smalltalk | Site-Wide Activity https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:06:29 +1100 https://buddypress.org/?v=7.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 15f7de906d4261e1895c11b19abee5eb Libby Page (Mount Alexander) posted an update: Hi everyone. I'm looking at drafting up a document for […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2439/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:45:38 +1100 Hi everyone. I’m looking at drafting up a document for referrers to guide them as to the sort of families who are best suited to the program. I have had a few referrals for families who are linked in with lots services and this is not the best time in their lives for a supported playgroup program referral. Does anyone else have this issue?
Does…[Read more]

]]> 0 1607513cc7aa89acba0843f8641a8950 Tracey Brown (Moonee Valley) posted an update: Good Mornining, I have a family that have just moved to […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2436/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:27:14 +1100 Good Mornining, I have a family that have just moved to Benalla and would like to join a supported playgroup there. Wondering who I could contact? Thanks Tracey

]]> 1 92d55e190e58a6f516ad2ce0861ed750 Jodie Soutter (Casey - COC) posted an update: Hi All I'm wondering if other sites that have a wait list […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2434/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:13:23 +1100 Hi All I’m wondering if other sites that have a wait list and multiple facilitators would be happy to contact me about what processes they use to manage the list. Thanks so much.
Jodie

]]> 1 0e65ce71573f223391ad10461a6515f9 Denise Kelly (Uniting Care Gippsland) posted an update: Hi All, am seeking information as to number of facilitators […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2426/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:37:49 +1100 Hi All, am seeking information as to number of facilitators employed thru your funding. I am currently full time and would very much like to job share. Are there any of you who are full time, or do you share the position with others? if so can you give me some ideas as so to how this works for you.

]]> 2 38e5a9332b9be45a2e4f4c545ab25e72 Dina Kyriacou (Greater Dandenong) posted an update: Happy New Year to everyone! Rachel best contact for […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2423/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:06:10 +1100 Happy New Year to everyone!
Rachel best contact for Dandenong is Doris Wong.
Email- doris.wong@cgd.vic.gov.au

]]> 2 0c8d7ac37abe7ba4a0d4b7acfb99dc83 Rachael Arnett (Knox) posted an update: Hi everyone, I hope you've had a great start to the year. I […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2421/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:23:23 +1100 Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had a great start to the year.
I have a family moving to Dandenong. Who would be the best person to get in touch with regarding a transition for this family? Thank you

]]> 2 336a5f1294536c3f4889440134532d35 Janine Barclay (Bass Coast) posted an update: Hi everyone we hope you are all getting settled into a new […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2419/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:34:28 +1100 Hi everyone we hope you are all getting settled into a new year at Supported Playgroup, with new challenges – and joys too! Here at Bass Coast we have delayed our start due to an office move. We are about to start next week. We would love to hear what specific, branded cleaning products, groups are using. Disinfectant spray? Wipes?

]]> 1 03c1bdf2325ac1c7823d5c3a9700aaed Rakhi Khanna - Yarra Ranges posted an update: First Aid Question - as part of your first-aid kit, do you […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2415/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:55:56 +1100 First Aid Question – as part of your first-aid kit, do you carry an Epipen and Asthma puffer? My colleagues – Cathie & Sally, updated their First Aid course and the trainer was strongly advising to have one as part of our duty of care. We have had the general notion that the child is with their parent and it is parent’s responsibility to have…[Read more]

]]> 1 7bc678e83d3ca6f365bcdc543e667142 Niquita Bekker (Maroondah) posted an update: Hi I have a family who has moved to Bendigo. Could I have a […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2407/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:39:29 +1100 Hi I have a family who has moved to Bendigo. Could I have a contact for the facilitator in that region

]]> 1 160ead23c3e96e25993cb070089a71a5 Catherine Kesteron (Bass Coast) posted an update: Hi Everyone. Hope the year has begun well for everyone. We […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2406/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:59:57 +1100 Hi Everyone. Hope the year has begun well for everyone. We are looking for ideas of toys, activities and crafts to do that are Covid safe, or easy to prepare wash/ clean. With all the extra cleaning at venues and washing and disinfecting of toys, what activities are you providing for babies/ toddlers and preschoolers that reduce risk of…[Read more]

