is your child more involved in learning when there is music? EarlyEd’s Language & Literacy Through Music holiday group program:

• Uses music to support language and literacy learning
• Provides opportunities to practice language in a social environment
• Keeps learning easy and fun.

Dates: 2-4 October

The program includes:

• One individual goal setting appointment to discuss your child’s individual speech and language goals.
• Three 1.5 hour group sessions for your child and family.

The group provides strategies to help you keep practicing your language goals across the day at home, while enabling you to adapt the program to support your child’s other developmental areas.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact us or call Rosehill (02) 9897 1511 / North Sydney (02) 9923 2727.

Language and Literacy Through Music Intensive School Holiday Group Program

Is your child more involved in learning when there is music? EarlyEd’s Language & Literacy Through Music holiday group program:

• Uses music to support language and literacy learning
• Provides opportunities to practice language in a social environment
• Keeps learning easy and fun.

Dates: 2-4 October

The program includes:

• One individual goal setting appointment to discuss your child’s individual speech and language goals.
• Three 1.5 hour group sessions for your child and family.

The group provides strategies to help you keep practicing your language goals across the day at home, while enabling you to adapt the program to support your child’s other developmental areas.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact us or call Rosehill (02) 9897 1511 / North Sydney (02) 9923 2727

HAND SKILLS HOLIDAY GROUP FOR PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

3 Day School Holidays Program— Forestville

• Tire easily when writing or cutting?
• Have trouble with dressing for example with buttons or zippers?
• Find it difficult to concentrate and maintain attention?
• Need help to open and close lunch boxes and drink bottles?
• Have poor motor planning skills?
• Appear uncoordinated and clumsy?

HAND SKILLS HOLIDAY GROUP FOR PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

3 Day School Holidays Program— Pendle Hill

• Tire easily when writing or cutting?
• Have trouble with dressing for example with buttons or zippers?
• Find it difficult to concentrate and maintain attention?
• Need help to open and close lunch boxes and drink bottles?
• Have poor motor planning skills?
• Appear uncoordinated and clumsy?

Mini Monster Plants

Inclusive School Holiday Program – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

How do mini monster plants eat their dinner? What’s their favourite food?

Friday 5 Oct OR Thursday 11 Oct, 10 am — 11 am

Kids will discover all this and more on a creative and fun visit to The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden. Explore the world of carnivorous plants to find out how they eat their dinner! Create your own mini-bog terrarium with living carnivorous plants to take home. All materials included. Cost: $20.50 per family per session ($18.50 for Royal Botanic Garden Sydney members).

This inclusive activity has been designed to support families of primary school children with additional needs. Siblings welcome!

This inclusive activity is a partnership program between Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Early Education (EarlyEd) Inc.

Download the flyer here.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: https://inclusiveminimonsters.eventbrite.com.au For more information contact: programs.info@bgcp.nsw.gov.au or contact us.

This activity is supported by The City of Sydney’s matching grant program.

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Lego® Group is open to pre-schoolers or school aged children with difficulties or delays in social communication.

It is designed to help children to develop skills in:

• Sharing
• Turn taking
• Engaging with peers
• Initiating positive interactions
• Responding to interactions appropriately
• Communicating in social settings

The group encourages social interaction, communication and collaborative play skills in a supportive environment. Intervention staff will provide opportunities for parents / caregivers to develop strategies to support their child’s social skills across a variety of settings.

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Program includes:

• One individual goal setting session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

​Event Details

Dates: Monday 8 October – Wednesday 10 October, 10:00—11:30am
Location: Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre, Cnr Starkey St & Warringah Rd, Forestville
Cost: $456.88 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds).

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Lego® Group is open to pre-schoolers or school aged children with difficulties or delays in social communication.

It is designed to help children to develop skills in:

• Sharing
• Turn taking
• Engaging with peers
• Initiating positive interactions
• Responding to interactions appropriately
• Communicating in social settings

The group encourages social interaction, communication and collaborative play skills in a supportive environment. Intervention staff will provide opportunities for parents / caregivers to develop strategies to support their child’s social skills across a variety of settings.

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Program includes:

• One individual goal setting session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

​Event Details

Dates: Monday 8 October —Wednesday 10 October, 10:00—11:30am
Location: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $456.88 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds).

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

SCHOOL SKILLS:  Building Skills for School — In the Classroom and Playground
3 Day School Holidays Program for pre-schoolers and school aged children.

EarlyEd is offering a fun group experience for school aged children and pre-schoolers who are about to start school. The program aims to foster skills in the developmental areas your child needs including:

• Following instruction
• Sharing information
• Joining in with other children
• Physical skills (fine & gross motor)
• Self help skills
• Independence and confidence

EarlyEd’s School Skills Program includes:

• One individual planning session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

The program is run by special educators, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to support children and families. Siblings welcome to attend.

EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: Wednesday 10 October -Friday 12 October 2018, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Location: EarlyEd Forestville, Rear of Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre, Cnr Starkey St & Warringah Road, Forestville
Cost: $456.88 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds.)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact (02) 9923 2727 or events@earlyed.com.au

SCHOOL SKILLS:  Building Skills for School — In the Classroom and Playground
3 Day School Holidays Program

EarlyEd is offering a fun group experience for school aged children and pre-schoolers who are about to start school. The program aims to foster skills in the developmental areas your child needs including:

• Following instruction
• Sharing information
• Joining in with other children
• Physical skills (fine & gross motor)
• Self help skills
• Independence and confidence

EarlyEd’s School Skills Program includes:

• One individual planning session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

The program is run by special educators, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to support children and families. Siblings welcome to attend.

Event Details

Dates: Wednesday 10 October – Friday 12 October 2018, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Location: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $456.88 (* The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds.)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, call (02) 9897 1511  or email events@earlyed.com.au

Mini Monster Plants

Inclusive School Holiday Program – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

How do mini monster plants eat their dinner? What’s their favourite food?

Friday 5 Oct OR Thursday 11 Oct, 10 am — 11 am

Kids will discover all this and more on a creative and fun visit to The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden. Explore the world of carnivorous plants to find out how they eat their dinner! Create your own mini-bog terrarium with living carnivorous plants to take home. All materials included. Cost: $20.50 per family ($18.50 for Royal Botanic Garden Sydney members).

This inclusive activity has been designed to support families of primary school children with additional needs. Siblings welcome!

This inclusive activity is a partnership program between Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Early Education (EarlyEd) Inc.

Download the flyer here.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: https://inclusiveminimonsters.eventbrite.com.au For more information contact: programs.info@bgcp.nsw.gov.au or contact us.

This activity is supported by The City of Sydney’s matching grant program

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

The Triple P Positive Parenting is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability, Tuesday 23 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour, Tuesday 6 November 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: EarlyEd, 3 Cunningham St, North Sydney
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727.

Please note child minding is not available. 

*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

S’Andy’s Corner support group and EarlyEd intervention services welcome families of children with disabilities to join us for these next discussion topics.

Moving to the next year in school. How to help your child be ready for learning?

The facilitator is Jennifer Cumming, Family Support Worker at EarlyEd who has extensive experience & skills supporting young children with disabilities & their families.

Date: Thursday 25 October, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: South Turramurra Uniting Church, Corner of Chisholm & Vernon Streets, South Turramurra.

All welcome to attend. Contact us to RSVP EarlyEd: (02) 9923 2727 / events@earlyed.com.au or call South Turramurra Uniting Church: (02) 9449 2129.

S’ANDY’S Corner parent support group & playgroup for children with special needs & their families, providing parents with an opportunity to connect with other parents facing similar issues.
EarlyEd provides early intervention services for children with disabilities or where there are concerns about their development and their families.

Download the flyer here. 

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

Triple P Positive Parenting program is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability Thursday 25 October 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Thursday 1 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour Thursday 8 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way.
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511.

Please note child minding is not available. 
*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

The Triple P Positive Parenting is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability, Tuesday 23 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour, Tuesday 6 November 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: EarlyEd, 3 Cunningham St, North Sydney
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727.

Please note child minding is not available. 

*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

Triple P Positive Parenting program is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability Thursday 25 October 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Thursday 1 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour Thursday 8 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way.
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511.

Please note child minding is not available. 
*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

The Triple P Positive Parenting is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability, Tuesday 23 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour, Tuesday 6 November 2018, 7.00 pm-8.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: EarlyEd, 3 Cunningham St, North Sydney
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727.

Please note child minding is not available. 

*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM
Behaviour Seminars For Parents and Carers of Children With Additional Needs

Stepping Stones Triple P

Triple P Positive Parenting program is a world leading evidence-based parenting program, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple & practical strategies to help you build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your child’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging.

Stepping Stones Triple P is designed specifically for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with additional needs and can help to reduce emotional and behavioural problems in children. The seminars tackle the most common issues for parents of children with a disability. Each seminar takes just 90 minutes and you can choose to do one, two or all three.

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability Thursday 25 October 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential Thursday 1 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour Thursday 8 November 2018, 1.00 pm-2.30 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa Jackson is a qualified Stepping Stones presenter and early interventionist with extensive experience supporting children with disability and their families.

Where: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way.
Cost: $85.98 per session ($257.94 for full program)*

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact us or call EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511.

Please note child minding is not available. 
*The costs of this program can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health Insurance or private funding.

EarlyEd will be joining the North Sydney Community Centre open day on Saturday 10 November.

Enjoy family fun with kids including animal farm, colourful craft, face-painting and live music!

EarlyEd will be supported by Northbridge Rotary Club, on the BBQ, raising funds to support families of babies with a disability!

From the Facebook event page:

“Free workshops, creative demonstrations, live music and food stalls. Family fun with kids animal farm, colourful craft and face-painting run by our Explorers Playgroup. From interactive creative workshops and live music to fabulous food and outdoor fitness classes, North Sydney Community Centre’s Open Day has something for everyone. Come and discover the wide-range of events, courses and community services on offer at our Community Centre, Playgroup, Northside Produce Market & After School Care.

Celebrating 45 years of Explorers Playgroup:
This year NSCC will proudly unveil it’s clay tile project as part of our 2018 Open Day festivities. Created within a nursery rhyme theme, each clay tile has been hand crafted by community members in memory of playgroup coordinator Jan Greig’s service to the centre. Join us on Open Day and see the new colourful and vibrant back drop to our children’s playground! Supported by NSW Department of Family and Community Services.”

Contact us for more information.