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Slow Down, Kids Around these School Holidays - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

21 December 2021

Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation and Shoalhaven City Council join forces again, raising awareness to reduce child pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the  City.   

Motorists will again notice the ‘Holiday Time; Slow Down, Kids Around’ signs  across the city, at beaches, parks and other busy recreational locations, urging people to slow down and take extra care on our roads during the holiday period.    

Shoalhaven City Council Director, Paul Keech said with COVID restrictions eased, Shoalhaven will have more families visiting in the school holiday periods, and the number of kids using local roads and paths will increase significantly.   

“With more kids around this holiday season, it is important for all motorists to stay aware and vigilant, as children can react impulsively and forget about road safety.    

“That is why the ‘Holiday Time, Slow Down, Kids Around ‘campaign is so important. It is a timely reminder about the importance of road safety, for residents and visitors and the need to be acutely aware of the increase in pedestrian activity. Drivers, parents and carers need to recognise the potential danger in busy holiday spots and take extra precautions to ensure our kids are kept safe,” Mr Keech said.  

Michelle and David McLaughlin founded Little Blue Dinosaur in honour of their son Tom. They now channel their energy into making school holidays safer for children.   

"We lost our precious son, Tom in the blink of an eye. We do not want this to happen to anyone else. That is why the 'Holiday Time, Slow Down, Kids Around' message is so important," Ms McLaughlin said. 

“Families and their children are often not familiar with their holiday locations and key visual roadway differences, including lack of kerbs/guttering and no line markings or footpaths. 

“Little Blue Dinosaur is excited to be working with Shoalhaven City Council. The campaign is now operating in 25 local Government areas, across four States in Australia,” she said.   

For more information about the Hold My Hand Campaign, please visit the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation. 

Annual Children's Remembrance Service - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

17 November 2021

Shoalhaven City Council will be holding a Children’s Remembrance Service on Wednesday, 8 December from 6.30pm. 

Parents whose children have died – no matter at what age or how long ago, their families and friends are invited to attend the ceremony at the Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens and Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Worrigee.  

A local Celebrant will lead a time of reflection in a shared space with the lighting of named candles, the Message Tree, and a light supper at Reflections Café afterwards.  

Shoalhaven City Council’s Bereavement Services Manager Pamela Green said that everyone is welcome to attend.  

“The Children's Remembrance Service offers the opportunity for parents, family and friends who have experienced the loss of a child, to share a time of reflection. For more than 20 years, we have held this Service to provide a time and space for those in our community who have experienced such a profound loss,” Ms Green said.  

To RSVP, please phone 02 4429 5788 by 5pm Monday 6 December 2021.  

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Celebrate Children's Week 2021 with Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

22 October 2021

Tomorrow, Saturday 23 October, marks the start of Children’s Week, a national event, that celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood.  

This years’ theme for Children’s Week is that all children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. 

The Children’s Week Council of Australia is responsible for encouraging and supporting the widest possible participation of all States and Territories in Children’s Week. 

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said that Council plays a vital role in the life of a child by offering a range of community services and facilities that help children to play, grow and learn.  

“Children’s Week offers an opportunity for parents and carers to make the most of spending time with their children and encouraging them to continue to play and learn with one another in our community”, Clr Findley said.  

“Whether it’s taking your child/ren to the local playground, swimming pool or watching a storytime video produced by Shoalhaven Libraries – there are endless ways to celebrate children”, Clr Findley said. 

“The interruptions caused by COVID have placed a significant amount of disruption and stress on families, including children. As restrictions begin to ease in our community, I hope that we can continue to support children during this time of change”, Clr Findley said. 

Council will be running a series of virtual activities including storytime sessions from Shoalhaven Libraries and arts and craft activities from the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery on its Facebook page during the week.  

Many of Council’s facilities have re-opened to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID since the easing of restrictions announced earlier this month. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who has been fully vaccinated against COVID from the same household. To view the latest conditions of entry visit Council’s website.  

Children’s Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia held around the fourth Wednesday in October. A diverse range of events and activities are organised at National, State and Local levels. These focus the attention of the wider community on children, their rights and achievements. 

For more information visit the Children’s Week website.

Let’s celebrate Children this Children’s Week 2021, and show the next generation of our community that they have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. Have a happy and safe Children’s Week! 

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