Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Matthew Dixon
Phone
6142 3660
Email
matthew.dixon@ed.act.edu.au
Kindergarten and Year One students excursion to the Arboretum to engage in outdoor nature play and orienteering through local forests
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jason Smith
Phone
6142 2510
Email
Jason.Smith@ed.act.edu.au
rebecca.punch@ed.act.edu.au
Grandparents and special people’s afternoon tea. Stay and play experiences for the grandparents/special people to engage with their grandchildren.
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Rachel Pace
Phone
0447 221 977
Email
rachel.pace@ywca-canberra.org.au
Young Carers Support Group
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Niamh O' Connor
Phone
0432 119 092
Email
niamh.oconnor@racr.org.au
After School Care disco
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Tom Coates
Phone
0477 772 446
Email
stbedessac@ywca-canberra.org.au
Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden: students build the garden then each class invites families to officially open the garden
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Jo Stratton
Phone
0439 423 170
Email
jo.stratton2011@gmail.com
15/10/2020
Parents and Grandparents Picnic on the oval practicing social distancing. Interaction with local clubs business’s and services. Guided tour of our service
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Jackie Green
Phone
0409 151 557
Email
lynehamsac@ywca-canberra.org.au
16/10/2020
Visit by local Indigenous Elder to help build children’s cultural knowledge
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Elyssa O'Rafferty
Phone
0420 532 511
Email
stthomasmoressac@ywca-canberra.org.au
Jackie Green, Jackie.Green@ywca-canberra.org.au
17/10/2020
Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) is an annual event where Scouts (aged 11-14 years old) communicate with young people from all over the world
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jay Reid
Phone
0419 690 502
Email
girrawah.birralee@scoutsact.com.au
21/10/2020
Teddy bears picnic and healthy snacks to promote friendship and build connection within the neighbourhood
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Louise McCormick
Phone
6142 3777
louise.mccormick@ed.act.edu.au
21/10/2020
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
CHANDRA KANTA
Phone
6142 3693
0450292795 (chandra)
Email
chandra.kanta@ed.act.edu.au
21/10/2020
Visit by Alpaca Therapy to Weston Joey Scouts and a buddy Joey Scout group. Walk in the community then to Mirinjani Nursing Home to present the elderly residents with a poster from the Joeys .
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Judith Millington
Phone
0408 447 504
Email
JudithPaulM@gmail.com
Todd Piper Toddwpiper@gmail.com
22/10/2020
Year 11 and 12 Chemistry students celebrate their effort and achievements during this unprecedented time
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Chandra Kanta
Phone
6142 3693
0450292795 (chandra)
Email
chandra.kanta@ed.act.edu.au
23/10/2020
Year 5/6 students fundraising inititiative, organising a stall for a Mission fete
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Samantha Mance
Phone
6249 8869
Email
samantha.mance@cg.catholic.edu.au
julie.ogden@cg.catholic.edu.au
23/10/2020
Teddy Bears Picnic for families
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Meghan Webb-Wagg
Phone
0431 977 521
Email
meghan.webb-wagg@ywca-canberra.org.au
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Tanya Muscat - Director - Narrabundah Children's Cottage - Junior Campus
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Belinda Young - Director - Narrabundah Children's Cottage Senior Campus Cottage@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Michael Uttley - Director -Acacia Children's Education and Care Centre
acacia@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Linda Shannon - Director - Binara Early Childhood Centre
binara@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Marcus Honeyman - Biralee Education and Care Centre
biralee@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Mala Nielsen - Director - Forrest Early Childhood Centre
Forrest@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020 – 01/11/2020
A week of activities to encourage our children to enjoy physical and mental health, participate in their community, make strong social connections and feel safe
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jane Connery
Phone
6126 4700
Email
grants@communityservices1.org
Megan Campbell - Director - Mawson Out of School Hours Care
mawson@communityservices1.org
24/10/2020
Art and sensory based activities for students, all are living with a disability. Members of the community invited to share knowledge and expertise.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Angela Owen
Phone
439576288
Email
angela.owen@ed.act.edu.au
24/10/2020
Kite building activity for Joeys (5-8 years)
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Martin Jones
Phone
0488 356 006
Email
martin.jones@finance.gov.au
24/10/2020
A free family music concert featuring Mr Tim and the Fuzzy Elbows to be performed live and also live-streamed via Facebook
Who For
Open to the public
Contact Person
Timothy Bevitt
Phone
0477 031 271
Email
mrtimenterprises@gmail.com
25/10/2020
Presentation Event to celebrate the diverse interests and achievements of 9 – 17 year old Girl Guides in the areas of community, service, leadership, skills, values and a world-wide perspective.
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Rhonda Foley
Phone
409583751
Email
rhondamfoley62@gmail.com
25/10/2020
Scouts, Venturers and Leaders from across the ACT will complete Science communication training online with Fizzics Education
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jacqueline Kao
Phone
0413 606 412
Email
jacqueline.kao@fizzicseducation.com.au
26/10/2020
Opening of a water play and musical board outside the Lanyon Playgroup house
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Cate
Phone
430033300
Email
Cate@thecools.net
26/10/2020
Belly dance enrichment program
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Rawya El Masri
Phone
6142 3686
Email
rawya.elmasri@ed.act.edu.au
26/10/2020
Drive through art exhibition by Intergenerational Playgroup friends
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Jo
Phone
-
Email
jsumner@uniting.org
26/10/2020
Well being afternoon for students and families, including an afternoon tea, mindfulness and mediation activities
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Mikala Maher
Phone
0499 320 888
Email
rosarysac@ywca-canberra.org.au
26/10/2020
Incursion from Reptiles Inc Education with performance and displays
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Celine Pichoir
Phone
0432 559 663
Email
hawkersac@ywca-canberra.org.au
YWCA Canberra Children's Services manager -
Jackie Smith : 0409151557
26/10/2020
Year 3/4 students design and create a Ngunnawal Plant Use Garden
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Lili Jankovic
Phone
6142 1780
Email
lili.jankovic@ed.act.edu.au
26/10/2020
Market day for friends and family
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Damian Miles
Phone
0447 699 286
Email
majurasac@ywca-canberra.org.au
26/10/2020
Two plAyBA events in Curtin and Throsby. Events include games and craft activities suitable for all ages and morning tea.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Megan Fox
Phone
6162 2716
Email
canberra@breastfeeding.asn.au
26/10/2020
Boundless Buddies playgroup activities for children of all abilities, parents and carers. Marymead staff available to provide information and referral options. BBQ and fruit provided.
Who For
Open to the public
Contact Person
Jaclyn Callaghan
Phone
0437 778 498
Email
jaclyn.callaghan@marymead.org.au
26/10/2020 – 30/10/2020
Back to Nature bug hunts, creating an Ant Farm and Mini Ecosystem Terrarium
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Kathleen Foot
Phone
0451 681 247
Email
kathleen.foot@ywca-canberra.org.au
26/10/2020
The O’Connor school community project building sustainable gardens and scarecrows around the school
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Sharron Wynn
Phone
0408 248 367
Email
Sharron.Wynn@ed.act.edu.au
27/10/2020
Lake Tuggeranong College’s Girls Only PE class excursion to our local cinema
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Kerrie
Phone
0410 447 795
Email
kerrie.barnard@ed.act.edu.au
27/10/2020
Love My Friends, Love my Community’, event at the Monday Playgroup at Margaret Hendry School to reconnect after the COVID shut down
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Tammi O'Callaghan
Phone
02 61422800
Email
tammi.o'callaghan@ed.act.edu.au
27/10/2020
Celebration for 2 Playschool groups (3 – 5 years) of staying together as a community through this difficult year
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Larissa Sinclair
Phone
0412 854 515
Email
bonythonhub@tugglink.org.au
27/10/2020
Young Carers of Canberra High School Ten Pin Bowling activity
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Paul Simmons
Phone
6142 0800
Email
Paul.Simmons@ed.act.edu.au
27/10/2020
Southern Region Mob Riot Antarctica themed event for Joey Scouts, exploring antarctic wildlife, bases and communities
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Daniel Bartlett
Phone
0408 606 002
Email
joey.commissioner@scoutsact.com.au
27/10/2020
Picnic with children allowed to bring bikes scooters etc, and gymnastics on the oval. Children can showcase these talents to parents and grandparents.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Michelle Rowley
Phone
0447 445 209
Email
yarralumlasac@ywca-canberra.org.au
27/10/2020
9th Canberra Girls’ Brigade is reconnecting with their outdoor roots through an evening of farmyard nursery cuddles
