Information Centre

Government Offering Free Broadband for families not connected to NBN 

Its a 12 month initiative to help students in Australia who currently do not have access to NBN.  We can put your name forward to Julian Hill MP, Federal Member for Bruce, for this initiative if you meet the requirements.

To be eligible, a family must:

  • Have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school in 2023; and
  • Have no active NBN service.
  • You can find out more about this initiative here: www.nbnco.com.au/ssbi

Parents Building Solutions Term 3 2023

FREE 6 Week program for mums who've been impacted by family

violence to talk about their kids. 1st August to 6th September 2023.  All enquiries contact, Sandra Phillips Ph 03 9781 6729 or open the attachment to find the QR code to register.

Where to go for Urgent Medical Help

When you need a Doctor Urgently but don't need the wait time at the hospital try: 

greensmedicalgroup.com.au/dandnong-priority-primary-care-centre

 

NDIS SUPPORT 

Free telephone support.

The ACD Support Line can help you feel more confident about the NDIS.

It's a free telephone advocacy service for Victorian families raising children with developmental delay and disability aged 0 to 18. 

We can help you to:

·       Understand what your child’s NDIS plan can include

·       Prepare for your child’s NDIS planning meeting

·       Know how you can use your child’s plan

The ACD Support Line is open Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Call 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional).  

Interpreters are available.

Anglicare Play Circle Flyer

Thursday mornings during Term 3,

beginning 13th July10:00am to 11.30am

Dandenong Location -details provided upon booking 

FREE - booking essential, Snacks Provided for all, open the attachment.

Anglicare Parent Zone Podcasts

12 Podcasts to listen two, links available in the below attachment, covering sibling rivalry, discipline, anxiety, school refusal and much more.  Click below and have a listen. 

Wellsprings for Women, Dandenong

Free programs available for women in the Casey and Dandenong area.

English as a Second Language Saturday Homework Club also available at Wellsprings, Phone 03 9701 3740 or email monira@wellspringsforwormen.com

Latest News on Covid

 Reporting your positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result has been removed from 30 June, you can no longer report your test result online or through the Coronavirus hotline.

·       The Coronavirus hotline (1800 675 398) was shut down on 7 July.

·       The last intake for the COVID Positive Pathways program was on 19 June.

You should still take a RAT if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and if you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for at least 5 days or as long as you have symptoms.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is a common virus that affects the airways and lungs and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in children and is also affecting adults this winter. Symptoms are similar to a common cold.

Like COVID-19 and the Flu, you can prevent the spread of RSV with these tips:

 

·       Stay at home if feeling unwell

·       Regularly wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser

·       Cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

·       If unwell, stay away from new-borns and those with weakened immune systems.

Seek medical care if symptoms worsen or persist.