kidslife magazine june 2013

We strive to enrich our families, our partners, and our people by supporting the highest standard of education and care for children through professional development, resources, recognition and advocacy.

Our Ongoing Mission

45 Malak Cres, Malak NT 0812PO Box 43120, Casuarina NT 0811 Ph (08) 8920 0600 | F (08) 8920 0622E [email protected] www.territorychildcare.org.au

TCCG believes that children are filled with creative potential that blossoms at an early age. We are a collaboration of services that are available in Darwin, Palmerston and Rural Areas with an innovative faculty that promises meaningful partnerships with children, families and our community. At TCCG the child is viewed as a strong, influential and rich in potential; driven by the power of wanting to strive, grow and learn, through the nurturing and guidance of our educators who take this ambition towards growth seriously. TCCG educators encourage children in their quest to learn about themselves and the world around them through discovery, exploration and trial and error. Territory Child Care Group is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing child care for Territory families since 1977 and further, is

the largest provider of quality child care and education in the Northern Territory. Our faculty consists of educators, parents and members of the community. The core elements of TCCG are aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF). According to the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority:

Territory Child Care Group (TCCG) is the approved provider of Darwin Family Day Care, Murraya Children’s Centre, Bees Creek Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and The Parenting Puzzle.

“The National Quality Framework aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in education and care services and school age care...”

ACECQA 3:2011).

What can we offer?• Experienced & highly trained child care provider• Accredited, fully licensed and monitored service• Small group education and care

Darwin Family Day Care (DFDC) is a professional home0based early childhood education and care service. DFDC Educators offer flexible, quality, small group education and care for children in their own home.

Darwin FamilyDay Care

What can we offer?• Exciting excursions and incursions• Highly experiences & trained child care

professionals• Large outdoor / indoor environment

Bees Creek Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and vacation Program offers care for children after school and during holidays. Bees Creek OSHC provides a safe, caring environment suitable for children currently attending primary school. Bees Creek OSHC provides a range of active, stimulating and restful activities.

Bees Creek Outside School Hours Care

What can we offer?• Highly experienced & trained child care

professionals• Large Natural outdoor environment• Long Day Care from 7:00am – 6:00pm

Murraya Children’s Centre is an innovative early learning centre catering for children from 2-5 years old. Murraya Children’s Centre also incorporates a morning pre-school session on site with a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

Murraya Children’s Centre

“Providing you with the right

child care for your family”

Waterparks

It’s school holiday time again and there are hours of fun to be had (and not just for the kids) at the YMCA Water Parks

at Palmerston and Leanyer.

Palmerston Water Park celebrates its first birthday this June and what better way to celebrate than to put on a fabulous program of events for the upcoming school holidays. Yeni’s face painting will be brightening up kids’ faces, while Hyper the Clown and Trixie the Pixie will keep everyone entertained. Life Be In It will be hosting family fun and games and of course, what’s a party without a jumping castle! Kevin’s Mobile Disco will provide the soundtrack and Wild Thingz Animals will make regular appearances. Of course the biggest attraction at the park is reason enough to get there these holidays – the six line racer water slide. Standing 14 metres high, the slide boasts 6 lanes and a ‘ready, set, go’ system at the top, allowing the toughest of holiday competitions to take place. As you and 5 friends race to the bottom, victory is judged by race placings at the exit and there is even a spectator stand nearby for the fans! Palmerston Water Park is more than just a gigantic amazing slide though. There is a toddlers wet play area with sprays, water curtains and a wading pool, as well as a higher intensity fun zone for teenagers with water cannons and a giant splash bucket. There’s also the skate park right next door if you’ve had enough of the water. There are great facilities, including plenty of shaded areas, a café, and BBQs with a grassy playing area for family picnics and celebrations. Open every day from 8am, with wet play opening at 10am and the water slide at 11am, make sure you add Palmerston Water park to your To Do list this school holidays. FREE ADMISSION!

