Community News
NEW - Power Bonus
Shepparton Family & Financial Services would like to let households know that if you have not applied for the Power Bonus – 2nd round opened at the end of March, 2023 – you may submit relevant information to SFFS and they are able to send the application on your behalf.
A payment of $250.00 will be either sent via cheque or directly to a bank account of the electricity account holder.
If there is an issue with use of computer to upload details, families are more than welcome to come into our office for assistance, please bring all pages of the electricity bill.
Please see the attached letter for further information.
NEW - School Holiday Care
TheirCare have now confirmed they will be able to provide Vacation care for the upcoming school holidays. Please see the attached flyers for further information.
UPDATED - Mooroopna Park - 'Their Care' After School Care
Their Care - After School Care is currently being run from Mooroopna Park Primary School and will soon be also running from Mooroopna Primary School.
They offer a variety of activities and outdoor play. The children will have afternoon tea offered to them during the program.
For further information please contact program coordinator - 1300 072 410
or Shae Barrette, Education Support,
Mooroopna Primary School
Ph - (03) 5825 2060
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
NEW - St Brendans Parish - Position Vacant
SACRAMENTAL CO-ORDINATOR
(To prepare children for the Sacraments of Initiation)
ST BRENDANS CATHOLIC PARISH
121 Knight Street Shepparton
9am – 2pm one day per week.
Permanent Part-Time.
CLOSES Thursday 29th June 2023
Enquiries and/or copies of Position Description
5821 2633 OR email Shepparton@sandhurst.catholic.org.au
NEW - Safe Seats Safe Kids Program
Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre are once again hosting the Safe Seats, Safe Kids program. This is a free service to both fit new and check existing child car restraints. The QR code can be scanned to book an appointment time that suits. This is a great local service to help families ensure their car seats are fitted correctly.
Please see the attrached flyer for further information.
NEW - Holidays at The Libraries
It is almost time for the school holidays and we have lots of great activities on offer throughout the two weeks.
Week 1 we have a spies and secret agents theme,
Week 2 is all about NAIDOC Week.
Avenel Library Holiday Activity will be held on Wednesday 28th June.
'Meet Up' with the Mobile Library at Katunga, Tungamah, and Katamatite for some outdoor crafting and discover something new at 'Lbraries After Dark'.
The full program, which includes activities at all of our branches, are available on our website or check out the flyers attached below.
New - School Holiday Netball Clinic
DATE: Tuesday 4th July 2023
VENUE: Shepparton Sports Stadium
TIME: 9am - 3pm
AGES: 7 – 14yrs
COST: $85
For more information and to book in for a clinic please visit our website: netstarsnetball.com.au
NETSTARS NETBALL CLINICS
Website: Netstars Netball
Facebook: Netstars Netball
Instagram: Netstars Netball
First Aid Course
The following First Aid Course will be delivered at MEAC on Monday 19th June.
CPR - HLTAID009 $70
First Aid – HLTAID001 $110
First Aid for Education and Care – HLTAID012 $140
If you or a staff member would like to attend, please call MEAC reception on (03) 5825 1774 and register.
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Catholic Care - Family Wellbeing Support Service
The Family Wellbeing Support Service is a preventative outreach support service to help families better deal with life transitions and challenges. We provide a FREE, flexible support service that enhances resilience, health and wellbeing for families.
Attached you will find information about our service and the programs we offer.
Italian Classes
Berry Street - Supporting Parents after Separation program
Berry Street in Shepparton run a FREE program to parents who are separated or going through a separation. The program can be completed over Zoom or face to face at the Shepparton Office. Parents can self-refer using the below online link, and an information flyer is attached.
Family Day Care Vacancies
Before and After school Family Daycare positions available.
Please contact the Greater Shepparton Family Daycare 5822 1373
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
Saver Plus
Helping take the stress out of back to school time.
The Saver Plus community program has helped over 55,000 Australians take the stress out of back to school time. It’s free for eligible people to join.
At Saver Plus, we pair you with a savings coach while you budget and save over the next 10 months. You attend online workshops to learn tips, tricks and information to grow your budgeting and savings skills. Once you reach your agreed savings goal, ANZ matches your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. You can use that money towards education costs such as uniforms, text books, laptops or extra-curricular activities such as sport or music.
You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:
- have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- are at least 18 years old
- have some regular income from work (you or your partner) including casual, part-time, full‑time or seasonal (we also accept child support and carer’s payment as income)
- have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.
If you’re eligible, start now and we’ll help take the stress out of next year’s back to school.
To find out more, or to apply, go to www.saverplus.org.au or call 1300 610 355“
For Berry Street program overview: Please click on link: www.berrystreet.org.au/saverplus
