Child & Family Directory

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A note from Southern Midlands Council: Dear Resident, This directory has been developed primarily for parents of children aged between 0-5 living in the Southern Midlands and surrounding regions. We recognise the contribution you are making to our community and seek to assist you in any way we can. The project has been possible with the kind support of Mission Australia, Communities for Children and Stronger Families and Community Initiative. This document is a living document and we intend to update this every quarter. If you find that information has changed or you find other services that may benefit other young families please feel free to contact us. Best wishes, Greg Hunt Community Recreation Officer Southern Midlands Council.

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Table of contents: Childcare Centres............................................................................................ 4

Child Health Care ........................................................................................... 6

Churches ......................................................................................................... 9

Community and Recreation Grounds ........................................................... 10

Community Halls.......................................................................................... 12

Doctors – General Practitioners.................................................................... 15

Emergency Services...................................................................................... 16

Local Government Councillors..................................................................... 17

Local Schools & Educational Services......................................................... 18

Online Access Centres .................................................................................. 21

Other useful contacts .................................................................................... 22

Pharmacies .................................................................................................... 24

Playgroups .................................................................................................... 25

Waste Disposal Stations ............................................................................... 26

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Childcare Centres

Bagdad Community Childcare Centre Midland Highway Bagdad 6268 6664 Runs Wednesday to Friday from 8.30am – 4.00pm. Midlands Early Years Mission Australia 32 Wellington Street Oatlands 6254 0003 Mission run various programs in the Southern Midlands area aimed at the 0-5 age group including playgroups and home visits. They also distribute the Lets Read program aimed at encouraging parents to read to their children encouraging early language and literacy skills. Oatlands School Early Childhood Program Oatlands 6254 1110 The Station Child Care Centre (Including Oatlands Community Childcare Centre) 34 Wellington Street Oatlands 6254 1254 Monday - 8:30am - 4:00pm Tuesday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Services outside the municipal area Brighton Childcare and Early Learning Centre 31 Jubilee Avenue Brighton 6268 0011 Long Day carers. Open Monday to Friday - 7.00am – 6.00pm. Brighton Family Day Care Brighton 6268 7003 Offers introductions to registered home based carers in your area. Carers facilitate early learning programs. If you are interested in becoming a Family Day Carer contact Paula Stone Gunn Street Early Learning and Child Care Centre 85 Gunn Street Bridgewater 6263 7809 Specialises in long day care for children aged from 4 months to 5 years. Open Monday to Friday – 7.00am – 6.00pm. Age specific programs are run for children: Koala Room Activities for 4 months to 3 years Readiness for School 3-5 years Full day rate is $52.00 per child, morning care $25.00 and afternoon care $30.00. Parenting Centre New Town Road Newtown 6233 2700 Playgroup Tasmania Toy Library St Johns Avenue Newtown 1800 171 882

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Child Health Care

Child Heath Clinic Church Street Oatlands For an appointment telephone the Brighton Community Health Centre on 6268 4240. Midlands Multi Purpose Health Centre 13 Church Street Oatlands 6254 5033 Contact: Julie Cooper Postal Address: 13 Church Street Oatlands 7120 Services provided include:

• 24 Hour Accident & Emergency Outpatients • Ambulance Service run by registered Nurses & Council employed drivers with

regular training sessions from Tasmania Ambulance Service • Medical practice – a doctor is on 24hrs call • Community Health Nurses and Home Help • Oasis Community Options Home and Community Care Programs • Child Health Clinic • Meals on Wheels • Day Care Respite Centre

Services available by appointment/referral:

• Physio • Podiatry • Optometrist

The Southern Midlands Council provides an immunisation programme for students attending schools within the Southern Midlands municipal area. For further information in relation to this programme please contact your local school or the Development and Environmental Health Office on 62593011. Oatlands Community Health Centre (Located at Midlands Multi Purpose Health Centre) Church Street Oatlands 6254 5030

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Services outside the municipal area Bothwell Child Health Centre Patrick Street Bothwell 6268 4247 Family Child Health Programs Hey New Mum program is run on Mondays from 2.00 - 3.30pm 1st Thursday of each month. For an appointment telephone the Brighton Community Health Centre on 6268 4240. Brighton Community & Health Centre The Brighton Community & Health Centre offers advice and guidance with regards to child and youth health. These services are offered to residents of the following council areas:

