Community updates
The next ‘School can’t parents/carers group’ session is on Wednesday 3 September - see flyer below for details
Where: Ray Bradfield Room, Castlemaine
For further information and/or to register to attend, please click here, scan the QR or call Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842
Kyneton Daffodil Festival
kids programme
AFL Victoria School Holiday Programme
School holidays are not far away and that means another AFL Victoria School Holiday Programme, it would be greatly appreciated if you can please share the attached flyer within school newsletters and other communication channels up until the end of the term. I understand that such communications are often distributed online and QR codes cannot be scanned that way so I have included the physical registration links below:
Bendigo Mixed Holiday Program – Tuesday 23rd September – https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/bendigo-holiday-program/c6dd1171/register
Bendigo All Girls Holiday Program – Tuesday 30th September - https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/bendigo-all-girls-holiday-program/078ce7f3/register
Crafty Fashion Club
From the Good Opp Shop:
There are two Crafty Fashion Clubs coming up, in the lead up to the young people's upcycled fashion parade on September 21.
They are being run at The Re-usery (upstairs from The Good Op Shop - 4 Lewis Drive Castlemaine) as follows with blurb below:
Thursdays 21 August to 11 September
4:30pm to 6pm
Kids 10 to 14yo
Book online at: www.reusery.com.au
Crafty Fashion Club Join our fun, hands-on workshop series where kids get creative with clothes! From hand-sewing to styling and upcycling old garments into bold new fashion, this club is all about turning scraps into style. Perfect for young makers who love to craft, design, and reimagine. Being run by Laura Jade, local artist and designer.
The Upcycled Fashion Parade for young people is back for 2025!
If you would like to hold a fundraising stall at this event, we would love to have you! Please let me know by early next month if you are keen.
This year we will have the Mayor launching the new Youth Plan, there will be bands, face painting, a clothing swap, and other activities for young people and their friends and family.
When: Sunday 21 September from 11am to 1pm
Where: Mechanics Lane (out the front of the Castlemaine Library)
Please see the flyer attached to share in your school newsletters up until the end of term if that's OK? I would really appreciate it.
Kids can register and get a $20 voucher to spend in The Good Op Shop towards their outfits.
Perimenopause and Menopause - a community talk
Dhelkaya Health - new support Group
here is an update with a contact email address - Our email is: LGBTIQA+@castlemainehealth.org.au
Dhelkaya Health are planning a new group for gender diverse, transgender and non-binary children of primary school age with their parents/carers.
The group called ‘Planet GAGA’ will focus on positive mental health with Gender Affirming Games and Activities, creating safe, affirming spaces for TGDNB children and their families. The program also provides peer support, resources and education for parents and carers.
The program will be a collaboration between Dhelkaya Health, Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals and Mount Alexander Shire Council.
We are starting with a survey to families to collect interest for the group.
Can you please help us get the survey link below to families at your school.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PlanetGAGA
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from Baobab therapy:
Neurospicy Parenting Circle is a supportive parenting group led by an experienced speech and early intervention therapist. It is a modified program based on principles of ‘DIR Floortime’ and ‘Circle of Security - Parenting’ using evidence-based tools and strategies to guide parents through discussions about their children and how the model relates to their own lives and child's unique profile starting with self and co-regulation as a primary focus.
Whether you're looking to connect with others going through similar stages, have a cuppa and a chat, or simply take a moment to breathe in good company — this is for you.
Our gatherings will be: DATE: Starting Wednesday 30th July 2025 WHEN: Fortnightly for 4 sessions TIME 2pm - 3:15pm LOCATION: Room 48, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine
If you’re interested or to secure your spot please email sarah.baobabtherapy@gmail.com or call 0403 517 915. Places are limited! Please see attached flyer for more details.
from Castlemaine Circus
from Over the Moon
Over the Moon Studio warmly welcomes you to its Junior Performance 2025, Alison Lester's 'Kissed by the Moon' – in dance form! Tickets via Trybooking. Sat 13 Sept 11am and 3:30pm at Phee Broadway Theatre. Please call (03) 5470 5061 or email us at enquiries@overthemoonstudio.com with any questions.
