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Volume 30, Issue 30

October to December 2017

KARABI’S term 4 NEWSLETTER!

Continuing in this Newsletter:

Community

Development

2-4

Triple P Parenting

Program

5

Foodbank 6-7

Computer Classes 8

Karabi Partners 9

Social Support 10-11

Pink Ribbon Day 12

Youth Program 13-15

Raffle Information 16

AGM Invitation 17

NDIS Information 18

Jeanette Shaw’s

Birthday

19

Mazda Launch 20

NILS Information 21

School Holiday

Photos

22-23

Playgroup 24-25

Volunteering 26-27

Recipes 28-29

Kids Corner 31-31

Billboard Information 32

Recent ly, Fami l y and

Community Services Minister

Pru Goward and Member for

Seven Hills Mark Taylor

visited Karabi to engage with

local community members

and congratulate Karabi on

our 30th anniversary.

Karabi was congratulated for

the social support and

community development programs we provide for local

residents, including Aboriginal people and those with a

disability. Many local community members attended the

morning tea and enjoyed the opportunity to speak with our

visiting politicians.

Karabi is celebrating a

significant milestone this year

and would like to invite you

to attend our 30th Annual

General Meeting on October

26th, 2017.

Please see page 17 for further

information.

Created by: Jannat Ferdous and Laura Gregorace—Copyright of Karabi Community & Development Services Inc

Welcome to Karabi’s Term 4 Newsletter!

We hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and

longer days that come with the start of Spring.

MONDAY

MONDAY

Pilates

From 10am-11am

Starts 16th Oct

Cost $7 per class

TUESDAY

Social Folk Art From 11am—1pm

Starts 17th Oct

FREE!

TUESDAY

Knitting

1st & 3rd Tues month

From 10am—12pm

FREE!

TUESDAY

Cubby House (K-6)

From 3:00pm —4:30pm

Starts 17th Oct

Afternoon tea provided

FREE!

TUESDAY

123 Magic & Emotion Coaching

New program starting soon!

Contact Manish to register

WEDNESDAY

Beginners & Intermediate computers @ Constitution Hill

Library From 12:30pm—2:00pm

Gold coin donation

WEDNESDAY

Playgroup (for kids 0– 5yrs)

@ Wentworthville Public

School

From 9:30am—11:30am

Starts 18th Oct

Cost $5 per family per term

FRIDAY

FRIDAY

Playgroup @ Reg Byrne Community Hall

9:15am—11:15am

Starts 20th Oct

Cost $5 per family/ term

FRIDAY

Tai Chi From 10am—11am

Starts 13th Oct

Cost $7 per class

For enquiries and information about any of the programs on this page please contact:

Manish on 9631 6575 or email [email protected]

What’s happening at Karabi—Wentworthville Centre

“Community Development Services”

Symphony—Tutorials (Yr3-6)

FREE Music Lesson!

ONLY 15 participants

Please call Manish to register

Symphony—Rehearsals (Yr3-6)

To be advised

MUST attend Monday’s class to attend this class

MONDAY

Senior Social Outings From 9am—2:30pm

Last Monday of each month

Transport cost $5—$10

Day trip including lunch. Cost varies depending on location, lunch and venue.

MONDAY

Emergency Food Pack From 1:30pm—5pm

Sliced bread, fresh fruits & vegetables

Gold coin donation

Volunteers needed!

MONDAY

Group Triple P @ Constitution Hill Library

From 11am - 1pm

Starts 16th Oct

Must have attended Term 3 session!

TUESDAY

Breakfast Club @ Toongabbie East Public School

From 8am—9am

TUESDAY

Playgroup @ Constitution Hill Library (0-5yrs)

From 10am-11am. Followed by Storytime from From 11am-12pm

Starts 17th Oct

Gold coin donation

Transition to school program for 4-5yr olds

WEDNESDAY

Beginners Computer Class

From 12:30pm—2pm @ Constitution Hill Library

Starts 18th Oct

Gold coin donation

WEDNESDAY

Cubby House (From Kindy to Yr 6)

From 3pm – 4:30pm

Starts 18th Oct

FREE!