• Brighton • Central Highlands • Southern Midlands

Professional advice can be sought in the following areas:

• Breastfeeding • Formulas • Introduction to solids • Teething • Child Development • Toilet Training • Post Natal Depression • Settling & Sleep Management • Childhood Illness • Mothers Health • School Health - vision/hearing assessments

Family Youth and Child Health Nursing Service Clinic 5 days /week, Birth - 5 years: support with breast-feeding, parenting issues etc. New parents groups. Fun, Fitness & Friendship activities for parents of under school age children. School screening: Vision & Hearing. Enuresis clinic information available. Physiotherapy (3 days per week) Medical referral needed to attend this service. Hire of nebulisers, crutches and TNS available for a small fee.

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Podiatry (1 day per fortnight) Referral needed from Doctor, Physiotherapist, or Child Health Nurse. Speech Pathology Ph: 6238 1810 One day per week. Referral and appointments necessary. Visiting Health Specialist: Pediatrician Ph: 6224 0300. Dr. Shugg. 1 day per month Referral needed. 27 Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater. Ph: 62684240 E-mail: bchc@dhhs.tas.gov.au Child Heath Clinic Patrick Street Bothwell 6268 4240 Childrens Dental Services Bridgewater 6268 4270

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Churches (not specific to the 0-5 age group)

St Michaels & All Angels Kempton Contact: Shirley Jones Ph: 6259 1223 St Paul’s Catholic Church Oatlands Parish Priest: Father Greg Barker Ph: 6261 2326 Local Contact: Irvin Kean Ph: 6254 1167 St Peters Anglican Church Oatlands Ph: 6254 1416 Services outside the municipal area Campbell Memorial Church High Street, Oatlands Local Contact: Bo Pennicott 6252 1358 Rev. Meg Evans Ph: 6254 1177 or 0428 100 983 (Midlands and Central Highlands) St Andrew’s Church Bothwell Ph: 6223 7213 St Lukes Uniting Church Local Contact: Barbara Folwer Ph: 6259 5577 St Michaels & All Angels Bothwell Ph: 6259 5767

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Community and Recreation Grounds

Campania Recreation Ground Reeve Street Campania 7026 Bookings Contact: Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 545000 Kempton Recreation Ground 132 Main Street Kempton 7030 Bookings Contact: Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 593011 Levendale Cricket Ground Levendale Road Levendale 7120 Bookings Contact: Ricky Birch Ph: 6265 0615 Mt Pleasant Recreation Ground & Club Rooms 912 Nala Road Pawtella 7120 Bookings Contact: Mr Roger Dudgeon Ph: 62 541486 Oatlands Recreation Ground High Street Oatlands 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Janene Isles (Club Rooms) Ph: 62 547 141 Southern Midlands Council (Ground) Ph: 6254 5000 Parattah Recreation Ground 645 Tunnack Main Road Parattah 7120 Bookings Contact: Mr Shane Porter Ph: 62 541552

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Tunnack Recreation Ground Tunnack Main Road Tunnack 7120 Bookings Contact: Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 545000 Woodsdale Recreation Ground & Club Rooms 2578 Woodsdale Road Woodsdale 7120 Booking Contact: Mrs Kaye Rowlands (Club Rooms) Ph: 62 546 177 Southern Midlands Council (Grounds) Ph: 62 545000

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Community Halls

Bagdad Community Hall Midland Highway Bagdad 7030 Bookings Contact: Bagdad Community Club Ph: 62 686366 Broadmarsh/Elderlie Hall 1218 Elderslie Road Broadmarsh 7030 Bookings Contact: Mrs Eileen McKenzie Ph: 68 685254 Campania Hall Reeve Street Campania 7026 Bookings Contact: Mrs Jean Howlett Ph: 62 604126 Campania War Memorial Hall 45 Reeve Street Campania 7026 Bookings Contact: Mrs Jean Howlett Ph: 62 604126 Colebrook Hall 45 Richmond Street Colebrook 7027 Bookings Contact: Mrs M Allwright Ph: 62 597156 Jericho Hall 471 Jericho Road Jericho 7030 Bookings Contact: Mr Rod Taylor Ph: 62 544138

