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Wed Mar 29th, 2023

More Bass Coast kids get onboard Kids as Catalysts!

More Bass Coast kids are set to increase their social, emotional and leadership skills and create positive change in their communities, as a record four local schools commence the Kids as Catalysts program in Term 2 this year.

Teachers and educators from Bass Valley Primary School, Powlett River Primary School at Dalyston Newhaven Primary School and Wonthaggi North Primary School got together on Tuesday 21 March in Kilcunda to learn how to deliver the program in their schools.

Bass Coast Kids as Catalysts is an evidence-based program that uses creativity to engage and educate children, supporting young people to be positive change makers and leaders by partnering with local organisations to deliver community action projects.

Bass Coast Community Foundation chair Phil Friedlos said the growth of the program is a credit to the local teachers and schools’ commitment delivering it, and the growing support of local community organisations.

“The 78 grade five and six students involved in last year’s program have clearly demonstrated improvements in positive social and emotional skills, connections and engagement with the community, and greater understanding and practice of leadership skills,” he said.

“These are exactly the reasons the Foundation is funding the program - to help grow aspirations and community connections for local kids.”

You can see the program in action at Newhaven Primary School in a short video:
vimeo.com/789142492.

If you want to know more about the program, get in touch! Message us here or email Jenny Churchill jenny@kidsthrive.org.au
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More Bass Coast kids get onboard Kids as Catalysts! 

More Bass Coast kids are set to increase their social, emotional and leadership skills and create positive change in their communities, as a record four local schools commence the Kids as Catalysts program in Term 2 this year.

Teachers and educators from Bass Valley Primary School, Powlett River  Primary School at Dalyston Newhaven Primary School and Wonthaggi North Primary School got together on Tuesday 21 March in Kilcunda to learn how to deliver the program in their schools.

Bass Coast Kids as Catalysts is an evidence-based program that uses creativity to engage and educate children, supporting young people to be positive change makers and leaders by partnering with local organisations to deliver community action projects.

Bass Coast Community Foundation chair Phil Friedlos said the growth of the program is a credit to the local teachers and schools’ commitment delivering it, and the growing support of local community organisations.

“The 78 grade five and six students involved in last year’s program have clearly demonstrated improvements in positive social and emotional skills, connections and engagement with the community, and greater understanding and practice of leadership skills,” he said.

“These are exactly the reasons the Foundation is funding the program - to help grow aspirations and community connections for local kids.”

You can see the program in action at Newhaven Primary School in a short video: 
vimeo.com/789142492. 

If you want to know more about the program, get in touch! Message us here or email Jenny Churchill jenny@kidsthrive.org.au
Mon Mar 27th, 2023

Team work in the Home Project at Newhaven

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

Last Wednesday, The Theatre Makers group lead by Iris was refining their durational performances in small cubicles visible through windows.

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School.

The whole community is invited.

The Home Project is funded by Creative @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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Team work in the Home Project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids. 

Last Wednesday, The Theatre Makers group lead by Iris Gaillard - Artist was refining their durational performances in small cubicles visible through windows.   

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School. 

The whole community is invited. 

The Home Project is funded by Creative Victoria @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes. 

#kidsthrive 

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhavenImage attachmentImage attachment
Fri Mar 24th, 2023

It was Music Time again in the Home Project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

Last Wednesday, half of the grade 6 students cohort discovered the song Andrea Rienets composed and wrote with their words after last weeks’s song writing workshop. And they got to learn to song and record it!

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School.

The whole community is invited.

The Home Project is funded by Creative Victoria @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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It was Music Time again in the Home Project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids. 

Last Wednesday, half of the grade 6 students cohort discovered the song Andrea Rienets composed and wrote with their words after last weeks’s song writing workshop. And they got to learn to song and record it! 

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School. 

The whole community is invited. 

The Home Project is funded by Creative Victoria @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes. 

#kidsthrive 

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
Thu Mar 23rd, 2023

Very exciting day at Newhaven Primary School in the Home Project.

Yesterday was filming day for the Visual Art crew lead by Lizzy Rich.

We had the pleasure to have film maker Mick Green Drift Media on-site to create a stop-motion animation of the grade 6 students’ artworks.

We can’t wait to see the outcome!

A showing of the Home Project will be presented at Newhaven Primary School on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm

Come and witness the outstanding work accomplished by the Grade 6 students this term.

