1. family and parenting
2. children

What’s on, Where & When
January - February 2015
For details of the regular groups & activities happening check inside
Easy Grub Healthy Bub
New Volunteer opportunities in 2015
Easy Grub Healthy Bub
is a cookbook by a local
Sunshine Coast Mum
about making healthy
eating for children quick
and easy.
If your thinking that 2015 is your year to both give and receive the
most precious resources of all - time and energy, we would love to
hear from you. The community centre has some specific volunteer
vacancies, (see below) and more generally we are always open for
providing support for people who wish to share their skills with other
community members. We can provide a space, organisational support and some training, so call Donna or Mark on 5441 4724 to talk
about the specific roles, or any other volunteer ideas you might have.
The demonstration also covers an information session
including:
Why Good Nutrition is Important for our Children.
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Busy Busy Busy! How to fit it all in!!!
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Costs of pre-packaged foods vs home cooked foods.
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My children are so fussy, is it worth all the effort?
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We can't be perfect all the time and some days
everything is all too hard. How to strike a balance and
introduce new things one step at a time.
When: Tuesday 24th February
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Time: 9:30am—11:30am
RSVP on 54764933, 0421880494 or
[email protected] or use our
facebook page
Music Group Volunteer
YP Connect
Gardening Volunteer.
Building Connectedness with young
parents and children.
Do you love working outdoors in the garden? The Centre is looking
for a volunteer gardener for 1 day per week to help maintain our gardens.
When: Every Monday
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Time: 9:30am—11:30am
Contact Nambour Good Beginnings on 54764933,
0421880494 or [email protected]. Or check us out on
Facebook
A small music group has been meeting at the centre for 4 years and
is now seeking a volunteer group leader. The group is about learning,
sharing and most importantly having fun. If you have an passion for
music and wish to contribute to other people pursing their passion,
please contact us.
Craft Group Volunteer
A small craft group is seeking a volunteer group leader. The group is
about learning, connecting and creating. If you’re a keen crafter who
wants to share the energy please contact us.
Nambour Community Centre is located on the corner of James & Shearer Street
Website: www.nambourcc.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 5441 4724
Social & Interest
Groups
What’s on,
Where &
When?
WEDNESDAY FRIENDS
(Bulletin revised 24/12/14)
Families & Children
PLAY TIME
Is a time to meet with other parents, children and Good Beginnings staff to play,
have fun, share and relax. Coffee/tea
provided. Playtime is a great place for
your young child to start their journey in
social interaction with other children.
When: Meet during school term, every
Tuesday from 10am—12noon.
Where: Playground & Children's room
Contact: Nambour Good Beginnings
5476 4933.
PARENT GROUP—KENILWORTH
A facilitated parent group that provides a
place for parents to share & discuss while
children play within the delightful setting of
the wonderful Kenilworth Town park.
When: Friday Fortnight,
9.30am-12.30am
Where: Kenilworth Town Park, Cnr of
Elisabeth & Charles st.
Contact: Nambour Good Beginnings
5476 4933
FAMILY DROP—IN MORNING
All Parents, Carers & Children welcome.
Are you seeking connections with other
parents & children in your local community? Come along to our drop in sessions,
have a chat, a cuppa & meet other like
minded parents in a friendly & safe environment.
When: Weekly Thursdays during
school term, between 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Playground & Children's room
Contact: Nambour Good Beginnings
5476 4933 or 0421 880 494
Creative Groups
NAMBOUR
GROUP
CREATIVE
WRITERS
The Nambour Creative Writers Group
provides encouragement and support to
writers of all ages in the Nambour region.
When: The 2nd Saturday of the month
from 2pm—4pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact:Tania—0499246015
Lyn—54786670
Stuck within four walls? Come & join this
group for some relaxed conversation, tea,
coffee & friendship.
When: Wednesday 10am-12pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Gold coin donation towards
morning tea
Contact: reception 5441 4724
MEETING PLACE DINNER
Share a delicious meal with people from the
local neighbourhood, catch up with old
friends & maybe make some new ones.
Everyone welcome.
When: First Friday of every month
5.30pm –7.30pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: donation towards meal costs appreciated
Contact: Reception 5441 4724
TALK TO FRIENDS
Practice your spoken English, meet new
people & learn about life in Australia.
When: Friday 9am -11.30am (except
school hols)
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda on 5476 2511
COOKING GROUP
Enjoy cooking with others & sharing a love
of food. This group cooks a meal together &
then eats & chats.
