Special literacy program starts

Beachside Family Centre and Mingaletta will join to bring a special family literacy program to non-working parents of children under six starting this month.

Centre facilitator Ms Debbie Notara said the program looked to give parents practical skills to assist children to develop the communication skills they needed to become confident readers through fun activities, stories and song.

"The program will be run by the Central Coast Community College and is funded under the Foundation Skills Taster Course Program by the Commonwealth through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations," Ms Notara said.

"The program is for eight weeks and begins at Mingaletta on Tuesday, March 9, at 9am and Beachside Family Centre on Wednesday, March 10, from 12pm.

"Parents are encouraged to bring their children to this free program.

"Each family will be given a free book and free coffee will be provided."

For more information, contact 4343 1929.

Press release, 5 Mar 2010 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre