National Families Week Calendar of Events 2008
Listed below is a Calendar of Events that have been registered for National Families Week 2008 which are open to the public. If you require further information regarding a particular event, please contact the organiser via the Contact Details for each event.
Follow the links below to your State or Territory.
KAMBAH
YMCA - Canberra
YMCA Kambah Cottage introduction to Playschool
14 May 2008
Open day for Playschool
Contact Details
Ms Debbie Bishop
KAMBAH ACT 2902 ph:02 6257 1683
MACQUARIE and BELCONNEN
YMCA - Lakeside Playschool Open Morning
Playschool morning tea
12 Chandler St, Belconnen ACT
14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jenny Hocking
MACQUARIE ACT 2614 ph: 02 6251 1683
TUGGERANONG
Communities @ Work
Celebration of Families
10 May 2008
Free Family Fun Day at Lake Tuggeranong
Contact Details
Ms Chaylee Brikcius
TUGGERANONG ACT 2901 ph: 02 6293 6500
WODEN
Woden Community Services
Fathers and Families Golf Challenge
11 May 2008
Contact Details
Mr Ben Johnson
WODEN ACT 2606 ph:02 6282 2644
ARMIDALE
Centacare New England
Fun Day
17 May 2008
Fun day in the park, stalls, sausage sizzle and circus events, plus a book launch
Contact Details
Ms Anna Todd
ARMIDALE NSW 2350 ph: 02 6771 3399
ARMIDALE
The Armidale & District Carers Support Group
Let the Children Play
17- 18 May 2008
Opportunity for carers and children to get together
Contact Details
Ms Dawn Stainton
ARMIDALE NSW 2350 ph:02 6772 7480
AUSTINMER
Jelly Beans
Jelly Beans Day Care Morning Tea for Families Week
14 - 16 May 2008
Morning tea, stories and craft
Contact Details
Ms Marie Smith
AUSTINMER NSW 2515 ph: 02 4268 2041
BALLINA
Ballina & Bryon Bay Family Day Care
Belly to Big School - event is held at Murwillumbah
14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Sue Lightfoot
BALLINA NSW 2478 ph:02 6686 7799
BATHURST
SHINE for Kids
Morning tea
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Rebecca Bucan
BATHURST NSW 2795 ph: 02 6332 5957
BELLINGTON
BUD's Toy Library
Bellington Shire Healthy Families Expo
15 May 2008
Awareness Day
Contact Details
Ms Kristi Hudson
BELLINGTON NSW 2454 ph:02 6655 2650
BINGARA
Gwydir Shire Family Services
Favorite Family Moment Photo Competition
28 March - 15 May 2008
1. Photo Competition, 2. Sausage Sizzle and free movies
Contact Details
Ms Tanya Heaton
BINGARA NSW 2404 ph:0428 241 333
BLUE HAVEN
Dolphin Cottage: Blue Haven Schools as Community Centres
Dolphin Cottage, Blue Haven Families Week Picnic in the Park
13 May 2008
Picnic in the Park
Contact Details
Ms Marian Whittington
BLUE HAVEN NSW 2262 ph: 02 4399 0167
BOWRAL
Wingecarribee Public Library
Library Display and Promotion of NFW
12 - 17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Helen Cowen
BOWRAL NSW 2576 ph :02 4861 1167
BROKEN HILL
The Smith Family
First Time Mums and Dads meeting
14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Geraldine Kaczmarek
BROKEN HILL NSW 2880 ph: 08 8087 1888
CAMDEN
Camden Council
Family Fun Day 2008
12 - 17 May 2008
Fun Day at Onslow Oval in Camden
Contact Details
Ms Syd Lee
CAMDEN NSW 2570 ph:02 4645 5020
CANLEY VALE
Fairfield Children's Resource Centre
Community4Children Parks Picnic
29 April - 20 May 2008
Park Picnic with several Playgroups
