Engage and Grow Services

26/08/2024

04/06/2024

This will be great fun, a parent or carer must be present and actively supporting participants

09/02/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/P1u52ZM7a3daKuh2/?mibextid=I6gGtw

** THIS IS NOT AN AD, I BOUGHT THIS BOOK (after a recommendation on this page, thank you) **

I read a whole book today - this book, it took me about an hour.

I know why, over the past year, I've not been trying to get our kiddos into school at the expense of all else in our lives.

(Kiddo #1 has spent months building up to 3 hours in school every day following a trauma last May, after which he could barely attend at all, and kiddo #2 is currently attending an hour a day *when she can*.)

I know - because I lived school as a neurodivergent person.

I know - because of the changes I've seen in kiddo #1 since May. He talks to me more than he did, he trusts me more than he did, we're closer than we were, he's happier than he was and I realise how much he has struggled with school over the years *and I never realised*. Or maybe it was easier not to see, because I was focused on coping.

I know - because I talk to other adult neurodivergents.

But sometimes, it's nice to read what I believe and know through my own experience, written and drawn beautifully and convincingly.

Because when you've taken a different path, you question yourself a lot.

And we need those times of assurance and validation.

So if you've got an ND child, or a child you suspect may be ND, and who struggles with school...

Maybe pick up this book or buy it for their school or loved ones.

The message that school is actually really harmful in it's current state *to a lot of children* needs to get out there.

And this book, mainly through drawings, spreads the message very well and very thoughtfully.

I rarely make time to read a book but I'm glad I read this 🙂

(The author's page is Missing The Mark if you want to check it out, I follow her page and enjoy it a lot)

Picture: a book, which is 'Can't Not Won't' by Eliza Fricker.

30/12/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/YW9EaEzqbWzCQr5X/?mibextid=dD9HTC

Jump, slide and splash into summer fun at the Lakes Aquadome AquaRun this January. 🌊😎

Enjoy the holidays with the large inflatable AquaRun happening every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month from 1pm to 3pm!

22/09/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100067379592559/posts/633750245547623/?mibextid=cr9u03

06/09/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064014492679/posts/716038240539986/?mibextid=cr9u03

East Gippsland Gymnastics Club is running a holiday program in the September School Holidays. There will be 1hr fun and vibrant sessions for children aged 2yrs to 12yrs. No Gymnastics experience is required but is also suitable for all skill levels of currently enrolled students.

07/05/2023

Due to last minute cancellation we now have 2 places available for Play Therapy this term. Mondays in Bairnsdale during school hours.
Contact us for details 😊

29/04/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1085006879100375&id=100027732206615&mibextid=qC1gEa

20/03/2023

Congratulations Darcy & Chris and Ellie & Rhys…both welcomed a baby boy into their families last week. 💙💙

15/02/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=535788921992136&id=100066830995215&mibextid=qC1gEa

Have you heard of the Quiet Time program? A twice-weekly one-hour program that provides a low-stimulation aquatic environment.

Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre aims to improve accessibility for children who have sensory challenges by continuing the Quiet Time program.

The program has been running for 5 months and is a result of collaboration between Council and the Children with Additional Needs Working Group which contacted Council with the idea to pilot the program.

During these times the water features and spa jets will be turned off and behaviour of patrons will be monitored to ensure the environment is sensory friendly.

The area will remain open to all patrons during Quiet Time periods, but pool users will be asked to avoid making loud noises.

New times for Quiet Time will run between 10.00am - 11.00am every Thursday and 2.00pm – 3.00pm every Sunday.

04/01/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=507495584821470&id=100066830995215&mibextid=qC1gEa

Yes, it's got the word 'run' in it, but this is much more fun than the usual kind.
Our giant inflatable, the AquaRun, is available at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until Australia Day.
Come down from 1-3pm and join the fun - all ages welcome!
Cost is $3.80 plus pool entry.
We have lifejackets available for children so even non-confident swimmers can have some fun on the 'Run.