All Things Hub
Springvale Rise Primary School Community Hub
We’ve been having lots of fun this past fortnight in Community Hub! The first being Book Week. On the Springvale Campus children and parents joined in the fun and dressed up as sheep from our favourite book ‘Where is the Green Sheep?” written by Mem Fox. We were able to watch the Book Week parade, and our parents even won the best dressed! On the Heights campus we headed to Springvale Library for an excursion where we enjoyed playing at the nature park and participating in the special song and story session. In addition, we also celebrated a special Father’s Day playgroup where the children decorated some special cards and even took home a special keepsake photo keyring for their special person.
On the Springvale Campus, the Women’s Wellbeing Group have been sewing under the lovely guidance of Chintha! The first week the women all made pillowcases and during the second week they sewed tote bags. Please join us next week where we will be making aprons!
The Women’s Wellbeing Group on the Heights Campus invited The Water Well Project where midwife Zoe and nurse Tracey presented our women with a ‘Healthy Minds Healthy Relationships’ session. We explored topics such as mental health, healthy relationships including family violence and learned about the many organisations that are available to our community. Please see below for details:
Urgent services:
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
Ph: 1800 015 188 (24/7)
1800RESPECT (National)
Ph.1800 737 732 (24/7)
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service
Non urgent services:
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence Ph: 1800 755 988 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm https://intouch.org.au/
Specialist family violence service that works with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Victoria.
The Orange Door
Free service for people for Family Violence. No restrictions regarding visa status or permanent residency. Call or walk into their offices (in work hours).
Locations:
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/support-near-you
In-Language resources:
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/orange-door-other-languages
Men’s Referral Service / No to violence Ph: 1300 766 491www.ntv.org.au/get-help/24/7 counselling, information and referral
Here’s a quick reminder of all the available programs we have on offer this term.
English Classes – Springvale Campus
Learn English by speaking, listening and even having some fun playing games with each other! We also have some plans for some out of school excursions so please watch this space!
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.30am-11.30am.
Free childminding is available too.
Citizenship Class – Springvale Campus
Taught by a migration agent, the program assists learners to develop their understanding of Australian history, culture, civics, rights, responsibilities and the democratic process. This will help you prepare for your Citizenship Test!
Friday 9.30am - 11.30am
Free childminding is available too.
Friday 12pm - 2pm
Burmese and Rohingya interpreter
Playgroup – Heights Campus & Springvale Campus
Come along and meet other families with their children and join in on activities that allow you to talk, sing, share and have fun with one another.
Wednesday 9.30 -11.30 (Springvale Campus)
Thursday 9.30 -11.30 (Heights Campus)
Women's Wellbeing Group - Heights Campus & Springvale Campus
Connect with other women whilst having fun participating in a variety of activities such as crafting, cooking and more!
Wednesday 12pm-1.30pm (Springvale Campus)
Thursday 2pm-3.30pm (Heights Campus)
Food Relief and Uniform
Free food and milk for families experiencing financial difficulty. Free second-hand uniform is also available (subject to availability). If you would like further assistance please attend this session so we can connect you to further services.
Tuesday 2.30pm-3.30pm (Springvale Campus)
Wednesday 3pm- 3.30pm (Heights Campus)
A reminder that to attend any of our Hub programs you will need a Volunteer Working with Children Check (it is free). If you need assistance applying for this card, please contact me (Hub Leader Julie Raciti) via the contact details below.
Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook Page
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If you have any questions, please call on
0447 273 998 or email julie.raciti@education.vic.gov.au
Mrs Julie Raciti
Community Hub Leader