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Join Goodstart to celebrate the opening of their Port Road Cheltenham branch! Sunday 21 October 10am – 1pm963 Port Road, Cheltenham Meet the Goodstart team and explore their inspiring learning environments and natural playgrounds. There will be Family fun for all ages including face painting, clowns, balloon art, activities and children’s yoga. Bop til you Drop will host a session from 10am – 11.30am and parents will also be able to enjoy complimentary barista made coffee. For event updates: facebook.com/ goodstartportroadcheltenham/ Goodstart Early Learning Goodstart Early Learning has nearly 50 centres across Adelaide, with six new centres scheduled to open in the coming 12 months. Their new centres aren’t ‘traditional’ childcare centres: they offer purpose built environments, such as outdoor nature playgrounds, alfresco eating and socialising hubs, kitchen gardens and a variety of environments to support the children’s learning and wellbeing. The facility has been designed with careful consideration to provide children with the opportunity to interact with their peers in shared areas and have the opportunity to learn in a variety of settings with children of different ages. Goodstart Early Learning 

100% locally written, produced, and cast, SeaStar Rock is now a live show, a music CD, and a TV show on Adelaide’s own Channel 44! If you’ve not yet experienced the toe-tapping, wing-flapping fun of SeaStar Rock, the 2019 Fringe Festival, Garden of Unearthly Delights, will be the best time to do it. Described by Teresa Palmer as an “Amazing kids show about marine sustainability. Super fun, energetic & vibrant! loved!”. They’ll help their newest friend Paddy Polar Bear beat the war on waste, while Pirate Wally Walrus and Snappy Starfish take on the plastic bag monsters. SeaStar Rock’s early success was built on original catchy songs, dynamic dances and gripping games to address contemporary marine sustainability issues including themes such as the War on Waste and warming ocean temperatures. The next phase for SeaStar Rock has commenced with the development of 26 x 11 minute episodes that will take viewers on an imaginative underwater narrative adventure with a cast of established colourful costume characters including Big Blue Bopping Whale, Cha Cha Crab Claw and Mr Fishy Whippy. SeaStar Rock is the ultimate kids musical marine education experience for all the family and aimed at children from ages 0-7 years SeaStar have shows coming up in Woodside, Adelaide Hills, Goodwood Markets and are headlining the Kidtober month at Port Pirie. They will also be back in the Garden with their new show on the 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th of February. SeaStar Rock TV

Education is an open door that can lead you somewhere you long to be. Whether you’re looking to develop on your existing skillset, up-skill in your chosen industry, refresh expertise to re-enter the workforce, or just explore a new hobby: TAFE SA short courses are a great place to start. TAFE SA offers more than 400 short courses in a diverse range of areas, and are a great way of finessing your craft; maybe you want to enter a new industry or perhaps start a small business. Courses in cookery, art, design, hair & beauty, property and marketing are just the tip of the iceberg on what’s available. Meet Mafalda and Carla Portuguese natives, Mafalda and Carla, and their husbands João and Miguel, were feeling nostalgic for their favourite homegrown dessert; “pastel de nata”, otherwise known as the Portuguese custard tart. This longing for the flavour of home, and their enthusiasm to bring the taste of Portugal to their new country, Australia, was the start of a dream realised for the two Lisbon-born couples. In order to hone their skills in creating “pastel de nata” Mafalda and Carla completed several TAFE SA short courses to develop their proficiency for baking and patisserie. The pair have since gone on to open Adelaide’s first bakery dedicated to real Portuguese custard tarts, Saudade, located in Mitcham. We chatted to Mafalda and Carla to find out how TAFE SA helped to inspire them to pursue a love of baking and subsequently realise the dream of opening Saudade, their own specialty bakery. Tell us about where your passion for baking originated and what lead you towards a niche of Portuguese tarts? We have witnessed the Australian public really discovering Portugal as a travel destination in the last few years. The Portuguese custard tart is probably one of the most recognisable and most appreciated sweets within the Portuguese gastronomy. When thinking of opening up a small business we decided we would love to replicate the lovely treats from our homeland here in Australia, so everyone around us could have a taste of something we had yearned for, for such a long time. What made you choose to study baking at TAFE SA? We chose TAFE SA as a recognised learning institute because we believed completing a series of short courses would be a great way to dive into the venture and ascertain if this was a possible path for us to pursue. How were you inspired at TAFE SA to continue and further your studies? If we were going to replicate and sell a very special and unique product, we needed the best possible preparation. The courses at TAFE SA gave us a great foundation and knowledge tobuild on going forward, and enabled us to get a start on how to produce the best Portuguese tart in Adelaide. What skills did you acquire in your studies that have been invaluable going forward in your business, Saudade? Neither of us had any qualification in baking so learning all the basic techniques provided invaluable foundations for us to take our passion for the Portuguese tart and bring the unique flavour to Australia. Without the opportunity provided to us by TAFE SA to build a solid basis of learning and a desire to continue honing our craft, we wouldn’t be where we are today. How did completing your TAFE SA courses prepare you for the realities of baking in a commercial environment? It really provided us the tools to start the learning process on what to expect entering the world of baking in a commercial environment. Starting from the very basics and progressively becoming more confident opened our eyes to the potential of what we could create and how far we could go. Do you have any recommendations for others considering a TAFE course as a way of progressing them towards a dream or goal? If you are thinking of entering a specific professional path, TAFE SA will definitely help you acquire the skills and develop crucial tools in your chosen area! Short courses are a great way to start the learning process and build foundations for further study, or maybe, like us, even starting your own small business. Love the idea of learning more about cookery, wine or hospitality? Why not give these short courses starting soon a try!• Christmas Baking• Made in Italy• Cheese Making 101• Cured and Smoked Products• Cocktails for Fun• Espresso Coffee Making*• Introduction to Wine Tasting … and there’s something for kids too!• Christmas GingerbreadDecorating Course for kids• The Kids Kitchen For more information on courses head totafesa.edu.au/shortcourses or call 1800 882 661 *These courses contain accredited units. Visit the TAFE SA website for details. You can try some delicious Tarts and a coffee atMitcham Square,13a/119 Belair Rd, Torrens Park Images by Meaghan Coles Now and Then Photography 

Painted tasty treats, collaged fresh fruit, with vegetables galore at Adelaide Central Market At 5.00pm, on Friday 21 September, Little Picassos Art Studios will launch a new art exhibition, ‘The Market through Our Eyes’, at Adelaide Central Market, filling the walls throughout the Market with artworks by 400 children. Large brightly coloured pieces inspired by the Market will feature throughout the Heritage location including lots of yummy treats fruit big and small, portraits of shoppers, Stall holders, hungry participants and all capturing the colour, pattern and joy of the Adelaide Central Market through children’s eyes in this vivid exhibition from South Australian children, aged between 2 to 16 years. The exhibition, proudly supported by Adelaide Central Market, will run for four weeks and will be viewed by thousands of shoppers, visitors and traders as they visit this iconic location in the heart of the city. “We are absolutely thrilled that Adelaide kids get to show off their skills to thousands of Adelaideans and more, especially during the busy Spring season in Adelaide. It’s a great way to build each child’s self- esteem, whilst nurturing their love of art,” said Janine Boyd, Managing Director, Little Picassos. Children exhibiting will be attending the launch event with parents, grandparents and carers at the Grote Street North East Entrance this Friday night, 5 pm, as it launches with a special opening for the artists to share their work. Little Picassos Little Picassos provide quality art classes for children. As the biggest art school for children in Adelaide they offer innovative and educational sessions that promote creativity and build self-esteem, whilst nurturing each individual child’s love for art and art making. One of the features at Little Picassos is the high standard and quality of the work the children produce. The company, established in 2003, has two shop-front locations in Glenelg and Hyde Park and will be expanding this year as demand continues to grow. Their teachers are all qualified visual arts, art & education and/or early childhood specialists and are specifically selected for their passion for art education. Children from 2.5 years of age can join in a range of activities from weekly classes, birthday parties, school holiday sessions and canvas creations. littlepicassos.com.au Adelaide Central Market 

