Launch of the ‘SKILLS 4 LIFE’ Project January 2007

For all of you who were present at the launch I do not have to tell you how exciting it was to see the community support.  The families and friends of the graduates, community organisation who came to support the project and the employers who attended, ready to employ graduates, was proof that this project is working.

Approximately 100 people attended the official launch and graduation of the 1st group of trainees.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support

 

Family Fun Day May 2007

Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre on behalf of the Beenleigh Area Family Support Network (BAFSN) auspiced and co-sponsored a Family Fun Day to Celebrate Communities/International Families Week on 19th May, at Doug Larsen Park

The purpose of this Family Fun Day is for families to enjoy a day out with their children at no cost (especially poorer and isolated families).
The day was full with fun and  activities, children got involved with Fun Works  Activities, such as rolling round on top of  the ball, skipping, jumping, and just leaning to enjoy the out doors, Animal Farm was a great success, with sheep, pigs, ducks. There was also a jumping castle which every child enjoys, Bead Work making necklaces and bracelets with colourful beads, Face Painting, and as part of being healthy we had Apple Slinky making. Music was provided by the Music Cavern. Tattoo’s and show bags full of goodies were provided and the drinks and Sausage Sizzle which went very well. All went home very tied and happy on having a wonderful time

FAMILY FUN DAY 2007

Australia’s Biggest Morning May 2007
For the past three years the Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre in conjunction with the Beenleigh Craft Group have been holding the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to help raise much need funds for Cancer Research, with an special morning tea held on 23rd May, lots of fresh scones, strawberry jam and cream, tea served in lovely china cups and saucers. Rachel Hull from the Cancer Council gave an informative talk on Beast Cancer and Cervical Cancer, everyone seems to have been touched by someone who or has had cancer, either a family member or friend.  With donations from Our Cooking Class and other staff members the morning was a great success. Lucky door prizes and special Cancer Council mugs especially designed for the day added to the festivities.

Australia’s Biggest Morning

LIVE WELL- THE JOURNEY TO DISCOVERY OF FOOD, PEOPLE AND CULTURE. MAY 2007

A celebration of diversity brought people together on 25th May at Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre, for the Launch of a Multicultural Cooking Book. A collection of recipes from around the world were cooked, tasted and recorded in a book by members of a multicultural group, which met at B.N.C. every Friday morning. The program brought together people to enjoy each others company, to learn from each other, as a celebration of diversity and richness of Australian life. The State Member for Waterford and Chairperson of B.N.C. launched the book, congratulating the group for their contribution and success. Everybody enjoyed a very good international lunch and performances, made new friends enriched by a better understanding of the world.

 

1 2 3 Magic – Managing Difficult Behaviours in Children 2 – 12 yrs Workshop May-June 2007

One of the gaps that were identified within the local community was the need for a workshop to assist parents, caregivers, teachers, grandparents, anyone in the community who deals with children aged between 2 -12 years in managing their difficult behaviours.

This two day workshop (run over two weeks) is designed to

• increase the caregivers knowledge about what works in managing difficult behaviours and what do not
• Lessen their feelings of frustration
• To get better results with less effort and stress whey the caregivers are dealing with their children’s troublesome behaviour.

 

Live Well, Walking Together. June 2007                                                       

It is all about living well as the name suggests…and how better to begin, than to walk, on a beautiful morning, in Doug Larsen Park, That is, what the group “Walking Together” does every Monday morning. They enjoy and benefit from, a light exercise, among the trees and greeting people, welcomed by the sunshine. But this program is not just about walking, also the group shares their stories, latest news, and stay connected to each other and nature.

 

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