Community Notice Board

As families prepare for their children’s next big step — transitioning from primary to secondary — this can be both an exciting and financially challenging time.

We’d like to introduce Saver Plus, a free financial education and savings program funded by Department of Social Services, that supports families during these important School transitions. 

Families who join the program receive:

        Up to $500 in matched savings to help cover educational costs such as Laptops,             uniforms, books, school camps, technology, and more.

        Practical money management skills through fun and engaging online workshops.

        Ongoing support from Saver Plus saving coach throughout their savings journey.

Saver Plus has helped thousands of Australian families feel more confident and prepared for school expenses. 

It’s a wonderful way to ease the financial pressure that often comes with these transition periods.

Safe Crossings, Safe Kids

We can all do our part to help children get to and from school safely. The Safe Crossings, Safe Kids initiative is a reminder on the rules and important behaviours at school crossings. 

Safe behaviours at school crossings

As kids travel to and from school it’s important for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be aware and take extra care during these busy times. Following the road rules at school crossings doesn’t just keep our community safe, it is also the law. 

To help keep our kids safe, it’s important for drivers to:

• Slow down around school crossings at a speed slow enough to stop safely, if necessary.
• Stop if a handheld 'Stop' sign is displayed and you must give way when school crossings flags are displayed.
• Stop and wait until the school crossing is clear of all pedestrians including supervisors.
• Stop if a child or adult is about to cross or is crossing, even if there is no crossing supervisor.
• Never overtake a vehicle stopping or stopped at the crossing.
• Never let children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.
• Respect School Crossing Supervisors, they’re trained to support children’s safety.
• Always watch out for children near schools and if you see a school crossing, use it.

At school crossings, all road users need to be alert, including pedestrians. Always look and listen for approaching traffic from each direction before crossing. Pedestrians need to be sure that drivers or riders have seen them and are stopping.

Identifying a school crossing

School crossings are operational when flags are displayed or signs with flashing lights are operating. Drivers, riders and pedestrians can look out for the following to help identify a school crossing:  

• School crossings are active on weekdays during Victorian school terms. Usually between 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm.
• Red and white posts on each side of the road with orange children’s crossing flags.
• Two parallel continuous or broken lines across the road surface. Children’s crossing yellow signs and twin yellow lights flashing.
• School crossing supervisor may be present, easily identified by a high visibility yellow safety vest or jacket and a hat with the word ‘Supervisor’ embroidered.
• If you’re driving in a school zone, it usually means a school crossing will be nearby. In most cases, the speed limit displayed will be 40km/h or 60km/h (when the original speed limit is 80km/h or higher). 

Opening Week Specials at Active-Plus Yarrambat (At Rivers)

Their packages and timetables can be found by visiting their Active-Plus website. 

How to redeem:

1. Simply head to the website or download the app: Active+ or Momence and add Active+ as a host,

2. Enter the code "SPRING20" at checkout to automatically apply the 20% discount. 

3. Book into your classes all in the same app. 

What a great opportunity for team building or simply treating your team (or just yourself) to some well-deserved wellness. 

If you want a private lunch time class, or after work catch up session for your team, they can happily arrange this for you, contact them to chat further. 

They also hire the studio out for anyone looking for a beautiful open space for a meeting or a shared lunch. They can arrange hire by the hour or 1/2 day. 

Help your learner get on the road with a free driving lesson!

The myLearners Free Driving Lesson program offers a FREE 60-minute Lesson with a professional driving instructor for learners aged 16–21 who have completed 10–50 hours of driving practice. The lesson is taken alongside their supervising driver, helping both the learner and supervisor build safer, more confident driving habits together.

This program supports families by making the learning experience more positive and less stressful. It aims to reduce crash risks for young drivers, strengthen supervising skills, and encourage safer driving behaviours early on all at no cost to participants.

Find out more go to - https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/