Community News
Extreme Hardship Support Program Information Session
Financial Support is available for people who cannot access Australian Government income support. For more information, please click on the below newsletters:
VicRoads Learner Permit Test Online (LPTO)
Open the attachment for more information
Updating Road Rules on Rosebank Avenue, Clayton South
The City of Kingston is responding to community concerns regarding traffic congestion and safety on Rosebank Ave, Clayton South. (The bend just after the strip of shops). The raised issue pertains to vehicles having difficulty navigating around cars parked parallel to the curb. These parked cars stick out dur to the unparallel nature of the curb on the road and not leaving the necessary 3m for a vehicle to pass whilst remaining in their designated lane. The area will become a 'No Standing' zone. Installation will be completed in 1 - 3 weeks.
INVITATION: University of Melbourne ComputeFest 2024
The Diversity Director of Computing and Information Systems Student Association (CISSA) at the University of Melbourne. We are the largest student-run computing and IT club on campus.
We are hosting one of our biggest events for high school students, ComputeFest 2024, where we strive to diversify our community by bringing together young people with an interest and passion in technology.
ComputeFest will feature a panel of industry leaders and students from Commonwealth Bank, Atlassian, and Airwallex, followed by a hands-on beginner-friendly workshop teaching the programming language Python.
The event is entirely FREE and lunch will be provided.
We hope to see your students there!
Here are some simple information to help you understand the event:
Who: Year 10 -12 students
When: Saturday 29th June from 11am to 5pm
Where: Free in-person event at the University of Melbourne
Why: We believe this event will benefit your students when deciding what they want to do in the future with their studies and careers by participating in coding workshops and networking with industry leaders and students from Commonwealth Bank, Atlassian, Airwallex etc.
This event does not require teacher supervision, and lunch will be provided.
Key Dates:
Friday 28th of June, 11:55pm - last day for students to register
- FREE Ticket Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/computefest-2024-discover-technology-studies-at-unimelb
- Saturday 29th of June, 11am-5pm - Computefest 2024 will be held in-person at the University of Melbourne. We also ask that students bring their own device (laptop) in order to complete the workshop exercises. Students who register via Humanitix Ticketing platform will receive a student information pack a week before with the location, agenda, and other workshop information.
Foodbank in Dandenong - Winter Food Drive Appeal
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Foodbank in Dandenong is hosting a Winter Food Drive on Saturday, 27 July. Your involvement could potentially provide a lifeline for many vulnerable community members. Donations can be dropped off on the day or at a time that suits us both.
ASRC Foodbank, Dandenong
In 2022, the ASRC opened a second Foodbank in Dandenong to meet the increasing demand. On average, our food banks support 1,200 people seeking asylum each month, of which 40% are children. We rely on community support to keep our foodbank operational and believe working with your school can positively impact the lives of those who need it most.
Food Drive Registration
By asking students to donate food items, we can collectively provide food security to some of our community's most vulnerable members. You can sign up for our Winter Food Drive via our Registration Form and visit What to Donate for a list of the most needed items. To learn more about hosting a food drive, please visit asrc.org.au.
We appreciate your time and consideration in supporting our cause. Your potential involvement can make a difference in the lives of those in need, and we eagerly look forward to the possibility of working together to make a difference.
Kind regards
Majella Nugent
Volunteer
ASRC Foodbank, Dandenong
Make A Difference
There is a special place in Dingley Village available to assist families, in both our Village and the city of Kingston who need our help. Make a Difference Dingley Village has been in the Village for many years, and we hope that families know to visit us for assistance.
Our brochure (attached) supports our financial counsellor who sees many experiencing financial crisis, and we have assisted many who are experiencing homelessness; family violence; substance abuse and gambling in the home.
We want to share our information with all residents in our area - east to west, north to south.
We are situated at:
29 Marcus Road, Dingley Village, Vic 3172
Open: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Phone: 9551 1799
Please suggest to those in contact with you, that we may be a valuable resource to them.
Marion Harriden
Executive Officer
PH: 03 9551 1799
Email: admin@maddv.com.au
Web: www.maddv.com.au
Instagram: dingley_make_a_difference
Kingston What's On
Join the Movement to Support Local Children!
Youth Leadership and Consultation Opportunities for young people in City of Kingston
Kingston has opportunities for students to get involved in if interested. Have a look at the flyers below!
Sewing Group
Yoga for Kids
Kids Art Class
Art Class
Zumba
Yoga
English Conversation
Group
BMBA BasketBall
Just click on this link to see our BMBA online newsletter for schools - https://bmba.net.au/christian-schools-online-school-newsletter-14th-of-march
- FREE Basketball Clinics for your school
- Term Two - New Weekend School based basketball competition
- Pinewood PS Clinic
- Amsleigh Park PS Clinic
- St Peters Bentleigh East PS Clinic
- St Marks Dingley PS Clinic
- Oakleigh PS Clinic
- FREE after-school training OFFER for the rest of Term One for all of your students.
Hip Hop classes in Term 2
Oasis Otters Swimming Club
We are a friendly, family oriented swimming club based at Dandenong Oasis Swimming Centre. We offer a range of competitive training programs designed to meet the needs of swimmers from pre-squad through to Age National level competitive swimming .
We are currently seeking new swimmers to join our club at the Dandenong Oasis Swimming Centre. Refer to flier for more information.
City of Kingston Community Bike Education Program
Bike Education offered to all the community:
• Simple and effective training for both children and adults new to the world of cycling.
• Riding as a family and wanting to gain confidence to ride safety alongside adults on shared footpaths, trails and roads.
• Require update on the road rules and riding in traffic.
• Senior bike group riding focus traffic techniques and hazards.
• Bike maintenance and bike checks.
Session Includes:
• Interactive bike exercises.
• Promoting safe riding behaviour and habits.• Bike checks and suggestions.
• Review of the road rules.
• How to get ongoing support.•
The program can be tailored to any ability and is offered to all.
For more information on the Community Bike Education Program please contact michelle.galileos@kingston.vic.gov.au
Carers Victoria welcomes the continuation of public transport concessions for Carer Card holders
Carers who hold a Carer Card can access discounted public transport throughout the year.
Bulls (Noble Park) Juniors Football Club
The Bulls (Noble Park) Juniors FC has been operating as a local football club nearly 60 years. They are looking for boys and girls aged 11, 12 and 13 years to join the club. They have no club fees and are asking that students consider joining the club to be part of a team. Refer to flier for information.
Mazenod Football Club
Mazenod FC is actively striving to create a Female Football program to run parallel to our long-running male football department.
At present, we have FIVE female teams with room to grow. As such, we have places available to fill our Under 13 and Under 15 Girls teams, who will play in the Football Victoria metropolitan competitions this season.
With the FIFA Womens Football World Cup due on our shores this year, we would like to see the number of female footballers grow, not only for us but for the nation in general.
