KCO 2010 
2010 Dates: March 13 - 14
2010 Theme: KCOnia United!
We will all unite at the one space station to explore how we can work together in community, and how the people of Exodus worked together on their way to the Promised Land. Fly to KCOnia United and discover a universe of faith, fun and friendship!
2010 New Venue: We are very pleased to announce that KCO 2010 will be held at the Barossa Valley Tourist Park!
It is situated 70 km north of Adelaide, South Australia. A short 1 hour drive finds you at Nuriootpa right in the heart of the Australia's famous Barossa Valley.
Contact: Jo Watts P: (08) 8236 4246, E:
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Information on the KCO website
Playgroup in the Park 2010
WHEN? Friday October 29, 10am-1pm
WHERE? Semaphore Foreshore
WHY? To Celebrate Children’s Week. This event is hosted by the local Christian Churches to show God’s love for you & your family. It is a time for families to spend time creating and being together appreciating each other’s company & abilities.
ACTIVITES? Big Bubbles, Collage, Crafts, Finger Printing, Funny face biscuits, Kindergym, Music, Painting, Play dough, Sand play, Water Play
WHAT TO BRING? Water bottle, hat, sunscreen & picnic lunch. Don’t forget to wear play clothes!
COST? Everything is free! Free sausage sizzle, fruit & Devonshire tea morning tea.
CONTACT? Seaton Central (08) 8235 9956
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Mandatory Notification Training
What is it? Mandatory Reporting is the legal requirement to notify Family and Youth Services of any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect.
Why do we do it? Children and young people have the right to be emotionally and physically safe at all times. Churches have a fundamental role in supporting families and the community to carry out their responsibilities to care for and protect children and young people. No one organisation can effectively ensure that children receive adequate protection from abuse and neglect. In a spirit of partnership, churches need to ensure that people who work with and care for children and young people are aware of their responsibilities to protect children.
What is covered in notification training?
* What is child abuse and neglect
* How to recognise the signs of abuse/neglect
* How and when to notify
* How values, attitudes and experiences may impact on understanding and responding to child abuse and neglect
Who should do notification training? Anyone who has opportunity to be alone with children, eg ordained ministers, children and youth leaders, play-group leaders, Sunday School teachers.
How do we learn about it? A number of organisations run training days including the UCA/SA Synod through it's 'Called to Care' initiative. All sessions must be accredited FAYS training where a Certificate of Attainment is given to each participant. For further info contact
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at the SA Synod office on 8227 0822.
First Aid Courses
It is strongly recommended that anyone involved in Children's Ministry completes at least a basic level of first aid training so they can handle any emergency that may arise when caring for children. St John's SA and the Red Cross have a variety of courses on offer from a basic first aid course, to First Aid for Centres and Schools (which is required for registered teachers in SA) to a Senior First Aid course. For further information contact either of the following organisations:
St John SA:
Phone: 8306 6999
Email:
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Red Cross SA:
Phone: 8293 9200
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Children's Ministry 