]]> 4 8cc04b8c582051aaf113663dc54294c1 Vince Lagioia (PRC) posted an update: Hi all, here's my regular reminder to you all that if you […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2405/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:35:43 +1100 Hi all, here’s my regular reminder to you all that if you haven’t subscribed to the ‘Baby Talk’ listserv you, you should. You can subscribe by emailing its coordinator, Camille Catlett at camille.catlett@unc.edu. While is is an US-based newsletter, many of the resources it highlights are relevant, useful and appropriate to the Australian context.…[Read more]

]]> 0 3808a85141b94d748c0cb5c3f3ce6130 Tracey Brown (Moonee Valley) posted an update: Hello, just wondering how you are approaching snacktime with […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2398/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:44:24 +1100 Hello, just wondering how you are approaching snacktime with families in regard to the playgroups rejoining face to face?

]]> 6 309705046c35ccf6191c3f5998186cc8 Rose Major posted an update: Hi all. Admin, I hope this is OK to post. City of Melbourne […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2395/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:18:29 +1100 Hi all. Admin, I hope this is OK to post. City of Melbourne is recruiting to the position of Parenting Support Worker, which is similar to but a bit broader than a playgroup facilitator position (and won’t be delivering Smalltalk though there will be some playgroup work). The link to the job description is here:…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f7c5f8e4a7ded6a8705873af8ede806 Niquita Bekker (Maroondah) posted an update: I have a family moving to Pakenham who is the playgroup […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2393/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:41:11 +1100 I have a family moving to Pakenham who is the playgroup facilitator in the area to refer to? Thanks

]]> 1 bc4863d0f4bbd97f68fd4528339feda9 Tracey Brown (Moonee Valley) posted an update: Hello, preparing to commence groups at venues for term 1. […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2392/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:06:00 +1100 Hello, preparing to commence groups at venues for term 1. Wondering if anyone is going to be faciltating groups within childcare centres? If so are you taking the temperatures of all families at the beginning of the sessions and are there any other protocols you are putting in place?

]]> 1 d15d1736c5ca3e6f0b4eabae227c81fb Claire McCorkell (Stonnington) posted an update: Hi all, I have a family who has moved to the Hume area and […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2389/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:31:39 +1100 Hi all,

I have a family who has moved to the Hume area and wondering who the best contact person is to refer this family to Supported playgroups in Hume. Thanks

]]> 1 86322eb150cf42b373869cdb250e9d03 Courtney Tepper (Swan Hill MFC) posted an update: Hi I was wondering if there is a printable bersion of the […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2385/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:39:38 +1100 Hi I was wondering if there is a printable bersion of the Big yarn Posters on tis webiste as there is the ones for Toddlers and babies and I have ben able to print hese in A3 and laminate for our extra Playgroup spaces and it would be nice to do the same for the big yarn Posters, thanks.

]]> 2 3d623289acea497f533d9c77b92adaf4 Tracey Erkelens (Northern Grampians) posted an update: Hi Everyone, I have a family moving to Hawthorn - who is the […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2383/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:21:25 +1100 Hi Everyone, I have a family moving to Hawthorn – who is the best contact for this area? Thanks 🙂

]]> 1 5d51ca16a133af7d38d2caeeb548ab26 Tracy Woods (Campaspe) posted an update: Hi all, Is there a shorter video link for Following your […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2377/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:44:33 +1100 Hi all,
Is there a shorter video link for Following your child lead to text to families than this one please?
http://bit.ly/TP-FYCL

]]> 1 59488b4784ba31fbea35010b8598b75b Genevieve Welsh (Pyrenees) posted an update: Hi, just wondering if the recorded webinar of Delivering […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2374/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:24:18 +1100 Hi, just wondering if the recorded webinar of Delivering Home Coaching Remotely is available to view yet?

]]> 3 6a7c84d2626adb322bc203fcafcdf783 Tracey Erkelens (Northern Grampians) posted an update: Hi, does anyone have a link to latest updated advise re […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2373/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:54:26 +1100 Hi, does anyone have a link to latest updated advise re masks, and restrictions for face to face playgroups? I’m getting lost in the mass of documents, and most are not current. I’m trying to update my COVID safe plan for my manager and want to make sure I’ve got it right.