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Kempton Memorial Hall 89 Main Street Kempton 7030 Bookings Contact: C/- Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 593011 Levendale Hall 1325 Woodsdale Road Levendale 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Dianne Free Ph: 62 546119 Mangalore Hall 22 Blackbrush Road Mangalore 7030 Bookings Contact: Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 545000 Oatlands Community Hall 1 Gay Street Oatlands 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Jenny Wilson Ph: 62 541277 Oatlands Town Hall 71 High Street Oatlands 7120 Booking Contact: C/- Southern Midlands Council Ph: 62 545000 Parattah Hall 657 Tunnack Main Road Parattah 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Shirley Robson Ph: 62 541306

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Stonor Hall 850 Stonor Road Stonor 7117 Bookings Contact: Mr Tim McConnon Ph: 62 547293 Tunbridge Hall 99 Main Road Tunbridge 7120 Bookings Contact: Mr Steven Mathers Ph: 62 552100 Tunnack Hall 2147 Tunnack Main Road Tunnack 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Palmer Ph: 62 547256 Woodsdale Hall 2310 Woodsdale Road Woodsdale 7120 Bookings Contact: Mrs Kaye Rowlands Ph: 62 546177

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Doctors – General Practitioners Dr Greg Booth Practices at: 92 Main Road, Kempton 6259 1230 Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm Tuesday 9.30am -12.30pm Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm Thursday 9.00am – 12.30pm Friday 2.00pm - 5.30pm Patrick Street, Bothwell 6259 5520 Monday 2.00pm -5.00pm Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm

Dr’s R.A. Simpson and M. Gray General Practitioners (Located at Midlands Multi Purpose Health Centre) 13 Church St Oatlands Ph: 6254 5030 Ph: 6254 0030 Services outside the municipal area Brighton Doctors 39 Midlands Hwy Brighton 6268 0558

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Emergency Services

Police 000 For all non-emergencies call the 131 444 Police Assistance Line. Fire 000 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact the Southern Region office on 6230 8400 Ambulance 000 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact the southern region office on 6230 8570

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Local Schools & Educational Services

Bagdad Primary School School Road Bagdad Ph: 6268 6127 Fax: 6268 6536 E-mail: Bagdad.Primary@education.tas.gov.au Web: www.bagdad.tased.edu.au Kinder – grade 6 Campania District High School 2 Union Street Campania Ph: 6260 4133 Fax: 6260 4341 E-mail: Campania.District.High@education.tas.gov.au Kinder – grade 10 Kempton Primary School Old Huntingfield Road Kempton Ph: 6259 1245 Fax: 6259 1403 Email: Kempton.Primary@education.tas.gov.au Website: www.kempton.tased.edu.au Kinder – grade 6 Levendale Primary School 1315 Woodsdale Road Levendale 03) 6254 6133 Fax: 6254 6169 Email: Levendale.Primary@education.tas.gov.au Website: www.levendale.tased.edu.au Kinder – grade 6 Oatlands District High School Church Street Oatlands Ph: 6254 1110 Fax: 6254 1481 Email: Oatlands.District.High@education.tas.gov.au Website: www.oatlands.tased.edu.au/ Kinder – grade 10

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Services outside the municipal area Bothwell District High School Patrick Street Bothwell Ph: 6259 5518 Fax: 6259 5610 Email: Bothwell.District.High@education.tas.gov.au Kinder – grade 10 Brighton Primary School 27 Downie Street Brighton Ph: 6268 1231 Fax: 6268 1188 Email: Brighton.Primary@education.tas.gov.au Website: www.brighton.tased.edu.au Kinder – grade 6 Distance Education Tasmania 26-28 Lampton Avenue Derwent Park 6233 7786 Early Childhood Intervention 174 Brooker Avenue Hobart 6231 1625

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Does your child (aged 0-4 years) have special or additional needs? Do they have a significant developmental delay or disability, for example: physical, intellectual, communication, play, sensory, social, emotional or behavioral? You may be eligible for family centered early childhood intervention services provided by the Early Childhood Intervention Service (formerly Early Learning Tasmania). You can access of various types to suit your child and family. These may include:

• group programs • home visiting • individual educational sessions • therapy • support for your child within a regular child care centre • transition to school • library of resources

For further information contact: State Coordinator - Early Childhood Intervention Service 174 Brooker Avenue, Hobart Ph: 6234 8238

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Online Access Centres (not specific to the 0-5 age group)