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Veronica Buchanan
Phone
0424 543 473
Email
veronica.buchanan@girlsbrigade.org.au
actforrest@girlsbrigade.org.au
28/10/2020
Children’s Week Launch and Award Ceremony
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Vicki Brown
Phone
0415 379 653
Email
info@actchildrensweek.org.au
28/10/2020 3p.m. (AED)
National Online Forum
Who For
Open to the public
Contact Person
Julie Hourigan Ruse
Register Here
Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd-GvqjIjGNMDUkYew3BhGzct5mGgH3T6
Email
info@fams.asn.au
28/10/2020
NECS Fun Fair Day offering children a range of fun and interactive activities
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Rossella Rinaldi
Phone
6142 3824
Email
rossella.rinaldi@commsatwork.org
28/10/2020
Reptiles Inc Education visit and performance of a reptile show with displays. O’Connor families and grandparents also invited.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Nathan Young
Phone
0429 778 077
Email
nathan.young@ed.act.edu.au
28/10/2020
Intergenerational grandfriends morning tea with Goodwin Ainslie
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Ashleigh Daly
Phone
6248 7647
Email
director@wattleecc.org.au
28/10/2020
A virtual poetry recital by students in Year 3 for residents from a local Aged Care Home
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Fiona Chapman
Phone
6142 1750
Email
fionachapman3@gmx.com
28/10/2020
Narrabundah Early Childhood School (NECS) Fun Fair Day offering children fun and interactive activities
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Donna Seal
Phone
6142 3823
Email
donna.seal@ed.act.edu.au
28/10/2020
Outdoor picnic and outdoor play opportunity at the nearby oval followed by an indoor Halloween activity. Parents invited.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Jalene Teo
Phone
0406 379 513
Email
gilmoresac@ywca-canberra.org.au
28/10/2020
Kids can Code’ – teaching Cubs (ages 8-10) simple coding using LEGO robots and the LEGO Challenge program. Demonstration to parents and grandparents, including a ‘parent challenge’.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Nathan Goldstein
Phone
0411 160 494
Email
nathan_goldstein@hotmail.com
28/10/2020
Assembly with video recordings of grandparents describing activities they engaged with outdoors as a child, followed by an ‘outdoor learning day’ including some of the activities described by grandparents
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Catherine Dillon
Phone
6142 0020
Email
catherine.dillon@ed.act.edu.au
emma.muffet@ed.act.edu.au
28/10/2020
Picnic on the school oval with musicand fun games. Parents invited. Children cooking for the picnic.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Dawa Dema
Phone
0477 776 728
Email
Stbenedictssac@ywca-canberra.org.au
Jackie Green -
Jackie.green@ywca-canberra.org.au
0409151557
29/10/2020
Lake Tuggeranong College’s Animal Science class visit from Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuaries including meeting an endangered species, a hand-raised Eastern Bettong
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Kerrie Barnard
Phone
410447795
Email
Kerrie.barnard@ed.act.edu.au
29/10/2020
Digital literacy session at Greenway Views Aged Care Facility in Tuggeranong to help residents to get connected with their grandchildren and other young people in the community
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Kirsten Cross
Phone
6282 3777
Email
kcross@cotaact.org.au
29/10/2020
Afternoon tea for families (including grandparents)
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Cat Lambourne
Phone
6258 2077
Email
cat.lambourne@ywca-canberra.org.au
29/10/2020
Puppet Show performance for children and siblings of all ages
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Emily Andrews
Phone
6273 5911
Email
emily.andrews@ywca-canberra.org.au
30/10/2020
Athletics afternoon from Preschool to year 5, with a BBQ lunch. Grandparent morning tea to launch the activity.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Suzi Foley
Phone
6142 0900
Email
suzi.foley@ed.act.edu.au
Heather.sewell@ed.act.edu.au- Finance officer
30/10/2020
Halloween Disco for the After School Age Care children of Kingsford Smith School. Grandparents/parents/carers invited. Halloween dress-up expected. Light snacks provided.