It’s common knowledge that nature-based play enhances children’s learning and their connection to the environment. So, what better way to capture your child’s interest than taking them on an educational nature trail in the heart of the city? A Walk on the Wild Side A new nature trail in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi will take you and your children through a stunning biodiversity site, where you could spot a variety of interesting vegetation and wildlife, from rare grasses and flowers, to birds, lizards and maybe even the Chequered Copper Butterfly! This beautiful butterfly was recently rediscovered in the area after not having been observed on the Adelaide Plains for nearly 50 years! To find out more about the Chequered Copper Butterfly and the weird and wonderful relationship it has with the Rainbow Ant, that also calls this area home, pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet and use it as a guide while completing the nature trail. Grasslands and Butterflies Thrive The new nature trail meanders through the City of Adelaide’s Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi biodiversity site, which safeguards an important and rare ecosystem that has survived nearly 200 years of changing land use. The Grey Box Derived Native Grasslands vegetation community is nationally-threatened, yet a small patch still thrives in the Adelaide Park Lands thanks to a team of dedicated experts who tend to the area, allowing native grasses and flowers to grow. These grassland ecosystems would have once been widespread in the South East of Adelaide. The Kaurna people would skilfully use fire to maintain the health of grasslands and other ecosystems in the Adelaide area. As the Traditional Owners and stewards of this Country, they have had an integral connection with this land for thousands of years. Yet despite the country changing over time, even uncommon species still survive, like the Spurred Spear Grass, which is also considered rare in South Australia. And spring is the perfect time to visit, as you have the best chance of seeing native wildflowers in all their glory. Where can I find the trail? You can find the Victoria Park Biodiversity Site in the southern side of Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park, with limited parking available on Beaumont Rd and Hackney Rd. Where can I find the Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet? To find out more about the flora and fauna of the Grasslands and for ideas on activities to do while walking the nature trail, you can pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet from the City of Adelaide Customer Centre, SA Museum, cafes in the vicinity of Victoria Park or online at cityofadelaide.com.au/grasslands before the end of October.

Shop South Australia, an initiative of Brand South Australia, celebrates the abundance of talented makers and producers here in South Australia. The new Shop South Australia website is home to a unique collection of over 300 South Australian gifts and goods from more than 65 local brands. The platform provides an opportunity for South Australian businesses – both small artisan makers and iconic brands – to sit alongside one another in one online location. The Shop South Australia platform combines local distillers, winemakers, designers, artists, artisan makers and iconic brands. Brands involved include Robern Menz, Haigh’s Chocolates, Charlesworth Nuts, Ambleside Distillery, Fox Creek, Naomi Murrell, Yard Skincare, Botanica Boutique, Ettie Ink, Mini Jumbuk, East End Flower Market and more. Adelaide Hills locals, Applewood Distillery and Unico Zelo are also among the 65+ local brands on the site. “To have our meticulously crafted products sitting alongside some of the best in the state is a brilliant opportunity. The Shop South Australia initiative will help grow awareness of the great products that hail from South Australia” says Brendan Carter, Owner, Applewood Distillery and Unico Zelo The platform helps South Australians to find and buy local products, encouraging them to choose SA when buying for friends, family and themselves. This aligns with Brand South Australia’s popular I Choose SA program, which encourages South Australians to support local jobs by buying from local businesses, retailers and suppliers. “As a proud local family business, it’s so important that South Australians support local makers and producers to create more jobs, and a more prosperous state” says Fiona Krawczyk, Marketing Manager, Haigh’s Chocolates. Operating as a product aggregtation site, users can browse for local products and services, with prompts to purchase directly from the vendors website, ensuring profits remain with the maker. Brand South Australia is asking consumers, businesses and retailers to visit Shop South Australia at www.shopsouthaustralia.com.au and help spread the word on social media by tagging Shop South Australia on Facebook and Instagram and using the #shopsouthaustralia hashtag. @shopsouthaustralia 

As soon as you step into Toys2Learn on Kensington Road you are greeted with a kid wonderland, filled wall-to-wall with every possible game, gadget, toy, puzzle or book imaginable. Owned and operated right here in Adelaide, Toys2Learn is a family business, established by Jodie and Chris Sanders. The pair’s vision was always to encourage learning through play. All toys are selected based on their ability to stimulate young minds and bring the fun to learning. With thousands of products Toys2Learn is a space designed to aid any parent or child, no matter what their age or ability, to find fun and engaging toys. Choose from figurines, science, construction, music, literacy, numeracy, sensory, gross motor toys and more. Be sure to check out the fabulously detailed Toys2Learn website, before going in-store if you want a sneaky browse without the eager kids present. Jodie and Chris also have a son on the autism spectrum and are aware of the