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THE APPLE CONNECTING TASMANIAN FAMILIES

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Last month we farewelled a longterm volunteer at The Haven. Single dad, Seth Binns and his daughter, Ella, were familiar faces to many who entered The Havens As of October, he has moved on to a new full-time career.

What led you to volunteer at The Haven? I have volunteered on and off since I was a teenager. For the last two years I’ve been a part-time stay at home dad and wanted to volunteer again. The Haven seemed a perfect fit for days that I spend with my daughter. Something fun for both my daughter and I.

What are your best memories from volunteering there? The best thing for me has been the time spent with my daughter and meeting other parents and volunteers. We have loved the planned special events, getting to try fun and new things together.

Self Care is very important to you. What do you do besides volunteering to care for yourself? For the last six years I have lived with anxiety (and at times depression), so needed to do regular day to day self care. Volunteering is great for this, and spending time with others.

I enjoy a wide range of things; playing music, art, reading, craft and walking. Having plenty of choices makes it easier to find something to suit the time I have.

What have you learned about yourself over your time volunteering at The Haven? On the days when things feel the hardest and I don’t want to do anything, I always feel better for having gone out and done my bit. I love the chance to meet new people who understand what it is to be a parent of young children.

Thank you Child Health Association Tasmania and the amazing volunteers for a great couple of years. We will miss it.

Saying Farewell to a Volunteer By Christine Jolly

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State Executive Officer’s Report By Liz Crane

Here is to good health for everyone! What a crazy month September was! It seems that for me, most of it was taken up with looking after sick children and having, and recovering from, the Flu myself. Parenting whilst sick is SO hard. As a single Mum myself, having contracted this horrible bug that is going around, I am not afraid to say that I struggled. I thought I would share some tips for getting through those difficult days when you are feeling terrible:

• It is all about survival. Cancel any plans you can and stay home where possible, it is OK to say no, you need the rest.

• Ask for help when you need it - family, friends, neighbours - ask them to entertain the kids while you rest, pick up some food from the supermarket or even cook you a meal. I know it is hard to ask but most people are thrilled to be able to help and know that you would do the same for them.

• Do what ever activities you can with the kids that enable you to sit/lie down - colouring in, stickers, card games…

• Keep up your intake of veggies, I was lucky enough to have some pre-cooked chicken soup in the freezer, it was a life saver. (Almost) Literally.

• Explain to older kids that you are not feeling well and need some quiet time. Once I had explained

to Master 7 that Mummy needed help, he was wonderful. He entertained his little sister and helped where he could.

I know that everyone will be looking forward to some spring sunshine, warmer days and waving goodbye to those nasty winter bugs.

In CHAT land we are busy preparing reports and a strategic plan for our AGM. I hope that as many members as possible can join us at the AGM on Saturday 24th October at the Tramsheds Function Centre in Launceston to meet the Board and Staff and take a look back at the year that was.

CHAT was also lucky enough to be present at the recent Neighbourhood Houses Conference expo in beautiful Strahan. It was great share information about our organisation and programs and develop some potential new partnerships. As festival/show season hits Tasmania we are excited to be getting out and about and manning stalls at some upcoming events, keep an eye out for us and come and say Hi. If you would like to talk to CHAT about being part of your event, please feel free to contact us.

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Presidents Report By Katie Wightman

It’s Saturday night at 8.30pm and I’m tucked up in my bed. This is a delight. iPad? Check. Electric blanket? Check. Cup of tea on my bedside table? Check.

Six years ago, this type of Saturday night behaviour would have only been acceptable if I had pulled an all-nighter the night before, and even then, there would have been an expectation to “back it up”. It really doesn’t seem like that long ago, but I guess a lot can happen in six years.

My days are so jam packed full of the mundane; washing, folding, lunches, vacuuming, mowing lawns, cooking, educating, checking off To Do reminders from my iPhone. I try hard to fit in exercise every day, not to mention running a business and managing various volunteer roles. My husband often has to work away, so it’s just me and our twins for most of the time.

