1. You can come in to GECKOS to use our play equipment and rest in the reverse cycle airconditioning with your children happily active under your supervision at any time. If you come during Camkids time it is understood that you are participating in CamKids.

2. Mark your diary.
White Ribbon Launch on Thursday 12 November, starting at 1130h, GECKOS @ Lavarack will be the venue for the launch of White Ribbon Day. The wearing of the white ribbon is seen as a pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. COMD 3 Brigade, BRIG Stuart Smith, is an Ambassador for White Ribbon Day.

3. Open House morning tea on the third Wednesday every month, 0930 - 1100h Bring a plate to share. No agenda, just lovely company and a place to sit and breathe. See you on WED 21 October for the next one!

4.Messy Play This month GLOOP and GLUG is on the menu for Messy Play. Wednesday 25 November from 0930 to 1030hrs sees parents and children 'getting down and get dirty'. Wear old clothes for this one! And a change of clothes for all participants will be essential.
Every month there is an opportunity for young kids (and Mum or Dad!) to muck in the way we used to be able to do years ago. Come along ready for lots of laugher and fun.

5. Mum's n' Bubs meet every Monday afternoon from 1400h to take a moment out to chat. Suitable for babes up to 18 months of age.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR MORNING TEA

We have an 'Open House' morning tea at GECKOS on the third Wednesday of each month starting at 0930h. Please bring a plate to share. This is a great time of mixing and getting to know this place and her people. We look forward to you coming along. See you on Wednesday 18 November 2009.

Morning teas are held on other days too for guest presenters, and particular events. As a Defence partner you are welcome to join in.

AFTER HOURS ACCESS TO GECKOS

Everyone is invited to come to GECKOS at any time to use the outdoor facilities even though the building will be locked after hours. We have a tennis court (with great lighting for evening use) and an expanded children's playground (this too has lighting for evening use). Please remember to turn the lights off if you use the facility at night time.

November 2009 Programme

Additional Information

Craft, Sewing or Mending

Who: Have you got a craft or sewing project you want to finally finish, or maybe the zipper's broken on your favorite jeans? GECKOS have sewing machines and overlockers available for you to use - and a litle assistance if you don't know what to do. Always open to everyone interested in either starting or finishing off a craft project.
Come along and use the sewing and overlocker machines in airconditioned comfort.
There is also a craft and cookery library full of ideas to help you make special gifts for Christmas and personal celebrations.

Justice of the Peace

Who: Why stand in a shopping mall where there is no privacy to have your personal documents witnessed or legal papers processed when there is an alternative. You can discretely and comfortably come to GEKCOS any Monday from 1200 to 1300hrs to see a JP (Qualified).Other times are available by appointment.
This services is for all who have base access.

Who: Open to all Defence families.
Morning tea occurs every Tuesday from 1000hrs. Sometimes there are special guests and other times it is a low key chat and biscuit time. Come along and make new friends.
Contact: Kim Loadsman 4411 7031

Domestic Goddess

Who: All Defence partners
What: Four segments covering -
Self Care
Cookery for one adult
Basic vehicle and home maintenance
Finance
Guest presenters are used to present on one of four life skills streams: cookery for one adult (useful when your partner is away from home); basic domestic finances; basic home and vehicle maintenance; and self care.
Contact: Kim Loadsman 4411 7031

Weekly cleanup & afternoon tea

When: Any afternoon at any time.
What: Whenever you are free to come in and help us with the houskeeping tasks that have to be done to keep GECKOS looking fresh and being a safe place for everyone who comes here.
Who: Whoever can give an hour here or there as a volunteer helper at GECKOS
Contact: Kim Loadsman 4411 7031