Consuming Kids - Commercialisation of Childhood

Recently the ABC showed a documentary titled 'Consuming Kids, the Commercialisation of Childhood'. This show was well worth viewing for anyone that has children or works with children as it gives an insight into how aggressively children are marketed and how young children are targeted to be brand aware. It gives an insight into how children are viewed and how the marketing is researched and even how the parents factor into the equation.
Shows such as these are another resource we have available to us to understand the world in which we live and the pace in which it is changing along with the place children have in the society in which we work.

Network Gathering September 17

Mark your diary now for the next Kid's Vision Network gathering to be held on Thursday September 17 at Pages Cafe inside Koorong. We are looking forward to sharing together over a cuppa along with reviewing resources available to us beginning at 10-00am.

Our network gatherings provide an invaluable opportunity to get to know other children's pastors and workers and to be an encouragement to one another.

Starting Point Faciltator Training

Here are the details about an upcoming PERTH training event presented by Focus in the Family called Starting Point, Preparing your child for life 0-4years


When : Saturday 22nd August, 2009
Where :Thornlie Church of Christ319 Spencer Road THORNLIE WA 6108
Time :8.30am (registration) - 5.00pm

Full Cost $285 however an early bird discount is available.

Click the link for registration information http://www.families.org.au/article_files/Forms/Starting%20Points%20-%20Registration%20Form.pdf

Current Starting Points Facilitators are invited to attend the above training session as a refresher day free of charge.We invite you to join our growing facilitator network. This informative program is designed to support parents and caregivers in giving their children a foundation for living well. It is developed by Focus on the Family Australia and endorsed by the program patron, Marina Prior.

Help parents and caregivers of 0-4 year olds understand that confident parenting means confident children.


Questions or Bookings?
For enquires and bookings contact Anne on 1300 300 361. Fax your registration to 03 9546 5045 or post to PO Box 5210, Clayton VIC. 3168

New Blog Contributor

I would like to take the time to introduce myself as a contributor to the Kids Vision blog as my small way of helping keep the vision and work of Kids Vision alive and well here in Western Australia. I am currently in full time ministry with Encounter Church and a big part of my role there is Children’s Ministry. I look forward to bringing you regular updates to help relieve Tania’s load in the coming weeks and months and hope that you will be a regular visitor to the blog. Don’t forget to subscribe and forward this to your co-workers in the field of children’s ministry as this blog exits to encourage each and every one in the work of children among Churches of Christ in WA.

Blessings Janine Rule

Recent Network Meeting

June 17 was the first network gathering of Kids Vision for this year. The get together was held at Zamia Café in Kings Park, which is such a great spot for those working in children’s ministry as we sat on the doorstep of a great children’s play area.
The time spent was refreshing as we reflected on where everyone is in their ministry context and shared story and resource together. It was also beneficial as we were able to affirm anew the desire for a Kid’s Vision Network and the potential it has to assist us on the frontline of working with children in a ministry context.
By definition networking is, ‘a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.’ Kids’ Vision is our vehicle in Churches of Christ to bring those of us with a common interest in children together. It is our hope to build on that for the remainder of this year as we all collectively serve Christ together.

Keep popping back to the blog for regular updates

Childsafe Training Opportunity

The next Childsafe training session at South Perth Church of Christ is on Sunday, July 26th (2-4pm) in the office hub at SPCC.

This training is open to anyone from COCWA churches to attend. This is also an opportunity for those who are facilitating Childsafe in COCWA Churches to receiving training so that they can conduct Childsafe training in their own churches. Please RSVP your attendance to admin@spcc.org.au by 2pm, Friday July 24th. Enquiries can be directed to tania@spcc.org.au.

Treasure Chest

Children's Ministry Network WA produces a great free quarterly newsletter called "Treasure Chest". If you attended "Pass the Baton" conference earlier this year you would have heard about this and perhaps received a copy via email.

If you'd like to subscribe to this newsletter email wa@cmn.org.au. Check out the website at www.cmn.org.au/wa.