Some days, all I wish for in the entire universe is to drink a whole cup of tea in one sitting. There are a few mild differences that I’ve noticed between my life then and now: • My coffee tasted slightly different in the old days –

it was HOT. Now I can’t stomach coffee and only drink tea;

• I used to just sit down, and eat my dinner– and not have to negotiate with anyone else to eat theirs;

• I used to just mind my own “business” (literally) –there was never a need to wipe anyone else’s bum;

• Silence was golden – now it means that something, somewhere in our house could either be perfectly beautiful our twins playing together or it could mean they are into my art supplies creating their own little masterpieces possibly making me feel like the figure in Edvard Munch’s the Scream of life;

Edvard Munch, 1893, oil, tempera and pastel on cardboard, The Scream, National Gallery, Oslo, Norway

• Sleeping in was something that I took for granted in my previous nocturnal life. Now, when I have the chance to go out and shake my groove, I find myself cautiously returning home when the 20 something’s are just arriving out. I know all too well that at about 6:30am I will wake to two sets of

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• thundering feet running towards our bedroom. The sound of my husband and my iPhone’s being unplugged is my warning bell to be alert but not alarmed. My eyes will be pried open by two sets of not so chubby six year old fingers asking me to look at the photos they have taken of us all lying in bed. I am grateful they don’t yet know how to post images using social media!

• I used to sing in the car at the top of my lungs, and I still do – although now the song choice is somewhat different - requests from the back seats vary from Justine Clarke to Katy Perry and One Direction;

• I used to climb a career ladder, and now I’m the CEO of my household – responsible for every little thing that happens, music, sports, parties, timetables, bath, bed, medicine and lunch boxes – it’s multi-tasking on steroids. Certificate IV of Motherhood;

• I used to wander down to the beach with…. a towel – that’s it, one towel and maybe a book. Now, a day at the beach consists of 2 bags, 4 towels, a sun-tent, buckets, spades, kickboards and an endless supply of snacks. Reading a book is about as likely as being able to fold the sun-tent back into its original casing when we pack up to leave;

• Grocery shopping was just another job to do which I barely gave any thought to, but now, I do it with military precision. In and out under 20min all things ticked off the iPhone shopping app (Wunderlist – its marvellous) and nothing extra in the recycled shopping bags that our twins and I haul into the back of our car;

• In my other life, I was selfish with my time and it was delightful! Weekends were spent at the beach reading a book, long breakfasts reading newspapers, shopping in boutiques, dinner parties, dancing, laughing and catching more “cabs” than Carrie Bradshaw; and

• I vaguely even remember the luxury of being “bored”.

It is a distant memory and a world away from what my life is like now, yet I’m happier than I ever was before. The little boy and girl twins that I donate my every breath and ounce of my energy to have changed my life in ways I could never have ever imagined and I don’t want to miss a moment of them.

I loved my old life…..but even with its hot coffee, it had nothing on this one.

While we are all busy raising families, living our lives please give some thought to volunteering with the CHAT Board. Volunteering gives us perspective, makes us feel good and improves the lives of others. CHAT’s AGM is Saturday 24 October 2015. A number of CHAT Board members will be resigning at the end of their term. Opportunity is knocking. Have you set yourself a goal to:

• Learn about leadership? • Learn about governance? • Learn about running a not-for-profit? • Give back to a service that supported your family? • Learn about preventative health programs? • Advocate for our most vulnerable young people

and their families? • Learn how to fundraise for a not-for-profit? • Learn how to event plan?

We invite you to consider volunteering with a high functioning, dynamic and fun group of supportive people. Expressions of interest are invited. You are welcome to attend a Board meeting to observe to see i f t h i s B o a rd i s f o r y o u . P l e a s e c o n t a c t Secretary@chatas.com.au for a:

• Expression of Interest Pack; • Board Position Descriptions; and • Board Nomination Form.

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Annual General Meeting 24 October 2015 10:30am

Tramsheds Function Centre Launceston

Enjoy brunch with other members of Child Health Association Tasmania. Our Annual General Meeting is open to all members and will feature an inspirational guest speaker.

This most important event of our calendar year will bring together our network of groups and programs across the state. With a shared vision, we will move forward and enthusiastically continue our mission to seek the wellbeing of Tasmanian children and families.

Cost: $15.00; Pay Cash or Direct Debit Direct Debit: BSB 067103 Acc : 28036281 Please add “your name/AGM” as a comment to the transaction.

RSVP seo@chatas.com.au by 20 October 2015

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I shall start my article with an important notice to families in George Town and the Northern Suburbs of Launceston.