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

The Home Project is funded by Creative Victoria via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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Mon Mar 20th, 2023

Gearing up for the 2023 iteration of Kids as Catalysts in Bass Coast

Tomorrow is the day the Kids Thrive team meets the teachers and prepare them for the exciting things to come.

We are delighted to announce that 4 primary schools across Bass Coast will be participating in the program this year!

If you would like to learn more about Kids as Catalysts, head to our website, and don’t hesitate to shoot us an email if you have any questions. We would love to start a conversation.

#kidsthrive #kidsascatalysts

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Gearing up for the 2023 iteration of Kids as Catalysts in Bass Coast

Tomorrow is the day the Kids Thrive team meets the teachers and prepare them for the exciting things to come. 

We are delighted to announce that 4 primary schools across Bass Coast will be participating in the program this year!

If you would like to learn more about Kids as Catalysts, head to our website, and don’t hesitate to shoot us an email if you have any questions. We would love to start a conversation. 

#kidsthrive #kidsascatalysts

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#kidsleadingcreativechange #basscoast #newhaven #powlettriver #newhavenprimaryschool #childledchange #charityaustralia #bass #artsorganisation #kidsascatalystsprogram #melbourne #nonforprofitmelbourne #gippsland #schoolprogram #wonthaggi #melbournetheatre #basscoastcommunityfoundation #nonforprofit #corinella #powlettriverprimaryschool #bassvalleyprimaryschool #wonthagginorthprimaryschool Bass Coast Community Foundation
Fri Mar 17th, 2023

It was Music Time in the Home Project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

Last Wednesday, the whole cohort of grade 6 students learnt about song writing with composer, musician and singer Andrea Rienets.

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School.

The whole community is invited.

The Home Project is funded by Creative via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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It was Music Time in the Home Project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids. 

Last Wednesday, the whole cohort of grade 6 students learnt about song writing with composer, musician and singer Andrea Rienets. 

The students will be offering a showing of their work during term 1 on Wednesday 5 April at 5.30pm at Newhaven Primary School. 

The whole community is invited.  

The Home Project is funded by Creative Victoria via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes. 

#kidsthrive 

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhavenImage attachment
Tue Mar 14th, 2023

📣Tonight! Community Info Session📣

Are you part of a community group in Bass Coast? Are you interested in working with young community leaders?

Come along to find out about becoming a Community Action Partner with grade 5/6 students in Bass Coast, as part of the Kids as Catalysts program.

The session will provide information on the program; the role of a community partner; the benefits to students and the community, and an opportunity to meet the Kids Thrive Team.

2022 Community Partners will share their experiences

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Tue 14 Mar 2023 5:30 PM (duration: 90min)

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12-22 School Avenue, Newhave VIC 3295

BOOKING: www.trybooking.com/CGALW

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📣Tonight! Community Info Session📣

Are you part of a community group in Bass Coast? Are you interested in working with young community leaders? 

Come along to find out about becoming a Community Action Partner with grade 5/6 students in Bass Coast, as part of the Kids as Catalysts program.

The session will provide information on the program; the role of a community partner; the benefits to students and the community, and an opportunity to meet the Kids Thrive Team. 

2022 Community Partners will share their experiences

DATE
Tue 14 Mar 2023 5:30 PM (duration: 90min)

LOCATION
Newhaven Primary School - Multipurpose Room
12-22 School Avenue, Newhave VIC 3295

BOOKING: https://www.trybooking.com/CGALW

#kidsthrive  #kidsascatalysts

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Wed Mar 8th, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day!

As a feminist organisation, founded and run by women, we would like to acknowledge all the women who are making our organisation thrive with their hard work, tireless dedication and amazing creativity. Today and everyday.

Our founders: Andrea Lemon and Andrea Rienets
Our general manager: Alison Bradfield
Our office administrator: Rose Mason
Our program coordinator: Jenny Churchill
Our creative facilitators: Lizzy Rich & Iris Gaillard

And all the contractors, school principals, teachers and teacher’s aids who are supporting Kids Thrive on a daily basis.

As outlined on the International Women’s Day website, #IWD is about fostering a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

To contribute to making that world, celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity.

Collectively we can all #embraceequity

#kidsthrive #internationalwomensday
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Happy International Women’s Day! 

As a feminist organisation, founded and run by women, we would like to acknowledge all the women who are making our organisation thrive with their hard work, tireless dedication and amazing creativity. Today and everyday.  