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Jackie Green
Phone
0409 151 557
Email
Jackie.Green@ywca-canberra.org.au
Siobhan Parker Annette Wills -
siobhan.parker@ywca-canberra.org.au annette.wills@ywca-canberra.org.au
0405962863 0418716587
30/10/2020
Mini-St Bede’s fete hosted by Year 6 leaders fundraising for the Missions and recognsing teachers for World Teacher’s Day
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Breen Fox
Phone
0421 352 570
Email
breen.fox@cg.catholic.edu.au
30/10/2020
Fun ‘fair’ with activities focusing on choice, teamwork and fun!
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Monique Egan
Phone
0408 112 258
Email
monique.egan@cg.catholic.edu.au
30/10/2020
The Children’s Parliament Environment Team ‘Love Our Country’ project launch by student Minister for the Environment. Presentation of new bins and a recycling system.y
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Tammi O'Callaghan
Phone
02 61422800
Email
tammi.o'callaghan@ed.act.du
30/10/2020
Cub’s leadership camp
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Jason Middleton
Phone
0478 697 900
Email
cubs.crowajingalong@scoutsact.com.au
Coran Stow, Group LEader, Crowajingalong
02/11/2020
Four online interactive science workshops over 3 nights with Fizzics Education with Scouts and Venturers as featured guest presenters
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Kate Lehane
Phone
0413 482 123
Email
stem@scoutsact.com.au
02/11/2020
Visit by local Aboriginal Storyteller to show and teach children what life was like before on this land
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Aj Biega
Phone
0417 218 463
Email
oconnorsac@ywca-canberra.org.au
03/11/2020
Building our new Buddy Bench for children feeling alone to help build friendships
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Tammi O'Callaghan
Phone
0421 357 998
Email
tammi.o'callaghan@ed.act.edu
04/11/2020
Thank you lunch for our 40+ volunteers, including an art therapy session for our students and volunteers
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Cathi Moore
Phone
6287 3833
Email
actparentline@gmail.com
05/11/2020
Preschoolers making & posting glass sun-catchers (a symbolof hope), video & letters to their grandparents
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Carolyn Dunphy
Phone
0427 220 619
Email
carolyn.dunphy@ed.act.edu.au
05/11/2020
Community Theatre Project performance and puppet making workshop for Joey Scouts
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Adrienne Couper
Phone
416119114
Email
Adrienne.couper@gmail.com
05/11/2020
Preschoolers making & posting glass sun-catchers (a symbolof hope), video & letters to their grandparents
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Carolyn Dunphy
Phone
0427 220 619
Email
carolyn.dunphy@ed.act.edu.au
05/11/2020
Community Theatre Project performance and puppet making workshop for Joey Scouts
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Adrienne Couper
Phone
416119114
Email
Adrienne.couper@gmail.com
06/11/2020
Year 12 class lunch
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Dave Hromow
Phone
0424 516 454
Email
dave.hromow@ed.act.edu.au
06/11/2020
Collaborative activities for parents and children that support community connection and play
Who For
Open to the public
Contact Person
Tammi O'Callaghan
Phone
02 62422800
Email
tammi.o'callaghan@ed.act.edu.au
06/11/2020
Covid-Friendly Family Picnic. Students, parents/guardians and grandparents invited.
Who For
Inhouse only
Contact Person
Emily Kalthofen
Phone
0417 385 305
Email
richardsonsac@ywca-canberra.org.au
Komal Kaur (same email and phone)
06/11/2020
Online art exhibition (Focus: What it’s like to be a child in 2020) which can be viewed at school (students) and a virtual tour for parents and the community
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Erin Salleo
Phone
0401 457 753
Email
erin.salleo@ed.act.edu.au
Karrina Patterson - 6142 1500
TBC
In conjunction with our planned Get Online Week launch (19 – 25 October 2020) we will celebrate the role that seniors, grandparents and older Australians have played in the lives of children and young people (especially in the time of COVID19 and isolation)
Who For
Inhouse and local community
Contact Person
Kirsten Cross
Phone
(02) 6282 3777
Email
kcross@cotaact.org.au