Have your kids started school this year, or will they be starting in 2022/2023? CAMBA are hosting an evening for parents to catch up and discuss all things related to starting school. It’s a big moment for kids and parents, and this is an opportunity to meet other parents, discuss any concerns, and share ideas about multiples and singletons starting school. If your children started school recently (and what a year that was!), this is a chance to discuss how things are going. Perhaps you’ve had some issues that you’re struggling to solve. Maybe you’ve got some great ideas to share with those about to start school. If your children are about to embark on their primary school journey, come along and ask those burning questions and learn from those who have experienced the high and lows!  It is an opportunity for parents to connect and talk about their concerns, share our collective knowledge, and hopefully meet other local parents whose children are going to the same school as yours. We will also have a 'parent panel' made up of CAMBA members - Patricia Plumb, Liz Greaves, Connie Sankey, Genevieve Hemsley and Nicole Geddes. All these members have a range of school years and experiences under their belt, and are excited to share their learnings!  Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Register your attendance by clicking on the 'Get Ticket' link below!  *Please note that this is not a 'school readiness' seminar.

CAMBA Playgroup! All multiples and their siblings are welcome to attend! Cost is $5 per family. Please bring along some morning tea (no nuts or popcorn please). There may be a coffee run for parents, so bring along some change and your reusable coffee cup. Please remember to QR code in and present your vaccination status to Bowen St reception staff. Currently, masks are not required indoors but please wear if you'd prefer.  Please register and pay by clicking on the green 'Get Tickets' link prior to playgroup. Look forward to seeing you there!

With the new year on our door step, CAMBA is very excited to be able to offer your children a little gift for their new and exciting transition to their BIG school in 2022.  We are working together with Little Birdy Finds once more this year, which is very exciting that we can again provide your School Starters a little GIFT. If your children or a child is starting school in 2022 then please register ASAP via the below link. We know all to well that this year has AGAIN been a challenging one for our kinder kids which is why we would like to make it a little more special for their first day! Just to recap!!!  What we are doing? CAMBA will be ordering a Bag Tag on your behalf for your children/child When? You MUST RSVP HERE by the 28th November to be part of this program as we need to get the orders in for January pick up. Cost to you? $0 - this is FREE for ALL families with children starting prep in 2022. This includes any singletons. Please make sure you register each child as a ticket to ensure we get their names correct.  Any questions at all please contact me.  Can't wait to get these ordered for you all. Cheers Keren president@camba.amba.org.au

CAMBA Playgroup! All multiples and their siblings are welcome to attend! Cost is $5 per family. Please bring along some morning tea (no nuts or popcorn please). There may be a coffee run for parents, so bring along some change and your reusable coffee cup. Please remember to QR code in and present your vaccination status to Bowen St reception staff. Masks must be worn inside, but are not required outdoors.  Please register and pay by clicking on the green 'Get Tickets' link prior to playgroup. Look forward to seeing you there!

CAMBA Playgroup is back! To welcome our playgroup families back, we are excited to announce that the wonderful JoJo will be leading our musical 'Teddy Bears' picnic at Bowen Street Community Centre (102 Bowen St) until 11.30am.  There will be a cost of $10 per family. Please remember that if you join us at Bowen St, QR code in and present your vaccination status to reception staff. Masks must be worn inside, but are not required outdoors.  Please register and pay by clicking on the green 'Get Tickets' link prior to playgroup. Remember to bring your favourite teddy bears, some yummy morning tea for your little ones...and we look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

CAMBA are organising two free dance classes during Children’s Week with a great teacher from 'The Space'. Both events will be held online via Zoom.  Popstar Funky Dance Party for Early primary school aged children Saturday 30th October 10AM Dress to impress! Please book a free ticket for each child that will be attending by clicking on 'Get Tickets' in order to receive the Zoom link.   More information on the FROZEN inspired Dance Party for Pre-school aged children can be found here.     This Children’s Week event is presented by Camberwell Area Multiple Birth Association Inc. in partnership with the Victorian Government. #ChildrensWeekVic 

