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Get Active Kids Vouchers - Round 8 - Now Open

Round 8 of the Get Active Kids Vouchers have just opened today - to be eligible to accept the $200 vouchers clubs need to be registered.

The $200 vouchers are available to families who hold a health care card, the child's name needs to be on either their own Health Care Card or on their parents/guardians - they are able to use the funds to pay sporting registration fees at sports clubs that are registered Get Active Kids providers.

• https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/apply-for-vouchers/
• https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/info-for-providers/

Tech Programs with Junior Engineers

We’re thrilled to offer students an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of digital technology with our Minecraft Education coding program, and our advanced SumoBots Robotics program starting this term at Westbourne Grammar Schools fantastic Sports and Aquatics centre. These programs are perfect for young tech enthusiasts eager to learn coding, or advance their skills in a fun and engaging way!

Wyndham Active Disability

Are you looking for a sport or activity for yourself or someone you know with disability? 

Find clubs and activities at WYNDHAM.VIC.GOV.AU/ACTIVEDISABILITY

Woodville Basketball Club

Come and Try Wheelchair Basketball for anyone aged 8 years and over.

Get excited about Wheelchair Basketball at the Paralympics and have a go with Wyndham Basketball, Werribee All Abilities Basketball Club and Basketball Victoria. Sports wheelchairs will be available to use.

This activity is for people with and without disability. If you like it you can join in every Tuesday at Eagle stadium from 4 to 4.40pm (school terms only).

Suitable for beginners upwards, activities will be set up to help develop skills and build confidence. 

Please bring:

• a drink bottle with water
• wear comfortable clothing you can be active in

This session is part of The Games 2024 campaign to celebrate the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris 2024. 

Here is the link to register: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/wheelchair-basketball-come-and-try-8-years-adult

School Student Broadband Initiative

In 2023, the Australian Government established the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to provide free home internet until 31/12/2025 for up to 30,000 unconnected families with school age students. Giving unconnected students the opportunity to access fast and reliable broadband internet at home is important to support their learning and education in an increasingly digital world.  

NBN Co is leading implementation of this initiative and is working closely with industry, government and community organisations that support the wellbeing of families who could benefit from the SSBI. 

You can also check out the recent article on our website for more context here:  Free internet for students in eligible families | nbn (nbnco.com.au) 

How does the School Student Broadband Initiative work? 

• The home internet service will be provided to students and their families until 31/12/2025 by a participating internet provider over the nbn network at no cost. 
• The initiative does not include a device such as a computer or tablet. Note: The Australian Government is considering options beyond this initiative. 
• Families can contact the SSBI National Referral Centre (NRC) to check their eligibility for the Initiative. 
• After a family contacts the NRC, an operator will verbally check their eligibility and support the family to get connected through a participating internet provider.  Please note that as per the above criteria, no supporting paperwork or background checks are required. 

Remember the National Referral Centre is here to help! 

 Families can contact the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT) - or by visiting the website: www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet. 

What will the National Referral Centre help with? 

• Eligibility checks – the National Referral Centre team will assess the family’s need and check thidential address against the eligibility criteria.   
• Call back, webchat and interpreting services are available for families and organisations.   
• Available to assist the family with contacting the participating SSBI internet service provider of choice.   
• Providing follow-up support for eligible families and available for any queries.   

Active Travel - Road Safety Campaign 

Staff at the Dianella Community Centre have been actively engaging with the community regarding road safety, in particular car park safety over the previous months. They have engaged with the community by having conversations with individuals and families, information sessions during our community programs, handing out flyers, providing information via our electronic mail outs, and displaying posters. 

Community updates 

• Metal speed humps will be installed into the north and south sides of the main pedestrian crossing in the car park in the coming weeks. 
• We are now collaborating with Karwan PS and the Councils’ Active Travel team to run a competition to create decals to be displayed on footpaths and walk ways around the community centre and school, encouraging road safety and walking to school. 
• We will be promoting the Walk to school day (Website: Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD):  https://www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/ ) on the 10th of May and encourage you to take a walk on the day as well. 
• Stencils will also be painted on to the footpaths and walk ways around the centre and school encouraging to “stop and look” etc.
• Flyers, posters and digital material will be available for you to share with your networks. 
• We are working with the Active Travel team to coordinate more information sessions for the community to be held at the centre, this info will be shared in due course if you would like to be involved in hosting an information session please get in touch.
• Information attached about road safety, and our programs and services at the centre, which include programs promoting physical and mental well being.