Contact Details
Ms Nancey Filippani
CANLEY VALE NSW 2166 ph:02 9724 7875
CANLEY VALE
Families NSW Facilitation Project
Interservice showcase in Macquarie Mall
12-14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Sarina Leotta
CANLEY VALE NSW 2166 ph: 02 9724 4127
CHARLESTOWN
Centrelink Hunter Area
Morning tea and Breakfasts in offices
11 - 17 May 2008
Various events across the offices
Contact Details
Ms Melissa Collins
CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290 ph: 02 4974 3673
CHATSWOOD
Willoughby City Council Childrens Services
1. Families Week Childrens Forum, 2. Families Week Picnic Day
1. 14 May 2008, 2. 18 May 2008
Forum including all local childcare agencies, carers, parents and community - Topics based on FW Theme and other current childcare issues. 2. Fun day for families to enjoy a day in the park
Contact Details
Ms Julie Larson
CHATSWOOD NSW 2057 ph: 02 9777 7982
DENILIQUIN
Regional Social Development Group
Family Breakfast
14 May 2008
Family Breakfast
Contact Details
Ms Deidre McCalman
DENILIQUIN NSW 2713 ph: 03 5881 5287
DUBBO
Building Stronger Communities Housing NSW
Families Are Important
17 May 2008
Community BBQ and Laisure Day, Build the BBQ and community to lay the paths
Contact Details
Ms Laurinne Campbell
DUBBO NSW 2830 ph:02 6841 3773
ERMINGTON
SHINE for Kids
SHINE for kids boardroom breakfast
20 May 2008
Corporate Breakfast with guest Ms Elizabeth Broderick
Contact Details
Ms Anabella Ward
ERMINGTON NSW 1700 ph: 02 9714 3014
ERMINGTON
SHINE for Kids
Morning tea
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Susan Plunkett
ERMINGTON NSW 1700 ph: 02 9714 3000
GOONELLABAH
YWCA Northern Rivers
YWCA Family Fun Day
15 May 2008
BBQ - Fun day with kids activities, jumping castle, clown
Contact Details
Ms Lynda Hope
GOONELLABAH NSW 2480 ph: 02 6625 5803
GORDON
Ku-ring-gai Library & Family Education Australia
Seminar & Supper
15 May 2008
Getting the balance right for busy parents
Contact Details
Ms Martha Birimisa
GORDON NSW 2072 ph: 02 9424 0909
GUNNEDAH
Gunnedah Family Day Care
Playgroup & Foyer display
5-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Kerri Cone
GUNNEDAH NSW 2380 ph:02 6740 2281
HAMLYN TERRACE
Warnervale Family & Community Centre
Warnies 2nd Family Picnic
17 May 2008
Family Picnic Day at Warnies Markets with free activities
Contact Details
Ms Tricia Carlson
HAMLYN TERRACE NSW 2259 ph: 02 4392 8734
HORNSBY
Hornsby-Waitara Community Hub
Family Expo
13 Ma y 2008
Free entertainment, music, information on health etc.
Contact Details
Ms Laura Cusack
HORNSBY NSW 2077 ph: 02 9476 2066
INGLEBURN
Benevolent Society
Wheely Good Fun
13 - 15 May 2008
Fun Days at 8 venues, Playgroups
Contact Details
Ms Carol Mackay
INGLEBURN NSW 2565 ph: 02 9829 6911
MILLER
Mission Australia Miller Pathways
Miller Pathways Families Week Fun Day
17 May 2008
BBQ Show bags, rides, performances, facepainting etc
Contact Details
Mr John Leech
MILLER NSW 2168 ph: 02 9608 9579
MORUYA
Eurobodalla Family Day Care
Morning tea
14-15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Lee-Anne Wolff
MORUYA NSW 2537 ph: 02 4474 1338
MULLUMBIMBY
Connected Parenting
Launch of Parenting Service and Celebration
17 May 2008
Official launch at Bryon Bay Community Centre. Local artists, afternoon tea.
