Gympie Healthy Play

18/03/2025

Hello everyone!!!!!
Just a reminder that our Pop Up at the Duckponds All Abilities Park is on this Thursday the 20th March from 10am - 11:30am.
Please share around….
We are hoping for good weather so we do not have to cancel again so fingers crossed….
😊

16/03/2025

Today is the first day of . During Harmony Week, we recognise the diversity of our multicultural country. To show your support, you can wear orange or host a Harmony Week event.

Find out more at: https://www.harmony.gov.au/

10/03/2025

Latest Playgroup List for our region
Subject to change per school term.

06/03/2025

Cyclones and storms can be scary for people of all ages but for babies and young children ‘big feelings’ of fear and confusion can be overwhelming.

06/03/2025

05/03/2025

Please stay safe and informed over the coming days 😊

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***This update is no longer current.

🌪 Council Update - Tropical Cyclone Alfred - 12:00pm 5 March, 2025

TC Alfred is now tracking west towards the SEQ Coast and is expected to make landfall between Maroochydore and Coolangatta early Friday morning.

⚠️The cyclone watch for our region has been cancelled, however a severe weather warning for damaging winds, hazardous surf, and heavy rainfall is in place for coastal areas, and the broader Gympie region.

While we have been spared the worst of TC Alfred's impacts, our region will still experience severe weather and heavy rainfall over coming days, so we ask residents to be prepared. How? See here: https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/summersafety

♻️ Our waste management facilities and rubbish collection services are operating as normal however, we are keeping a close eye on the conditions and will keep the community updated over coming days.

🏊‍♀️ As a precaution, the Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre, Kandanga Pool, Goomeri Pool, and Tin Can Bay Pool will be CLOSED tomorrow Thursday 6 March 2025, and will reopen when deemed safe. Contact the pools directly for more information.

🌱 The two w**d management workshops scheduled for this Friday and Saturday have been cancelled.

It's important to keep informed.

Visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard for updates - https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

Tune in to ABC Wide Bay or Sunshine Coast for emergency broadcasts.

Check Energex or Ergon for power outage information - https://www.energex.com.au/ / https://www.ergon.com.au/

Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for weather updates - http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

We remind residents that there's no need to panic buy. Check on your neighbours, keep informed, and keep safe 🙏

04/03/2025

03/03/2025

Hi all!
Due to the unpredictable nature of the current weather forecast for this week, we have made the decision to postpone our Pop Up on the 6th March at the All abilities Park.
******New date will be 20th March 2025 10am****

02/03/2025

Reading together and offering praise to your little one's reading accomplishments build a positive attitude to reading and a lifelong love of books. For more information follow this link to read the article ➡️ https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever/blog/celebrating-reading-success 5 Forever

26/02/2025

🌟 FREE PARENTING SUPPORT WORKSHOP 🌟

Parenting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone! 💙 Join us at Constellation Kids Therapies for a FREE support workshop designed to help parents navigate challenges, connect with others, and gain valuable strategies to support their children.

✨ What You’ll Gain:
✅ Understand emotions, sensory needs & behavior
✅ Reduce conflict & build connection with practical strategies
✅ Learn a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach

👩‍👧‍👦 All parents welcome! Call or message us to hold your place.

📞 0480 689 344
📧 hello@constellationkidstherapies.com

Let’s build a supportive parenting community together! 💜 Tag a fellow parent who might be interested.

25/02/2025

For any families looking for some ongoing support with their children with developmental concerns and cannot access support locally or during the day, the link below might be useful to you.
Envisage Families provide online workshops navigating this space for you and your child’s wellbeing.

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To empower, support & connect caregivers raising children with disabilities or developmental delays

24/02/2025

24/02/2025

Starts this WEDNESDAY!

Here it is!!!!!
HEALTHY PLAY’S ‘POP UP 4 Parents’ A space for parents to connect…
Starting Wednesday 26th Feb 2025!
9:30am - 11am Memorial Park Gympie
Come on down and check it out!
Have a chat and a cuppa… no obligations, kids welcome. 😊

24/02/2025

What do you see when a child is at play? Running, building, creating, pretending—these are the moments that catch our eye. But just beneath the surface, something much deeper is happening.

Play is where children develop adaptability, confidence, and problem-solving skills. It’s where they learn to navigate risk, build friendships, and trust their own ideas. It’s where their brains and bodies work together, shaping the skills they’ll carry for life.

The next time you watch a child play, remember—what’s visible is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much happening underneath!