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)

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Holmesglen careers expo and Jobs board

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 

Westall's Sustainable Spring

Yoga for Kids 

Kids Art Class

Art Class 

Zumba 

Yoga 

Rowville CLC Term 4

The Community Learning Centre in Rowville has a great range of school holiday activities coming up for kids & teens of all ages, along with ongoing afterschool Sketching & Drawing classes resuming in Term 4. They also have a range of recreational & education classes for adults available. Call them on 9764 1166 or visit their website at communitylc.org.au for further information or to make a booking!

English Conversation

Group 

GKR Karate 

No Limits Aquila Academy (NLAA) Soccer academy

No Limits Aquila Academy (NLAA) is a soccer academy that oversees the training program for local club Springvale City Soccer Club, located at Ross Reserve in Noble Park. Together, we offer a soccer training program for children aged 3 to 16 years, catering to all skill levels. 

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.