Contact Details
Ms Karen Nelson
MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482 ph:02 6684 1244
MURWILLUMBAH
Murwillumbah Communities for Children
Belly to Big School
14 May 2008
Family Fun Day at Knox Park
Contact Details
Ms Sue Scorrano
MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484 ph: 02 6672 6652
NARRABRI
Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc
Family Fun
16 May 2008
BBQ with jumping castle, face painting, games, art & craft etc
Contact Details
Ms Candy Malcolm
NARRABRI NSW 2390 ph: 02 6792 3299
NOWRA
Family Relationship Centre Nowra
Outreach Stall
15-16 May 2008
Stockland Shopping Centre
Contact Details
Ms Jacqui Leonard
NOWRA NSW 2541 ph02 4429 1400
PENRITH
Relationships Australia Penrith
Relationships Australia Penrith Open Day
15 May 2008
BBQ, seminars, jumping castle and activities
Contact Details
Ms Lorraine Murphy
PENRITH NSW 2750 ph: 02 4728 4800
SAN REMO
Northlakes and Blue Haven Schools as Community Centres
Picnic in the Park
20 May 2008
Morning picnic in the park
Contact Details
Chris Berryman
SAN REMO NSW 2262 ph: 02 4390 9718
SHELLHARBOUR CITY CENTRE
Shellharbour City Council
Families Expo
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Joanne Moore
SHELLHARBOUR CITY CENTRE NSW 2529 ph: 02 4221 6170
SHELLHARBOUR
SHAPE for Kids
Kids Fest Shellharbour 2008
11-17 May 2008
Week Long Childrens Celebration, involving businesses and community agencies
Contact Details
Ms Pauline Dawes
ALBION PARK NSW 2527 ph: 0434 558 527
website: Shellharbour Kidsfest
SOUTH HURSTVILLE
Kogarah Community Services
Family BBQ
15 May 2008
Family BBQ at centres
Contact Details
Ms Amy Forward
SOUTH HURSTVILLE NSW 2221 ph: 02 9546 4811
SOUTH WINDSOR
SHINE for Kids
Morning tea
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Erin Kester
SOUTH WINDSOR NSW 2756 ph:02 4582 2641
SPRINGFIELD
Chertsey Schools as Community Centres
Picnic in the Park
17 May 2008
Contact Details
Facilitator
SPRINGFIELD NSW 2250 ph: 02 4323 7158
TAMWORTH
Tamworth Family Support Service
Promotion through the playgroups
11 - 17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Rebecca Reading
TAMWORTH NSW 2340 ph: 02 6766 4596
TIGHES HILL
Catholic Care Newcastle
Surviving Adolescence
15 May 2008
Seminar Workshop
Contact Details
Ms Kristy Durand
TIGHES HILL NSW 2297 ph: 02 4979 1307
ULLADULLA
Ulladulla & District Community Resources Centre
Morning Tea
12-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Maria Mitchell
ULLADULLA NSW 2539 ph: 02 4454 0477
UNANDERRA
Unanderra Community Centre
Morning Tea
15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Sandra Luschwitz
UNANDERRA NSW 2526 ph: 02 4271 2213
WAGGA WAGGA
Centacare Wagga Wagga
Marketplace Wagga Wagga event
14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Bronwyn Wallett
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ph:02 6291 1375
WAGGA WAGGA
Family Relationship Centre Wagga Wagga
Open Day and Library Display
15 -16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Keryn Foley
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ph: 02 6923 9100
WEE JASPER
Wee Jasper Community
Wee Jasper Community BBQ
11 May 2008
Alcohol Free family BBQ on Mothers Day
Contact Details
Ms Kate Howarth
WEE JASPER NSW 2582 ph: 02 6227 9626
WELLINGTON
SHINE for Kids
Morning tea
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Maree Thomas
WELLINGTON NSW 2820 ph: 02 6845 4666
WEST WYALONG
Bland & Temora Family Day Care
Playgroup Picnic
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Kaye O'Shea
WEST WYALONG NSW 2671 ph: 02 6979 0267
WOLLONGONG
Relationships Australia Wollongong
Information Stall in Wollongong Mall
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Lisa Johnstone
WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 ph: 02 4228 7711
ALICE SPRINGS
Centacare NT
Stories celebrating Men in our Families
15 May 2008
Games and activities, Story Wall
Contact Details
Ms Jacqui Brady
Alice Springs NT 0871 ph:08 8952 9730
ALICE SPRINGS
Relationships Australia - Alice Springs
Celebrating Families & Fathers
15 May 2008
Evening "Storyewall" and film night, kids activities and open mic
Contact Details
Ms Robyn Donnelly
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 ph:08 8950 4100
DARWIN
Darwin Family Relationship Centre
Office Display
11 - 17 May
Contact Details
Ms Marilyn Inglis
DARWIN NT 0801 ph: 08 8923 1400
NHULUNBUY
Centrelink Nhulunbuy
Office display
11-17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jo Brown
NHULUNBUY NT 0881 ph: 08 8987 2835
WOODROFFE
Kentish Family Day Care
Morning tea
13-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Lavinia Mills
WOODROFFE NT 0831 ph: 08 8932 2487
BAMAGA
Nai-Beguta Agama Inc.
