Please find a list below of events to celebrate Australia’s National Premmie Day on Friday 25th July 2008. You are invited to attend one of the NPD functions to be held around Australia.

Victoria
L’il Aussie Prems
Where: Knox Early Parenting
Address: 276 Wantirna Road, Wantirna 3152
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Other Details: Kids face painting, prizes and more..
Contact: Julia Toivonen - admin@lilaussieprems.com.au or visit www.lilaussieprems.com.au

Lifes Little Treasures
Where: Royal Children’s Hospital
Address: Flemington Road, Parkville Vic 3052, (Melway™ map 43 E3)
Venue: 1st Floor - Ella Latham Meeting Room
(in the same area as the Ella Latham Theatre (marked on map – next to cafeteria).
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Contact: Shusannah - contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au
Other Details: Gold coin donation on admittance
Special Show - Pirate McGee & Mermaid Manners in… a wonderfully entertaining & interactive show called “X Marks the Spot “. Both searching for Pirate McQuinlan’s Treasure. They have fun and a bunch of songs to dance and sing along to on the way. A hugely interactive show for all the kids”. Fully catered with lots of goodies including face painting, Raffle with lots of exciting prizes to be won. Everyone welcome, bring your family and friends along to help us celebrate these true Little Aussie Battlers. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP: 18^th July 2008 for catering numbers. Premmie Day at the Royal Childrens Hospital is Kindly sponsored by “Tony Bones Entertainment” and “Delaware North Companies Australia”

Lifes Little Treasures
Where: The Grange Community Centre
Address: 260-280 Hogans Rd, Hoppers Crossing
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Contact: Emma - lifeslittle_treasures@yahoo.com.au

Loddon Mallee Kids
Where: Bendigo Marketplace
Address: Mitchell St Bendigo
When: Saturday July 19th
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Contact: 1300 773 622
Other Details: Information on local and National Prem Support and RSV, Stunning National Premmie Day Commemorative handmade quilt available for raffle, Chance to win tickets to Banana’s in Pyjama’s concert, Kids colouring table, Premature baby doll display and sale, Premature baby clothing display and sale, Childrens Rose display and sale

Loddon Mallee Kids
Where: Long Gully Neighbourhood House
Address: 2 Humboldt Drv, Long Gully
When: Thursday July 24th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Contact: 1300 773 622
Other Details: Premmie Playgroup Celebration Morning Tea, giveaways and lots of fun activities

Loddon Mallee Kids
Where: Bendigo Health
Address: Lucan St Bendigo
When: Friday July 25th
Time: 10:30am (morning tea)
Contact: 1300 773 622
Other Details: Gifts for babies and families, Information and display of prem support services, dolls and clothing, Presentation to SCBU of books for siblings

Loddon Mallee Kids
Where: Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre
Address: Browning St Kangaroo Flat
When: Wednesday July 30th
Time: 10:00am
Contact: 1300 773 622
Other Details: Bananas in Pyjamas Concert, Tickets available online at www.kidspromotions.com.au Or at Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre. Raffle, drinks, kids snack packs, childrens rose sale, bananas in pyjamas hand made toys, dolls, quilts and premmie clothing, Information stand and Heaps of giveaways

Mamma Mia - Premmie Day Fundraising Event
Where: Ballarat Regent Multiplex
When: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Time: 6.30pm
Cost: $15.00 per ticket
Contact: Peta - 0407 703 181
Other details: All funds raised will be donated towards the National Premmie Foundation

Where: Craigeburn Health Services
When: Thursday 24th July
Time: 10.30am
Other Details: For families who access Craigeburn Health Services

Where: Werribee Mercy Hospital
When: Friday 25th July
Other Details: For current parents of babies in Special Care Nursery

Queensland
PIPA (Preterm Infants’ Parents’ Association)
Where: Ronald McDonald House
Address: 22 Garrick Terrace, Herston Qld 4006
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Contact: Eileen Cooke on 3314 0115 / email contactus@pipa.org.au

PIPA (Preterm Infants’ Parents’ Association)
Where: Ronald McDonald House
Address: 9 Allen St Woollongabba
When: Friday 25 July 2008
Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Special Guest: Prof. David Tudehope
Contact: Tracy Dougherty on 07 3282 2029 / email contactus@pipa.org.au

National Premmie Day Morning Tea
Where: Ronald McDonald House Townsville
Address: 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas
When: Friday 25th July
Time: From 10.00am
Contact: Kristie Plath 4751 3461

National Premmie Day Luncheon
Where: Bellakai Restaurant
Address: 82 Marine Pde, Coolangatta
When: Friday 25th July
Time: 12 noon
Contact: Kay Bell 0412 644 523 or Susan Forrester 0419 414 716

Where: Dr Price’s Room
Address: Little St Toowoomba
When: Friday 25th July
Time: Morning Tea from 10.00am
Contact: Janine Palmer 4659 5463 / 0438 444 942

New South Wales
Little Wonders & NPF
Where: Charlestown Square
Address: Pearson street Charlestown NSW 2290
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: 10am till 12pm
Contact: Cassandra Malone – cassandramalone@bigpond.com or 0421 657 530

Little Wonders
Where: John Hunter Children’s Hospital NICU
Address: Lookout Road New Lambton NSW 2305
When: Friday 25th july 2008
Time: 2pm till 4pm
Contact: Cassandra Malone – cassandramalone@bigpond.com or 0421 657 530
For current parents and families in NICU and staff of the ward. Afternoon tea will be provided

Where: Royal North Shore Hospital
Address: Newborn Care Centre
When: Friday 25th July 2008
Time: From 10.30 - 12.30pm
Contact: Briony on 0404566806 or Carmel on 0413158636
For NICU graduates and staff and extras and will be a catered morning tea.

Central Coast Prems
Date: 25th July 2008
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: Tuggerah Lakes Golf Course, Shelly Beach Road, Shelly Beach NSW 2261
RSVP: 4353 4688 before the 11th July
Childcare is available on request. Light refreshments will be provided
Local Paediatrician: Dr Buckmaster will be giving a presentation on RSV

ACT & regional area
Where: Gungahlin Child and Family Centre
Address: corner Ernest Cavanagh Street and Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin ACT 2912
When: Friday 25 July 2008
Time: 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Contact: Jannette Cass-Dunbar (jcassdunbar@tpg.com.au or 0417 685 239) or Jodi Wood (jodi.wood@bigpond.com or 02 6238 0704)
Other Details: Come along and meet other premmie parents, carers and their children for an informal morning tea. Tea and coffee, indoor and outdoor (depending on weather) play area available for children, kitchenette for preparing bottles, food etc. TBA whether you need to bring a plate! Cathy Ringland, NAPSS (Newborn and Parent Support Services) representative from The Canberra Hospital, will be attending.

RSVP by the 24th July

If you have an event organised in your area please email contact_us@prembaby.org.au for your event to be added to the list.