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A child must be fully immunised, on a catch up immunisation schedule or have a valid exemption at the time a parent makes their very first claim for Childcare Benefit.  Please provide your valid exemption from your General Practitioner if applicable.

N.B.     Not providing this information will result in exclusion from care in the event of particular infections, at the discretion of the Population Health Unit. Normal fees will apply during absence.

You can get a copy of your child’s immunisation records held on ACIR (Australian Childhood Immunisation Register):

• online through Medicare Online Services
• using the Medicare Express Plus App on a mobile or tablet
• email acir@medicareaustralia.gov.au and include your child’s full name, date of birth, and Medicare number
• call ACIR on 1800 653 809
• in person at a local Medicare Service Centre

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There are some terrific online resources out there available to both Educators and families…

The Raising Children Network and Early Years Count provide outstanding online resources to support both parents and children in the early years.

Take some time to “look around” in these sites!  They have all sorts of handy & useful information!

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The new Make Play Everyday campaign recognises that parents and families play a major role in their child’s ongoing learning.
Through a series of short videos, articles and tips, we show parents how existing activities can play a part in their child’s development.
Using simple ideas, relevant to all ages, we show how easy it is for parents and families to incorporate play and learning into everyday activities.
Whether that is talking about what you see on the way to the park, singing nursery rhymes, pointing out something you both see out the window, or learning new words while shopping for groceries.
See how you can make learning with your child fun.
Visit The Early Years Count to discover easy activities that make learning fun.
Make Play Everyday is an initiative of the Queensland Department of Education.

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https://www.facebook.com/familyupdateAU/videos/346133879411665/

And remember, we are here to help if we can!

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Thank you YD Helensvale!!! Your donations were gratefully received by the Rosies staff this morning!!! And the visitors attending the drop in centre had eyes on sticks at the amount of goodies!!! LOL! <3

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https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-choosing-starting-moving/starting-school

The raising children website has a wealth of resources for all aged children from babies right through to teens…  Check it out at www.raisingchildren.net.au

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https://www.unicef.org.au/blog/news-and-insights/january-2020/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-australia-s-bushfires

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Mindfulness training for parents has been shown to be an effective intervention for helping parents of children experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been shown to reduce parent’s stress, anxiety and depression and to also lead to improvements in children’s behaviour, attention, and concentration. However, there is little research evaluating mindfulness training for parents of young children with anxiety disorders.

•  Our research trial study will explore the effects of mindfulness training for parents of young children (ages 3 to 7) who are experiencing high anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, or specific phobias).
• We are offering a FREE 8-week mindfulness training group for parents at Griffith University, Southport, Gold Coast.

The study has been approved by Griffith University Research and Ethics Committee (Ref No: 2018/ 894).

For further information or to participate please email Kids in Mind…   Email: kidsinmind@griffith.edu.au

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