Have you heard of the Every Child Succeeds initiative? It is a big initiative of Community IT and it encourages all interested people to go on-line and contribute their ideas through tasmania.madeopen.com.au, before the middle October 2015. It is supported by Anglicare Tasmania “Communities for Children” which funds the ‘Growing Families Project’. Basically, if families and the community do not see the promotion of happy healthy families through sessions at Centres and Schools, and nutrition and cooking sessions for parents as important, then CHAT risks losing the funding and my work will be no more. Check it out today … make YOUR voice heard … and help every child succeed.

Boy did we “VEG IT UP!” in September. It was a lot fun coming up with new ideas to encourage families at all the CHAT ‘n’ Munch sessions to “VEG IT UP!”

We kick started the month off at George Town CHAT ‘n’ Munch with a Roasted ‘Finger Food’ Veggies Taster Plate with home-made Tzatziki Dip. We had 11 vegetables including Swede which was the Secret Ingredient. One of my favourite food activities over the 10 years is sharing the ‘Fruit ‘n’ Veggie Faces’ activity with littlees and big people. Well, I have come up with a new one … ‘Fruit ‘n’ Veggie RAINBOW’ Rice Cakes! I encouraged everyone to EAT A RAINBOW. Although I had a small group it was great to pilot the idea and I will be incorporating the food activity into more sessions such as the FUN FOOD TIME Holiday Program at the George Town Child & Family Centre and Community HUB and at future mobile session.

So we roasted, dipped, created and tasted. Now for another idea… “JUICE IT!” All the little "juicing" helpers took it in turns to create seven different Fruit ‘n’ Vegetable “JUICE” combinations. A couple of examples… Apple & Carrot Juice; Orange, Apple, Carrot, Celery and Ginger; and our Combo ... Apple, Orange, Pear, Beetroot, Carrot, Celery, Kale/Spinach, Ginger and Mint. We had some amazing colours and flavours! We also got creative with parents, volunteers and littlees and made a Vegetable collage and a Fruit collage which will form part of our promotion for the group at the Child & Family Centre. I can’t wait to see it up and displayed once we have completed a Physical Activity collage. Check us out on Facebook: Chat ‘N’ Munch George Town.

Waverley CHAT ‘n’ Munch meets fortnightly at the Primary School on the first and third Thursday of the month for a special parent/child lunch time session. It is lovely having lil people and big people so focused on the cooking. We enjoyed making Savoury Muffins and trying Pumpkin Muffins. We also made the Mixed Vegetable Slice and a couple of Fruit ‘n’ Vegetable

Juice combinations. Check us out on Facebook: Waverley CHAT ‘n’ Munch.

The four parent/child cooking sessions with four pre-kinders (and one younger sibling) and four parents at Ravenswood Child & Family Centre were so much fun. We started with a ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ and made Cheese ‘Teddy’ Biscuits and Carrot Cookies; a ‘Super Slice’ session making the Mixed Vegetable Slice and Muesli Slice; a “C is for Cookie” session making Cocoa Cookies; and “It’s Pizza Time!” making the Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough plus topping. I am looking forward to working with the Centre worker and four new families next term.

Growing Families By Kathryn Ervin

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Creative Hum A Business Connect InterviewBy Rachel Baker, Business Connect Coordinator

Who is Megan Rozynski? I am a (almost 40 year old) graphic designer, business owner, mum to 5 and (nearly) 8 year old daughters, partner to Neil and disco dancer (on selected weekends!) I am passionate about my chosen local charities - Ronald McDonald House Hobart (Volunteer Board Director) and Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania.

Tell us about your business and what you do. Creative Hum is a graphic design studio based on the Hobart CBD, a small team of designers who design for print, signage, electronic publications, promotional items and web.

What were you doing prior to Creative Hum? This is my longest ‘job’ ever, 15 years in business but before that I worked in retail for about 4 years, then went to TAFE to study design before securing my first position in the industry. Even in the retail sector I was always eager to design the staff newsletter!

Inspiration behind starting Creative Hum? Freedom of not having a boss or restrictions, the challenge to find my own clients and retain them and to run a business as a graphic designer. I have had several business trading names over the years but essentially the business has remained the same.

What was your first step in setting up Creative Hum? Firstly, I left my full time job - they offered me some work as a contractor. The next step was to find a second client, it was a local business that needed a business card design. That led to another client and so on… it happens every day now - we maintain a Facebook page, website and regularly attend networking events. Your biggest achievement to date? Staying in business for 15 years (surviving and earning a living). Being able to employ other working mums and also to support local suppliers are also very important to me and has helped me achieve long term business success.

