Human swine flu
Victoria has moved to the protect phase of the national pandemic plan for human swin flu or H1N1 and is classified as moderate. Most cases are mild. Five percent of cases are severe and may require hospitalisation and intensive care.
The best defence against all influenza viruses (including H1N1) remains good general hygiene. Children and adults with flu-like symptoms should stay at home and limit close contact with others, espeically other children, and seek medical advice where necessary.
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Grants for playgroups
The Williams Landing Neighbourhood Grants program is offering grants to not for profit organisations that provide services that benefit the community. Applications close Monday July 6 at 5pm. Groups must be in Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Seabrook, Altona Meadows, Truganina, Tarneit, Laverton, Werribee or Williams Landing. Download application form from www.williamslanding.com.au.
Playgrouper magazine
Playgrouper will be home delivered soon to everyone with Playgroup Victoria Family Membership or Professional Membership. Inside are lots of great ways to get up and get moving in our Year of Active Play, three very different playgroup profiles, homemade baby food for the whole family, ways all children can join in the play, Victorian children's librarians review books that are consistently popular at preschool storytimes and Your Say contributions come from all over the state. There's lots more!
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is July 2-12. For all the week's events click here.