WEDNESDAY

Food Bank $24 per person

Order & pay on the 4th Monday of the month

Order Pick up every 4th Wednesday of the month

THURSDAY

Homework Support @ Toongabbie Public School

From 3pm—4:00pm

Starts 19th Oct

FREE

THURSDAY

Triple P—Positive Parenting @ Marrin Weejali

From 12:30pm-2pm

Starts 19th Oct

MUST attend weeks 1-6!

FRIDAY

Yoga @ Constitution Hill Library

From 11:30am—12:30pm Starts 13th Oct

Cost $10 p/week or $100 per term

FRIDAY

Symphony—Rehearsals (Yr 3-6) To be advised

MUST attend Monday’s class to attend this class


Ini on 9631 7055 or email [email protected]

What’s happening at Karabi—Constitution Hills Centre


MONDAY

Symphony - Tutorials (Yr3-6) Free Music Lesson—LEARN VIOLIN & CELLO

To be advised

ONLY 15 Participants—call to register


Lisa on 9688 1084or email [email protected]

What’s happening at Karabi—Seven Hills Centre


MONDAY

Bread Giveaway

Sponsored by Bakers Delight

From 9:30am—11am

Gold coin donation

MONDAY

Playgroup @ Bert Oldfield Public School

(For children under 5yrs & carers)

From 9am—11am

Starts 16th Oct

Gold coin donation a piece of fruit

MONDAY

Beauty Therapy @ Bert Oldfield

Public School

From 9:30am-12:30pm / 6 week course

Starts 16th October

Gold coin donation

TUESDAY

English Conversation Classes From 10:45am—12:45pm

Starts 17th Oct

Morning Tea provided

Gold coin donation

Partnership with Karabi Social Support

TUESDAY

Art & Craft

1pm-3pm

Bring your own craft

Starts 17th Oct

TUESDAY

Cubby House@ Bert Oldfield

Public School (K-6)

From 3:15pm—4:15pm

Starts 17th Oct

Afternoon Tea provided FREE!

WEDNESDAY

Community Drop In

From 3:00pm-4:30pm

THURSDAY

Basic Computer Classes From 12pm—1:30pm

Intermediate From 1:30pm—2:30pm

Starts 12th Oct

Gold coin donation

FRIDAY

Kids Sports and Social Group (K-6) @

Bert Oldfield Public School

From 3:15pm—4:30pm

Bring hat, water & enclosed shoes. FREE

FRIDAY

Womens Skills Share @ Bert Oldfield Public School

From 1:30pm-3pm

Activities change throughout the term. Contact Karabi Seven Hills for further

information

What’s happening at Karabi—Seven Hills Centre


TAFE Computer Class @ Karabi Seven Hills

From 9:30am—12:30pm

Starts 18th Oct

Gold coin donation

TRIPLE P

Positive Parenting Program Whether you’re a mum, dad, single parent family, step parenting or a carer - the Triple P

Positive Parenting Program can help you with a specific problem, or provide tips on

parenting and help with understanding your child’s development and behaviour.

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program gives you the tools to:

Encourage behavior you like from your child

Deal positively and consistently with problem behavior

Take the stress out of parenting

Triple P can also help to develop family relationships, assisting children to reach their full potential.

Free!

Where: Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation

(79-81 Jersey Road, Blackett)

When: Thurs 19th October- Thurs 23rd November 2017

Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm

To Register contact Karabi (Ini) @ 9631 7055 or Marrin Weejali @ 9628 3031

THURSDAY

Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation

Karabi - Community and Development Services

Date Order by 2nd October

Pickup on 4th October

Date Order by 6th November

Pickup on 8th November

Date order by 4th December

Pickup on 6th December

Pick up must be between 2 &

3pm

@ Karabi Seven Hills Centre

Contact Lisa on 02 9688 1084

Date Order by 23rd October

Pickup on 25th October

Date Order by 27th November

Pickup on 29th November

Pick up must be between 1pm

&1:30pm

@ Karabi Constitution Hill Centre

Contact Ini on 02 9631 7055

SEVEN HILLS

CENTRE

FOOD BANK

New Participants: Collect registration form at the cottage.

