Community News
Calling all aspiring footballers aged 9–11!
Step onto the pitch for an authentic Liverpool FC International Academy Shooting Clinic and sharpen your finishing in this high-energy 2-hour masterclass.
Led by LFC IA Accredited Coaches, players will develop key finishing skills through fast-paced drills, competitive shooting challenges, and match-realistic scenarios, using curriculum inspired by the Liverpool FC Academy in the UK. Participants can expect plenty of shots, goals and fun while building confidence both on and off the pitch.
Book your spot: https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/padua-college-mornington-shooting-masterclass/
STRIDE AND RIDE
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Stride or Ride for 2026!
Thanks to your amazing support last year, Stride or Ride helped raise vital funds for The Portsea Camp, giving children across Victoria the chance to experience adventure, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. We are so grateful — thank you!
We're excited to invite you back for Stride or Ride 2026, happening on Sunday, November 15th.
Early Bird Offer – Just for you!
As a valued Stride or Rider, we want to give you the first opportunity to register for a special Early Bird before going live to the community, beat the price rise and register early.
Registration fee includes cycling jersey & cap, supported ride (cyclists) – Stride tee & cap (walker), PLUS the free celebration BBQ and activities at the end.
Special Early Bird offer ends 31st August.
This year’s Stride or Ride will be our best yet, with more exciting additions:
Three iconic coastal walks, led by:
- Walk with Taryn Brown, Founder of Walk Mornington Peninsula – Taryn will lead the 20km walk with the added opportunity to join her at the half-way mark if 20km isn’t for you
- Colleen Callander, award-winning CEO, Author, and Founder of Mentor Me Women – Join Colleen for 12km of pure inspiration.
- The 6km Point Nepean National Park hike.
- For the experienced cyclists – 65km Foundation Ride(Portsea Dromana Loop) and the 100km Epic Ridestarting from Sandringham finishing at The Portsea Camp.
- Ride or walk solo or start a team.
- Incredible prizes.
- Exclusive Stride or Ride merchandise.
- A free BBQ at the finish line to celebrate your efforts!
- Extra activities just for you at the finish to help unwind and celebrate.
Early Birders Ready to get started?Click here to register and set up your fundraising page
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Can’t make it this year?
You can still make a difference. Every dollar raised helps create brighter futures for children in need. Consider making atax-deductible donation through https://the-portsea-camp.grassrootz.com/stride-or-ride-2026/donate
Thank you again for your continued support — we hope to see you at the official launch party on the 14th of August.
The Stride or Ride Team
The Southern Unit (Victoria/Tas) of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is pleased to be offering an enrichment day for couples.
The Enrichment Day is based on The 5 Love Languages - international bestseller by Dr Gary Chapman
We all need to feel loved. Men and women have an “emotional love tank”. When it’s full, we feel content, secure, and loved. We all communicate love primarily according to one of five love languages. And the truly life-changing moment comes when we understand and speak each other’s love language.
The presenters, Deb & Paul Cochran, have been married for 37 years and involved with Marriage Encounter for 27 years. They have presented the 5 Love Languages Enrichment to Couples in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane. Deb & Paul bring the concepts of the book alive in a humorous and relatable way as they share their own experiences
Sat 15 August 9 - 5pm at St Eugene’s Retreat & Conference Centre, 45 John Field Drive, Newborough (Gippsland) VIC 3825
Cost: $60 per couple (includes course materials, lunch and morning & afternoon tea)
More information and booking: https://www.trybooking.com/DMSUR
MacKillop Family Services is calling on the community to make their home a safe space for vulnerable children and young people. Throughout the Sorrento area there continues to be a high demand for foster carers who can provide nurturing care and support for children in their local community.
Foster carers come from all walks of life. The most essential criteria is that they care, can provide a safe and nurturing home, and have room in their home to support a vulnerable child or sibling group.
MacKillop supports foster carers with comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and support, respite care and an around the clock helpline.
If you think this is a role that you and your family are ready for, call MacKillop Family Services on 1300 791 677 or visit mackillop.org.au/fostercare for further information or to make an enquiry.
