New - A Little Messy Production

An exciting opportunity for students aged 10–15 years in your school community.

Danae Napier and Chris Dainton, experienced educators in Catholic Education, are A Little Messy Productions, and are about to embark on a journey into a new Creative Arts ~ Youth Theatre initiative based in the Goulburn Valley.

Our Mission is to empower young performers to tell original stories that are full of wonder, vulnerability, and heart. We want to celebrate creativity, collaboration and connection within ourselves, and our communities.

A Little Messy Productions’ first project is the January 2025 premiere of Our Climbing Tree, a 45 minute mini-musical for a cast of 30 performers aged 10-15 years. With a script and songs written by Danae and Chris, Our Climbing Tree tells the story of a small town grappling with the delicate balance between safety and freedom.

Please see the attached flyer about our Summer Intensive Program and Performance.

New - Disaster Preparedness Survey

New - Maths Online

Please see the attached information flyer about an online mathematics tutoring program.

And an offer to families for a free trial to this program.

New - Beyond the Game

Beyond the Game is a panel discussion consisting of AFLW’s Tayla Harris, Paralympic Swimmer Col Pearse, Paralympic Long-Jumper Vanessa Low and disaster recovery expert David Younger.

This event is completely FREE for community with snacks and lunch provided. There will also be time to meet and greet the panellists and get pictures. This is a great opportunity for community to hear from and meet some of the biggest names in Australian Sport.

This is a FREE event but registration are mandatory. Please use this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CWYAE to book tickets.

New - School Crossing Supervisors

City of Greater Shepparton are currently on the lookout for recruits to add to their SUPERSTAR School Crossing Supervisor’s team.

Please see the flyer for further Information.

New - Library Holiday Program

GV Libraries has a great range of free activities during the summer holidays.

We have the BIG Summer Read, movie afternoons, game play, and craft activities and more...

We are also delighted to be featuring the NGV Kids On Tour program of activities.

Please see the attached flyers for activity details.

New - Activities in the Park

Greater Shepparton City Council has officially launched its Activities in the Park Summer program, which will run from December 2024 until February 2025 featuring a line-up of FREE and low-cost activities across Greater Shepparton.

For more information, visit: https://getmoovingshepparton.com.au/activities-in-the-park or check out the attached flyers.

Youth Girls Cricket

New Competition starts 1st December Princess Park 8.30am

Cricket Shepparton is going live this coming weekend with the very first Youth Girls Cricket competition for the region covering 7 to 17 year old age groups.

Warm Regards

Andrew (Committee Member)

0439 428 030

Aquamoves Pool Party

Touch Football

Shepparton Touch Football Association are rebuilding to host a junior competition in 2025 aiming to build to a senior competition soon after.

You may have recently seen us featured in the Shepparton News, if not head on over to our facebook page to see! How you can help:-

1. Shepparton Touch Association invite anyone interested to attend our AGM on Wed 4 Dec 2024 at 7pm at the Overlander. (Please see attached Flyer).

2. Shepparton Touch Association are seeking Expressions of Interest for players, coaches, referees and committee members via the link below (flyer also attached):

https://form.jotform.com/243218232102845

Should you have any queries or wish to help Shepparton Touch Association please call Sarah Kautai on 0413565135 or by return email.

School Saver Bonus

Kim O'Keeffe MP - Member for Shepparton, has raised concerns regarding the School Saver Bonus and the recent announcement by the Allan Labor Government, contained in the 2024-25 Budget, to offer a $400 “School Saver Bonus” to all students in government schools, and restricted to concession card holders at non-government schools.

A petition has been established for parents to express their concerns for a fairer and equitable disbursing of the bonus.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Kim on .

Families can sign the petition to show their support for a more equitable School Saving Bonus by visiting: http://fairschoolbonus.com.au/

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.

Airforce Cadet Recruitment

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 City Soccer Club

Shepparton City Soccer Club is a school-based club catering to not only the high school students of the Goulburn Valley but for primary students whose schools don't have teams within the Shepparton Junior Soccer Associations competition.

Expression of Interest is now open for numbers to start organising our teams in January. Please see information flyer below.

Shepparton Cycling Club

Shepparton Cycling Club would love to see kids on bikes and getting out and participating.

We have an exciting program coming up, further information is in the flyers below.

If you have any queries in relation to the program, please do not hesitate to contact the club.

Kind regards

Bradley Higgins

Shepparton Cycling Club

Vice President / Foundation Instructor

sheppartoncyclingclub@gmail.com

M - 0418 350 840

Personal Care Assistance

Fly2Health Speech & OT

Fly2Health are an NDIS Registered organisation who fly experienced (no new grad) Speech Pathologists regional areas every fortnight to assist participants of the NDIS (and private). Commencing Tuesday 6th August, they will have immediate availability in Shepparton for fortnightly ongoing therapy for Speech and OT. They can also provide mealtime assessments and mealtime management plans for participants if required.

Positive Partnerships Workshop

Join us for an online workshop where you will have the opportunity to listen, share and learn with parents and carers who support young autistic people from across Australia.

Find more information in the flyer below.

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. The people supported include individuals, children, homeless, First Nations people and our culturally and linguistically diverse community, including new arrivals and refugees.

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

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about bolstering their financial skills, so they can develop (and keep) good savings habits.

To help families start the year off a little easier, we are runnning 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.

And here are some school lunch box ideas...

Child Friendly Aquamoves Group Fitness

Aquamoves is excited to announce the introduction of Child Friendly Group Fitness Classes.

With a dedicated space in our group fitness studios, children can play while you workout nearby.

To learn more about the Child Friendly Group Fitness Classes, visit: https://aquamoves.com.au/group-fitness-options

Thrive4Life

The Family Haven

Mooroopna Lions Club

What does the Mooroopna Lions Club do?

We’re a group of like-minded people who jump in when issues arise, to serve the needs of our local community.

* We help when there’s a natural disaster like the recent floods

* We help out at major events, providing BBQ’s etc

* We help community members in need

We’re looking for Lions Club VOLUNTEERS!

What does being a Lions Club VOLUNTEER involve?

You will be placed on a Volunteer Register, which means:

You can choose to help out on an ad hoc or semi-regular basis

* You’ll only be called in emergency situations or when we need extra help.

* If you’re unavailable to help when you’re called, that’s okay.

* You don’t need to become a Lions Club member or attend meetings.

If you’re interested or want to know more:

CONTACT GARY THOMAS

T: 0408 577 508

E: thomasgs@bigpond.com

Resilience in Recovery

If you haven't heard about this program, Resilience in Recovery is a community-led, Government assisted team.

The teams main goal is to provide assistance in community-led recovery with government support. The Flood Recovery team strives to help communities become sustainable, resilient, and better able to withstand future disasters.

eNews is now available and can be accessed by subscribing via the following link.

https://newsletter.greatershepparton.com.au/t/r-l-tilylily-neuhjyhtt-z/

More information can be found through the Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/people/Resilience-in-Recovery/61551671452682/

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 Shae Barrette, Education Support,

Mooroopna Primary School

Ph - (03) 5825 2060

Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.

Before & After School Care

Christine Parker is a registered carer and available for Before/After School Care.

Please contact Christine Parker on 0428 253 930 for further information or to make a booking enquiry.

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.

https://www.berrystreet.org.au/what-we-do/parenting-and-family-services/separated-families/supporting-parents-after-separation

Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group

Prayers and Thoughts

Keep In Your Prayers and Thoughts….