When: First Monday of every month,
9am –12:00pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre,
Community Kitchen & Open Area
Cost: Free
Contact: Jenny on 5441 4724
MULTICULTURAL WOMENS GROUP
This group welcomes women from all cultural backgrounds. This group aims for
women to share different food from many
countries, experiences and information to
help each other. This group is kid friendly.
When: Every Monday
Time: 10—11am
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Contact Shine on 5441 4724 or
[email protected]
LETSHINE MARKET
Sunshine Coast Local Energy Transfer
Scheme (LETS) is a non profit community
group that uses a cashless trading system
based on the idea that all people have valuable skills & services to share.
When: Saturdays, bi-monthly
10:30 –12:00pm with yearly auction on
the 14th of July.
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Contact: 5441 7988 or visit 3 Porters
Lane, Nambour,
[email protected]
SUNSHINE COAST MULTIMEDIA
Learn about photography & Multimedia,
how to make a short video, upload photos
& videos, use photos in a blog or on social
media, swap ideas & brainstorm new
ones.
When: Every Wednesday, b/t 6-8pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: phone 5441 4724 or email
[email protected]
Personal Services
FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR
Information about budgeting & supporting
you to manage your finances. Individual
appointments available.
When: Mondays between 9 - 2,
by appointment
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: reception 5441 4724
SUNCOAST COMMUNITY LEGAL
SERVICE
Providing legal advice & referral for general & family law matters.
Bookings required.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Donation
Contact: SCLS on 5443 7827
SCOPE—Domestic & Family
violence service
Personal confidential counselling & information for adults & children. Bookings
necessary
When: Wednesday 9am-3:00pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: Centacare / SCOPE 5430 9300
ADMIN MENTOR
Do you need assistance developing a
resume, completing forms / applications
or writing letters?
Bookings required.
When: Wednesday
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: free
Contact: Reception 5441 4724
Health & Wellbeing
YOGA
Liz has lead a Yoga group at NCC since
the current building opened 14 years ago.
Bring a cushion & yoga mat.
When: Tuesday 6.30pm-8.00pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: $15 ($12 concession)
Contact: Liz on 0402 636 600
WATCHING OUR WEIGHT
A friendly social group who share an interest in good company & keeping an eye on
their weight.
When: Weekly Wednesdays
Between 8.30am-10.00am
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: enquire
Contact: Colleen 5441 2621
TOPIC
A friendly social group who share an interest in good company & keeping an eye on
their weight.
When: Weekly Thursdays
Between 6.00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: enquire
Contact: Frances on 5441 3458
FREE FALUN GONG MEDITATION
CLASSES
Come and experience a powerful and holistic way to enhance your health and wellbeing. Falun Gong is an ancient Chinese exercise and meditation practice suitable for
all ages.
When: Mondays between 10:30—12
noon
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact Lee on 0421886009
Al-ANON FAMILY GROUP
Al-Anon provides support to anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drinking.
Members give & receive comfort & understanding through a mutual exchange of
experiences, strength & hope.
When: Saturday 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: enquire
Contact: 5476 2687
Computers
FREE COMPUTER ASSISTANCE
An experienced volunteer provides one on
one assistance with most aspects of using
a computer. These sessions are appropriate for people who are new to computers or
for people who would like to increase their
existing skills.
Appointments necessary
When: Tues 9 - 12pm, Thurs 9-12pm. &
Wed 9– 1pm
Phone:5441 4724
Cost: Free
Where: NCC Computer Room
FREE COMPUTER ACCESS
The Nambour Community centre has 4
computers available for community member access between 9-2.30pm. The computer use is free of charge and can be
booked for a maximum of 2 hours. Bookings can be made by contacting the office.
Where: NCC Computer room
Phone: 5441 4724. avoid disappoint and
call to book a computer
Cost: printing costs—10 copies and
under are free, then a charge of 10cents
a sheet is charged.
Want More?
To stay in touch with new groups &
activities subscribe - email us at
[email protected]
NCC is a community based not for
profit organization whose activities are
partly resourced by contributions from
Queensland Department of Communities, Commonwealth Department of
Families, Housing, Community Services
& Indigenous Affairs, Sunshine Coast
Council & Department of Immigration &
Citizenship
How we can help?