challenges of parenting a special needs child. They recognized a gap in the market when they noticed how very little material and assistance was available for special needs. This inspired them to provide an extra level of service in their store. Toys2Learn will help locate and source any toy a parent needs. Many children, especially special needs children, often develop deep fascination and particular interest with certain types of toys. Whether it’s science, mathematics toys or trucks, Toys2Learn will track down whatever they can to cater to your child’s requirement. Drawing from her own experience Jodie will walk parents with children on the spectrum through toys suitable for various ages and stages of their development. Don’t worry if your little one finds shopping overwhelming, Jodie will also open the shop after hours to cater to those who need a special level of care. Toys2Learn Top Ten Toy Brands: 1. Playmobil2. Corolle3. Janod4. Brio5. Haba6. Le Toy Van7. Fischertechnik8. Bruder9. Heebie Jeebies10. everearth 224 Kensington Road, Marryatville toys2learn.com.au@toys2learn

The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters is helping keep kids and adults as busy as bees with their new garden workshops, as part of the 2018 Sustainable Garden Awards! Supported by the team at Jeffries the Sustainable Garden Awards is a biennial initiative of the council, showcasing local gardens which make a positive contribution to the environment through sustainability principles, design and innovation. In the lead up to the Award presentations, a series of free workshops will be available to every shade of green thumb. Whether you’re an avid gardener or looking to turn over a new leaf there is a blooming great program of free workshops and tours kicking off this Saturday. The program includes a variety of sustainable gardening topics covered and a special workshop for children who love to learn about the creatures in their own backyard. The workshops are presented and hosted by expert gardeners committed to sustainable gardening practices and who are ready to share their tips and tricks, and answer all of your gardening questions. Don’t delay, places are limited and bookings are essential. Bugs, Bats and Bees: Kids Workshop Tuesday 2 October, 10am – 11.30amSt Peters Banquet Hall, 101 Payneham Road, St PetersFree, bookings essential The Workshop Program also includes: Get the Most out of your Patch Six mini workshops on 1 September Getting the most out of your patch 10am – 11amUrban beekeeping 11am – 12 noonThe good soil 12 noon – 1pmLinde Community Garden Tour 12.30 – 1pmBountiful, resilient veggie gardening 1pm – 2pmFruit cornucopia, fruit tree care 2pm – 3pm Sustainable and Pest Free Four mini workshops on 7 October Dealing with pests and diseases organically and sustainably 10am – 12 noonImportance of urban green spaces for wildlife, climate and people 12 noon – 1pmSustainable house, sustainable garden 1pm – 2pmWicking beds 2pm – 3pm FREE Tours! Sophie’s Patch One of SA’s most popular and enthusiastic gardeners, Sophie Thomson is a well-known author, public speaker and ABC TV presenter. Over the last five years, Sophie and her family have created a remarkable garden on what was once a bare paddock.Saturday 6 October 10am – 12 noon (bus departs at 9am and returns at 1pm)Sophie Thomson’s Garden, Hamlyn Cottage, Mount Barker Award Winning Garden Tour Join John and Chris on a tour of their award-winning sustainable garden. Together, they produce 30 percent of their food requirements in their garden which also acts as climate control, habitat for frogs, bees, birds and lizards, sanctuary and place for enjoyment.Saturday 13 October 10am – 11am21 Shirley Avenue, Felixstow St Peters Billabong Wednesday 17 AND Saturday 20 October10am – 11amThe Billabong is a haven for native wildlife and is recognised as an urban biodiversity ‘hotspot’ on the Adelaide Plains as well as a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful place to visit. It’s also home to the Council’s first native bee hotel. ALL workshops are FREE – bookings are essential.More information about and bookings for all workshops at www.npsp.sa.gov.au/sga @cityofnpsp @jeffries_group

Windmill’s Amphibian is an epic tale of displacement, loss and adapting to different worlds.  Windmill Theatre Co returns to the Adelaide Festival Centre this September with the world premiere of Amphibian. Written by local playwright Duncan Graham, Amphibian is inspired by the global refugee crisis and displacement of young people. Even when the kids are screaming and we feel like we are going grey way sooner than expected, we know that family truly is the greatest gift of all, but do our kids know how lucky they are? To grow up in Australia surrounded by friends and family, with such a sense of belonging. Following the story of Chloe and Hassan, two outsiders who wish nothing more than to belong, Amphibian teaches Australian children the importance of family, love and truth. As their personal histories are revealed, Chloe hears the incredible first-hand account of an Afghan boy who’s travelled alone, thousands of kilometres across land and sea, for a better life. Playwright, Duncan Graham says, “When coming up with the idea for Amphibian, Sasha Zahra and I interviewed