Through the online access centres strategically located through out Tasmania, patrons can surf the internet, publish documents such as resumes and job applications or learn more about computers. Bagdad Online Access Centre ‘The Cottage' Bagdad Community Club Midlands Highway Bagdad 7030 Ph: 6268 6290 Fax: 6268 6322 Opening hours: Monday 10:00am - 2:00pm Tuesday 9:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 2:00pm - 6:00pm Colebrook Online Access Centre 22 Richmond Street Colebrook Ph: 6259 7275 Opening Hours: Monday 9:30am-1:00pm Tuesday 9:30am-1:00pm Wednesday 9:30am-1:00pm Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm Oatlands Online Access Centre Oatlands District High School High Street Oatlands Contact Dianne Swan Ph: 6254 0093 Fax: 6254 1020 Opening hours: Monday 10:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday 10:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm To find an online access centre in other locations visit www.tco.asn.au/index

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Other useful contacts (not specific to the 0-5 age group)

Bagdad Community Club Incorporated Midland Highway Bagdad 7030 Chris Cartledge - President 0428146291 Ph: 6268-6366 Oatlands RSL Sub Branch 1 Albert Street Oatlands Ph: 6254 7146 geotoole@bigpond.com.au Oatlands Swimming Pool Ph: 62545024 The Oatlands Swimming Pool is open for approximately four months per year – December to March. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (during School Holidays) 11 am to 7 pm Weekends & public Holidays 11 am to 7 pm Admission Charges and Hire Fees as follows:- (revised on an annual basis) Season Ticket Family $75 Adult $45 Child $35 Daily Tickets Adult $4 Children $3 Family $10 Out of hours complex hire fee $35 per hour to be supervised by Council’s supervisor at all times. Application to be made seven (7) days in advance. Rotary Oatlands Meet at Ex Servicemen’s Club Wednesdays at 6.45pm.

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Services outside the municipal area Centrecare P.O. Box 379 Moonah Ph: 62782689 Fax: 62781660 E-mail: centrecare.hobart@oahtas.org.au Centrelink Support 132 490 Centrelink Drought Support Denise Papin – Rural Support Officer 0429 189 781 Justice of the peace and commissioners of declaration Ph: 1300 336 611 Lions Bothwell and Districts www.lionnet.com Rotary Brighton Meet at the Crown Inn on Tuesdays at 6.30 for 7.00pm RSL Tasmania Anzac House 68 Davey Street Ph: 62 240881 Fax: 62 231229 E-mail: rsltas@bigpond.com Web: www.rslltas.org.au Scouts Australia 1800 Go Scouts Provide fun for boys and girls aged 5 and up.

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Pharmacies

Oatlands Pharmacy 90 High Street, Oatlands 6254 1165 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am -12.30pm 1.45pm – 5.30pm Services outside the municipal area Brighton Pharmacy 37 Midland Highway, Brighton 6268 0666 Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm Campbell Town Pharmacy 96 High Street, Campbell Town Ph: (03) 6381 1242

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Playgroups

Bagdad Playgroup Midlands Highway, Bagdad 6268 6599 Just turn up on Tuesdays from 9.30am-11.30am Costs $25.00 to join the group and then $3.00 per week. Levendale Play Group Levendale School, Levendale 6254 6133 Every Thursday mornings from 10.00am – 11.30am (except for school holidays). Costs $2.00 per week and you need to bring your own play lunch. Services outside the municipal area Brighton Play Centre/Playgroup 1 Eucalyptus Crescent Brighton 6268 1851 Monday and Friday - 9.30am-11.30am Old Beach Playgroup Lennox Park Jetty Road Old Beach (PHONE) Held each Wednesday from 10.00am-12.00 noon St Ann's Intergenerational Playgroup 24 Stanfield Drive Old Beach (PHONE) Session are held the first Tuesday of each month during 10.00am -11.30am

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Waste Disposal Stations (not specific to the 0-5 age group)

Campania Waste Transfer Station Tuesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Thursday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 11.00am Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Dysart Waste Transfer Station Tuesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday 12.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm Oatlands Tip Tuesday 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Friday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Saturday 8.00 am - 11.00 am Sunday 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm

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The information with in this directory is correct at the time of publishing. If you find that it has changed, or your organisation/service is not listed let us know by contacting: (name) (e-mail) (phone)