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  

Jo Jo is joining us for an online Music session!!  This is for EVERYONE who can come along, including mums, dads, grandparents, nannies etc...  Date: Tuesday, 10th August - Theme this month is "MY PET" woooof woooof  Time: 9:30am - 10:00am  Where: Zoom Session https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062654790?pwd=Y2c0dENCOFBwaTlkdGsvdmFEMWo3UT09 Meeting ID: 890 6265 4790 Passcode: 213480 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  

Dear CAMBA Members,  Playgroup is back on for next week! Bowen St have confirmed that in light of the eased COVID-19 restrictions, we are able to host playgroup once again, albeit in limited numbers. This is for EVERYONE who can come along, including mums, dads, grandparents, nannies etc...  Date: Tuesday, 3rd August Time: 9:30am - 11:30am  Where: Bowen Street Community Centre, 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell.  03 9889 0791 Registration: Scroll down to the bottom of this email and click 'Event Details'. You will be taken to a new window to register and purchase tickets. Please note: Due to current restrictions, a maximum of 10 people (including children) will be allowed to attend playgroup this week. We have placed a limit on the number of tickets available for purchase for this reason. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: ** Masks must be worn by all adults at all times during playgroup. ** Please register via the QR code at Bowen St reception. **As part of cold and flu season, CAMBA aligns itself with Bowen St's policy on illness and infection control at Playgroup. It is the family's responsibility to ensure that if a child is unwell, the wellbeing of others is considered and the member not attend playgroup for the period that the child/ren is unwell. Please see attached a document which explains a little more about Playgroup. Here is the link to read more about it...  If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact the playgroup coordinators, Kind Regards, Holly Allan and Amy Dickinson   Playgroup Coordinator for Tuesday 3rd August Amy Dickinson 0400 516 994 playgroup@camba.amba.org.au

We would like to invite ALL CAMBA parents to celebrate with us on the 25th July @ The Glenferrie Hotel. This will be our second Christmas in July Party, as we missed out last year. We had such a great time in 2019, so let's do it again!  This is a parents' event, so get your babysitters booked in so you can join us for some laughs, drinks and food without your little people under your feet. Plan is to keep this quite casual, so if you can make it for dinner we would love to see you, or if you can only get there for a drink then please come along when you are ready. Food and drinks are at bar prices. The kitchen will be closng at 9.30pm so if you plan to eat please arrive by 9pm.  Either way please CLICK HERE to RSVP by the 17th July so we can ensure we have enough space for everyone.  Look forward to seeing you there. Keren and the CAMBA Committee

Playgroup is back on at Bowen St next Tuesday, 13th July...and what better way to get back into it than with a musical playgroup session run by the lovely JoJo! This is for EVERYONE who can come along, including mums, dads, grandparents, nannies etc...  Date: Tuesday, 13th July Time: 9:30am - 11:30am  Where: Bowen Street Community Centre, 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell.  03 9889 0791 Registration: Scroll down to the bottom of this email and click 'Event Details'. This will take you to a new page that allows you to purchase a ticket for the session. Music playgroup is $10 per family.  IMPORTANT REMINDERS: ** Masks must be worn by all adults at all times during playgroup. ** Please register via the QR code at Bowen St reception. **Just a reminder as we are in cold and flu season, CAMBA aligns itself with Bowen St's policy on illness and infection control at Playgroup. It is the family's responsibility to ensure that if a child is unwell, the wellbeing of others is considered and the member not attend playgroup for the period that the child/ren is unwell. Please let me know if you would like more information or have any questions. ** Please see attached a document which explains a little more about Playgroup. Here is the link to read more about it...  If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact the playgroup coordinators, Holly and Amy. Kind Regards, Holly Allan and Amy Dickinson Playgroup Coordinator for Tuesday, 13th July Holly Allan 0401 235 301 playgroup@camba.amba.org.au