Our founders: Andrea Lemon and Andrea Rienets
Our general manager: Alison Bradfield
Our office administrator: Rose Mason
Our program coordinator: Jenny Churchill 
Our creative facilitators: Lizzy Rich & Iris Gaillard

And all the contractors, school principals, teachers and teacher’s aids who are supporting Kids Thrive on a daily basis. 

As outlined on the International Women’s Day website, #IWD is about fostering a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world thats diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

To contribute to making that world, celebrate womens achievement, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity.

Collectively we can all #embraceequity 

#kidsthrive #internationalwomensday

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And our fabulous Chair of Kids Thrive Committee of Management - Wendy Gillett. Champion in every way!

Mon Mar 6th, 2023

Playing with light in the Home project at Newhaven

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

Last week the Theatre Making group explored how to tell a story using a light source, props and bodies in a space with Iris

The Home Project is funded by Creative via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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Loving this work 🥰

Fri Mar 3rd, 2023

The Home project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

This week the Visual Artists group kept on exploring deep mapping through a collage technique they’ve learnt with visual artist Lizzy Rich

The Home Project is funded by
Creative Victoria @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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The Home project at Newhaven Primary School

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids. 

This week the Visual Artists group kept on exploring deep mapping through a collage technique they’ve learnt with visual artist Lizzy Rich

The Home Project is funded by 
Creative Victoria @creative_vic via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes. 

#kidsthrive 

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhavenImage attachmentImage attachment
Wed Mar 1st, 2023

At VicHealth Promotion Awards Ceremony

Where CEO Andrea Lemon, and Program Director Andrea Rienets had the pleasure to meet VicHealth Chair, and first female Attorney-General: the Honourable Nicola Roxon.

Thank you VicHealth for this fabulous initiative, showcasing great work that provides Victorians with opportunities to enjoy good health. And congratulations to all the winners 2022 again.

#kidsthrive #vichealth #vichealthpromotionawards

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At VicHealth Promotion Awards Ceremony

Where CEO Andrea Lemon, and Program Director Andrea Rienets had the pleasure to meet VicHealth Chair, and first female Attorney-General: the Honourable Nicola Roxon.

Thank you VicHealth for this fabulous initiative, showcasing great work that provides Victorians with opportunities to enjoy good health. And congratulations to all the winners 2022 again. 

#kidsthrive #vichealth #vichealthpromotionawards

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Mon Feb 27th, 2023

Are you part of a community group in Bass Coast? Are you interested in working with young community leaders?

Come along to find out about becoming a Community Action Partner with grade 5/6 students in Bass Coast, as part of the Kids as Catalysts program.

The session will provide information on the program; the role of a community partner; the benefits to students and the community, and an opportunity to meet the Kids Thrive Team.

2022 Community Partners will share their experiences

DATE
Tue 14 Mar 2023 5:30 PM (duration: 90min)

LOCATION
Newhaven Primary School - Multipurpose Room
12-22 School Avenue, Newhave VIC 3295

BOOKING: www.trybooking.com/CGALW

#kidsthrive #kidsascatalysts

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Are you part of a community group in Bass Coast? Are you interested in working with young community leaders? 

Come along to find out about becoming a Community Action Partner with grade 5/6 students in Bass Coast, as part of the Kids as Catalysts program.

The session will provide information on the program; the role of a community partner; the benefits to students and the community, and an opportunity to meet the Kids Thrive Team. 

2022 Community Partners will share their experiences

DATE
Tue 14 Mar 2023 5:30 PM (duration: 90min)

LOCATION
Newhaven Primary School - Multipurpose Room
12-22 School Avenue, Newhave VIC 3295

BOOKING: https://www.trybooking.com/CGALW

#kidsthrive  #kidsascatalysts

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Fri Feb 24th, 2023

It’s all about Connection and Community

Recently, we crossed path with Mandy from @West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, Community Action Partner extraordinnaire in last year’s iteration of Kids as Catalysts Program in Bass Coast.

Mandy was very excited to let us know that their relationship with Powlett River Primary School at Dalyston have grown. They are now not only collaborating with the graduate from the Kids as Catalysts program but also the whole school.

She mentioned that the kids now call themselves the Kugeramome Kids, indigenous name for the Powlett River and name of the Kids as Catalysts team in 2022.

Our hearts are full. This is what the Kids as Catalysts program can do for a school, a community and the organisations dedicated to make it thrive.

