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Term 3 2024: Casual Care - Week 2 Thurs 1st August & Fri 2nd August
Aug
01
2024 Past Event
Term 3 2024: Casual Care - Week 2 Thurs 1st August & Fri 2nd August
Duntroon Community Centre
01-08-2024 09:45 – 02-08-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual Childcare from 9:45am - 12:45pm Thursdays and Fridays during the ACT school term. Children are cared for in the Playgroup room, leaving parents free to sit in the centre, utilise our hot desking spaces or join in our Craft or Mums & Bubs group. Costs is $35.00 for 3 hours of care per child per session. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. **Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.** Sickness/Illness Policy Please do not bring children with infectious diseases. Children will be refused admission if they are suffering from any transmittable disease (such as Measles, Chicken Pox, flu like symptoms etc) or are ill by means of diarrhea, any unexplained rash, thrush, etc. The Centre reserves the right to refuse entry to any child should any illness or disease become apparent during care. The Centre reserves the right to call any person legally responsible for the child to attend to any child in distress, discomfort or if a nappy change is required. In cases of emergency, the Centre reserves the right to seek medical treatment for any child. The parent or guardian acknowledges liability for any charges incurred in seeking such treatment. For casual bookings no credits or refunds will be provided due to cancellations for any reason. Please note that by making this booking you are agreeing to our illness and cancellation policies.
Term 3 2024: Mums, Bubs & Bumps
Jul
26
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Term 3 2024: Mums, Bubs & Bumps
Duntroon Community Centre
26-07-2024 10:00 – 27-09-2024 12:00
Mums, Bubs and Bumps meets each Friday in the Playschool room at 10am in ACT school terms only. MB&B's is a supportive group to meet other new and expectant mums & parents in our community. Create new friendships while sharing your motherhood and parenting journey together. Sessions are run on site at Duntroon Community Centre by a volunteer facilitator.  This group meets every Friday at 10am and is best suited to expectant mothers and parents with infants up to 12 months of age. DCC offer casual care on Fridays 9.45am-12.45pm and you are able to book older children aged 1-5 into this program so you are able to have some time to bond with your little one and socialise with other new mothers and parents. The playschool room is set up to accomodate and be safe for children aged 3-5 years with supervision so this program is not catered to crawling/walking toddlers aged 12months - 3 years who are not closely supervised by parents/guardians during their stay. Children this age can be booked into casual care so you are able to relax and bond with your little one whilst attending. If you are having trouble booking into MB&B's it may you are not logged in via your email as a 2024 current member.  If you are not a current member but wouldl like to do a free trial, you can book in by signing up as a Free members and then booking into the event. You can sign up for a membership here: https://duntrooncommunitycentre.tidyhq.com/member/memberships If you would like further information, or you are having trouble registering for MB&B's contact the Centre Coordinators Kat and Carmel via email admin@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au 
Term 3 2024: Casual Care - Week 1 Thurs 25th July & Fri 26th July
Jul
25
2024 Past Event
Term 3 2024: Casual Care - Week 1 Thurs 25th July & Fri 26th July
Duntroon Community Centre
25-07-2024 09:45 – 26-07-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual Childcare from 9:45am - 12:45pm Thursdays and Fridays during the ACT school term. Children are cared for in the Playgroup room, leaving parents free to sit in the centre, utilise our hot desking spaces or join in our Craft or Mums & Bubs group. Costs is $35.00 for 3 hours of care per child per session. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. **Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.** Sickness/Illness Policy Please do not bring children with infectious diseases. Children will be refused admission if they are suffering from any transmittable disease (such as Measles, Chicken Pox, flu like symptoms etc) or are ill by means of diarrhea, any unexplained rash, thrush, etc. The Centre reserves the right to refuse entry to any child should any illness or disease become apparent during care. The Centre reserves the right to call any person legally responsible for the child to attend to any child in distress, discomfort or if a nappy change is required. In cases of emergency, the Centre reserves the right to seek medical treatment for any child. The parent or guardian acknowledges liability for any charges incurred in seeking such treatment. For casual bookings no credits or refunds will be provided due to cancellations for any reason. Please note that by making this booking you are agreeing to our illness and cancellation policies.  
