Inviting to participate in the
All Aboard Gympie Region’s upcoming 2015 events.
Learner’s Action Group, Gympie (LAGG#) with support from ECTA has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Office of Early Childhood Education and Care, through David Gibson’s Office, to stage another round of events for 2015, to continue the support for families and link with agencies servicing Gympie.
We have also received a grant from the Gympie Regional Council, to cover the cost of hiring the Gympie Civic Centre and a RADF grant to bring some fabulous acts to our town for the Little Kids Day Out.
Gympie region was in a position to apply for AEDC funding in 2014, since we have 34.1% of children who are developmentally vulnerable in one or more of the domains, (The domains are physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognition skills and communication and general knowledge). The data was provided by Prep teachers in 2012. For more details visit
Australian Early Development Census: AEDC home.
We have a number of events planned. Below is the summary for your information.
All Aboard Gympie Region Online Family Directory
Online directory is now available for all to share online.
Posting the link will make sure you always have the current version.
The link above takes you to the online version which is stored on the ECTA website.
Play In
2-6 March – throughout the week“everywhere” in Gympie Region
Promotion of a ‘play in’ week across the community,
encouraging services and families to make time to play
‘Play In’encourages all families/centres to make a designated time to stop and play. Perhaps play at home, at a park, in the Doctors Surgery, at the beach, with playgroup friends, at Centro Shopping Centre and so on. We would love copies of play photos to be sent to us via email at otos will be displayed online, at various locations around Gympie, and for you to display pictures locally too.We would also love to have photos of local identities playing as well. This will be a great media opportunity (intend to seek Media Coverage in the local newspapers) to increase awareness about the diversity and value of play.
Preparation is required prior to this though…
Some families (vulnerable perhaps) may not know how to play, or indeed see the value of play, and we ask early childhood educators, schools, playgroups, and agencies to make connections with their local families. Perhaps this can link with information sessions, a coffee afternoon, have a noticeboard on display, or be included in newsletters. Maybe you have other innovative ideas?
We have a Facebook page All Aboard Gympie Region to assist you withideas for a “play” parent sharing. Register your play-in with us.
Agencies Sharing
Friday 20 March- 12:30-2:00pm (Agencies Sharing-Closed Session)
Friday 20 March- 2:00-4:30pm (Public and Parent Liaison with Agencies)
Gympie Civic Centre
Agencies that offer service to families with young children to set up a static display and have the opportunity to share information with other agencies servicing the Gympie community and later in the afternoon with the public. Static displays can be left in place for the Little Kids Day Out the following Day. An opportunity to also check your details on the All Aboard Gympie Region Online Directory.
Little Kids Day Out
Click HERE to download the date claimer
Saturday 21 March 9am-3pmat Gympie Civic Centre Mellor Street GYMPIE
An Early Childhood Expo for young children and their familiespromoting the importance of positive experiences and play-based learning and showcasing local services
This is going to be a fun, no cost day with interactive music dance, and creative art, science play activities. We invite agencies to work with us to provide interactive experiences and play opportunities for 0-5 year old children and their families. Information booths promoting services can be set up and freebies handed out. Registration is required. Set up is on Friday or from 6am Saturday with all the information booths and activities to be in-situ by 8:45am. Schools/Centres may apply to have an information booth if they provide a children’s activity for the day.
All Aboard Gympie Region Facebook page
This page has been established and aims to provide play and information ideas worth sharing for children 0-5.We encourage you to LIKE our Facebook page and ask families associated with your service to also like it.
All Aboard Gympie Region Webpage
Up-to-date information on all events can be found at All Aboard Gympie Region Webpage
If the link doesn’t work type in to your browser.
For further information e-mail or contact Kim Walters- 0418157280, Andre Beattie -54829012 or Julie Wright–54813777
RegistrationFormAll Aboard Gympie Region Campaign
(NO COST FULLY FUNDED BY OECEC, Gympie Regional Council & RADF GRANTS)
Please return to
Service NamePhone
Contact Person
I will participate in the following (Please indicate by circling Yes, No or not sure)
All Aboard Gympie RegionAgencies Sharing afternoon
(this is for Agencies/Support Services)
Gympie Civic Centre
Friday 20 March 2015 12:30 – 2 pm (closed to agencies ) & 2pm to 4:30pm( open to public)
Yes / No / Not sure / I will co-ordinate a static display showing service information
Yes / No / Not sure / I will attend the services sharing afternoon Friday 20 March
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote the public section of the event via:
Details of promotion / *
The following staff will attend the sharing afternoon
Name: / Email:
Name: / Email:
Name: / Email:
Play IN
Across Gympie Region
Mon 2– Fri 6March 2015 When time permits
Information & Rego:
Yes / No / Not sure / I will register to participate in the Play IN at my service
Yes / No / Not sure / I will provide information on the value of play at my service
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote the Play IN to families using service
Yes / No / Not sure / I will display images of children and parents playing at my service
Yes / No / Not sure / I will submit images to r the competition
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote the competition via:
Details of promotion / *
For further information e-mail or contact Kim Walters- 0418157280, Andre Beattie -54829012 or Julie Wright – 54813777
Little Kids Day Out
Gympie Civic Centre Sat 21 March 2015 9am –3pm
Date Claimer Poster:
Yes / No / Not sure / Provide information booth service or school/centre
Details of information to be distributed at booth:
Yes / No / Not sure / Children’s activity (optional for agencies)
Note: School / LDC Centres must provide an activity if distributing advertising information
Yes / No / Not sure / Provide static display board promoting service (not open to school/centre) Display to be delivered to the Civic Centre on Friday 20 March 2015
Yes / No / Not sure / Require a display board
(please indicate if you will need a fabric board supplied (limited number aval)
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote the event
Details of promotion:
Directory of Services and Places of Interest
Yes / No / Not sure / Details of my service are correct in the directory
Changes required:
Yes / No / Not sure / I will post a link to the directory on our website
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote directory via our newsletters and/or social media
All Aboard Gympie Region Facebook Page
Yes / No / Not sure / I will LIKE the All Aboard Gympie Region page
Yes / No / Not sure / I will promote the All Aboard Gympie Region page to families & staff
For further information e-mail or contact Kim Walters- 0418157280, Andre Beattie -54829012 or Julie Wright – 54813777
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