Community News
Victoria University Secondary College
Brimbank City Council School Vaccination Catch-up Session
Brimbank City Council’s immunisation team are holding a catch-up immunisation session on Saturday 14th November from 10am - 1pm, for all students who have missed receiving their vaccinations earlier this year at school.
It is a great opportunity to have the recommended vaccinations given free of charge, as your family does not require a Medicare Card to have the vaccinations.
Bookings are required as appointments are limited. If your family does not have a Medicare Card, simply select the “Eligible but not received card” option when making the booking.
Please find booking link/ booking QR code below.
https://kernow2.book.vitavo.com.au/available-appointments
If you require assistance, please email immunisation@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 9249 4000.
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Help your learner get on the road with a free driving lesson!
Road Safety Victoria and the Department of Transport are offering the myLearners free lesson program to parents, guardians and learner drivers in our school community.
The myLearners Free Driving Lesson program offers a FREE 60-minute Lesson with a professional driving instructor for learners aged 16–21 who have completed 10–50 hours of driving practice.
The lesson is taken alongside their supervising driver, helping both the learner and supervisor build safer, more confident driving habits together.
This program supports families by making the learning experience more positive and less stressful. It aims to reduce crash risks for young drivers, strengthen supervising skills, and encourage safer driving behaviours early on all at no cost to participants.
To find out more go to - https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/
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Free Telephone Interpreting Service for Parents & Carers
All Graduates Interpreting and Translating provides a free inbound telephone interpreting service, which enables parents and carers to contact our school with the support of a telephone interpreter. This service ensures that families with limited English proficiency can connect with us and receive the support they need.
Download this simple step-by-step guide which explains how parents and carers can utilise this service.
The guide is available in English and the Top 30 most commonly requested languages by families in Victorian government schools. Translated versions can be easily accessed through the links provided in the English version above.
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Financial Assistance for Families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of Poverty.
Given the cost-of-living challenges at the moment, many families are doing it very tough and could use some help.
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has provided the following financial resources for families, including:
- The Saver Plus Program
- State Schools Relief (contact the school to request this support)
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (contact the school for an application form)
- Computerbank
If you would like further information, please feel free to reach out to them!
Ph: 9483 1183
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