Read more about the Kids as Catalysts program on our website: www.kidsthrive.org.au/kids-as-catalysts/

#kidsthrive #kidsascatalysts #westgippslandcatchmentmanagementauthority #powlettriverprimaryschool

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It’s all about Connection and Community 

Recently, we crossed path with Mandy from @West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, Community Action Partner extraordinnaire in last year’s iteration of Kids as Catalysts Program in Bass Coast.

Mandy was very excited to let us know that their relationship with Powlett River Primary School at Dalyston have grown. They are now not only collaborating with the graduate from the Kids as Catalysts program but also the whole school.

She mentioned that the kids now call themselves the Kugeramome Kids, indigenous name for the Powlett River and name of the Kids as Catalysts team in 2022.

Our hearts are full. This is what the Kids as Catalysts program can do for a school, a community and the organisations dedicated to make it thrive. 

Read more about the Kids as Catalysts program on our website: https://www.kidsthrive.org.au/kids-as-catalysts/

#kidsthrive #kidsascatalysts #westgippslandcatchmentmanagementauthority #powlettriverprimaryschool 

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Another wonderful ongoing partnership with a community organisation and Powlett River Primary School from the Kids as Catalysts program It gladdens the heart 👏👏💕

Thu Feb 23rd, 2023

The Home project Newhaven

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

This week the Theatre Making group explored the relationship between the concepts of place, performing space and story telling with Iris

The Home Project is funded by Creative via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

#kidsthrive

#kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast #creativevictoriapartnerships #creativevictoria #learningpartnerships #newhaven
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Mon Feb 20th, 2023

Kids Thrive presents The Home project

Funded by Creative via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes.

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids.

A team of three artists: Andrea Rienets, Iris Gaillard and Lizzy Rich - under the directorial eye of CEO Andrea Lemon - will be collaborating with the Grade 6 students at Newhaven inviting them to unearth their insights via different media: visual arts, performing arts and music.

Featured here, the work of some grade 6 students guided by Lizzy Rich, visual artist exploring deep mapping.

#kidsthrive #kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast

#creativevictoria #creativevictoriapartnerships #learningpartnerships #learningpartnershipprogram
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Kids Thrive presents The Home project

Funded by Creative Victoria via the Creative Learning Partnerships program: a residency program, which encourages schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance education outcomes. 

The Home project is about kids enshrining their pandemic experiences and insights for future kids. 

A team of three artists: Andrea Rienets, Iris Gaillard and Lizzy Rich - under the directorial eye of CEO Andrea Lemon - will be collaborating with the Grade 6 students at Newhaven Primary School inviting them to unearth their insights via different media: visual arts, performing arts and music.

Featured here, the work of some grade 6 students guided by Lizzy Rich, visual artist exploring deep mapping. 

#kidsthrive #kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #basscoast
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Fri Feb 17th, 2023

Check out the video about the Kids as Catalysts program commissioned by Bass

The grade 5/6 students from Newhaven talk about their experience going through the program.

Thank you Principal Sharyne Munday and Bass Coast Foundation for your ongoing support and for this fabulous video.

To view it, click here: vimeo.com/789142492

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Check out the video about the Kids as Catalysts program commissioned by Bass Coast Community Foundation

The grade 5/6 students from Newhaven Primary School talk about their experience going through the program. 

Thank you Principal Sharyne Munday and Bass Coast Foundation for your ongoing support and for this fabulous video.

To view it, click here: https://vimeo.com/789142492

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Thu Feb 16th, 2023

📣EOI open📣

Phillip Island Nature Parks is looking to engage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists (15-18 years) to be a part of the Yarning Circle.

The Yarning Circle Project came about through discussions with Bunurong Traditional Owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members, the Nature Parks’ Reconciliation Advisory Committee, Volunteer Coordinator, and Conservation team, and was realised with the help of the grade 5/6 students from Newhaven Primary School as part of the Kids Thrive Kids as Catalysts program.

Phillip Island Nature Parks want to create a culturally safe space that can be used by everyone for a variety of activities whilst educating people about Aboriginal culture & art, the multi-cultural community of Millowl (Phillip Island), and the native and threatened plants and animals found in a woodland habitat.

EOI is now open for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with suitable experience to participate in the creation and delivery of a program to create several art installations in the themes of fauna and flora of a woodlands environment that will be part of the Yarning Circle

EOI close on February 24

If you require any support with your application, or have any questions please contact the Project Manager – Kate Adams by email kadams@penguins.org.au or 0429 989 773

We are thrilled to see the Yarning Circle grow!

