Kurralee Childcare Prepares to Open in the New Year

Strathfield Council is pleased to work in collaboration with Lighthouse Early Learning Centre to ensure that child care services will remain operational in Homebush West, with a smooth transition for all families involved.

Kurralee will close on 20 December 2019 and undergo required maintenance. The much-loved centre will re-open on Monday 6 January 2020, under the new management of Lighthouse Early Learning Centre.

Council has worked closely with the community to understand childcare requirements and ensure our youngest residents are well taken care of, relieving initial concerns parents had about the possibility of relocating their children.

Manish and his family moved to Sydney from India and have no family support nearby, “we moved to Homebush West for Kurralee, so were incredibly disappointed when we heard it may close. My son has really come of out his shell at Kurralee and we are so happy and relieved it will remain open”.

Local residents, Diana and Asna agreed that they love the natural aspect of Kurralee and the green space, which is very important for families living in apartment blocks 

Lydia from Lighthouse Early Learning Centre said “we are delighted to continue the long tradition of quality childcare in Homebush West, and look forward to working with the Council and community to provide local children with the best start possible.”

Visit www.lighthousechildcare.com.au or contact them on 9091 9650 for information on available places.

 

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For media enquiries only, please contact:

Naomi Searle
Strathfield Council
9748 9999
communication@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Posted 1:00pm - 27 Nov 2019

Strathfield Christmas Carols 2019

For immediate release

20 November 2019

Deck the halls and jingle the bells!

 

Strathfield Christmas Carols is on Saturday 7 December 2019!

 

This family fun-filled event will see Bressington Park turned into a Christmas wonderland with activities for the community featuring a community BBQ, kids’ entertainment including a petting farm, face painting, jumping castle, a visit from Santa Claus and special Movies in the Park screening of The Grinch (PG).

 

Highlighting the event will be all-time Christmas favourites including Strathfield Symphony Orchestra and St Martha’s Primary School String Ensemble, new additions to the Carols stage the Strathfield Community Choir and local performer Van Sereno, as well as a children’s act and Donna Jeans Dance Force taking the stage with festive-themed performances.

 

In light of recent bushfires and expected heatwave conditions increasing the likelihood of a fire ban in effect on the day, Strathfield Council will no longer have a fireworks display as part of the 2019 Strathfield Christmas Carols celebrations.

 

Strathfield Christmas Carols

6pm – 10pm, Saturday 7 December 2019
Bressington Park, Homebush

 

More information:

https://strathfieldevents.nsw.gov.au/major-events/christmas-carols/

Facebook: @StrathfieldEvents

Twitter: @StrathfieldEV

 

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Naomi Searle

Strathfield Council

9748 9992 or 0437 669 207

naomi.searle@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Posted 1:00pm - 20 Nov 2019

Strathfield gains a new community centre

For immediate release

12 November 2019

To meet the meeting needs of the Community, the former High Street Branch Library has been transformed into a public space, available for community groups to run programs and activities from.

 

All library services previously operating out of High Street have moved to Strathfield Library, located at 65-67 Rochester Street, Homebush, except for a book locker which has been installed at High Street. The book locker enables residents to request, collect and return books 24/7.

 

The Strathfield Connector bus route runs from High Street to Strathfield Library for residents wishing to visit.

 

This change is part of a wider project to review how library services are delivered in Strathfield. The project also includes an upgrade of Strathfield Library, due to be delivered in March 2020, which will enhance the library experience for all visitors.

 

For more information, visit the website

https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/library/location-and-opening-hours/

 

To book the High Street Community Centre, visit https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/community/venue-and-meeting-room-hire/

 

 

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Naomi Searle

Strathfield Council

9748 9992 or 0437 669 207

naomi.searle@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

 

Posted about 1 month ago

Strathfield Library Upgrade

For immediate release

21 October 2019

 

 

Council is pleased to announce a $1.7 million upgrade of Strathfield Library, located at 65-67 Rochester St, Homebush, is planned to commence in December 2019.

Strathfield Library was built in 2004, and the internal space is now ready to be refurbished to better service residents. The planned upgrade will ensure that the Library can provide the community with a more comfortable and engaging space, that enhances learning and information sharing.

The planned upgrade will include:

-       An exhibition square

-       Multi-purpose space

-       Children’s area

-       Internal study stadium

-       Computer lab

-       Open meeting quarters

 

As a result of the planned upgrade, there will be reduced services available from Monday 2 December and the library will be shut down after Friday 20 December 2019 until March 2020. 

The services available to members during the planned upgrade will be a home library service and use of the book locker which allows members to book, collect and return items 24/7. Book lockers are located at Strathfield Library and High Street Community Centre.

 

For more information, visit the website www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au

 

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Naomi Searle

Strathfield Council

9748 9992 or 0437 669 207

naomi.searle@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Posted 2 months ago

Kurralee Continues to Provide Essential Childcare Services

For immediate release

3 October 2019

 

Council is pleased to announce Lighthouse Early Learning Centre, North Strathfield will, from January 2020, continue Kurralee’s long tradition of delivering high-quality childcare services to the families of Homebush West and Homebush. 

The appointment comes after a public process including an expression of interest. 

Strathfield Council CEO, Mr Henry Wong, said “access to affordable childcare is essential for many of our residents. Council is committed to ensuring our youngest residents have a place to learn and grow, and where parents can have peace of mind that their children are taken care of well.” 

On behalf of the countless children who attended Kurralee over the past 43 years, Council would like to acknowledge and thank Integricare for providing quality childcare services to the local community.  

 

ENDS

 

For media enquiries, please contact:

Naomi Searle

Strathfield Council

9748 9992 or 0437 669 207

naomi.searle@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Posted 3 months ago
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