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CHILDREN'S ISSUES
Napcan Victoria
www.napcan.org.au
The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
(NAPCAN) is an independent Australian charity committed to stopping
child abuse. Established in 1987, NAPCAN made history by becoming the
first national organization to promote united approach to child
protection and related issues. NAPCAN produces national campaigns and
distributes free resources that promote positive and practical actions
to stop child abuse. We work with federal, state government and
non-government organisations to develop child protection legislation,
policies and practices that are in the best interests of children. We are a non government, not for profit,
volunteer based organisation.
Lockington, 16 The Vaucluse
Richmond VIC 3121
03 9427 1178
napcanvic@aol.com
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CHILDREN'S PARTIES
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
Environmental
Education in Early Childhood Victoria Inc (EEECVI)
www.vicnet.net.au/~eeec/
PO Box 2535
Regent West 3072
03 9471 4673
Email: eeec@alphalink.com.au
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EEECVI is a not for profit, grass roots
incorporated association which aims to promote a wholistic approach to
environmental education at the early childhood level. The
approach involves policy development, house keeping practices in early
childhood settings such as kindergartens/childcare centres/playgroups,
play experiences and strategies for working with children, staff &
parents. We sell a variety of resources made from natural
materials and meet on a quarterly basis to view early childhood centres
and programs of interest to the early childhood field.
The EEECVI also have a Resource Centre located next to the park at the:
JS Grey Centre
Cnr Gilbert Rd and Regent Sts
Preston
Melway Ref: Map 18 D9
The centre is open on Wednesdays during term time
from 9:30am to 1:15pm and some Saturdays in 2005.
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PLAY
BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS
Baby Gym with Susan
9435 7150
0400 240 791
Baby Gym 1: 6 weeks - 7 months
Learn to massage and gently excersice your baby while discovering new
ways to play in a relaxed, friendly atmposphere.
Baby Gym 2: 7 months - 13 months
Fun activities for the baby on the move. More games and challenges to
stimulate your baby's development.
Currently running classes at Kew East on Tuesdays, McLeod on Wed &
Fri. Call for venue and times.
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SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
www.cfv.org.au
Mission
‘To enhance the quality
of life and meet the changing needs of the Victorian CF community’.
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
provides information, advocacy and support services to children, adolescents and adults
with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and their care-givers. CFV also raises
funds which are directed towards research into better treatments and a cure for CF.
Services include counselling and referral, links to
local community services,
reference library and information services (education seminars and conferences, newsletters, handbook,
website and chatroom), equipment lending and provision service, hospital and home visiting program,
holiday and respite accommodation facilities, outreach support programs,
financial assistance program, accommodation assistance program for
country members and a free hospital television rental service members who
are hospitalised.
Contact
details:
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
80 Dodds St
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Ph: 03 9686 1811
Freecall: 1800 633 685
Fax: 03 9686 3437
Email: admin@cfv.org.au
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
www.dav.org.au
Diabetes Australia – Victoria is the peak consumer body representing
people with diabetes in Victoria and providing vital support and
information to the community about diabetes.
1300 136 588
Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
www.dsav.asn.au
The Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc is a non-profit self-help
group established by interested parents in 1978. The DSAV Inc is
managed by a voluntary Committee of Management and employs four part
time members of staff.
Aim & Objectives
To provide a state-wide association to bring people who have like needs
together.
To promote in every way possible improvements in the quality of life of
people with Down Syndrome
To provide understanding support, information, resources and
encouragement to people with Down Syndrome and their families
To ensure that people with Down Syndrome have assistance to enable them
to reach the potential of which they are capable
To stimulate the interest and awareness of the community as to the
needs and abilities of people with Down Syndrome
To share information and resources with other service providers, health
professionals, educationalists, students, government bodies and the
community.
495 High Street, Northcote, VIC, Australia 3070
dsavic@netspace.net.au
03 9486 2377
Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria
1300 852 853
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Limbkids Support Association Inc is
a non-profit, voluntary organisation comprised of parents,
professionals and interested people concerned with the care of children
who have congenital or acquired limb differences. Limbkids aims to:
Provide understanding, support and encouragement to new parents.
Provide opportunities to meet other families affected by similar birth
defects, so that the positive aspects of coping and adjusting can be
shared through meetings and newsletters. Liaise with medical
profesionals whenever possible, so that a greater mutual appreciation
can be achieved. Provide information regarding limb deficiencies
and
their management through library services and guest speakers.
Encourage and maintain a high interest in research into congenital
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Muscular Dystrophy Australia
www.mda.org.au
VIC 03 9370 0477
Spina Bifida Association of Victoria
PO Box 1174
Altona Meadows 3028
Telephone: 03 9315 8916
Freecall 1800 686 533
stephaniectaylor@yahoo.com
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TOY
LIBRARIES
Toy libraries offer an economical way for
you to provide your child with a wide variety of toys without having to
buy new items as your child grows or becomes bored with their current
toys. Most toy libraries
operate on a membership basis. Usually a minimal amount, this covers
administration costs and cleaning of the toys. After that there is a
per item charge for the hire of toys - usually for periods of two weeks
to a month. These rules do, however, vary from company to company and
you should check with your preferred company before hiring an item.
Many of the toy libraries
also hire toys for parties - the larger items, such as play gyms and
climbing blocks are often popular for parties and again, it's a very
economical way of getting hold of toys which would otherwise be very
expensive.
(03) 9555 4955
MALVERN
Toy
Libraries Victoria is a non-profit umbrella organisation for over 150
toy libraries throughout Victoria. The Association has details of these
libraries, by geographical region on the location search page on their website. Alternately you can call
the Association to find your nearest toy library.
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TOYS AND CRAFT RETAILERS
Flock-Art
www.flock-art.com
Kelli Schultz
0408 080 967
Email: flock@flock-art.com
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We offer 100% natural woollen and felt
creations for your family. These include hand-knitted wool nappy
covers, steiner inspired felted gifts such as children crowns, name
plaques and fleece fairys. National and International orders warmly
welcomed.
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Honeybee
Toys
www.honeybeetoys.com.au
10 Were St,
MONTMORENCY 3094
03 9434 1003
0425 852 211
Email:
melissa@honeybeetoys.com.au
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Inspiration for family life through play,
music, story, craft and celebration. As a family run business we
specialise in natural wooden handcrafted and steiner-inspired toys
which nurture creativity and imagination in children. We also
stock class children's books, beautiful art and craft supplies and
organic baby products.
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Contact: Mike
35 Oaktree Rd
Croydon 3136
03 9723 5153
Fax 03 9723 9313
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Sams handcrafts have been making quality handcrafted wooden
toys for children for more than 20 years. The range includes vehicles,
nuilding blocks, walker trolleys, bead frames, push and pullalong
animals, hobby horses, chunky alphabet and numerals. We have garages,
castles, signature stools, personalised jigsaws and rocking horses.
Toys are bright, chunky and durable and built to comply with Australian
standard 1647 childrens toys (safety standards).
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Celebrations Metaphysical
CROYDON
(03) 9725 5933
Morning
Star Crafts
www.morningstarcrafts.com.au
MORNINGTON, VIC
03 5985 6797
Steiner Living.
www.steinerliving.com
The
Steiner Store
KEW
O3 9855 0066
Toys for
Life
www.toysforlife.com.au
Harry Ford
0422 105 638
Email: harry@toysforlife.com.au
Windmill Educational Toy Stores
www.windmill.net.au
MONT ALBERT
03 9830 4336
Winterwood - Steiner Inspired
Toys
DONVALE
03 9873 7013
winterwood@bigpond.com.au
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