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» Happenings Newsletter - Spring 2009

Happenings Newsletter – Spring 2009


» Happenings Newsletter - Autumn 2009

Happenings Newsletter – Autumn 2009


» The Early Years Learning Framework

The Infants’ Home was selected for the national Pilot on the Early Learning curriculum.


» A Review into Child Care Provision for Children in Families with Vulnerabilities

A Review into the required number of days of Child Care Provision for Children in Families with Vulnerabilities when the Child Care is being used for Protective/Preventative means.

Research and report by Norette Rene-Gougeon, Social work student placement at The Infants’ Home 2007 – University of Sydney

Supervisor Dr W Foote Manager CFSS The Infants’ Home


» A Literature Review of Art Therapy with Children (birth - 6 years) and their Families.

Commissioned by The Infants’ Home, Ashfield in partnership with the University of Western Sydney, Research Centre for Social Justice and Social Change
By Catherine Keyzer


» Self Employment Business Opportunities - Family Day Care

Are you interested in pursuing a career in childcare, wanting to earn an income by caring for children in your own home approximately $25 per hour ?


» Annual Report 2008

The Infants’ Home 2008 Annual Report.


» Reunion

The 135 years celebrations includes a reunion for people who have resided at The Infants’ Home and their families


» Historical Display at The State Library of NSW 1 June - 12 June 2009

The Infants’ Home Child & Family Services – 135 Years of History – The State Library of NSW will hold an historical exhibition of The Infants’s Home from Monday 1 June 2009 to Friday 12 June 2009.


» Luncheon @ NSW Parliament House

The staff, supporters and families of The Infants’ Home look forward to celebrating its 135 years contribution to young children, their families and the community at a Luncheon on Tuesday 9 June 2009 at 12 noon at the Strangers Dining Room, Parliament House Sydney.


» The Art of Literacy Exhibition

The Infants’ Home Child & Family Services celebrated its 135th birthday at the annual ART SHOW on Saturday 2 May 2009.


» 135 Years Celebration

2009 is a special year for The Home as we commemorate 135 years of service to young children and their families. A number of events have been organised to celebrate this milestone.
1. Reunion – Past residents
2. Luncheon – Parliament House
3. Historical Display


» Mrs Gillian Hirstman, President, awarded the Australia Day Achievement Award

Australia Day was a particularly special day for The Infants’ Home, Ashfield, as its President, Mrs Gillian Hirstman, was presented with the an Australian Day Achievement Award by Ashfield Council for her significant contribution and achievements in the field of Children Services.


» Early Childhood Teacher

An exciting career opportunity in a unique multipurpose child & family hub which integrates early childhood service, health, education, welfare & early intervention services on one site supporting families with disadvantage & complex needs in a coordinated manner in the context of universal services


» Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Speech Pathologist

Are you seeking greater professional autonomy and better work/life balance?
Would you be interested in a unique opportunity to develop a private paediatric practice with full support from one of Sydney’s oldest Child & Family Services?


» Happenings Newsletter - Spring 2008

Happenings Newsletter – Spring 2008


» From the Office of the Mayor

It was one of those beautiful afternoons in the gardens of an Inner West icon of community care The Infants’ Home, Ashfield that Anna and I had the honour of representing Council at the Annual General Meeting of the Home, established in 1874.


» Happenings Newsletter - Autumn 2008

Happenings Newsletter – Autumn 2008


» Annual Report 2007

The Infants’ Home Annual Report 2007


» Annual Report 2006

The Infants’ Home Annual Report 2006


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Ashfield NSW 2131
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