dozens of young people about what was important to them. Unsurprisingly it was family, love and truth.” Created specifically for ages ten and up, this thought-provoking performance is brought to life by two formidable young actors – Maiah Stewardson, who featured in Windmill’s award-winning film Girl Asleep, and Antony Makhlouf, an actor, visual artist and presenter for Channel Seven’s Get Arty. “The timing of these interviews coincided with some powerful images on the news of refugee families in dire circumstances all over the world. We wanted to capture a story that sees two young people fighting for their version of family, love and truth, while showing how radically different this is for people from different backgrounds.” Director Sasha Zahra (Book of Loco, previous Adelaide Fringe Creative Producer) says, “Amphibian travels back and forward in time, to different countries and locations, and traverses memory, imagined and dream worlds, creating endless possibilities for interesting and unexpected forms of storytelling to be explored. Windmill’s Artistic Director, Rosemary Myers says, “It’s great to work with Sasha and Mark again and exciting to bring in some new artistic collaborators with Duncan, Meg and Ian. The displacement of families and young people across the world is a burning issue right now. By locating the play in an Australian school quadrangle, Duncan has found a setting that immediately connects with our audiences to tell this powerful and very human story.” The work will be accompanied by a dynamic, new online experience for audiences and students called Across Land and Sea: Muzafar’s True Story. This platform will allow users to explore cultural consultant Muzafar Ali’s real-life journey from Afghanistan to Australia as a refugee through video interviews and photos from his life. Amphibian is a truly powerful and thought-provoking performance to introduce children to, which will open up valuable discussions. A Windmill Theatre Production  Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre – 5 – 15 September  Tickets available  or enter our competition to WIN a Family Pass! Images by: Shane Reid

Some things about travelling are unavoidable, like jetlag or paying more in accommodation than you need to. But one part you can prepare for is protection against diseases. If you’re holidaying with your little ones, make sure your family postcard is one to remember (in a good way). Once you’ve picked your destination, talk to your GP or travel-shot clinic about the vaccinations your children need. Bring a copy of your itinerary to your appointment and anything you plan to do, so your doctor can best advise you. There are certain countries that require proof of vaccination against specific diseases before they’ll let you enter. Learn about the destination at Smart Traveller or the embassy or consulate of the countries you’ll visit (or transfer through). Here are some tips about vaccinations to prepare and protect you for your big adventure: Australia’s childhood vaccination program covers a range of vaccines including polio,tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. But don’tassume that they’re covered for travelling. They could be due for a booster. Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines must be up to date (particularly if you’re visitingAsia, Africa or any country where bottled water is recommended).  Plan enough time before your holiday departure for your boosters. Some vaccinesrequire more than one dose to be effective such as Hepitatis B and Rabies. There aredestinations where animal exposure is possible and young kids might want to patthem. Make sure they’re vaccinated, just in case there’s a risk of Rabies. Find out if there are any destination-specific vaccines. Yellow fever is a must forplaces like Africa, South & Central America as well as the Caribbean. Exploring Asia?Japanese encephalitis shots might be necessary. Travellers to Africa normally requireprotection against meningitis. Once you’ve organised the vaccinations, it’s time to pack your medicine bag for the children. You can never be too prepared when it comes to packing your travel ‘first aid kit.’ Everyone loves that person you can depend on who has everything. As a parent travelling to a new country with kids, you want to be that person. The more at ease you feel, the better the holiday will be. Vaccinations will protect your children from diseases, but what about those minor day-to-day risks? Like stomach bugs, itchy skin or knee grazes. Then, it’s time to pull out your travel medicine cabinet. Regular MedicationPack any regular medication your children may be taking. Don’t forget about asthmaand allergy medications. Base your supply on the length of time you’re away. Thenadd a little extra, just in case there’s an emergency. Pack all important medicationsin your hand luggage and day bag, so you’ve always got it close by. If you’re goingoverseas, organise a letter from your doctor to show immigration if they ask whyyou’re travelling with the medication. Stomach UpsetsTwo words: Bali belly. Whether or not you’re heading for Bali, stomach bugs are oneof the most common travel sicknesses. Pack tablets for an upset stomach andmotion sickness medication if you plan to travel on boats and