CAMBA are organising two free dance classes during Children’s Week with a great teacher from 'The Space'. Both events will be held online via Zoom.  FROZEN inspired Dance Party for Pre-school aged children Tuesday 26th October 10AM Dress to impress! Please book a free ticket for each child that will be attending by clicking on 'Get Tickets' in order to receive the Zoom link.   More information on the Popstar Funky Dance Party for Early primary school aged children can be found here.     This Children’s Week event is presented by Camberwell Area Multiple Birth Association Inc. in partnership with the Victorian Government. #ChildrensWeekVic 

I am sure we have all heard of the "Pay it Forward" concept. We want to use the next few months to focus on giving back to our CAMBA neighbours.  As you would know, it was R U OK? Day on Thursday 9th September. We want to continue to check in with our CAMBA community - to keep us engaged, meet someone new that could be next door, across the road or around the corner!  The concept is simple - we want to focus on paying it forward. Think about sharing some lemons or herbs from the garden, a drawing from your kids, some books you are ready to pass on, or a toy your kids loved but are not using anymore. Or perhaps see it as the chance to catch up for a walk and a coffee with a new CAMBA contact. If you would like to get involved, please keep on reading to find out more -  - Be sure to 'opt in' by submitting your details below OR HERE - Once everyone who is interested has submitted their details, we will then match you with another CAMBA contact in your neighbourhood. This will only be shared with you. - Once matched, we will email you to introduce you.  RSVP HERE by the 30th September.  This is not about purchasing something - consider what you have to give. HANDMADE/HOMEMADE/SOMETHING YOU'RE READY TO PASS ON or SELF GROWN I understand that I can not gift alcohol, tobacco etc I agree that CAMBA will share my name, address and mobile number with another CAMBA family for the purposes of this activity I confirm that I will follow all public health orders. Any photos of this activity would be great appreciated as we can then share the love around the club. Please feel free to email them SEND PHOTOS TO KEREN

LIVE WEBINAR: Anxiety in your Child with Dr Justin Coulson Is there an approach to our children’s anxiety that can build them, encourage them, and give them hope? Anxiety has become one of the leading causes of ill-health in our children. And it’s also affecting more parents than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated what was already an accelerating problem. Can we stop anxiety? Where is it coming from? Are our kids bubble-wrapped snowflakes that just need to “toughen up” and get over it? Or is there an approach to our children’s anxiety that can build them, encourage them, and give them hope? This webinar will provide the answers every parent needs to help their children – and even to help themselves. Over the course of a 90 minutes, Dr Justin Coulson will help you to: Recognise anxiety in your child and know how best to respond when anxiety flares up Become a supportive hope-giver to your child to empower him/her to be courageous in the face of anxious thoughts Uncover the research-based #1 strength your child can develop to combatanxiety and develop remarkable resilience. Identify how your own anxieties could be affecting your child, and know how to manage them Learn proven strategies to help both you and your child navigate and manage anxiety when things get stressful Once you’ve participated in this webinar, you’ll have strategies that you can put into practice on the spot to help curb anxiety, build confidence, and restore resilience in your child. And if you struggle with anxiety yourself, you’ll be changed. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Note – this is a live webinar, but a link will be available until 16 September 2021.

JoJo is joining us for another online Music session this week!!  Date: Tuesday 24 August - Theme is "Transport Vehicles" Time: 9:30am - 10:00am  Where: Zoom Session (link below) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240723184?pwd=U3Y5NlVvcERyNUR0MGl0emhlZG91Zz09 Meeting ID: 872 4072 3184 Passcode: 611971 If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact me! Kind Regards, Amy Dickinson playgroup@camba.amba.org.au

Join Monica Ferrie from Toilet Training Educators for this informative online session. Monica will teach you how to create the perfect environment for your children to learn this new skill and what tools you need to make this happen.  We will learn and develop skills that provide a solid foundation for evidence-based toilet 'training' - it's a skill that must be learned, like eating or walking!  Register at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7892100267201265164    

JoJo is joining us for a special weekend online Music session!!  Date: Sunday 15 August - Theme this month is "MY PET" woooof woooof  Time: 9:30am - 10:00am  Where: Zoom Session (link below) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240723184?pwd=U3Y5NlVvcERyNUR0MGl0emhlZG91Zz09 Meeting ID: 872 4072 3184 Passcode: 611971 Registration: RSVP HERE or scroll down to the bottom of this email and click 'Event Details'.    If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact the playgroup coordinator, Amy. Kind Regards, Amy Dickinson playgroup@camba.amba.org.au