Raising Resilient Kids for a Better Future

http://www.transitionnewcastle.org.au/event/forum-raising-resilient-kids-better-world

How we can we protect our children from advertising, instant gratification, over-consumption and fear of the future?
 
How can we help them be contributors, not just consumers, who care for the environment and the wellbeing of others?
 
Transition Newcastle and the Family Action Centre are hosting a forum on Tuesday June 19th 7-8.30pm at Lambton Public School, Croudace St, Lambton.
 
Speaker: Anna Campbell Author of “Honeycomb Kids: Big picture parenting for a changing world... and to change the world”
 
Followed by a Q&A panel also including:

• Tricia Hogbin - Little Eco Footprints Blog
• Graeme Stuart - Transition Newcastle & Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle
• Natashja Treveton - Hunter Alliance for Childhood
• Moderated by: Phil Ashley-Brown - 1233 ABC Newcastle

After the forum join us for some supper.
 
Child care available (limited places). Booking of child care is essential: Lesley Asher (ph 4921 5758 or Contact Graeme Stuart, Transition Newcastle Ph: (02) 4921 7241 or 0400 347 186

 www.transitionnewcastle.org.au

Landcare For Youth (L4Y)

The Landcare for Youth program aims to support young people from preschool to University to design and implement on-ground Landcare projects to develop an ethic of stewardship towards the land. The project also aims to develop networks for the youth and the teachers/carers supporting them. L4Y is being implemented by Trees In Newcastle.

Anywhere in Lake Macquarie where young people gather is eligible for support, Scouts, Guides, sailing clubs, schools of any flavour, preschools and playgroups. The support comes in the form of onground advice to help design the project and plants to put in the ground.
If you know of a school, preschool, TAFE or youth group in Lake Macquarie that would like to undertake an on-ground project or help to build the L4Y network, let Jenny at TIN know, ph 4969 1500 or education@treesinnewcastle.org.au. There are resource request forms on TIN's website
The L4Y-Landcare For Youth project is funded by the Environmental Trust and supported by Lake Macquarie City Council and Lake Macquarie Landcare Inc

Hype 4 Kids at Carey Bay

When it’s raining and pouring, and inside is boring, bring your little ones down to Hype 4 kids. They can enjoy the soft play and giant inflatable area or race through the 3 tier climbing structure.

The third week of every month is a theme week. September 15th -18th is Princess and Pirates. Ribbons and tulle...eye patches and hats. Children can dress as their favourite themed character and play, participate in games and dance with staff to themed music to set an exciting mood and long term memories. Come as a group or on your own. Every one will have a great time.

It’s nearly time to reserve a spot for the school holiday program. There will be 2 weeks of fun filled days including Hip Hop , Karate, Spa day, crafts and games. Other special guests still to be announced.

Squash is on the rise again. There are 2 courts available to rent or get involved with the squash social. Thursday 5:30-8pm and Saturday 2-4pm.
Weekend Flexi Competition Starts 5th/6th September. For more Info,  please call 4959 8386.

HABITAT HEROES

Our next generation of eco warriors now have an online gaming and social networking website to help them learn about protecting the planet and its plants and animals. Habitat Heroes gives children aged 6 to 14 the opportunity to interact with friends from around the world, while learning through education-based games and activities, treasure hunts and puzzles. Along the way, the site aims to empower and teach children about environmental issues such as endangered animals, land care and global warming.
http://www.habitatheroes.com