All Things Hub

We've had an exciting month in the Community Hub! One of the highlights was our first-ever Father and Son event, organised in partnership with South East Community Links and Women’s Health in the South East. The goal of this event was to spark conversations among our Burmese and Rohingya families about the important role fathers play in raising their sons in Australia, and to emphasize the value of connection, community, cultural identity, and promoting both healthy minds and healthy bodies. The boys had a great time bonding with their fathers, but the standout moment was when Melbourne City Football Club hosted a soccer match between the parents and sons. The boys were thrilled to win the game, 5-4! It was a successful day indeed and we hope to facilitate more sessions in the future.

In addition, we had Kirsty from Ambulance Victoria visit our Women’s Wellbeing group. Kirsty presented an information session about Heat Health and the signs one might look for when experiencing heat exhaustion or a heat stroke. In addition she shared information regarding Virtual Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinics. Virtual Emergency allows you to access a doctor using Face-Time on your phone. However please use this service for non-life-threatening emergency conditions only.

Click here for more information: VVED-A3-Self-Reg-Poster.pdf. Medicare Urgent Care clinics give you more options to see a GP or nurse when you need care for urgent, but not life-threatening, injuries and illnesses in person. The nearest clinic to Springvale is in Dandenong (Dandenong Medicare Urgent Care Clinic) located 1/134 Logis Boulevard, Dandenong South, VIC 3175. Please click here to know more about Urgent Care clinics when-to-visit-a-medicare-urgent-care-clinic.pdf.

The beginning of March also marks the beginning of Ramadan for many of our families. On behalf of our Springvale Rise Community we wish every one who celebrates a Ramadan Mubarak.

Here are the following programs we are offering this year:

English Classes – Springvale Campus

Learn English by speaking, listening, and even having some fun playing games with each other!

We now offer classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.30am-11.30am. Free childminding is available too.

Citizenship Class – Springvale Campus

Taught by a migration agent, the program assists learners to develop their understanding of Australian history, culture, civics, rights, responsibilities and the democratic process. This will help you prepare for the Citizenship Test! Burmese and Rohingya Interpreter available.

Friday 9.30am-1.30pm Free childminding is available too.

Playgroup – Springvale and Heights Campus

Come along and meet other families with their children and join in on activities that allow them to talk, sing, share and have fun with one another. Please note the change in time and day on the Heights Campus.

Wednesday Playgroup 9.30am – 12pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Playgroup 9.30am - 11.30am, Heights Campus

Women's Wellbeing Group - Springvale and Heights Campus

Connect with other women and have fun enjoying a variety of activities such as cooking, gardening, yoga, knitting and so much more!

Wednesday Women’s Wellbeing Group 12.30pm-1.30pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Women’s Wellbeing Group

12pm-1.30pm, Heights Campus

Food Relief and Uniform

Free food and milk for school families experiencing financial difficulty. Free second hand uniform is also available (subject to availability). If you would like further assistance please attend this session so we can connect you to further services.

Monday 3pm- 3.30pm, Heights Campus

Tuesday 3pm-3.30pm Springvale Campus

Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook Page

Please like and follow our Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook page so that you can access all the latest updates and information.

If you have any questions, please call on

0447 273 998 or email julie.raciti@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Julie Raciti

Community Hub Leader

Dates to Remember

Term 1 Tuesday 28th January to 4th April 2025

Labour day Public Holiday

NAPLAN

(Grade 3 and Grade 5 students)

Cultural Diversity Week 2025

Harmony Day Springvale Campus

Harmony Day Heights Campus

MLC Cranbourne Botonical Gardens Excursion

Last Day of Term

(2:30pm Finish)