Community Events
Family Learning Centre
LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH WHILE YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Are you too shy to talk to people because you cannot speak English very well? Well, you can improve your English because Killester College runs a ‘Conversational English Class for adults’ every Monday morning from 10.00am till 12.00pm during school term, for parents, family members and friends. Classes are fun, where you are safe to try your new language skills in a friendly place. You will learn words that you may use every day while at the same time making new friends who will encourage you to talk in English. We also talk about things that are happening in our community.
We would love you to join us to help improve your English and at the same time have lots of fun in the Family Learning Centre at Killester College. Please sign in at the office.
Queries can be directed to Loreto Cannon lcannon@killester.vic.edu.au . We hope to see you there.
Jacqui Adams
Volunteer Tutor Conversational English
Voice referendum Information Evening
Settlement Services International and Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria along with the Multicultural Australia for the Voice alliance invite you to a special interactive community town hall, along with special guests Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney and Inclusion Consultant Tasneem Chopra (OAM) to learn more about the upcoming Voice referendum. We will also be joined by local MP Julian Hill, Member for Bruce, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles and the Minister for Home Affairs & Cyber Security Clare O'Neil.
Date: August 13, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 18 Grace Park Ave, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia
Voting “Yes” for constitutional recognition through a Voice is about recognition, listening and better results. It’s our opportunity to recognise 65,000 years of history. And start better listening to communities to make a practical difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart has extended a generous and powerful invitation to all Australians, and we are embracing this invitation and asking you to join us on this journey of saying Yes to constitutional recognition.
Join us for community festivities including market stalls, food trucks and performances from 12pm.
The interactive panel discussion on the Voice referendum will take place inside the Town Hall from 1pm - 2.30pm. RSVP for it here: https://events.humanitix.com/ssi-melbourne
Together we will talk about why constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament is a crucial step in the walk towards reconciliation as a country. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, share their feedback and learn about ways to engage in the local community.
This event is open to everyone.
This is an opportunity for our multicultural communities to come together, learn, and engage in a constructive conversation about the Voice Referendum and its potential impact.
Saver Plus Program
Saver Plus is a free financial education and matched savings program offered to lower-income families to help them budget and save for education costs. In the 10-month program, participants gain financial knowledge, learn healthy savings habits by saving $50 a month, and have their savings matched up to $500 to be used towards school costs such as uniforms, books, laptops, and extra-curricular activities such as sport or music. sports fees.
At Saver Plus, we pair participants with a savings coach while they budget and save over the next 10 months. Participants attend online Zoom workshops to learn tips, tricks, and information to grow their budgeting and savings skills. Once they reach their agreed savings goal, their savings are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. That means participants save $500 and we match their savings with another $500. $500 plus the matched funds = $1000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:
- Be 18 years or over
- Be a parent or guardian of a student attending school, or be attending or returning to
- vocational training yourself
- Have a current Health Care card or Pensioner Concession card
- Have some form of income, for example, yourself or your partner may have casual, part-time,
full-time, seasonal, or cash-in-hand employment
- Be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance, or payment
*Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible.
Friends Of Refugees - Volunteers needed
The Friends of Refugees in Springvale are looking for volunteers to do the Saturday Tutoring Program for children.
The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm.
Contact email is: anne.neame@for.org.au
Interested in learning how to play Chess?
Every Sunday afternoon there are classes for both beginners and advanced learners.
If you are interested, please register at the front office.
Mazenod FC - Girls Soccer Team:
Mazenod FC is actively striving to create a Female Football program to run parallel to our long-running male football department.
At present, we have FIVE female teams with room to grow. As such, we have places available to fill our Under 13 and Under 15 GIrls teams, who will play in the Football Victoria metropolitan competitions this season.
With the FIFA Womens Football World Cup due on our shores this year, we would like to see the number of female footballers grow, not only for us but for the nation in general.
Greater Dandenong Youth Programs & Events:
Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, ongoing
The FReeZA Youth Committee is for young people aged 12-25 who are interested in planning and delivering community events, supporting local artists, stage management, and technical production. Attendees have the opportunity to volunteer at community events, gain skills, meet likeminded people, and make new friends in this weekly program.
We are looking for young people aged 12-25 to showcase their talents to the community. Artists are paid to perform on stage at various community festivals and events. Skills may include (but are not limited to) singing, playing musical instruments, dancing or cultural performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, circus, or magic tricks.
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 6pm, currently running
A free, community-based tutoring and homework support program for young people aged 12-20 yrs who live, work, or study in Noble Park.