]]> 2 106befa6caab1fbc711054ea56d61880 Ashleigh Holt posted an update: Hi all, We were just having a discussion about CPR/ First […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2368/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:12:16 +1100 Hi all,
We were just having a discussion about CPR/ First Aid and the Smalltalk Facilitator role. Does anyone do CPR/ First Aid as a of their role?

]]> 3 433e859f44c4e03096cd6a21c1762c99 Lucy Daley (PRC) posted an update: Hi All, A new Facilitator manual insert is now available in […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2364/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:50:49 +1100 Hi All, A new Facilitator manual insert is now available in the Resources for Facilitators/Facilitator Manual area called ‘Section 10 Remote Home Coaching Manual Insert’.

A reminder we are currently running new webinars with a focus on how to delivery smalltalk home coaching remotely. If you or your team haven’t register yet, you can do so at h…[Read more]

]]> 0 a9e18401f8bd36d311a55a62eda3d770 Lucy Daley (PRC) posted an update: Upcoming webinar – ‘Delivering home coaching rem […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2362/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:07:09 +1100 Upcoming webinar – ‘Delivering home coaching remotely’. To view dates (starting on 24th November) and to register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/delivering-home-coaching-remotely-registration-128699526749

The Parenting Research Centre team has developed a practice guide to support you to deliv…[Read more]

]]> 1 891f89a2f4fb91df9d27c0c8ca532fad Denise Kelly (Uniting Care Gippsland) posted an update: hi all - how is everybody going with return to face to face […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2359/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:44:54 +1100 hi all – how is everybody going with return to face to face playgroup? We are unable to source venues and now there is only 4-5 weeks left of term. Any suggestions would be helpful. My feeling is that we continue to deliver online etc. however management would like face to face practice. we currently do online playgroup, activity packs, text,…[Read more]

]]> 3 8730db8c6f2615e72b806dcbc711d83f Denise Kelly (Uniting Care Gippsland) posted an update: Hi there does anyone know if the webinar on delivering […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2357/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:58:33 +1100 Hi there does anyone know if the webinar on delivering smalltalk remotely – is available to watch online. I have a colleague who asked.

]]> 1 d42a7cf92d3c4621ac5a53780c4c6169 Rhiannon McKenzie (PRC) posted an update: Please see message from Mary at PANDA: PANDA- Perinatal […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2353/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:11:18 +1100 Please see message from Mary at PANDA: PANDA- Perinatal Anxiety and Depression’s National Helpline is currently experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand. Callers are reporting stress related to changes in change in environment, health anxiety, feeling loneliness and isolation. If would be great if you could email m…[Read more]

]]> 0 80cd3bc9d3f00966072cc495905369d7 Diane Downey (Dandenong) posted an update: Hi All I hope that you are all well and safe...I was […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2347/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:16:25 +1100 Hi All
I hope that you are all well and safe…I was wondering if anyone has developed a risk assessment plan for outdoor playgroup venues?

]]> 1 5ae4f14ecef499a56cad34cb8941805d Roslyn Beck (Gannawarra) posted an update: Hi Vince, There has previously been a conversation here […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2344/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:21:26 +1100 Hi Vince, There has previously been a conversation here about giving families a ‘Certificate of Participation’ when completing smalltalk. I would love to see what’s out there already developed.
Thanks
Ros

]]> 1 0fe033f58168ffd820b6696ac90f259b Vince Lagioia (PRC) posted an update: Hi all, ARACY, the Australian Research Alliance for Children […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2342/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:44:38 +1100 Hi all, ARACY, the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, are running a free 1-hour webinar on Tuesday 10 November entitled ‘Early Language and Literacy: the evidence, the practice and the need for a National Strategy’, It sounds like it might have some relevance to the work you all do in helping to prepare children for school…[Read more]

]]> 3 4d6c505294a9e1edba4de8fe6b28452c Julie posted an update: Hi all - just wanted to share our link and send a special […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2332/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:20:45 +1100 Hi all – just wanted to share our link and send a special invitation to you all to our Brimbank Children’s Week – Teddy Bears Picnic Goes Virtual! https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/childrens-week-2020
There is a teddy bear picnic with Glenda the Garden Fairy, Ellie the Explorer, links for your families to the Penguin Parade, Museum, Zoo and…[Read more]

