Health checks

More than 30 preschool children with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background were given pre-kindergarten health checks at St Luke's Anglican Church in Woy Woy on October 23

The Young, Black and Ready for School program was provided by the Benevolent Society and carried out by Central Coast Area Health.

Program organiser Ms Cassa Hinton said the day was a great success with children receiving immunisation, dental, hearing and vision checks.

Ms Hinton said all children took home a free T-shirt and school bag filled with a lunch box, drink bottle, pencil case, stickers and hat.

"Parents also received a bag containing health and school information in order to ensure that their children have a stress-free transition to school," Ms Hinton said.

"The many volunteers assisted with preparing and serving lunch and manning the various art and craft stations.

"In addition, the supported playgroup from Central Coast Area Health provided activities for the children."

Press release, 27 Oct 2008 Cassa Hinton, The Benevolent Society