Community News
New - Essendon AFLW Superclinic
An Essendon AFLW Superclinic event, where girls can register via the link below and have an opportunity to do drills and skills with the players will be held on Wednesday, 17th June, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Deakin Reserve.
Please see attached flyer for more information or click on the link to register -
New - Family Care Book Sale
FamilyCare Book Sale at The Book Inn, Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July.
Lots of great quality books available, and during sale time books are 4 for $2, with children’s books 10 for $2!
New - Goulburn Valley Libraries
New - GV Libraries Pop up Museum
New - SkillZone Sports Holiday Program
New - Find the Treasure
REMINDER - Saver Plus Back to School
To help families start the year off a little easier, we are running a Back to School campaign to support parents to access an extra $500.
If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match it with up to $500. Participants can put that money towards education costs for themselves or their children.
2027 Kindergarten Registrations Open
Kyabram Pony Club
Toilet Training Seminar
Free seminar for families on Toilet Training - Presented by Monica Harrop - Director of Continence for Regional Victoria.
Holiday Footy Frenzy
Tatura Girls Soccer
Please complete the details below to register for one or two days of football fun!
Contact Shawn McCormick 0420 938 138 if you have any queries.
Do you love your footy? Want some real fun?
Then get along to the Deakin Reserve, Shepparton for a football based holiday program.
THE PROGRAM WILL RUN ON THURSDAY 2ND JULY & FRIDAY 3RD JULY - 8.30am to 4.30pm
The program is applicable to ages ranging from 5 to 14.
Separate programs will run for 5 – 10 year olds and 11 – 14 year olds
WE ENCOURAGE BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS TO BE INVOLVED.
All participants will receive a football! The program will include various Australian Rules Football skill based clinics, healthy lifestyle and nutrition components and structured round-robin football matches, with an emphasis on fun!
Morning and afternoon snacks as well as lunch will be provided.
Payment can be made on the day (cash or EFT)
1 day - $85
2 days - $160
Link to register is below –
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/HolidayFootyFrenzy
Payment can be made on the day.
Rumbalara Junior Football
Players needed for U10 - U12 Boys and Girls
Specsavers - Children's Eye Test.
Children’s eye tests are available at both Specsavers Shepparton stores, bulk billed through Medicare, a children’s discount is also offered. Our friendly, experienced team is trained to make eye tests a comfortable and positive experience for young patients.
Mooroopna Girl Guides
Mooroopna Girl Guides - Mondays 6pm
Contact - Fiona Nioa - Leader of Youth
- fiona.nioa@guidesvic.org.au
Help The Battery Man!
Local legend Paul Archer, affectionately known as “The Battery Man,” has been raising funds for GV Health’s Infant and Adolescent Ward since 2011 by collecting and recycling used car and industrial batteries. Thanks to the incredible support of the Goulburn Valley community, Paul has already raised almost $880,000 — and now he’s on a mission to reach an amazing $1 million.
If you can help by donating any used car or industrial battery please drop to Natrad Shepparton - 20 Campbell Street.
North Shepparton Scout Group
Play Connect & Playgroup
Located at the new Junior Campus of Banmira Specialist School (formerly Verney Road School) is the weekly Play Connect + Playgroup - run by Playgroup Vic.
This is a fun, relaxed and friendly group which is for children aged up to 6 years with a disability, chronic illness and/or developmental concern. Parents or carers attend with the child however the program and activities are facilitated by Michelle and Kristy who both have an Early Childhood and Disability background.
Berry Street Services
The Supporting Parents After Separation Program is a free program for co-parents aimed at reducing conflict and the impact of separation on children. The program is offered twice a month with current availabilities. Self-referrals are welcome.
The Children’s Contact Service has current availability for Supervised Visits and changeovers with no waitlist and is also a free service.
Helpful Resources
Below is a handful of of local services and supports available if you are in need or know of anyone who may need some assistance.
· Goulburn Flood Recovery Service are receiving clients directly and they can be reached on 5823 4700 to get connected with a Recovery Support Worker
· Wellways has a Psychological Recovery Support program which people can reach on prsmurray@wells.org
· Shepparton Family and Financial Services provide help to residents all across Greater Shepparton and support impacted residents in a number of ways including food relief, and household/personal essentials
· Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre provide food relief and provide great low-cost activities to connect with others regularly, amongst many other things
We hope to see you all at Ferrari Park, on Tuesday 22nd October from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Let’s spread the word!
Shepparton Food Share
Shepparton Foodshare rescues and receives food donations to redistribute to people that need it most. Food is distributed to registered emergency relief agencies, schools, neighborhood houses, community meals programs and churches.
Foodshare not only plays an integral role in our region's daily food relief needs, it also plays an essential role during times of crisis and emergency and in the recovery after these events.
For further Information have a look at Foodshares website
Youth Group
The group is supervised and parents are welcome to stay if they wish.
Thrive4Life
The Family Haven
Goulburn Valley Health
Priority Primary Care Centre at 49 Graham Street Shepparton (opposite the Hospital) provides free urgent medical treatment when you cant see your GP.
Contact - 58233132
'Their Care' After School Care - Mooroopna
Their Care - After School Care is currently being run from Mooroopna Park Primary School and also Mooroopna Primary School.
They offer a variety of activities and outdoor play. The children will have afternoon tea offered to them during the program.
For further information
Or please contact program coordinator - Ph:1300 072 410 or 0461 151 105
Or Mooroopna Primary School
Ph - (03) 5825 2060
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
Catholic Care - Family Wellbeing Support Service
The Family Wellbeing Support Service is a preventative outreach support service to help families better deal with life transitions and challenges. We provide a FREE, flexible support service that enhances resilience, health and wellbeing for families.
Attached you will find information about our service and the programs we offer.
Berry Street - Supporting Parents after Separation program
Berry Street in Shepparton run a FREE program to parents who are separated or going through a separation. The program can be completed over Zoom or face to face at the Shepparton Office. Parents can self-refer using the below online link, and an information flyer is attached.
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