$24 to be given in a sealed envelope with name and month.

Bring your own bags (green and fridge bags) on the delivery day.

CONSTITUTION

HILLS CENTRE

Christmas Hamper order details to be advised


Computer Classes at KARABI

Contact Manish on 9631 6575 or Ini on 9631 7055

KARABI WENTHWORTHVILLE AND CONSTITUTION HILL

Wednesday 2:30pm to 2:00pm

KARABI SEVEN HILLS

Contact Suzi or Julie on 9688 1084

[email protected] (Suzi)

[email protected] (Julie) Gold Coin Donation

Thursday

Beginners Computers Level 1and 2

Time: Level 1 12.00pm to 1.30pm

Time: Level 2 1.30pm to 2.30pm

KARABI SEVEN HILLS

Computer Classes by TAFE OUTREACH

Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm

For inquiries please contact Lisa on 9688 1084 or [email protected]

Gold Coin Donation

All classes run during School Terms only

Constitution Hill Library

Gold coin donation

Karabi’s Partners 2016-2017

Coreen School

Act for Kids (Western Sydney)

Pendle Hill High School

PCYC Blacktown

PCYC Parramatta State Office

Seven Hills High School

Danielle RG

The Hills Sports High School

Quakers Hill High School

Glenwood High School

Parramatta High School

Darcy Street Project

Blacktown Police

Parramatta Police

Symphony for Life

Holroyd Council

Blacktown Council

Parramatta Council

NILS

Wentworthville Public School

Bert Oldfield Public School

Darcy Road Public School

Foodbank

Constitution Hill Library

Global Skills

Mazda Foundation

Blacktown Tutorial Centre

Karabi would like to take this

opportunity to thank all our

Partners for their cooperation and

support over th

e last year. We look

forward to working with you

In the future!

What’s happening at Karabi - Wentworthville Centre

“Social Support Team”

MONDAY

Senior’s Shopping @ Seven Hills Shopping Centre

Shopping every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month

From 9:30am—12pm

Transport cost $10

Bus pick up from home or Karabi Wentworthville

MONDAY

Lunch Club

Every 3rd Monday of the month

Oct 16th—Parramatta Park Café

Nov 20th—Ettalong Beach Café

From 10am-3pm

Transport costs $10

TUESDAY

Seniors Shopping @ Winston Hills

Shopping Centre

Shopping every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

From 9:30am—12pm

Transport cost $7

Bus pick up from home or Karabi Wentworthville

TUESDAY

Bingo

Every 4th Tuesday of the month

From 10am—12pm

Gold coin donation

Refreshments provided

THURSDAY

Seniors Gentle Exercise From 10am– 11am

Starts 12th Oct

Cost $7

Transport cost $10



Souzan or Iriny on 9631 6575 email [email protected] (Souzan) or [email protected] (Iriny)

“I would like to acknowledge the work Coralie Griffiths and Alison Becroft, from Karabi Community Services, have

done with the students from Pendle Hill High School. These ladies have worked closely with young female

students for the past 2 years at Pendle Hill High School. The ‘Girl’s Program’ has been run well and is a popular

activity for many young female students. Coralie and Alison have run programs to help these students cope with

stressful situations in their lives. Their contribution has been enormous. Their organisation, enthusiasm, willingness

to help and caring nature with the students make them welcome visitors to the school. The school is a better

place because of their input! Once again, thank you and we look forward to continuing our association with your

community group.”

