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Mum's Treasures
Thu, Jan 10 2008

Once a fortnight, a group of children in Swan Hill know they’re in for a treat.

They belong to VPCS’s “Mum’s Treasures” group, run by our Swan Hill team.

The group was formed after discussions between the VPCS team and parents in a local support group about how we could help them live life their way. Not surprisingly, it was named by the mums!

Children between 5 and 12 participate, enjoying everything from ten pin bowls to picnics in the park.

In school holidays, the group has traveled as far as Mildura for a day the Park for Play (an All Abilities park) and the Orange Farm, and to Echuca for a ride on a paddle steamer.

“We want to involve the children in the community, as well as providing parents with a few hours’ respite,” said Team Leader Mary Uebergang. “Mum’s Treasures has been a great success and we’ve had some very positive feedback from parents.”