KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL

FAMILY DAY CARE
Family Day Care is a home based childcare
service providing quality care in the homes
of registered educators supported by a coordination
unit.
Family Day Care provides nurturing care in a
secure and enriching home environment for
babies and children up to 12 years of age.
Children learn through play, participating in
activities planned by the educator to suit each
child’s needs. Children are able to connect
with their world and community in real and
meaningful ways.
The coordination unit ensures the highest
quality of family day care for children. Their
role is to monitor your child’s wellbeing,
learning and progress. They work in
partnership with educators and families
to meet your childcare needs, provide
information about childcare and assist you to
find the right environment for your child.
You can contact Kingborough Family Day Care
on 6211 8295, or by e-mailing
fdc@kingborough.tas.gov.au.
MANOR GARDENS CLUB
The Manor Gardens Club (Day Respite Centre)
is located at 3 Manor Gardens in the Kingston
suburb of Firthside.
It’s one of the only Council-run respite services
in Tasmania.
It provides daytime support and social
opportunities for aged and frail citizens, as well
as people suffering memory loss. In doing so,
it provides vital respite for devoted but busy
families and carers.
As of January 2015, the service supports about
60 clients in a warm and friendly home-style
setting. It offers regular fun activities, delicious
home-cooked meals and a pleasant enclosed
garden area.
Above all, it provides good fun, great company,
and builds close friendships.
The Club offers the following services:
• Transport to and from Manor Gardens;
• Morning tea, a two course lunch and
afternoon tea (all home cooked);
• A wide variety of activities including
gardening, music, poetry, art, bowls, games
and exercise programs;
• Carer support and counselling;
• Referral to other services;
• Weekly outings including picnics, bbq’s,
museum visits, cafes and special events.
Manor Gardens is open for guests from
10.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Saturday.
It’s closed on public holidays.
The centre’s information booklet is available online at:
www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Handbook%202014.pdf
For more information, or to volunteer your time and support, please call 6211 8181 or
E-mail manorgardens@bigpond.com.
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