Best lesson you’ve learnt along the way? Be generous and ‘give’ when you can, it will definitely come back to you at some stage. Design-wise we are learning everyday and keeping up with our amazing software and the current styles and trends.

Which person or brand do you admire, why? Apple. Of course. It’s such a simple brand visually and created without over thought, but applied with much thought and perfect execution through product and packaging design, marketing and culture.

You're a business woman- how do you balance home/work life? I heard recently that it’s more about making sure you are doing what you love and that it works rather than finding a ‘balance'. I would have to agree with that because it is very hard to find a balance. My business was operating and successful prior to children, I was able to easily integrate business and babies as needed (with the help of family and child care). I did work at home for five years which gave me the flexibility I needed at the time.

What do you do to relax? Disco dancing is my thing as well as Zumba or Combat class. A sleep-in is my most valued relax time.

Finish this line. If I could accomplish… This is a tricky one, I feel I am at a really good time in my life but I suppose I’d like to accomplish the dream of: the perfect clean and tidy house, kids and business… I have most of that (except maybe the perfect house!).

Any hot tips for aspiring Business Mums? Be realistic, make sensible and practical business decisions (your idea will not always be the right one and may need to be developed) but also take risks, and seek advice from others and professionals when needed.

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Business Connect is a special group offered to Child Health Association Tasmania members. Business Connect aims to provide and enhance knowledge and skills by encouraging, supporting and providing professional development opportunities for our members who

• Dream of operating their own business, • Are just starting, • Or have successfully been in business for several

years.

We achieve this through networking events, enlightening speakers, informative seminars and open social media forums.

Networking Business Connect believes that networking is about developing business relationships, sharing knowledge, experience, and supporting others. We acknowledge that networking is not the same as selling, but believe that over time, building relationships with other local mums in business may generate referrals.

Respect and Privacy It is essential to treat other Business Connect members with respect, fairness and in good faith. Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. Each member has a right to privacy and confidentiality in regards to the personal/business information they wish to disclose within the group. We respect the property of other members and of the venues we attend for Business Connect events. Personal beliefs should not interfere with fair representation.

Is It Worth It? Many have come to see the $10 annual membership through Child Health Association and thus Business

Connect as one of the cheapest forms of networking and advertising that they have experienced. Even those who have never made it to a monthly morning tea or professional development seminar have seen their $10 return several times over through direct business with other group members or referrals from other members.

Don't forget that as a group we offer:

• Monthly networking morning teas • Monthly professional development seminars • Exclusive access to our 24/7 Facebook group for

support and advice. • Weekly promotional posts on our exclusive

Facebook group. • Weekly celebratory posts on our exclusive

Facebook group. • Discounted advertising in our Monthly Publication.

If this group interests you and you would like to take part, please email src@chatas.com.au to affirm your interest and you will be sent an email invite to our exclusive group Business Connect.

What Is Business Connect? By Christine Jolly

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Our next Family Food Patch Educator training course is to be held at the Queenstown Child and Fami l y Cent re , starting 9th November (please note NEW start date!). The course is FREE and directed at parents , carers and community workers with children 0-12yrs and covers a range of topics including introducing solids, physical activity, label reading, fussy

eating, building a healthy lunchbox and drinks.

The course also looks at ways in which you can then share this information with your wider family, friends and community as a peer educator and our whole program team is there to support into the future with resources, catch up sessions, newsletters and network links.

The course is fun and interactive and a great opportunity to make connections in your community and have support to create positive changes in healthy lifestyles for families with young children.

Twelve places will be available, with free adjunct care provided and some travel reimbursement available. The course has been extended to now run for six consecutive Monday’s from 9.30am – 2.30pm. The closing date for expressions of interest for the training will be Friday 9th October.

For further information about the training and how our program works to support peer educators after the course please contact me for a chat, a fact sheet or an expression of interest form on 0438 926 242 or familyfoodpatch@chatas.com.au.

Our Family Food Patch presentations on ‘The Power of Peer Education’ at the Population Health Congress in

Hobart this September were well received (see poster). Interstate health promotion workers and academics alike have requested more information about our program given the success we have in supporting individual and community change for healthier lifestyles, especially in hard to reach communities.