]]> 1 5c6031fd0a76b3a0ab85339c7ee0ebff Rose Major posted an update: Hi all, just wanting to check everyone else's […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2330/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:43:01 +1100 Hi all, just wanting to check everyone else’s understandings of how the easing of restrictions affects Smalltalk delivery. My understanding, as per the DHHS Community Services Industry Restriction Levels, is that from tomorrow, we are able to offer small group activities either outdoors or in well-ventilated areas (eg a playroom with great big…[Read more]

]]> 2 19963c7ac3281ff7c2186019843d66fc Rhiannon McKenzie (PRC) posted an update: Hi everyone, the PRC team would like to introduce Amber […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2325/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:07:00 +1100 Hi everyone, the PRC team would like to introduce Amber Osborn. @amberosbornprc is joining the smalltalk implementation team and brings experience in implementing and supporting community prevention programs across Australia. You’ll get to virtually meet Amber at the upcoming webinars and Community of Practice sessions. Amber is available on T…[Read more]

]]> 6 3fefef1910ddd0b077bc2257f90a2826 Rhiannon McKenzie (PRC) posted an update: Upcoming webinar – ‘Smalltalk in remote playgroups’. To vi […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2320/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:21:15 +1100 Upcoming webinar – ‘Smalltalk in remote playgroups’. To view dates (starting on 20th October) and to register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/smalltalk-in-remote-playgroups-registration-124360943931

The Parenting Research Centre team with input from Supported Playgroup Facilitators has devel…[Read more]

]]> 3 522e3c6ea907bf8dcab82f7ec2cf9b64 Lucy Daley (PRC) posted an update: Thank you to @roslynbeckgannawarra for sharing the update to […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2316/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:32:25 +1100 Thank you to @roslynbeckgannawarra for sharing the update to the book industry agreement on copyright for virtual storytimes. It may be of use particularly if recording a book reading. https://www.alia.org.au/news/21561/update-book-industry-agreement-copyright-virtual-storytimes

]]> 0 337a56e4eccfb4023fb36ab2b8d39ed3 Ashleigh Holt posted an update: Hi everyone, I have a family moving to Eildon- could I […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2313/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:29:28 +1100 Hi everyone,
I have a family moving to Eildon- could I please have the contact to refer them to this area? 🙂

]]> 1 c9d480a6e7575b6cba7e41db28672e42 Vince Lagioia (PRC) posted an update: Thanks to @natashahundwhitehorse at Whitehorse Council who […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2312/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:17:01 +1100 Thanks to @natashahundwhitehorse at Whitehorse Council who has shared a home activity resource booklet she created and used with families during Terms 2 and 3. It is a well presented booklet with activities that use resources that can be readily found within people’s homes, along with step-by-step instructions. And, as Natasha says, ‘Photos of…[Read more]

]]> 5 dc1c0d9525ee85e31b238e8e59bcb97a Migs Mackinnon (Dandenong) posted an update: Hi everyone, any chance we could have the parent care info […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2305/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:59:00 +1100 Hi everyone, any chance we could have the parent care info and routines included in translated resources also could we have them translated into Tamil. Thank you 🙏

]]> 1 f93e8ece8787e09fcf36be25f46815a4 Liz Klein (Murrindindi) posted an update: Hi everyone, just wondering re. data collection. Has anyone […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2304/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:35:43 +1100 Hi everyone, just wondering re. data collection. Has anyone asked why we still submit KIM for DET when we are no longer funded by them? Isn’t there an issue about privacy and information sharing here? Cheers Liz

]]> 1 2cb35c89607f8fafe4663b8173a9b0b3 Jen Singleton (Wodonga) posted an update: Hi Fellow Playgroup Heros! Just a question for site where […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2301/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:04:31 +1100 Hi Fellow Playgroup Heros! Just a question for site where restrictions allow face to face groups… Are you temperature testing participants?

