Community News

One Step at a Time Program: Parent Support for Childhood Anxiety

Clinicians at Swinburne University have developed a program to help parents manage childhood anxiety in children aged 6– 11 years. To find out more:

• Contact the Swinburne Psychology Clinic at: 03 9214 8653;  psychprojects@swin.edu.au 
• Access the online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/kxjjie5YcM 

Classroom Cuisine – Updated Menu!

New menu items for this term include:

• Chicken quesadilla served with sour cream
• Tandoori chicken puff parcel with mango chutney
• Carrot cupcake (gluten free, dairy free & vegan)
• Harvest Snaps

The poke bowl has been a huge hit and will continue this term along with other "new in term 2 items" – soft shell chicken tacos with salsa; cheese & salad; sausage rolls with tomato sauce; lamingtons; corn chips with mild salsa; and "not cross" buns. Also returning is a fan favourite – the Margherita pizza twist!

Seeking Stationery Donations

Project Stationery is having a pop-up in September at the Alphington Community Centre. See the poster for items that can be donated.

• Please note that "drawing paper" means any blank paper that can be used by kindergarten children (if it has something printed on the back, please make sure it's appropriate for children).
• When: 20th - 23rd September, 11am – 3pm
• Where: Alphington Community Centre, 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington
• Find out more: projectsharestationery@gmail.com

Saver Plus Program – Financial Program

The Saver Plus program is a free program that can help ease the financial pressure many families face. It is a financial education program funded by the Federal Government and Department of Social Services, that helps parents and carers on lower incomes to build financial skills while saving for school-related costs.

Families who join receive up to $500 in matched savings, AND gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.

Teeny Tiny Stevies – Coming to Northcote!

 The Teeny Tiny Stevies, ‘every parent’s favourite kids band’, will be holding a concert at the Northcote Theatre to celebrate the release of their new album.

• When: Sunday 14 September, 10am
• Where: Northcote Theatre
• Tickets: Buy here

Free Tickets to Circus Quirkus

Students, teachers, and their families are invited to attend the 2025 Circus Quirkus shows. Circus Quirkus is a free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Preston, with the aim to provide an accessible live theatre experience to people of all abilities and backgrounds. 

• When: Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August (various times)
• Where: The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
• Tickets: FREE! 
• Bookings are essential. Email meredithnewman@showintent.com.au; Call/text: 0404-367-782
• See the flyer for more information.

Fitzroy Baseball Club – Come & Try Day

Summer season is approaching and Fitzroy Baseball Club are looking to attract new players to the sport and the club. Fitzroy BC has a long standing history and a well supported junior competition. Click to find out more. 

Come & Try Day

• When: Sunday 7 September, 9 – 11am
• Where: Fitzroy Baseball Club, Merri Park
• Who: All skill levels and genders

 T-ball Program

• When: Wednesdays, 8 October to 10 December, 5 – 5:45pm
• Where: Fitzroy Baseball Club, Merri Park
• Who:  Children aged 5 – 8 years

North Alphington Cricket Club – Seeking Players

Summer Cricket Season

Registrations are open for the 2025/26 Summer cricket season with North Alphington Cricket Club. New and returning players welcome!

• Competition teams for U-10 to U-18. A Blasters program for younger players and senior men, women and vets teams too.
• Register: Scan the QR code on the poster or contact secretary@nacc.org.au  

Come & Try Cricket – Free Indoor Cricket Sessions 

North Alphington Cricket Club is offering four FREE indoor cricket sessions to introduce children to the sport of cricket. All equipment supplied

• Who: all children, aged 4 – 10 years.
• Where: Alphington Grammar School Gym (Lucerne Cres, Alphington)
• When: Sundays, from 9 – 10am
• Register: Scan the QR code on the poster

Northcote Jets Basketball Club – Girl’s Training Program

The Northcote Jets Basketball Club is excited to offer a FREE basketball training program for girls this August. The Spitfires Basketball Program is for girls ages between 8-12 (born between 2012 - 2018) and is run over three training sessions with experienced coaches. The program is a fun and relaxed way for girls to get a feel for the game of basketball, brush up on skills or receive additional training. 

• When: Sundays – 17, 24 & 31 August
• Time: 10 –11am
• Location: Thornbury High School Indoor Basketball Court, 238 Collins St, Thornbury (Main carpark on Matisi St)
• Register here.