Community News
St Mary's School Mooroopna
New - St Andrews Spring Festival
New - Child Car Seat Checks
New - Shepparton Athletics Club
Shepparton Athletics Club is launching its 2026–27 summer season on Friday 16 October from 6pm at the Shepparton Athletics Track.
As part of the launch, we are offering a Come & Try opportunity, giving new athletes the chance to experience athletics, meet club members and find out more about participating this summer.
🏃 Shepparton Athletics Club Season Launch & Come and Try
📅 Friday 16 October
⏰ From 6pm
Shepparton Athletics Track, Numurkah Road🏃 Running, jumping and throwing opportunities🙌 New and returning athletes welcome from ages 12 through to 80+
Club Website: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/shepparton/home
Our club aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes of different abilities and experience levels.
We have also been fortunate to receive a Victorian Sport and Recreation Grant to provide a FREE Competition to the first 40 Juniors (under age 20) to register.
New - Shepparton Swimming Club - Come & Try Session
Event: Shepparton Swimming Club “Come and Try” session.
Date: Tuesday, October 13 @ 4pm.
Location: AquaMoves indoor OR outdoor pool, depending on temperature.
Cost: Pool Entry Fee
Contact: sheppswimclub@gmail.com.au
New - Aussie Bird Count
Join Australia’s Largest Citizen Science Event this October!
Greater Shepparton City Council and RiverConnect invite students, families and staff to take part in the Aussie Bird Count, Australia's largest citizen science event from 19 - 25 October 2026. Spend 20 minutes a day to observe and count the birds around you – whether it’s your backyard, local park or favourite outdoor space.
How to get involved:
- Register for the Aussie Bird Count at https://shepp.city/birdcount
- Download the free Aussie Bird Count app
- Count birds for 20 minutes between 19-25 October
- Submit your sightings through the app or online web form
Great local birdwatching spots include:
- Archers Field, Mooroopna
- Boulevard Bush Reserve, Kalinga Park, Tassicker Reserve (Shepparton)
- Lake Bartlett and Cussen Park (Tatura)
- Kialla Green and Kialla Lakes
Let’s work together to support bird conservation and enjoy the beauty of our local environment!
Count birds. Connect with nature. Contribute to real scientific research.
New - Seniors Month
October is Seniors Month
Celebrate Seniors Month 2026 at Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre! Embracing the theme "Connect, Create, Celebrate," we invite you to join our exciting activities. Pick up a timetable now from the Centre and select locations in Mooroopna; call 5825 1774 to receive your program via email or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates!
We remain committed to our older residents every month of the year, but October is special, so select, register and come along to join the fun.
Mooroopna Education and Activity centre is located at 23 Alexandra Street Mooroopna and is open 9am-3pm weekdays.
Activities in the Park - Spring Program
New - Woolworths Cricket Blast
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.
Kyabram Pony Club
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