Earlier this year our friends at Eat Well Tasmania ran a great campaign called Veg It Up with some refreshing and simple recipes for looking at preparing and cooking vegetables in new ways or increasing the variety and amount in your everyday meals. You can still check out their recipe cards on their Facebook page if you look at their ‘photos’ – easy to save the photo and hey presto you have a new recipe card! This is one of our favourites in the patch for using up/trying a wide range of vegetables:

Family Food Patch By Emma Rowell

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Have you been to our weekly craft Wednesdays? They are our most popular days. Drop in any time between 9:30am and 12:30pm with your latest small craft and work alongside or learn from other parents who enjoy a good chat, cuppa and craft.

Our Monday playgroup is brimming with toddler boys! They enjoy the dancing, singing and making music. They even sit still a bit to listen to a fun story and learn a life skill from the popular Daniel Tiger. We definitely need some little girls to help us achieve balance of the sexes. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their families are all welcome. Bring morning tea for your little one to enjoy afterwards.

O n T u e s d a y , 1 3 O c t o b e r 1 0 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 p m A u s t r a l i a n Breastfeeding Association will be hosting an information session on Breastfeeding and the Environment.

The monthly Self Care Club is also off to a nice start. The public are welcome to join them at 10:30am, 15 October, for an Introduction to Essential Oils facilitated by Stacey Kaitinis, CHAT member and owner of Birchwood Essentials.

The Haven will also be the venue of Playback Theatre’s performance: Parnters in Parenting.

Please email Christine Jolly at src@chatas.com.au to reserve your spot for either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Wednesday’s session will be child-free apart from nursing infants. Thursday is open to all families with a reservation.

Wednesdays session is available to up to 40 attendees. Thursday morning is limited to 20 families. RSVPs are essential.

Parking on Wednesday night during the performance is available in the Cathedral carpark. Thursday morning

parking is available in any of the CBD carparks nearby.

As always we are very grateful to St. Davids Cathedral for their longterm partnership in providing this space wh ich serves as a haven fo r Tasmanian families in Hobart’s CBD.

Who can use The Haven? All families are welcome at The Haven: mums, dads, bubs and kids, grandparents, carers, aunties, and uncles. Entry is $2 per family. FREE for Child Health Association Tasmania members.

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm

Location: 121 Macquarie St, Hobart (down the alley off Macquarie St. behind St. Davids Cathedral office building)

Contact: Alicia Rogers, hobarthaven@gmail.com

The Haven By Christine Jolly

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This month our newest special focus group, Self Care Club, went on its first excursion to try something that they always wanted to try. Bikram Yoga Tasmania was the destination. Parents were greeted with tea and biscuits and a beautiful open place to chat while little ones enjoyed the room lined with mirrors and played with toys that were simply different than the ones at home.

Anna Korkmaz (owner and member of CHAT’s Business Connect) and her husband revitalised the space themselves. One mum in the SCC immediately wanted to know who the architect was (being one herself).

Anna, who facilitates a Pregnancy Yoga class at the facility, knows a thing or two about self care:

“As a busy, working mum of two boys, I have honestly found it very challenging to prioritise taking care of myself. It has always been about taking care of my family and running our business. However, I reached a point where, physically, mentally and emotionally, I was at my breaking point. I realised that I had to make the time for me or else I was not going to be capable of taking care of everything and everyone that I needed to in my life.

“So now, at the start of every week, my husband and I sit down with our weekly teaching schedule and our "to-do" lists. We sit there together and for half an hour we work out our entire week ahead. Within that week, we both make sure we schedule our yoga practice sessions, where our boys can go to the childminding at the studio. We have also just started (and it's working brilliantly!) scheduling a morning each where we can do whatever we like! Once a week, my husband will take our boys with him and I have a morning where I can catch up with a friend, take a class if I wish, or even just catch up on some sleep - bliss! And then he gets a morning like this too.

“During my pregnancy yoga classes, I really encourage women to listen to their bodies and take the time to focus on themselves and their growing baby. With our busy lives it can be easy to forget to take a moment sometimes. A moment to just sit in stillness and reflect or a moment to sit and be absolutely present. There's no one way to do this, but I find through yoga and

breath work it is easier to become more connected with how you are feeling. Yoga and meditation is very personal and I am always honoured to be able to help guide pregnant women on their journey.

