Fun for Family
Permaculture Central Coast meets on the third Tuesday of each
month at Tuggerah Community Hall (opposite Hungry Jacks!), ANZAC
Road, Tuggerah, NSW from 6.30pm until 9pm
Next information evening: Tuesday 16 March 2010 - Mia Hughes
For more info Email to pccnsw@yahoo.com.au

Vegetarian Cooking (Hands-on) Classes on the last
Monday of each month at the Central Coast Adventist School, Food
Technology Classroom, 8 Penrose Crescent, Erina, NSW
from 7pm until 9pm.
Cost: $15 per night (or $10 if pre-paid at the previous month's class)


Bookings essential. To book, contact: Teresa on 02 4365 2152 or Cheryl
on 0403 848 242
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Child Neglect - A community concern

"...we have learned that child abuse and neglect is a community concern. No one
agency or professional alone can prevent and treat the problem; rather all
concerned citizens must work together to effectively identify, prevent, and treat
child abuse and neglect " NFANC, USA


TEN TIPS FOR KIDS

  1. Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Don't stand around and form an audience when
    others are arguing. A group makes a good target for violence.
  2. Learn safe routes for walking in the neighborhood, and know good places to seek help. Trust feelings,
    and if there's a sense of danger, get away fast.
  3. Report any crimes or suspicious actions to the police, school authorities, and parents. Be willing to
    testify if needed.
  4. Don't hang out with gang members and stay away from known gang hangouts.
  5. Never go anywhere with someone you don't know and trust.
  6. If someone tries to pressure you into joining a gang say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.
    Remember, it's not the victim's fault.
  7. Don't use alcohol or other drugs, and stay away from places and people associated with them.
  8. Stick with friends who are also against gangs, violence and drugs, and stay away from known trouble
    spots.
  9. Get involved to make school safer and better - having poster contests against violence, holding anti-
    gang and anti-drug rallies, counseling peers, settling disputes peacefully. If there's no program, help
    start one!
  10. Help younger children learn to avoid being crime victims. Set a good example, and volunteer to help
    with community efforts to stop crime.  

What Can Parents Do?

  • Show an active and sincere interest in your children - their friends, activities and whereabouts at
    night and after school. By knowing how your children feel about their daily life, you will be able to
    communicate with them more openly.

  • Meet and know your teenagers friends and their parents. You will feel more secure if you know the
    people that your child is spending time with.

  • Talk with, not to, your child. Listen to them and take the time to understand their concerns. Let them
    know they are important.

  • Encourage positive behaviors. Let them know that you notice when they do well. When the need
    arises for discipline, do so fairly, with dignity, and in private.

  • Confront your child about problems that you see. Do not ignore signs that there might be a problem,
    gang related or not. Sometimes the "little things" can grow into big things.

  • Be involved with your child in school, community or church activities. Operation Snowball/Snowflake
    events, Red Ribbon Week, Drug-Free Schools and D.A.R.E. often need and want parent volunteers.

  • Establish "home rules" for your child and always follow them. Enforce curfews. Setting clear
    boundaries and expectations is the kind of structure many youth are yearning for. Don't allow the
    gang culture to meet this need.

  • Encourage your child to participate in healthy recreational activities and sports. A variety of interests
    will help prevent boredom.

  • Teach your children and teenagers through your own example. It may not always seem like it, but they
    look up to you and want to follow what you do.

  • Reassure them that you always love them. Show your love with hugs and encouragement.

  • Help keep awareness high - share what you know about gangs with others so that gang activity is
    recognized in our communities.

  • Report gang activity in your area. If you see gang activity or graffiti in your area, call the police. Be
    willing to clean off graffiti if asked.

For further information visit www.gangfreekids.org
By the way, in New South Wales you can report anyone you see throwing
rubbish (especially cigarette butts) from their vehicle to 131555 giving time,
date and location of incident plus 3 ID marks e.g. registration number, colour
and make of vehicle, type of vehicle, etc.
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