]]> 1 ba5bf3d125ebc9374841a65788f1f910 Maggie MacInnes (Moonee Valley) posted an update: Hello! I was wondering if there was any translated materials […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2297/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:46:24 +1100 Hello! I was wondering if there was any translated materials for families with babies. I can see the toddler translated material but I have a family with a 6 month old who speaks Arabic. Thanks so much! 🙂

]]> 2 f921bc6c7f8604f0cc13edcd529106d6 Melissa Bell (Moreland) posted an update: Hi guys, I have a family who have recently moved to Wallan […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2296/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:43:52 +1100 Hi guys, I have a family who have recently moved to Wallan (Mitchell Shire Council). Does anybody know the best contact here so I can refer them on? Thanks in advance 🙂

]]> 2 6d26bd2b8e4f8a2ebb2fb9c669f2ccee Rachael Arnett (Knox) posted an update: Hi all, I have a family who is moving to Queensland (about […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2295/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:36:00 +1100 Hi all, I have a family who is moving to Queensland (about an hour North of Brisbane). I have taken a look at the Playgroup QLD website and have identified some community playgroups that will be nearby to them but was wondering if anyone had any further info they could share with me about Supported Playgroup programs in QLD. I have been in touch…[Read more]

]]> 1 bfe614ccace0a83a6a6e8e25ef0a929e Roslyn Beck (Gannawarra) posted an update: Hi all, from Danny Schwarz's email on 17th September, I […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2289/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:58:43 +1100 Hi all, from Danny Schwarz’s email on 17th September, I just now followed the link to the DHHS website to get details about the restrictions for regional Victoria under stage 3
https://www.vic.gov.au/community-services-third-step-regional-victoria
and found this;
Can my child go to playgroup?
Yes. In-person playgroups in regional Victoria can…[Read more]

]]> 3 0990a2a4dcb0d63e6c0bbaddb3809550 Vince Lagioia (PRC) posted an update: Hi everyone, again. You're all probably overwhelmed with […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2287/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:48:50 +1100 Hi everyone, again. You’re all probably overwhelmed with resources you can access to remain in up-to-date with information and materials you use in your work or with families. Well, here’s another regular newsletter to which you can subscribe, if you haven’t already. It’s from Vroom, out of the U.S. Have a look at the website http://www.vroom.org and if…[Read more]

]]> 0 1586dbd852a26db59fb4793838022174 Maggie MacInnes (Moonee Valley) posted an update: Hi Everyone! We are currently planning for Term 4 and I was […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2284/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:17:25 +1100 Hi Everyone! We are currently planning for Term 4 and I was wondering if anyone has implemented walking groups or outdoor catch-ups with families, be it individually or in groups. I’m curious about if and how facilitators have organised this kind of setup in regards to COVID restrictions and how families have engaged. Any feedback would be great!…[Read more]

]]> 6 5be93c06f28836b5a462aae7ef1a49ab Kathryn Camilleri (Yarriambiack) posted an update: Hi Everyone, I am just looking at a range of social media […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2283/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:46:41 +1100 Hi Everyone, I am just looking at a range of social media platforms and had a question for those more Social than I am…… Snapchat? I have no Idea and so will have a play and a look for myself BUT is it a platform that could be used effectively for delivering any kind of content? would it work for Playgroup at all????

]]> 1 e6779e3715fbaad0adde23c9d4957fe2 Jen Singleton (Wodonga) posted an update: Hi Everyone! I have a family who are looking to relocate to […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2279/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:22:18 +1100 Hi Everyone! I have a family who are looking to relocate to Bendigo. Could you please let me know the Supported Playgroup contact there so that I can refer them on? Hope you are all well. Jen

]]> 1 c3f45c6d72d2be0556d1f4fc71a3763e Ashleigh Holt posted an update: Hi all, I have a family to refer to the Melton team, who is […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2278/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:19:56 +1100 Hi all,
I have a family to refer to the Melton team, who is the best person to contact for this?
Thank you

]]> 2 0818bbbcf9e81cdac1ea9bb5dbbaafe4 Denise Kelly (Uniting Care Gippsland) posted an update: would love the link mentioned below please - email hasnt […] https://www.smalltalk.net.au/activity/p/2276/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:50:18 +1100 would love the link mentioned below please – email hasnt worked. thank you and ATB

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