Community News
St Mary's School Mooroopna
New - Tatura Girls Soccer
Tatura soccer have a position available in their U12 Girls Soccer team.
The Girls have training on Thursday nights in Tatura, at Howley Oval, and the games are on Saturday mornings/afternoons.
If you have a student who may be interested, please contact, Adelene on 0418314882
New - Rumbalara Junior Football
Players needed for U10 - U12 Boys and Girls
NAB AFL Superkick
Specsavers - Children's Eye Test.
Children’s eye tests are available at both Specsavers Shepparton stores, bulk billed through Medicare, a children’s discount is also offered. Our friendly, experienced team is trained to make eye tests a comfortable and positive experience for young patients.
Mooroopna Girl Guides
Mooroopna Girl Guides - Mondays 6pm
Contact - Fiona Nioa - Leader of Youth
- fiona.nioa@guidesvic.org.au
Mooroopna Cats Basketball
🏀 Lace Up, Mooroopna - Winter Basketball Registrations are OPEN!
Does your child want to learn new skills, stay active, and play in a positive team environment? The Mooroopna Cats are looking for new and returning players for the upcoming Winter season!
As your local club for the Greater Shepparton Basketball Association, we take pride in our community spirit. We’ve seen many Cats represent the Shepparton Gators, and we’re even luckier to have those representative players return to coach our younger teams. We are dedicated to building skills today to create even more superstars for tomorrow.
Season Details
• Dates: 6th May – 6th August
• Eligibility: Open to children in Mooroopna, Tatura, Toolamba, Undera, Ardmona, and surrounding areas.
What’s Included:
• Weekly games
• Weekly training sessions
• Playing tops for the season
Why Join the Cats?
We focus on growth, teamwork, and a pathway to representative basketball. Whether your child is picking up a ball for the first time or looking to sharpen their competitive edge, there is a place for them in the Cats family.
Don’t miss out on the winter season!
Register here: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/e72253
Or go to our Facebook Page for regustration link and regular updates as they become available.
Go Cats! 🐾
Permanent Care DFFH Services
Help The Battery Man!
Local legend Paul Archer, affectionately known as “The Battery Man,” has been raising funds for GV Health’s Infant and Adolescent Ward since 2011 by collecting and recycling used car and industrial batteries. Thanks to the incredible support of the Goulburn Valley community, Paul has already raised almost $880,000 — and now he’s on a mission to reach an amazing $1 million.
If you can help by donating any used car or industrial battery please drop to Natrad Shepparton.
Soccer
North Shepparton Scout Group
Play Connect & Playgroup
Located at the new Junior Campus of Banmira Specialist School (formerly Verney Road School) is the weekly Play Connect + Playgroup - run by Playgroup Vic.
This is a fun, relaxed and friendly group which is for children aged up to 6 years with a disability, chronic illness and/or developmental concern. Parents or carers attend with the child however the program and activities are facilitated by Michelle and Kristy who both have an Early Childhood and Disability background.
Berry Street Services
The Supporting Parents After Separation Program is a free program for co-parents aimed at reducing conflict and the impact of separation on children. The program is offered twice a month with current availabilities. Self-referrals are welcome.
The Children’s Contact Service has current availability for Supervised Visits and changeovers with no waitlist and is also a free service.
Helpful Resources
Below is a handful of of local services and supports available if you are in need or know of anyone who may need some assistance.
· Goulburn Flood Recovery Service are receiving clients directly and they can be reached on 5823 4700 to get connected with a Recovery Support Worker
· Wellways has a Psychological Recovery Support program which people can reach on prsmurray@wells.org
· Shepparton Family and Financial Services provide help to residents all across Greater Shepparton and support impacted residents in a number of ways including food relief, and household/personal essentials
· Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre provide food relief and provide great low-cost activities to connect with others regularly, amongst many other things
We hope to see you all at Ferrari Park, on Tuesday 22nd October from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Let’s spread the word!
Shepparton Food Share
Shepparton Foodshare rescues and receives food donations to redistribute to people that need it most. Food is distributed to registered emergency relief agencies, schools, neighborhood houses, community meals programs and churches.
Foodshare not only plays an integral role in our region's daily food relief needs, it also plays an essential role during times of crisis and emergency and in the recovery after these events.
Click on the following link to view the latest newsletter and keep up to date on their events.
https://mailchi.mp/a1e2277adbc5/ride-with-shepparton-foodshare-13680447?e=b3c6eba8a9
Youth Group
The group is supervised and parents are welcome to stay if they wish.
Saver Plus Back to School
To help families start the year off a little easier, we are running a Back to School campaign to support parents to access an extra $500.
If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match it with up to $500. Participants can put that money towards education costs for themselves or their children.
Thrive4Life
The Family Haven
Goulburn Valley Health
Priority Primary Care Centre at 49 Graham Street Shepparton (opposite the Hospital) provides free urgent medical treatment when you cant see your GP.
Contact - 58233132
Mooroopna Park - 'Their Care' After School Care
Their Care - After School Care is currently being run from Mooroopna Park Primary School and also 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 Mooroopna Primary School
Ph - (03) 5825 2060
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
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.
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.
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
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