Corner of Roystonea and University Avenue, PalmerstonPh 08 8931 4685 | W www.topend.ymca.org.au

Opening Hours during School Holidays:Every Day, Grassed Area and BBQ’s 8am to 8pm

Wet Play Area 10am to 6pm • Water Slide 11am to 6pm

Leanyer Recreation Park is open 7 days a week during the school holidays with free entry and plenty of activities to keep the kids not only occupied but happy! There are multiple recreational areas, including 3 giant water slides, designated swimming zones and a water playground, as well as a skate park, half basketball court and a dry area playground. The park opens at 8am daily, with water play facilities opening at 10am and the slides kicking into gear at 11am. Aside from the usual park facilities, Leanyer Recreation Park also has a great school holiday program line up. There’ll be face painting, jumping castles and regular entertainment from Trixie the Pixie and Hyper the Clown. Kevin’s Mobile Disco will be pumping out the hottest tunes for that party atmosphere and Life Be In It has plenty of family fun to offer as well. The hardest decisions will be what to do first! Why not make a day of it and enjoy a picnic lunch or early dinner with the family? There are double hot plate BBQ’s on site to use free of charge and plenty of shady areas to sit in and recharge before diving back into the action. Alternatively, for a break from the sun, enjoy a leisurely lunch in the café, overlooking the water and play areas of the park. The café has a great light lunch menu, with hot and cold meals and snacks, as well as cold drinks and the essential coffee machine for that mid morning latte. Open till 8pm, Leanyer Recreation Park is the perfect venue for Top End kids to enjoy the best of our tropical lifestyle with plenty of fresh air, and loads of activities for fun in the sun. Get the most out of the school holiday time this year and come down to Leanyer Water Park.

215 Vanderlin Drive, Leanyer NTPh 8927 4199 | W www.topend.ymca.org.au

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYSRecreation Park 8am-8pm DailySk8 Park 8am-9pm DailyWater play area 10am-7pm Pool 10am-6pm Water Slides 11am-7pm

LEANYERR E C R E A T I O N P A R K

Opening Hours:

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Jumping Castles10am - 2pmWild Thingz Animals12pm - 2pm

Yeni’s Face Paint12pm - 3pmFace painting

Hyper the Clown11am - 12pmCircus Workshop12:15pm - 2pm


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Hyper the Clown11am - 2pmBalloon Workshop

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Life- Be In It12pm - 3pmFamily Fun & Games

Life- Be In It12pm - 3pmFamily Fun

Life- Be In It12pm - 3pmFamily Fun

Hyper the Clown11am - 2pmWandering Silly

Hyper the Clown11am - 2pmWandering Silly

Trixie the Pixie12pm - 3pmFace painting



JUNE 2013

JULY 2013

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Libraries@TheTopKarama

8927 2505City

8930 0230Casuarina 8930 0200

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Come and roam with the dinosaurs these school holidays at the City of Darwin Libraries. Journey with CSIRO back through time and investigate the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Get creative during our Artasaurus craft afternoons and chill out with a children’s movie each week at Karama and Casuarina Libraries.

There is also a Vocal Looping workshop, facebook banner workshops and don’t forget the Amazing Drumming Monkeys.

All our events are free but bookings are essential. Pick up a program from your local library or visit www.darwin.nt.gov.au/libraries for full details.

Holiday Fun with the City of Darwin Libraries

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Room on the BroomJuly 24th 7pm

July 25th 10:30am

Play School Live in ConcertOctober 27th 10am & 12pm

October 28th 10am

360 AllstarsJune 27th 11am & 7pm

Circus Oz From the Ground UpSeptember 27th 7:30pmSeptember 28th1:30pm & 7:30pm

This school holidays at the

www.territorywildlifepark.com.auTel 8988 7200 • Cox Peninsula Rd, Berry Springs

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What’s on

School holiday fun for everyone will include:Slip & SlideBe a Zookeeper (bookings essential)

The Amazing Drumming MonkeysCampout with the Stars (bookings essential)

Little Explorer’s TrailCrafty Creatures activities

Are you interested in becoming a child care provider for Darwin Family Day Care?Darwin Family Day Care Educators offer quality home-based care for children and earn healthy incomes from their own home.

Darwin Family Day Care (DFDC) is a quality home-based care and education service. DFDC provides flexible, quality small group care for children in the Darwin, Palmerston and Rural Areas. DFDC will guide you through setting up your home based child care service and provide you with ongoing training and support. This will include completing a Certificate III in children services and Apply First Aid.

Positions are now available for our Educator Training Program starting the 12th of August.

“It’s given me the chance to be able to be home with my children, to enhance my education, and to be able to conduct a small business. I’ve gone from having no training within the childcare industry to completing my certificate 3 in Children’s Services. I’ve done my diploma and now I’m in my 3rd year of a teaching degree which all started thanks to me being part of the DFDC family.”

— Liz, Educator for Darwin Family Day Care

For more information contact us on:Ph (08) 8920 0600 | Email [email protected]

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