Peter Lavercombe, Deputy Principal

What’s happening at Karabi - Seven Hills Centre

“Social Support Team”

MONDAY

Seniors Shopping

Every Monday Fortnightly

Bus pick up from home and take clients shopping

with volunteers at Mt Druitt

Transport costs $7

TUESDAY

Lunch Club

Tues 10th Oct —Harbord Diggers

Time 11 am—3pm. RSVP 06.10.17

Tues 14th Nov —Hogs Breath Penrith— $9.90 lunches.

Time 11 am—3pm. RSVP 10.11.17

Transport costs apply $10.00 to be invoiced

Lunch at own expense.

TUESDAY

Seniors Tai Chi

From 10th Oct to 5th Dec

Cost $6

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am


TUESDAY

English Classes

From 10th of Oct to 5th of Dec

Time: 10.45am -12.45pm

Morning Tea provided

Gold Coin donation

THURSDAY

Knitting & Crochet From 12th Oct to 7th Dec weekly

Time: 9.30am -11.30am

Cost $10

Morning Tea Provided/ Gold coin donation

No Knitting Thurs 26.10.17 due to AGM

THURSDAY

Beginner Computer Classes Level 1 & 2

From 12th Oct to 7th Dec

Level 1 - Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm

Level 2 - Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Gold coin donation

No computers Thurs 26.10.17 due to AGM

FRIDAY

Bus Trips For Social Support Clients Only

Fri 27th Oct—Leura Bygone Beauty Tea House (Inc. morning tea & leisurely walk). Fri 24th Nov —C-Side Fish n Chips Kyeemagh. Thrift shopping and Fish n Chips by the sea.

Cost $7


Suzi or Juli on 9688 1084or email [email protected] (Suzi) or [email protected] (Julie)

Karabi Newsletter

Karabi Youth Services

Advice and support:

This involves a one off session for young

people and their families, so that they

can explore their options and seek the

assistance they need to achieve their

goals over time.

On going Support through

Case Management:

This involves making an appointment

with a Karabi Youth and Family Support

Worker. With the Support Worker, a

young person can explore their options

in a safe, fun, friendly and respectful

environment. The Support Worker can

then support the young person and their

families to plan the steps to achieving

their goals and link them with supportive

pathways.

Skilled Focused Training and

Programs:

This includes programs which young

people build and develop life skills

needed for a healthy and safe future.

Such life skills include relationship

development, self-help strategies, career

and employment and social support.

Karabi Youth and Family

Support can help young

people in:

Achieving their goals.

Providing links to

information and services that

assist young people in achieving

their goals.

Strengthening their

relationships with family, friends

and the community.

Providing support with

education, employment and

training opportunities.

Coping with difficult times.

Provide a safe, friendly, fun and

respectful environment.

Developing skills that they need

to take back control of their

lives.

Empowerment, motivation and

self-confidence.

Developing case plans with

young people.

How can Karabi Youth and

Family support help young people?

Services that are

Provided by Karabi Youth and Family Support are:

Karabi Youth Services

Volume 30, Issue 30

FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

To be support the work of Karabi in our local community we will be

raffling a

SIGNED split NRL ALL STARS / Indigenous

ALL STARS Jersey!

Raffle Tickets are being sold for $5 per ticket

or 5 tickets for $20

The Raffle will be drawn at Karabi’s 30th Annual General

Meeting on Thursday 26th October 2017

For further information please contact Laura on 9631 6575

Karabi Community and Development

Services Inc.

30th

Annual General Meeting

Join us to celebrate our highlights & achievements

Date: 26th October 2017

Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Reg Byrne Hall Corner Fyall Ave & Darcy Road Wentworthville

RSVP: Thursday 19th October

To register call Ronya on 9631 6575 or email [email protected]

Karabi Social Support Project provides a range of services for the frail aged, people

with a disability and carers.

The NDIS commenced on July 1 2016 and aims to give people with a disability and

their carers more choice and control over the support they receive.

