Community News

Hookin2Hockey 2020

Would you like to be a part of our very successful Hookin2Hockey program?

Last year, we had over 140 local children come and try hockey, many for the very first time.

This is an eight-week skill development program, will be run at the Sunraysia Hockey Turf, Eleventh St, Mildura, and costs $89 per child. This fee includes a terrific pack which includes a stick, ball, shinguards, hockey backpack and playing singlet.

The 2020 program will be starting soon. Free Come and Try sessions are on Saturday 15th February 9 am and Wednesday 19th February 6 pm.

For more information please contact Jess Melsen sunraysiahockey.junior@gmail.com

Sunraysia Hockey Association

www.sunraysiahockey.com

MRCC Youth Survey

The MRCC Youth Survey for young people aged 12 to 25 years is now open.

The Youth Survey aims to collect the thoughts, ideas and priorities for young people in our community, this information will be used by Council to inform the Youth Engagement strategy for the next 4 years. The Survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/68TV25B and will close on Tuesday 18 February.

The MRCC Youth Services facebook link https://www.facebook.com/youthservicesmildura/

Props Theatre

If your child is aged 5-16 and interested in Drama, check out this exciting group. Held every Monday during the school term in eight street Mildura. Ages 5-8 from 4-5pm and ages 9-16 from 5-6pm. For more information visit www.propstheatre.com.au or contact Jarrad Searle : email searle.jarrad.d@edumail.vic.gov.au

Junior Umpires Information Night

If you’re aged 10 to 18 and want a way to keep fit and earn money over winter. Head on down to the junior umpires information night, Tuesday 11th Feb.

Auskick

Do you have a Student in Year Prep to 2 who is interested in AFL. Contact Merbein Football club on the number above.

Merbein Bush Playgroup

NDIS Information Session – Mallee

What is the session about?

If you find yourself saying “I have my NDIS plan; what are the next steps?”, then this session could be for you! We have developed an information session for people with disability and their families or carers, called “Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan”. The information and resources you will receive at the session have been designed to assist you to gain maximum benefit when putting your plan into action.

During a two and a half hour session, you will gain knowledge about key NDIS concepts, be given many useful suggestions and tips, and feel more empowered and confident in how to implement your NDIS plan. We use accessible venues and materials, and we provide a break and refreshments.

When and where is the session being held?

When: Thursday 27 February 2020 from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Where: Quest Mildura, 115-119 Madden Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500

Who is running the session?

The session is designed and delivered by staff with a disability from the Disability Loop team at AFDO (Australian Federation of disability Organisations). AFDO and its member organisations are run by and for people with lived experience of disability. Disability Loop is a program that aims to make information about the NDIS easier to find, understand, and use.

There are lots of NDIS sessions, how is ours different?

As people with lived experience of disability ourselves, we are better able to focus on the needs of people with disability. The workshop was written using plain language, which makes complicated concepts easier to understand. We aim to make the workshops a safe space where people can share their questions and concerns without worrying about any judgement. All workshops are held in wheelchair accessible venues, near public transport where possible, and are free for people with disability and their families! We are also providing a wide range of accessibility supports for attendees with disability, free of charge, to make it easier to participate. This includes Auslan interpreters or captioning if requested.

You will receive a detailed information pack to take home.

Bookings are essential for catering and accessibility purposes. Please register by 20 February 2020. For more information and to register, visit: