Doonside Cottage
Doonside Cottage is located at 2 Astral Drive, Doonside, NSW.
We provide a range of groups and activities each school term, see below for the most recent terms list of available programs & more information about each program.
TERM 1, 2020
28th January – 9th April 2020
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DAY |
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
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Monday |
9:30am – 2:30pm |
Mura Mittigar –Financial Counselling- No Interest Loan Scheme (Fortnightly) Commencing 3rd February 2020 |
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Monday |
10:00am -11:30am |
Indigenous Supported Playgroup |
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Monday |
11:30am -12:00pm |
Baby Rhyme Time |
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Monday |
6:00pm -8:00pm |
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) |
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Tuesday |
9:45am -11:15am |
Yoga |
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Tuesday |
3:15pm – 4:30pm |
Kids Meditation & Yoga (for primary school-aged children from Kindergarten to Year 6) |
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Tuesday |
5:00pm -7:00pm |
Triple P Course for parents with limited or irregular contact with their children (18th February to 7th April 2020) |
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Wednesday |
10:00am -12:00pm |
Koori Outreach (Monthly, 1st Wednesday of each month) |
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Wednesday |
12:30pm -1:30pm |
Indigenous Space |
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Wednesday |
1:30pm -2:30pm |
Doonside Gardens |
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Wednesday |
3:15pm – 4:30pm |
Kids Club (for primary school-aged children from Kindergarten to Year 6) |
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Wednesday |
6:00pm -8:00pm |
BLISS – Blacktown Lesbian Information & Social Support (Monthly, 3rd Wednesday of each month) |
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Thursday |
10:00am -11:30am |
Supported Playgroup @ MECA, 6 Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt (Commencing 6th February 2020) |
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Thursday |
11:30am -12:00pm |
Baby Rhyme Time @ MECA, 6 Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt (Commencing 6th February 2020) |
ABOUT EACH OF THE PROGRAMS
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): A safe and confidential support group for people with an addiction includes AA, GA, NA etc. Free |
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Baby Rhyme Time: Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your 0-5 year old while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums, dads, grandparents & caregivers in these fun and interactive sessions. Free |
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BLISS (Blacktown Lesbian Information and Social Support): A social support group providing social activities and information to Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Same Sex Attracted Women. Free |
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Doonside Gardens: Come along and help us create our very own community garden. Free |
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Indigenous Space: A fun, friendly, informal group open to all who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Enjoy afternoon tea, play bingo, win prizes, meet new people, gain information, support, appropriate referrals, take part in activities, workshops and information sessions. All community members welcome. Free |
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Indigenous Supported Playgroup: Provides a structured and positive learning environment in which 0-5 year-olds can socialise, play and learn. It’s a great way for parents/carers to meet and share experiences while they engage with their children using a variety of fun and educational activities. The group is facilitated by BACC staff who are also available to provide advice and information on parenting issues and referrals to appropriate services where needed. Free |
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Kids Club: After-school games and activities (such as gardening, cooking, sports) with an emphasis on tasks of daily living and communication skills for primary school-aged kids. Free |
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Kids Meditation & Yoga: A yoga and meditation class for primary school aged kids designed to increase their mental health and provide a reprieve from outside stressors. Free |
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Koori Outreach: An opportunity for Indigenous community members to have a yarn and enjoy morning tea with representatives from Housing NSW, Centrelink, Wentworth Community Housing, Ngallu Wal Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, Blacktown Mental Health, and many more. Free |
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Mura Mittigar: Community Finance provides an outreach financial counselling service including financial support via the No Interest Loans Scheme. This will enable families to purchase essential goods and services including: education costs, health items, vehicle repairs, registration and household furniture and white goods. |
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Supported Playgroup: Provides a structured and positive learning environment in which 0-5 year-olds can socialise, play and learn. It’s a great way for parents/carers to meet and share experiences while they engage with their children using a variety of fun and educational activities. The group is facilitated by BACC staff who are also available to provide advice and information on parenting issues and referrals to appropriate services where needed. Free |
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Triple P (Level 4) Positive Parenting Program: A FREE 8-week program full of parenting tips which promote child development, communication skills and self-care for parents/carers. |
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Yoga: Strengthen and tone your body & improve your mental health. Please bring a bottle of water. $5 per session |