Karabi Community & Development Services Inc. is an NDIS registered provider for:

(provider registration no: 89137483)

Participation in community, social and civic

activities

Development of daily living and life skills

Assistance with daily personal activities

Assistance with daily life tasks

Contact NDIS to access your eligibility on 1800 800 110 or visit their website

www.ndis.gov.au or visit us at Karabi—29 Aleta Way Seven Hills for more information.

We can help you through the process of determining your eligibility.

Karabi Social Support’s primary aim is to sustain opportunities and services that allow

people with disabilities, older people and their carers to participate in the wider

community and to have a better quality of life.

Karabi Social Support provides outreach through home visiting and assessment to

ensure that the right volunteer and client are matched as per identified needs. The

project also provides Respite Care, Home Visiting, Transport, fortnightly shopping, social,

recreational, educational, gender and cultural sensitive centre based and non-centre

based programs, services and activities.

If you know anyone who could benefit from our Social Support services, please refer

them to Karabi. They can talk to Julie or Suzi on 9688 1084.

KARABI’S NDIS PROVIDER NUMBER IS 89137483


Karabi Social Support—funded by Australian Government of Health and a NDIS registered provider of supports to people with

Disabilities.

http://www.ndis.gov.au/

Volume 30, Issue 30 Karabi - Community and Development Services

Page 17

JEANETTE SHAW’S 100th BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION!

Project is funded by Mazda Foundation

Karabi social support is funded by Department of Health and Ageing, Disability and Homecare.

“In my own words” Memoirs Project

Launch

In 2015, Karabi was awarded funds by the Mazda Foundation to record the

stories of local community members from recollections, photographs and

other memorabilia. Karabi recently celebrated the launch of four memoirs—

Cyril Weiley, Betty Egan, Joy Lee and Kevin Woodward. It was a great honour

to hear their stories and a privilege to be involved in collating their memoirs.

Karabi would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our volunteers,

Reinhard Stark, for his special contribution to this project.

Volume 30, Issue 30

July School Holiday Program Photos!

(For children aged 5-12 years)

Afternoon tea provided. Please bring a bottle of water.

Parramatta Riverside Theatre Featherdale Wildlife Park Sewing Photography

Symphony for Life

July Youth School Holiday Program Photos!

(For children aged 12—18 years)

Australian Museum Rouse Hill Cinemas

On 11th August, Karabi at

Wentworthville celebrated their

BIGGEST PLAYGROUP EVER with

over 80 participants!!

Our community Development worker Manish and

Playgroup Coordinator Janine have enjoy hosting a lively

social playgroup and are looking forward to a fun filled

Term 4.

Karabi’s Wentworthville playgroup is a structured

playgroup that runs on Friday’s during school terms.

Playgroup will recommence for Term 4 on Friday 20th

October. The cost is $5 per family per term. Children

aged 5 years and under enjoy dancing, singing, story

time, free play, craft, painting, puzzles, fruit time and

other various activities.

Karabi also runs playgroups on Tuesdays at

Constitution Hill Library from 10-11am

(followed by Story Time from 11am—12pm)

Wednesday’s at Wentworthville Public School

from 9:30am-11:30am.

For further information, please contact

Janine, Ini or Manish on 9631 6575.

“My name is Louise Williamson and I am a parent of children who attend the Constitution Hill Library playgroup. I am wishing to send you this letter of recommendation for your Community Development Worker Janine Lever.

Janine Lever has been the leader at the Constitution Hill Library playgroup I have attended with my children for the past year and a half. I absolutely love going to the playgroup and my daughter who is one of the older children loves going there too despite being bored at another playgroup I attend with my children.

I have found her to be highly engaged with the children, providing activities that encourage appropriate development. She loves the children and tries to accommodate their needs into the program. She knows what their favourite toys and activities are and gets them out for the children to play with.

She is a highly knowledgeable community development worker who uses her experience as a mother and a worker to provide advice or kind words when she is asked about different topics related to what parents may be going through. She has provided us with a resource folder to gather more information if needed.