Term 3 2024: Playgroup Tuesday
Jul
23
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Term 3 2024: Playgroup Tuesday
Duntroon Community Centre
23-07-2024 10:00 – 24-09-2024 12:00
We are excited to run our volunteer facilitated Playgroup on Tuesday mornings (10am-12noon) and the 1st Saturday of the month (10am-12noon), during the ACT school terms. Playgroup is for children (0-5 years of age) and their carers, On Saturday we welcome school aged children to take part with their families. Our facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas, organised craft activities and/or sensory play by a volunteer facilitator and access to coffee making facilities in the kitchen. Please bring along a peice of fruit for your child to eat/share for morning tea. We are strictly a nut free and smoke free zone. Session times 10.00am to 12.00pm.  If you are having trouble booking in to Playgroup it may be because you are not signed in using your email address as a current member or you may not have joined as a member. Free members can come to two core programs first before signing up as a VIP member for the year. You can sign up for a membership here: https://duntrooncommunitycentre.tidyhq.com/member/memberships If you would like further information, or you are having trouble registering for Playgroup, please contact the Centre Coordinators Kat & Carmel via email admin@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au 
Term 3 2024: Capital Crafters
Jul
23
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Term 3 2024: Capital Crafters
Duntroon Community Centre
23-07-2024 09:30 – 26-09-2024 12:30
Capital Crafters is a weekly friendship group that welcomes Defence and Non Defence members to the premises of the Duntroon Community Centre. We aim to provide a friendly atmosphere for individuals to come and relax, meet new people, share ideas and create handmade crafts. You can learn a new craft by participating in one of the many organised activities that run throughout the year, or you can bring your own craft project, have a cuppa and a chat with our friendly members. With meetings held at the Centre weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Casual Care available Thursdays) from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Capital Crafters is open to like-minded individuals who seek a warm and open environment where the support and friendship is as forthcoming as the smiles.  Cost per term covers the cost of the use of the facilities,  resource renewal/ maintiance and kitchen facilities. Additional costs may be incured to use the Quilting Machine, Cricut Machine and specific material/haberdashery. DCC incures a fee for every online transaction. If you would like help DCC use 100% of the capital crafters fee on other things such as resources and services please pay by EFTPOS or cash on the day or during the week in office hours. Kat our coordinator can also send you an invoice for the term's programs if preferable which will not incur fee for DCC. If you are having trouble booking into Capital Crafters it may be because you are not signed into tidy HQ with your email address or not a current member. Free members can come to two core programs first for free before signing up as a VIP member for the year. You can sign up for a membership here: https://duntrooncommunitycentre.tidyhq.com/member/memberships If you would like further information, or you are having trouble registering for Casual Crafters, please contact the Centre Coordinators Kat and Carmel via email admin@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au 
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 10 - July 4th and 5th
Jul
04
2024 Past Event
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 10 - July 4th and 5th
Duntroon Community Centre
04-07-2024 09:45 – 05-07-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.  
2024 Term 2: Casual Care Week 9: 27th and 28th June
Jun
27
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2024 Term 2: Casual Care Week 9: 27th and 28th June
Duntroon Community Centre
27-06-2024 09:45 – 28-06-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 8: 20th and 21st June
Jun
20
2024 Past Event
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 8: 20th and 21st June
Duntroon Community Centre
20-06-2024 09:45 – 21-06-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 7: June 13th and 14th
Jun
13
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2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 7: June 13th and 14th
Duntroon Community Centre
13-06-2024 09:45 – 14-06-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.
2024 Term 2: Casual Care Week 6: June 6th and 7th
Jun
06
2024 Past Event
2024 Term 2: Casual Care Week 6: June 6th and 7th
Duntroon Community Centre
06-06-2024 09:45 – 07-06-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.
Duntroon Community Centre Reptile Day - SOLD OUT
Jun
02
2024 Past Event
Duntroon Community Centre Reptile Day - SOLD OUT
Duntroon Community Centre
10:30 – 12:30
Come along to DCC for Reptile Day presented by Canberra Reptile Zoo. Attend an information session on some of the reptiles, then get to meet and greet the creatures afterwards. Morning tea provided and the playground will be open for use.
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 5: 30th and 31st May
May
30
2024 Past Event
2024 Term 2: Casual Care week 5: 30th and 31st May
Duntroon Community Centre
30-05-2024 09:45 – 31-05-2024 12:45
Duntroon Community Centre offers Casual to our members to provide them with 3 hours of  'child free time' while their children, aged 1 to 5 years old, are cared for in an adjoining room (The Playgroup room & Playground). You're welcome to sit in the centre, read a book, catch up on personal admin or work in our hot desking space or if you're crafty join our Thursday morning craft group.  Some of our members get together to chat, complete onsite exercise or work on craft projects together. Enjoy some well-deserved time away to recharge.  Costs is $23.70 for 3 hours of care per child.  Casual care runs during ACT School Term only. You will be directed to complete a registration form which outlines the requirements and rules of the session before dropping in the Playgroup room. Parents are required to stay at Duntroon Community Centre for the whole session.