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CAFS Tuning into Teens
A FREE 6-week program that aims to help parents or carers to understand their Teens’’ emotional needs.
Date: Thursdays starting 22nd October
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Online
For referral contact us: Family.support@cafs.org.au
Mt Prospect Tennis Association
We are beginning our recruitment for Mt Prospect Tennis Association for the upcoming junior season beginning on Saturday 10 October 2026 .
MPTA is located in Creswick and is renowned for its 16 grass courts with additional 13 rebound ace courts. Our junior pennant is run on a Saturday morning from 9am during school Terms 4 & 1 and we also offer a Hot Shots & Development coaching program in conjunction with the junior pennant.
Loreto Federation
Dear Loreto parents, staff, friends and family,
We are so excited to share the Federation website and program with you!
We hope you can join us for the weekend, to fully appreciate the fabulous program we have created and engage with the 50+ speakers, from all generations of Loreto ex-students.
Click the link below to explore the program and register.
See you in October!
Loreto Federation 2026 Organising Committee
myLearners Free Driving Lesson
The myLearners Free Driving Lesson, funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Victorian Government, provides eligible learner drivers with a free professional driving lesson designed to build confidence, improve safe driving skills, and support both the learner and their supervising driver.
Students may be eligible if they:
- Hold a current Victorian Learner Permit.
- Are aged between 16 and 21 years.
- Have completed between 10 and 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
Attend the lesson with the supervising driver who will complete most of their driving practice.
How to book the FREE lesson:
- Register for a Free Lesson ID (FLID) at https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/.
- Receive the FLID by SMS.
- Book the free coaching session through www.onthejobds.com.au.
- Attend the lesson with the supervising driver.
Free Community Event
The Ballarat Mental Health Collective will be holding the Free Community Event again for the 5th time at Lake Esmond on Thursday 1 October, 2026 at the start of Mental Health Month and second week of the school holidays.
This is a family fun day, increasing awareness around mental health, with wellbeing activities. Including free activities and BBQ with a pot planting activity from Bunnings, Photobooth, face painting, Western Bulldogs Foundation activities, badge making, chill out space, live music, and Lucky gate prizes at 12noon plus more.
Ballarat Duathlon
When: Friday 25 September
Location: Victoria Park, Ballarat
Junior Chess Holiday Program
We’re running a 3-Day Junior Chess Holiday Program at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute from Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 September, 10am–3pm.
The program is open to children under 18 of all playing levels, from complete beginners through to advanced players.
Activities include chess coaching, puzzles, strategy, calculation, tournament games and fun chess activities.
The program will be led by FIDE Master Simon Rutherford and experienced junior chess coach Scott Stewart.
We’re also holding the Winter Cup, a 7-round junior chess tournament on Tuesday 22 September, also open to players of all abilities.
No previous tournament experience is required.
We thought the program may be of particular interest to Loreto students who enjoy chess and would like to continue playing and developing their skills during the September holidays.
Bookings: Book via TryBooking
Ballarat YCW Harriers Athletics Club
Our Friday NIght Junior Track & Field season recommences on Friday 16 October and we are looking for school age students who might be keen to give track & field a go.
Athletics is a great way to stay fit and healthy, developing motor skills for all sports while also developing friendships with like minded children from a fantastic and supportive community.
If you are interested or you need further details, please email secretary@ballaratycw.com.au