Family Gathering
13 May 2008
Morning Tea
Contact Details
Mrs Clara Day
BAMAGA QLD 4876 ph: 07 4069 3408
BEENLEIGH
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre
Family Fun Day
10 May 2008
BBQ and Rides
Contact Details
Ms Heather Redman
BEENLEIGH QLD 4207 ph: 07 3287 2840
BEENLEIGH
Beenleigh Program
Family Fun Day
10 May 2008
Sausage sizzle, games, rides and craft activities
Contact Details
Ms Shelley Stanley
BEENLEIGH QLD 4207 ph: 07 3380 1000
BLACKALL
Blackall Shire Council Community Services
Supporting Families in Getting the Balance Right
11 - 17 May 2008
Display and information disbursement
Contact Details
Ms Lisa Kings
BLACKALL QLD 4472 ph: 07 4657 4440
BRISBANE
St Peters & St Pauls OSHC
Family Day at OSHC
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Claire Ravenswood
BRISBANE QLD 4171 ph: 07 3399 8268
BUNDABERG
Bundaberg Child & Family Centre
Morning Tea
12 May 2008
Morning Tea and Promotional Display
Contact Details
Ms Christina Johnson
BUNDABERG QLD 4670 ph: 07 4153 1614
CONDON
Thuringowa Family Day Care
Sausage Sizzle in the Park
17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Trish Millard
CONDON QLD 4815 ph: 07 4723 2227
COOKTOWN
Cooktown District Community Centre
1. Laura - Movie Night & BBQ, 12 May 2008
2. Wujal - Youth Disco, 15 May 2008
3. HopeVale - Playgroup events, 13 May 2008
4. Cooktown - Kids Corner in the Park, 14 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Zanna Gibson
COOKTOWN QLD 4985 ph: 07 4069 6098
EARLVILLE
Mookai Rosie Bi Bayan
Open Family Day @ Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan
16 May 2008
Sausage sizzle, light refreshments
Contact Details
Ms Fiona Millard
EARLVILLE QLD 4870 ph: 07 4033 2083
GOONDIWINDI
Goondiwindi Regional Library Service
Under 5's Day
13 May 2008
Storytelling, crafts activities with parents
Contact Details
Ms June Horn
GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390 ph: 07 4671 4872
INGHAM
Hinchinbrook Family Day Care
Families Week Playgroup Morning Tea
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Heather Cocking
INGHAM QLD 4850 ph: 07 4776 5235
IPSWICH
Ipswich Family Relationship Centre
BBQ in Queens Park / Display at shopping Centre
14 - 15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Vikki Moore
IPSWICH QLD 4305 ph: 07 3810 4800
NORTH ROCKHAMPTON
Centrelink Rockhampton
Families Week 2008
11 - 16 May 2008
In office displays
Contact Details
Ms Liza Roberts
NORTH ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 ph: 07 4938 6493
NUNDAH
Centrelink Nundah
Zillmere Multicultural Festival
17 May 2008
Information stall
Contact Details
Ms Maylene Ahsan
NUNDAH QLD 4012 ph:07 3866 6362
ROBINA
Trinity Family Support Network
How to Drug Proof Your Kids
7 May - 11 June
Education Program
Contact Details
Ms Francesca Black
ROBINA QLD 4230 ph: 07 5575 7241
ROCKHAMPTON
Capricornia North Family Day Care
Sausage Sizzle and play session
13 may 2008
Contact Details
Ms Karen McCusker
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 ph: 07 4927 9577
ROCKHAMPTON
Centrelink Rockhampton
National Families Week 2008
11 - 17 May 2008
In office displays
Contact Details
Ms Liza Roberts
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 ph: 07 4938 5493
ROMA
Roma & District Family Day Care
Roma and District Show Display
11 - 13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jillian Bright
ROMA QLD 4455 ph: 07 4622 2011
STANTHORPE
Stanthorpe Family Day Care
Open Day and BBQ
13 - 15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Julie Barnes
STANTHORPE QLD 4380 ph: 07 4681 2670
ADELAIDE
Children, Youth & Women's Health Service
Celebrating Our Family
12 - 16 May 2008
Centre Celebrations
Contact Details
Ms Lyn Caruso
