Community News
Alphington Bluetongues – Fireworks Night
Alphington Football Club invites the community to their annual end of season fireworks night.
Join the celebrations at Alphington Park on Friday 13 September, from 5pm.
Get your tickets for a fun night out! Click to purchase tickets.
- DJ & Dancefloor, from 5pm
- Family Soccer Movie, 6pm
- Fireworks at 8pm
Parent Seminar – Managing Your Child’s Anxiety
This online group is for parents that are concerned about their child’s anxiety that would like to learn strategies they can put in place to support the wellbeing of their child and the family. Content is suited to parents or caregivers of children aged from 6 to 12 years.
- When: 14 October – 18 November (six sessions)
- Time: 12 – 1:30pm
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Register: Email triplep@berrystreet.org.au
Foster Carers Needed
Key Assets Victoria is a not-for-profit foster care agency supporting children in care that operates in all areas of Melbourne and many regional areas. This organisation is looking for people interested in becoming foster carers.
To find out more: CanIFoster.com.au | 1800 932 273
Finding School Holiday Programs
‘Parents Little Helper’ is an online platform designed to make school holiday programs easy to find. Access this site to see the holiday offerings in their local area.
To find out more, go to https://parentslittlehelper.com.au
North Alphington Cricket Club Programs
Blasters Program
Join the ‘Blasters Program, which is designed for children aged 5 – 10 years to learn skills, exercise and make friends.
- When: Starting Sunday 13 October, 9 – 10:15am
- Where: Pitcher Park
- More information and to register: https://www.nacc.org.au
Summer Cricket Season
Registrations are open for the 2024/25 Summer cricket season for all players aged Competition teams for U-10 to U-18. New and returning players welcome!
- More information, contact secretary@nacc.org.au
- To register: https://www.nacc.org.au
Northcote United Cricket Club – Family Day
Northcote United Cricket Club is holding their annual Family Day.
The Family Day includes a range of free, fun & family-friendly activities including cricket clinics, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, live music & free BBQ & coffee.
- When: Sunday 6 October
- Time: 0.30am –1pm
- Where: Alphington Park
Community Talks Sex – Parent Seminar
‘Community Talks Sex’ is a series of panels designed to support parents in guiding their young people through the complex and often challenging topics of sex, sexuality, and relationships. They aim to provide a comprehensive, research-based approach, facilitating informed and healthy conversations within families and communities.
- When: Monday 9 September, 7 – 8pm
- Where: Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Rd, Reservoir
- Who: Parents of school aged children.
- Register: At the link below