buses. For littlesensitive-bodied children, have medicine for diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, andvomiting handy. Electrolytes are important for children who are sick, so bringing afew packets for a quick recovery is a smart move. Pain and FeverParacetamol is your best travel companion when children have a high fever. It’s goodfor the whole family, so bring a whole box. Remember to throw in a thermometer,so you can check your children’s temperature should they fall ill. SkinThe only bad thing about a tropical island are the mozzies (literally, nothing else).Make sure you’ve got insect repellent to stop your kiddies getting bitten andscratching away all night. Also, don’t forget the sunscreen. There’s nothing worsethan the whole fam being sunburnt. Cuts and GrazesAccidents can happen, especially in a new country. It’s best to be prepared for them,by including child-friendly Band-Aids and antiseptic lotion in your first-aid kit. It’sbetter to be safe than sorry. Your family’s in for a fun adventure. Travel is one of the best ways to educate your children about the world. Just make sure you’re prepared with all the right things you need to do before and pack in your bags. Your local National Pharmacies pharmacist will help you put your medicines list together, so come in store (and make us jealous) sharing your travel plans. We love to live vicariously. National Pharmacies  @nationalpharmacies

Reach For The Stars ADELAIDE ALL STAR CHEERLEADERS ARE A JUMP ABOVE THE REST. Armed with a dream and a tiny 40sqm part time gym space in 2009, founders Jess and Rachel were filled with the kind of spirit that makes the academy what it is today. Now the largest, most competitive program in South Australia, Adelaide All Star Cheerleading is also one of the largest programs in the country! The dream team behind All Star is comprised of owner and coach Jess, who has more than 50 state titles and over 9 years experience coaching teams and groups to numerous National Championship titles around Australia. Jamie is your go-to man for everything cheer, o ice related and in-between, as well as being a certified cheer and tumble coach. Last but not least, Kayla is a cheerleading, coaching and tumbling extraordinaire from the USA bringing more than 15 years of experience to her role. You know your kids are in safe hands with a team like this! Owner, Jess’ mission is to reduce the stereotypes around competitive cheerleading and promote the incredible benefits of the sport that she has seen first hand at All Star. ‘Those that only associate cheerleading with sideline style pom poms are really missing out. It’s actually a really exciting challenge for us- to reach out and share the real nature of our sport and introduce people to it for the first time’ The programs at All Star are designed to give young kids the opportunity to develop agility, fitness, strength, teamwork, confidence and should be especially recognised for its capacity to empower young girls. All Star is a competitive club that puts the fun of cheerleading first. Although they love winning and it’s something they are very good at, it will never get in the way of the vision to teach and inspire their young athletes. ‘Sharing that journey with parents- seeing physical and maturity changes in kids who go from not knowing anything about cheerleading to not only enjoying it, but embracing the whole world of the sport and becoming incredibly talented, dedicated and hard working athletes in the process is one of the most rewarding parts of running our programs.’ As well as its A-class spirit, All Star boasts the best facilities of any other club in SA. Their Nailsworth gym has SA’s largest 9-run full size competition sprung floor giving students a unique advantage for training and competing. Watch the All Star Mini gym tour here. ‘One of the best things about cheerleading is there’s something here for everyone. All ages, all genders, all heights, all levels of athleticism all bundled into fun and welcoming teams.’ Pippa Waganeen and her three beautiful girls, Kitty, Posey and LuLu love a chance to burn o some excess energy around the All Star gymnasium. Although they are all different ages, there are classes to suit each one of the girls, which has everyone looking forward to Cheer time each week! ALL STAR JUNIORS Now introducing… All Star Juniors classes! The team at All Star have carefully designed an exciting and interactive program for bubs and tots. Watch your little one discover, play and climb over the so cushioned floor of the All Star gym. BABY & TODDLER CLASS5 months – 5 years These classes are designed to be highly interactive for parents and are a perfect way to introduce your bub to developing co-ordination skills, like walking. Sessions are specifically designed to improve balance and muscle tone through creeping and crawling while also developing visual skills such as depth perception and hand-eye co-ordination. Think colourful toys, guided exploration and free play… all the fun stu ! Tuesday 10 – 11am Wednesday 10 – 11am TUMBLE TOTS2.5 years – 5 years If your junior tumbler is competent and confident enough Tumble Tots will introduce ‘shapes’ vital for tumbling and cheerleading. Parents can ‘kiss and drop’ and watch safely from the