ADELAIDE SA 5000 ph:08 8303 1619
ADELAIDE
NAPCAN (SA)
Workplace display, Public Stall
11 - 17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms AmandaCase
ADELAIDE SA 5000 ph: 08 8232 2643
BERRI
Victim Support Service
Law/Families Week Information/Celebration Day
15 May 2008
Sausage Sizzle and Information Opportunity
Contact Details
Ms Cheryl Fazzalari
BERRI SA 5343 ph: 08 8582 2801
CEDUNA
Minya Bunhii Inc
Minya Bunhii Morning Tea
15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Ursula Montgomerie
CEDUNA SA 5690 ph: 08 8625 3636
via CEDUNA
Kooniba Aboriginal Community Council
Koonibba Childcare Families Day
14 May 2008
BBQ lunch with a travelling Farm, Clown and other exciting activities
Contact Details
Mr Bradleigh Karam
via CEDUNA SA 5690 ph: 08 8325 0093
DAVOREN PARK
Para West Adult Campus
Family Fun Day
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Ann Thomas
DAVOREN PARK SA 5113 ph: 08 8254 6300
MODBURY
Centrelink Modbury
Display in office
11 - 17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Joan Connell
MODBURY SA 5092 ph: 08 8402 2006
PETERBOROUGH
Uniting Care Wesley Port Pirie
Soup and Damper Day
15 May 2008
Soup and Damper provided by parents at the Activity Group. Fun Healthy Activities
Contact Details
Ms Roz Hill
PETERBOROUGH SA 5422 ph: 08 8651 2666
PORT AUGUSTA
Aboriginal Family Support Services
Family Fun Day
15 May 2008
Childrens activities, Information Stalls and BBQ
Contact Details
Mr Tony Lawrence
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 ph: 08 8641 0907
PORT AUGUSTA
Early Years Parenting Centre
Playgroups in the Park or Under 5's Dress Up Disco
16 May 2008
Combination Playgroup for Port Augusta
Contact Details
Ms Kim Wright
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 ph: 08 8648 5925
PORT AUGUSTA
Port Augusta FRC
Information Stall - Whyalla SA Westland Shopping Centre
15 May 2008
Information Stall
Contact Details
Mr Leonard Lester
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 ph: 08 8641 0432
PORT AUGUSTA
Uniting Care Wesley
BBQ for the Port Aususta region
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Keryl Jamieson
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 ph: 08 8642 3081
PORT AUGUSTA
The Early Years Parenting Centre
Take a Break Sausage Sizzle
13 May 2008
Free Sausage sizzle with balloons and giveaways for the children
Contact Details
Ms Kim Wright
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 ph:08 8648 5925
PORT AUGUSTA
Uniting Care Wesley Womens & Childrens Support Service
Family Fun Day
11 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Helen Mullion
Port Augusta SA 5700 ph:08 8642 4357
PORT BROUGHTON
Port Broughton Sailing & Boat Club
Boatshed Display
14 - 15 May 2008
Free Family tours and refreshments
Contact Details
Ms Tricsha Nurk
PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522 ph: 08 8635 2854
PORT PIRIE
Centacare Port Pirie
BBQ and Health promotion
11 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Gwyn Joslin
PORT PIRIE SA 5540 ph: 08 8633 2869
PORT PIRIE
Uniting Care Wesley Port Pirie
Rattles & rhymes
16 May 2008
Family Fun activities for parent and children 0-5
Contact Details
Mr Andrew Hadert
PORT PIRIE SA 5540 ph: 08 8633 8646
SEATON
Communities for Children - Seaton Central
Seaton Playgroup Family Day
13 May 2008
Playgroup morning tea
Contact Details
Ms Judith Roberts
SEATON SA 5023 ph: 08 8235 9556
WHYALLA NORRIE
Whyalla Counselling Service
Family Day at Work
11 - 17 May 2008
Open days with organisations to promote the importance of families
Contact Details
Ms Leesha Spreadborough
WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608 ph: 08 8649 3666
CARLTON
Okines Community House Inc.