I highly recommend Janine as our community development worker for our playgroup. I may not have attended to the extent that I had with another person. She is just so suited to this role. “

“Hi this is Rashmi Yande. I am a resident of Wentworthville . I have a 4 year old son called Vihaan. We moved to the western suburbs 1.5 years ago. Being the only child and having no friends my son did not enjoy our home. He was 2yrs and 6 months then. I started looking for kids sessions.

Fortunately we came across Karabi community centre. ...We were blessed with our new educator and my lovely friend Janine .Her people skills are amazing. I guess she loves her job. She never gets angrier or upset at anyone. I salute her creative ideas. She always goes out of her way and comes up with something great. My son who was very introverted also started liking playgroup. He had separation anxiety. He would hesitate to mingle and was very shy. Thanks to Janine who involved him in group activities, taught him how to share and mainly she disciplined him in a friendly way. She plans lot of activities which increased bonding between parents and kids. My son loves coming to playgroup, different activities like crafts, painting etc. He will be going to school next year, he has learnt a lot from Janine. I must say he comes to playgroup because of Janine.

From last year we started attending the Wednesday playgroup at the Wentworthville public school too. We enjoy both these playgroups. The picnic arranged by Karabi was awesome. Janine, Manish all are excellent team members. I am so thankful to them for serving the community so well and special thanks for celebrating each child’s birthday and for making them feel great. I wish you all continue this good work as you are playing a very special role in development of our kids. I still remember how Janine helped me with positive parenting guidance when i used to be frustrated and had no social support here.

I only have one suggestion , we should have mums group even though kids are out of playgroup women could have their own meet up group for socialising!”

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Volume 30, Issue 30

EXPERIENCE THE JOY! ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Karabi Social Support is funded by Ageing Disability & Home Care. This project

provides a range of services for the frail aged, younger people with disabilities and their carers. Karabi Social Support aims to provide practical assistance and services to frail aged people living in the Parramatta Local Government area.

VOLUNTEERS ARE A GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY!

WHAT CAN I DO?

Volunteers and clients are linked and matched with similar interests.

Visit a senior in their own home to reduce social isolation.

On going commitment of 2 hours per fortnight.

Take clients shopping, to medical appointments or Activities – centre based or external.

Assist with centre based activities and client transport.

Driver’s license and full comprehensive car insurance essential.

KARABI OFFERS YOU

Partial re-imbursement for travel expenses and telephone calls.

Regular social outings with volunteers, meet and make new friends.

On going volunteer training, First Aid Courses.

Work experience in a Community Development Organisation.

Social support staff on hand for assistance Monday to Friday.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer and require more information about Karabi, please contact Laura on 9631 6575

Volunteer computer class

facilitator at Constitution Hill

Library from 12:30-2:00pm

during school terms

Volunteer handyman to assist

with simple jobs at all 3 centres:

Seven Hills, Constitution Hill &

Wentworthville

Please contact Laura on 9631 6575

or Jannat on 9688 1084

HAVE FUN COLOURING IN!

KARABI Billboard Information

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Lifeline 131 114

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

NSW Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017

Child Abuse Prevention Services 1800 688 009

Westmead Hospital 9845 5555

Westmead Children’s Hospital 9845 0000

The Poisons Information Centre 131 126

Sydney Water 132 090

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

State Emergency Services 132 500

Department of Immigration & Border Protection

131 881

Immigrant Advice and Rights Centre 8234 0799

Postal Address:

P.O Box 181 Pendle Hill NSW 2145

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.karabi.org.au

Seven Hills Office:

Karabi Neighbourhood Cottage—Seven Hills (TNC)

29 Aleta Way Seven Hills NSW 2147

Phone: 9688 1084

Fax: 9896 3175

Wentworthville Office:

(Head Office)

Cnr. Fyall Av & Darcy Rd Wentworthville 2145

Phone: 9631 6575 Fax : 9636 5428

Constitution Hills Office:

Karabi Neighbourhood Cottage (KNC)

1 Lurgan St Constitution Hill 2145

Phone: 9631 7055 Fax: 9631 7066

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