Community News

Parkside Netball Club – NetSetGo Program

Parkside Netball Club, a local community club, is recruiting players for their much-loved annual NetSetGo program. 

NetSetGo is an introductory netball program for all children, aged 5 – 10 years, with a focus on basic skills and having fun.

• When: Fridays 3:45 – 4.30pm, in term two
• Where: FPS, on the blue sports court
• Cost: $90, includes a t-shirt and size 4 netball
• For more information and to register, go to the Parkside Netball Club website.

Play Footy – Parkside Junior Football Club

Parkside Junior Football Club (PJFC) Is looking for children interested in playing football.

• Auskick is aimed at children in grades Foundation and Year 1.
• Junior footy teams are seeking registration for all ages – boys and girls.
• More details: Go to the PJFC website
• To Register: Scan the codes in the posters for information and to register.

Want to Try Baseball?

Westgarth Baseball Club is holding a ‘come and try’ day for people interested in learning about baseball

• When: Sunday 24 March, 10:30am – 2pm
• Who: 8 – 17 year olds, all genders
• Where: St Georges Rd, next to Northcote High School
• More information & RSVP: westgarthbaseballclub@hotmail.com

Interested in Becoming A Foster Carer?

Every child deserves a loving and stable home, and there is a shortage of foster carers able to meet the current need for children and young people not able to live at home safely. There are different care options available and carers are assessed, trained and supported to provide foster care.

Anglicare Victoria runs regular online information sessions for those interested in learning more. See the attached flyer for detail on their Wednesday 17 April session.

Colouring In Competition

An Easter colouring in competition is being held by Miles Real Estate.

• What: Click to access the entry form and colouring in sheet.
• When: The competition ends Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 5pm. 
• Winners Announced: Thursday 28th March 2024 at 2pm via the Miles Real Estate website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
• Prizes Collection: Prizes will be available for collection from Thursday 28th March 2024. Prizes must be collected from Miles Real Estate Ivanhoe Office before Friday 26th of April 2023. 

Razzamatazz Theatre – Tickets Available

Razzamatazz is a free event hosted by the Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA), with the aim to provide an accessible live theatre experience to students of all abilities and backgrounds.

Please see the Razzamatazz Event Flyer (below) for show dates, times and how to book complimentary tickets.

• When: Sunday 28 & Monday 29 April (various times)
• Where: Thornbury Theatre
• Cost: Free!

Easter Egg Hunt – Invite from Kat & Ged

Local MPs Kat Theophanous and Ged Kearney invite local families to join them for their annual Easter Egg hunt. The hunt is a great opportunity for families to come together, have fun and some chocolate!

As in previous years, the event will raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal through a gold coin donation.

• When: Saturday 23 March, starting at 10:30am.
• Registration: Opens at 9:45am so the hunt can start at 10:30am.
• Where: All Nations Park, Northcote
• RSVP is essential: Kat and Ged's Easter Egg Hunt 2024

If you have any questions, please reach out to either the Northcote (9481 5777) or Cooper (9416 8690) offices.

~ Kat Theophanous and Ged Kearney