Okines Community House Celebrating Families
15 May 2008
Family afternoon tea with activities
Contact Details
Ms Nat Siggins
CARLTON TAS 7173 ph: 03 6265 7016
DEVONPORT
Devonport City Council
Family entertainment at Devonport Imaginarium
15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Cassandra Frampton
DEVONPORT TAS 7310 ph: 03 6424 0521
LAUNCESTON
Family Relationship Centre Launceston
Working Family Display
11 - 16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jodie Stokes
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 PH: 03 6336 7055
LAUNCESTON
Anglicare Tasmania
Launceston/East Tamar Communities for Children Parent Awards
14 - 15 May 2008
3rd Annual Conference
Contact Details
Ms Jann Rowlands
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 ph: 03 6333 3021
NEWSTEAD
Northern Childrens Network
National Families Week Playgroup
16 May 2008
Community Playgroup for children birth to 5 years
Contact Details
Ms Alysha Chugg
NEWSTEAD TAS 7250 ph: 03 6341 1555
ROSNY PARK
Centrelink Rosny Park
Morning Tea, BBQ and Colouring Comp
15 - 16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jo Sullivan
ROSNY PARK TAS 7018 ph: 03 6245 8404
WEST MOONAH
Good Beginnings Early Years Centre
1. Community Forum 2. Dads playgroup and BBQ
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Lisa Shaw
WEST MOONAH TAS 7009 ph: 03 6273 5405
BALLARAT
Centrelink Ballarat
Week long Office celebration, Morning Tea
11- 17 May 2008
Morning tea date to be finalised
Contact Details
Mr Ben Fox
BALLARAT VIC 3353 ph: 03 5336 5200
DANDENONG
South East Migrant Resource Centre
Multicultural Festival for Families
17 May 2008
Day of fun, entertainment, games and food from arounds the world
Contact Details
Ms Kathryn Voutier
DANDENONG VIC 3175 ph: 03 9706 8933
DELAHEY
Copperfields Family Centre
Autumn Community Meal
15 May 2008
Community Meal for the whole family, Bring a plate
Contact Details
Ms Suzanne Phoenix
DELAHEY VIC 3037 ph: 03 9307 0358
DOVETON
Good Beginnings Doveton
Morning Tea or Afternoon Tea for families in local area
14 and 16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Diane Hall
DOVETON VIC 3177 ph: 03 9701 3456
GEELONG
City of Greater Geelong
Family Safety Expo
17 May 2008
Bunnings, DIY events , rides and activities
Contact Details
Ms Angela Baum
GEELONG VIC 3220 ph: 03 5227 0816
GEELONG
City of Greater Geelong
Safe Home: Safe Baby Expo
14 May 2008
Face painting, craft, art and dancing
Contact Details
Ms Angela Baum
GEELONG VIC 3220 ph: 03 5227 0816
HORSHAM
Wimmera Uniting Care
National Families Week across the Wimmera/Mallee
11-17 May 2008
BBQ’s across the region, art exhibitions, schools involved
Contact Details
Ms Jane Freak
HORSHAM VIC 3402 ph: 03 5382 6789
KINGSLAKE
Victorian Association for Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice Conference
14 May 2008
Conference exploring the possibilties of Restorative Justice
Contact Details
Mr Nigel Polak
KINGSLAKE VIC 3763 ph: 0411 804 030
MILDURA
Centrelink Mildura
Centrelink Family Sausage Sizzle
11-17 May 2008
Sausage Sizzle, Staff morning tea and colouring comp
Contact Details
Ms Cara Morris
MILDURA VIC 3500 ph: 03 5051 6418
MILDURA
Family Relationship Centre Mildura
Family Day at the Range!