#kidsthrive #phillipislandnatureparks #kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #yarningcircle #kidsascatalysts
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📣EOI open📣

Phillip Island Nature Parks is looking to engage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists (15-18 years) to be a part of the Yarning Circle. 

The Yarning Circle Project came about through discussions with Bunurong Traditional Owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members, the Nature Parks’ Reconciliation Advisory Committee, Volunteer Coordinator, and Conservation team, and was realised with the help of the grade 5/6 students from Newhaven Primary School as part of the Kids Thrive Kids as Catalysts program.

Phillip Island Nature Parks want to create a culturally safe space that can be used by everyone for a variety of activities whilst educating people about Aboriginal culture & art, the multi-cultural community of Millowl (Phillip Island), and the native and threatened plants and animals found in a woodland habitat.

EOI is now open for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with suitable experience to participate in the creation and delivery of a program to create several art installations in the themes of fauna and flora of a woodlands environment that will be part of the Yarning Circle 

EOI close on February 24

If you require any support with your application, or have any questions please contact the Project Manager – Kate Adams by email kadams@penguins.org.au or 0429 989 773

We are thrilled to see the Yarning Circle grow! 

#kidsthrive #phillipislandnatureparks #kidsleadingcreativechange #newhavenprimaryschool #yarningcircle #kidsascatalysts

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Well done Newhaven Primary Cultural Diversity team and the Nature Park 👏

Tue Feb 14th, 2023

At Vichealth Promotion Awards! VicHealth

Kids Thrive was running for a fifth award! We were honoured to be nominated for The Bridge/Kids Power Up in the Future Healthy Award Category

The Future Healthy Award is about supporting young people’s health and wellbeing now sets them up for a healthy future. This category recognises a health promotion organisation or program working with Victoria’s young people facing greater barriers to improve their health and wellbeing.

Heartfelt congratulations to 2022 winner for the Future Healthy Award: Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program by Surfing Victoria

One of the longest running Indigenous engagement programs in the country. Moving into its 25th year, the program utilises surfing as a vehicle to connect Indigenous Victorians with the ocean, their community and nature whilst learning new skills, water safety knowledge and healthy habits.

Read more about the #vichealthpromotionawards and #victorianindigenoussurfingprogram here: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about/awards/future-healthy

Happy Reading!

#kidsthrive #kidsleadingcreativechange #vichealth #kidsthrivethebridge

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At Vichealth Promotion Awards! VicHealth 

Kids Thrive was running for a fifth award! We were honoured to be nominated for The Bridge/Kids Power Up in the Future Healthy Award Category

The Future Healthy Award is about supporting young people’s health and wellbeing now sets them up for a healthy future. This category recognises a health promotion organisation or program working with Victoria’s young people facing greater barriers to improve their health and wellbeing.

Heartfelt congratulations to 2022 winner for the Future Healthy Award: Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program by Surfing Victoria

One of the longest running Indigenous engagement programs in the country. Moving into its 25th year, the program utilises surfing as a vehicle to connect Indigenous Victorians with the ocean, their community and nature whilst learning new skills, water safety knowledge and healthy habits.

Read more about the #vichealthpromotionawards and #victorianindigenoussurfingprogram here: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about/awards/future-healthy 

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I’m not surprised - but so happy for you both🤗

Well done on yet another fantastic award finalist.

Whoop whoop!! Amazing still! 💗☀️🌈

Go girls!

Luv ya guts gals!

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Fri Feb 10th, 2023

So it starts

We are very excited to be back at Newhaven for the Home Delivery project.

Using elements of visual art, theatre making and music, the grade 6 students will be invited to discover the artist process to create a piece around the concept of Home and their memories of the Lockdowns.

Stay tuned for more details to come.

#kidsthrive

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#kidsleadingcreativechange #artsorganisation #nonforprofitmelbourne #basscoast #newhavenprimaryschool #gippsland #melbournetheatre #melbourne #nonforprofit #wonthaggi #charityaustralia #community #schoolprogram #newhaven
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So it starts

We are very excited to be back at Newhaven Primary School for the Home Delivery project.  

Using elements of visual art, theatre making and music, the grade 6 students will be invited to discover the artist process to create a piece around the concept of Home and their memories of the Lockdowns. 

Stay tuned for more details to come. 

#kidsthrive 

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#kidsleadingcreativechange #artsorganisation #nonforprofitmelbourne #basscoast #newhavenprimaryschool #gippsland #melbournetheatre #melbourne #nonforprofit #wonthaggi #charityaustralia #community #schoolprogram #newhaven
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