“To me, there are many benefits to meeting with others who are also committed to taking better care of themselves. In a group setting with like-minded people, you can feel safe to talk openly about your hopes and goals and perhaps even discuss any challenges that you are experiencing in reaching those goals. By having others join you on this journey, you have a support network who can also help you to be accountable. We all need an exercise buddy or a friendly ear and it seems that the Self Care Club has both of these to offer!”

Our Self Care Club enjoys a monthly outing where they try or learn something new. The group also enjoys a monthly catch-up at The Haven where they share morning tea and chat over puzzles, colouring-in pages and games. It is all very light-hearted and a way to keep each other accountable in remembering that we are worth looking after in addition to our little ones.

In October, Self Care Club will be learning about Essential Oils and how they can benefit families’ lives from first aid to cleaning. Stacey Kaitinis, CHAT member from the North West will be facilitating the event in Hobart at The Haven.

On the 28th of October, the group will be hosting a Playback production featuring the stories of parents. It’s sometimes enough knowing that we are not alone in our parenting journeys and we can all share a laugh and a tear together. (See opposite page for details.)

To join Self Care Club, become a member of Child Health Association Tasmania and email Christine Jolly at src@chatas.com.au.

Self Care Club By Christine Jolly

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An#invitation#to#a#FREE#Playback#Theatre#performance

‘Partners)in)Parenting:Trials,)Tribulations)and)Treats’

Wednesday(October(28th,(8pm‐9.30pm((child(free,(parking(behind)(orThursday(October(29th,(10.30(am(–approx.11.30am((children(welcome;(no(parking)

at(the(Bishop(Hay(Centre,(121(Macquarie(St((The(Haven)

Playback theatre is improvised theatre where the stories, memories and perceptions of the audience are re-enacted spontaneously by a team of actors and a musician to create a performance that is both powerful and poignant. Audience members are invited to tell their stories of the challenges and rewards of parenting or simply watch and enjoy!

RSVP phone 0400518154 by Mon October 26th as numbers are limited due to space. See information regarding parking in newsletter.

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North West Region

In the NW, we have been enjoying the start of spring with warmer weather brightening the days. For those who are keen to get active and enjoy the sunshine, build up fitness and friendships we have the Ulverstone CHAT ‘n’ walk group starting in October. The walks are every Thursday at 9.30am on a variety of scenic walks across the Central Coast – look at the facebook page for weekly updates. Our Devonport pram walking group is ready to start again when there is enough interest, so let Jayne know if you are keen.

CHAT is also running two Kidsafe information sessions down the West Coast on 7th October for anyone interested please contact Jayne for more details. During September, CHAT had an information stall at a Child Protection Week event in She f f i e ld and a t tended the Neighbourhood House expo in Strahan. CHAT also started another group for parents at Devonport Primary School called CHAT Time, which provides a fun, supportive environment for parents and pre-schoolers to connect and unwind.

Remember we continue to have our CHAT Rosebery and King Island playgroups and the Ulverstone Mums and Bubs group. These are all great opportunities to connect with others and you will find specific details on our CHAT website. Remember to join our NW Mums Network page to keep updated on local events, useful information and the chance to connect with other Mums in the NW area.

To join our online community of mums in North West Tasmania, visit http://goo.gl/Z9aBRO

Coordinator: Jayne Freshney nwrc@chatas.com.au 0407 306 010

Southern Region

I have met some very eager new mothers this month from visiting a handful of new parent groups across the South. All were eager to c o n n e c t f u r t h e r w i t h i n o u r community, taking advantage of what our organisation has to offer.

One such group of mothers has requested a one-off information session in infant and toddler first aid. Rotary Club of Central Hobart has provided the funding, once again.

If you are in the Kingston area and would like to take part in a four hour course on Saturday, 31 October, 10:00am-2:00pm. Venue to be announced. Nursing infants are welcome to come along. This course is available for members of CHAT only. You can visit our website www.chatas.com.au to acquire your membership. Partners who intend to come must fill in their own entry in the RSVP form using the family CHAT member number.

RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/lW6aHXWbSE

To join our online community of mums in Southern Tasmania, visit http://goo.gl/0haJdk

Coordinator: Christine Jolly src@chatas.com.au 0400 518 154

Northern Region

I have very exciting news! CHAT is currently working on a partnership with a local organisation to make the Launceston Haven happen. We have been working hard to submit for a grant to update our resources and purchase furnishings to ensure the Launceston Haven is the most relaxed and welcome space to take a breather. So watch this space – along with checking our Facebook page for further details.