15 May 2008
Sunrasia Golf Range fun day, BBQ
Contact Details
Mr Aaron Clarke
MILDURA VIC 3500 ph: 1300 667 382
MILL PARK
YMCA - Mill Park Leisure & Services Centre
Free fitness classes
11-17 May 2008
ontact Details
Ms Carol Andrews
MILL PARK VIC 3082 ph: 03 9404 4811
MORWELL
Latrobe City Family Day care
Family Activity Morning
12-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Kristy Patten
Morwell VIC 3840 ph: 03 5128 5601
NARRE WARREN
City of Casey Hampton Park Youth Information Centre
Promotional Display
12-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Monica Lubin
NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 ph: 03 5996 7667
NARRE WARREN SOUTH
City of Casey Family Development Services Department
Various - see email
11 - 13 May 2008
Multiple Events
Contact Details
Ms Maria Lopez
NARRE WARREN SOUTH VIC 3805 ph: 03 9705 5652
NORTH BALLARAT
Child & Family Services Ballarat
Morning tea, Display, competition
11-17 May 2008
Week of events and open days
Contact Details
Mr Michael Brandenburg
NORTH BALLARAT VIC 3350 ph: 03 5337 3333
NORTH RICHMOND
Australian Vietnamese Women's Welfare Association
Husband & Wife Balancing Work and Family
18 May 2008
Talk / Workshop
Contact Details
Mr Minh Bui
NORTH RICHMOND VIC 3121 ph: 03 9428 9078
TAYLORS LAKES
Centrelink Taylors Lakes
Office Displays
11-17 May 2008
Office Displays
Contact Details
Ms Deanne Ross
TAYLORS LAKES VIC 3020 ph: 03 9953 8253
ALBANY
Local Community Partnerships
Family Members as Career Partners
13 May 2008
BBQ and info session for Indigenous students and family members at Noth Albany High
Contact Details
Ms Mandy Arnold
ALBANY WA 6332 ph: 08 9842 9399
BAYSWATER
Bayswater Family Centre
Family Fun Day
17 May 2008
Amusements and attractions, Fair atmosphere
Contact Details
Ms Lisa Bishop
BAYSWATER WA 6053 ph: 08 9370 5205
BROOME
Broome CIRCLE
Early Years and Family Forum
15 - 16 May 2008
Info sessions, hands on workshops on importance of play, family and learning together.
Contact Details
Ms Jan McEwen
BROOME WA 6275 ph: 08 9195 5112
BROOME
Department for Child Protection
Community BBQ Lunch
13 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Pauline Scala
BROOME WA 6725 ph: 0429 205 992
BROOME
Department for Communities
P & EY Community Forum
15 - 16 May 2008
Parenting and Early Years Community Forum
Contact Details
Ms Andrea Rix
BROOME WA 6725 ph: 08 9193 7867
BROOME
Kullarri Indigenous Womens Aboriginal Corporation
15 May Family Fun Day and Protective Behaviors at the Drop In Centre
21 May - Morning Tea
18 June – Gran Day
Contact Details
Joe Tighe
BROOME WA 6725 ph: 08 9193 7917
ESPERANCE
Escare Family Support Service
Shopping centre display
15 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Jo Aberle
ESPERANCE WA 6450 ph: 08 9071 3110
GERALDTON
Centacare Family Services
1. Morning Tea for Young Mothers 2. Display in Reception
12 - 16 May 2008
Contact Details
Sr Mary Ryan
GERALDTON WA 6531 ph: 08 9921 1433
GOSNELLS
Roberta Jull Family Day Care Scheme
Play Session Open Day and Morning Tea
13-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Maureen Daniels
GOSNELLS WA 6110 ph: 08 9490 1866
GREENFIELDS
Foundation Christian College
Family Breakfast
16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Cheryl Ballard
GREENFIELDS WA 6210 ph: 08 9586 5444
HUNTINGDALE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Build a Food Mountain
17 May 2008
Food drive to assist local charities in providing food to the needy
Contact Details
Ms Stephanie Rogalski
HUNTINGDALE WA 6110 ph: 08 9490 8725
KUNUNURRA
Centrelink Kununurra
Art Competition
11-16 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Tracy Goldup
Kununurra WA 6743 ph: 08 9168 2846
MALAGA
AIWT Family Day Care Scheme
Morning Tea
17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Tracy Teo
MALAGA WA 6090 ph: 08 9249 9688
TOODYAY
Toodyay Library
Library Display
11 - 17 May 2008
Contact Details
Ms Angela McClusky
TOODYAY WA 6566 ph: 08 9574 2323