Community News
Become a Foster Carer with Anglicare
Anglicare Victoria provides support to some of the most vulnerable families in Victoria, including children who do not live in a safe environment and have been exposed to abuse or neglect. The Government’s Child Protection Unit has declared that our local communities are currently in crisis in meeting the increasing demand for placing children in Foster Care. Anglicare's role is to recruit, train and support the special families who voluntarily provide foster care to vulnerable children. Due to the current crisis, we are desperately seeking to increase the number of foster carers to ensure these children can be placed in a safe and nurturing home.
If you are interested in becoming a foster carer, please see the information below.
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What's On at Brimbank Libraries - May 2024
May’s line-up of events for Young People at Brimbank Libraries is jam packed! Brimbank Libraries are celebrating:
- IDAHOBIT Day
- Reconciliation Week
- a Silent Disco at Deer Park Library
- AND takeover St Albans library with some tunes after hours.
Brimbank Libraries also have a great resource in Studiosity - online 24/7 study support for students (free with a library membership, join online now) and check out their other events via the library website.
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Financial Assistance for Families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of Poverty.
Given the cost-of-living challenges at the moment, many families are doing it very tough and could use some help.
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has provided the following financial resources for families, including:
- The Saver Plus Program
- State Schools Relief (contact the school to request this support)
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (contact the school for an application form)
- Computerbank
If you would like further information, please feel free to reach out to them!
Ph: 9483 1183
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