CHAT has formed a connection with a local group called “Women’s Friendship Group” which is a volunteer based group who are teaching Hazara women English. These women have young children and therefore cannot attend formal classes. I encourage our members to volunteer on Mondays 12-2pm at the NICS building at the LGH, if you have the t ime. Chi ldren are welcome. Please feel free to contact Katrina (0400 820 070) for more details.

We have started the Seaport Pram walking group up once again. We meet at Royal Park carpark at 11am on Thursdays. Don’t forget your hats, water and sunscreen!

I’m excited for a busy next couple of months. Hope to see you about.

If you are interested in starting a new pram walking or mums group in your local area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am very eager to get groups up and going and happy to have a chat about anything you may feel CHAT can support you with.

To join our online community of mums in Northern Tasmania, visit http://goo.gl/s9N9rg

Coordinator: Katrina Lokan nrc@chatas.com.au 0400 820 070

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Honouring Our Life Members Annette Bain Kathy Barry Mary Brain Denise Bizjak Julie Bott Mary Brain Karen Cashion Debra Chick Esme Clarke Gill Clarke Jenny Clements Barbara Cooper Elizabeth Cowan Marylynn Connelley Chris Dahlenberg Margaret Davis Dee Dawkins Brenda Dickenson Kathryn Direen Marianne Dolbey Maree Duggan Maria Eaton Kathryn Edwards Kathryn Ervin Jillian Freeman Martha Frankcombe

Ruth Freeman Maria Gill Fiona Gleeson Jan Griffiths Pat Harthen Anita Hine Lindy Holmard Suzette Holmes Eilin Hordvik Suzanne Horton Jenni Howlett Judy Hunt Pauline Hurd Mandy Jackson Elaine Johnston Anna Jones Marylynn Jones Rosemary Kellaway Mary Keller Tanya King Christine LeFevre Annette Langham Lyn Long Jillian Lynch Margaret Maine Celeste Marchant

Jessica Marston Susan McKinnon Jane McKnight Tanya McNeill Anita Meier Charlene Milner Christine Minchin Chris Mooy Louise Morgan Robyn Nandan Lynne Neep Carol Newbon Leanne Newson Sonia Ollongton Allison O’May Maree Peck Eleanor Phelan Jenny Ploughman Catherine Revell Pam Revell Audrey Richardson Fiona Ringrose Robyn Robertson Gail Saggers Judy Salter Raelene Salter

Leonie Scott Elizabeth Singleton Emily Shepherd Kaye Smith Linda Smith Tammy Smith Kristy Springer Loriee Snook Christine Stacey Janet Stephens Rhonda Stewart Anita Street Pat Swindells Shelley Thomson Lyn Williams Kerrie Walkem Ann Wedding Marion Wilson Jill Zeeman

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Metafit™ - total body-weight training. A 30 minute HIIT workout that keeps on working and burning calories for 24 hours!A combination of traditional body-weight exercises (think squats, burpees, lunges, press ups) with the latest interval and Tabatatechniques to set the metabolism on fire!! •! Metafit is suitable for all fitness levels and beginners are very welcome!! •! Child friendly sessions available – get your workout done while your child/children play beside you!

For more information, session times, and to book visit:www.facebook.com/metafithobart OR www.bookitlive.net/metafithobartFurther questions? email: sheridan@metafithobart.com

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Tone muscles, Boost metabolism, Burn fat

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CHILD FRIENDLY SESSIONS

The following programs are part of Child Health Association Tasmania

Business Connect Family Food Patch Growing Families

The Haven Hobart Mums Network

Northern Mums Network North West Mums Network

Pram Walking Groups Resource Libraries

Retailers Discount Program

To find out more about our programs and membership, please visit our website

State Executive Officer Liz Crane

0428 221 886 seo@chatas.com.au

Finance/Admin Officer Matt Smith

0477 033 669 admin@chatas.com.au

Southern Regional Coordinator Christine Jolly 0400 518 154

src@chatas.com.au

North West Regional Coordinator Jayne Freshney 0407 306 010

nwrc@chatas.com.au

Northern Regional Coordinator Katrina Lokan 0400 820 070

nrc@chatas.com.au

Family Food Patch Program Manager Emma Rowell 0438 926 242

familyfoodpatch@chatas.com.au

Growing Families Program Officer Kathryn Ervin 0437 584 143

growingfamilies@chatas.com.au