Nambour Good Beginnings - Family Support Program
We provide home based visits as well as centre based activities for families & groups
of parents. We also run occasional workshops & info sessions on parenting, communication & related areas. If you’re interested call one of the family support workers on
5476 4933. Likewise if you would like to contribute as a volunteer we would love to
hear from you.
Community Development Program
We can support local individuals & groups to develop their initiatives by;
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Circulating information about your upcoming activities
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Connecting you with likeminded individuals & groups
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Assistance through letters of support, information on funding & auspice arrangements, & more, call Jenny or Mark on 5441 4724.
Cultural Connections - Multicultural Community Development
Cultural Connections is a community development program for people from diverse
cultural backgrounds. The program can support migrants to meet people, improve
skills, get involved in the local community & celebrate our diversity. For more info contact Shine on 5441 4724 (Mondays and Fridays) or email [email protected]
Information & Referral
We have an extensive range of brochures & other printed material from local, regional
& state wide human service providers. Drop in & see us, phone 5441 4724 or email
[email protected] with any enquiry you might have.
Migrant Settlement Program
The Migrant Settlement Program in Nambour aims to support, connect, and integrate
family stream, refugee and humanitarian migrants who have arrived in Australia in the
previous 5 years into their new community. The program offers information, referral,
advocacy and support in the areas of housing, health, education, relationships, family
violence, transport, job seeking and linkage to government services.
One on one and group sessions held in a safe and caring environment
Interpreters available
Contact Linda Monday to Friday 5441 4660 or email [email protected]
Room Rentals
Nambour Community Centre is able to offer a range of rooms for hire at very competitive prices. To make room bookings easier, we have recently launched a new calendar
feature on our website, enabling you to see up-to-date availability of the rooms - go to
www.nambourcc.org/Room-Rentals to see pictures & more info on the individual rooms
or phone us on 5441 4724 or email - [email protected]
Other Services & Programs at Nambour Community Centre
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KEIHS Nambour - Supports families & individuals who are at risk of homeless-
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ness to maintain their tenancies through early intervention support eg assisted
referral & advocacy to appropriate services, or through intensive case management support. Phone 5441 6522
Computer Access, free of charge, available between 9 - 2.30pm. Bookings
preferred, phone 5441 4724
Library, members can borrow from a wide selection of books
Book Exchange, bring along a book & swap it for free.
Lifestyle Solutions - Our New Beginnings Program provides educational activities for people with a disability to develop the skills required to support individuals to confidently transition into independent living phone 5476 4295
Check out our website- www.nambourcc.org or facebook page
More Events, Workshops & Services
Having Financial Difficulties?
Sunshine Coast Open Forum
You are invited to come together to speak and hear the
different voices between those wanting a mosque in
Maroochydore and those who don’t, and any position in
between. This forum is open to everyone, from all walks of
life and holding diverse viewpoints. This will be an interactive forum, and the facilitators will do their utmost to respect and protect everyone, regardless of their viewpoint.
We need all voices, dreams, feelings, hopes and visions,
frustrations and commitment in order to create safer communities.
When: Saturday 17th January 2015, 2pm – 4pm.
Where: Nambour Community Centre, Cnr James and
Shearer St, Nambour.
Cost: Free, donations will be accepted.
Please RSVP by 5th January to [email protected]
or call Pam for more information on 5400 2935
An experienced Volunteer Financial Counsellor of the Nambour Community Centre is available each week on Monday
( Tuesdays during school holidays) between 9 and 2.00 pm)
to provide one on one information about budgeting and supporting you to manage your finances.
Areas that she can provide information and assistance with
include:
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Budgeting
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Managing your Bills
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Options for managing your debts and creditors.
To make an appointment, email or call into the Centre on
5441 4724 or [email protected]
Multicultural Australia Day Lunch!!
Linda (Migrant Settlement Worker) and Shine (Multicultural
Worker) invite you, your family and friends to celebrate Australia’s amazing multicultural community.
Dress up in your national costume, if you would like to win a
prize. Lucky door prizes.
What to bring: A plate of food to share for lunch
When: Monday 26th January 2015 (Australia Day) from
12:00 midday
Where: Nambour Community Centre (cnr James &
Shearer Street, Nambour)
For more info, phone 5441 4724 or email
[email protected]
Are you interested in learning a new language in 2015?
Nambour Community Centre is planning to organise a trial
session for different languages. It will be an opportunity to try
a lesson with a language tutor and learn basics in Chinese,
Indonesian or Spanish.
Please express your interest by calling Shine on 5441
4724 or [email protected].'
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