parents lounge as this class works to help mini All Stars develop their body awareness and build strength and fitness. This class will work as the building block to see your child begin working independently with just coaches. A great way to build confidence prior to school! Tuesday 11 – 11.45am Wednesday 11 – 11.45am SPACE CADET2.5 – 5 years Once your mini athlete has had a tasteof Tumble Tots and deems themselves ready for the next big step they can start their career as a tiny cheerleader. The Space Cadet competitive team train once a week to learn the basics of cheerleading.They then work together to learn a routine and compete at three competitions throughout the year – just like the big kids!Saturday 8.30 – 9.15am * Next in take January 2019 adelaidecheerleading.com.au @Adelaideallstarcheerleading 2 Jones St, Nailsworth 8269 1988 Photos by Kirsty Burns Photo

OTFC is an Adelaide Clinic revolutionising treatments for adolescents with ASD otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a world first occupational therapy clinic for the 13-21 age group! OTFC+ is a service developed to support young adolescents and adults with sensory, physical, behavioural, social and emotional challenges. OTFC+ is an extension of Occupational Therapy For Children (OTFC) services that have been offered to children and families for over 30 years in South Australia. The innovative approach of this new therapy clinic will help thousands of Australians live more fulfilling lives and revolutionise the way the disorder is managed. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder of varying severity that affects a person’s ability to perform basic roles – impacting on their social, emotional and physical well-being and placing extra responsibility and pressure on carers and family members. More than 115,000 Australians have ASD, with 48,100 reporting a need for more help with cognitive or emotional tasks and 27,100 asking for more assistance with communication. OTFC+ programs are based on the link between physical health and emotional and social wellbeing, and bring together a variety of services to address these shortfalls. Through the OTFC+ LIFEskills SOCIALskills group programs and individual physical programs, the challenges adolescents with ASD face – physically, cognitively and emotionally – can be targeted. occupationaltherapychildren.com.au @occupationaltherapyforchildren

Little Tennis Stars is a local Adelaide tennis club specifically designed for early learning so that little ones can develop confidence straight off the bat. Founder Dionysia Paronis (Didi) was introduced to tennis in primary school at age 5. She instantly fell in love with the sport and decided to join a tennis club. After noticing the joy and confidence that she gained from her involvement with tennis, Didi decided that she wanted to provide this same experience to younger children (as young as 18 months old). A mama herself, Didi loves working with young kids, this lead to a specific focus on catering to the Early Learning area. Her programs allow young ones to feel safe and comfortable in their new learning environment. We asked Didi to explain a bit more about the benefits of tennis: How does playing sport build up children’s confidence and help with their developmental learning? We use the ‘Game Sense Approach’ this encourages children to play with purpose while learning through play. Children feel confident when successful and as a good coach it’s important to make each child successful at everything they try. With confidence and success their developmental learning comes naturally and they will be able to advance to the next level. How do you provide a safe/supportive environment for children with all different levels of capabilities? Our program follows the Early Years Learning Framework guidelines (EYLF). This assists in planning each lesson like an ELC would as part of their daily routine. During a lesson we use both direct and indirect teaching styles. Both encourage children to learn how to search and receive information, solve problems and explore solutions. At the Foundation stage of children’s development we ‘guide more, direct less’. Are your programs purely competitive? At the foundation stage of children’s learning it’s important to keep it simple and effective for their development. Seeing the children have fun while learning is most rewarding for us. Our foundation program isn’t competitive. Once children progress to our Hot Shots Red, Orange and Green stage program there you’ll see more competitive training methods to assist in match play. PROGRAMS Hot Shots Blue Stage 3–5 years (ELC) Hot Shots Red Stage 5-8 years Hot Shots Orange Stage 8-10 years Hot Shots Green stage 9-12 years Petite – Introductory Program 18 months – 3 years (ELC) The Petite Introductory program assists in preparation for the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots pathway. Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) The Little Tennis Stars Program has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Children have the opportunity to develop skills including:• Gross motor skills• Co-ordination• Group interactionConfidence and self-esteem littletennisstars.com.au@littletennisstars Image by Meaghan Coles Photography