Community Events
Family Learning Centre
LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH WHILE YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Are you too shy to talk to people because you cannot speak English very well? Well, you can improve your English because Killester College runs a ‘Conversational English Class for adults’ every Monday morning from 10.00am till 12.00pm during school term, for parents, family members and friends. Classes are fun, where you are safe to try your new language skills in a friendly place. You will learn words that you may use every day while at the same time making new friends who will encourage you to talk in English. We also talk about things that are happening in our community.
We would love you to join us to help improve your English and at the same time have lots of fun in the Family Learning Centre at Killester College. Please sign in at the office.
Queries can be directed to Loreto Cannon lcannon@killester.vic.edu.au . We hope to see you there.
Jacqui Adams
Volunteer Tutor Conversational English
Dandenong Council School Holiday Programs
1.Family-Friendly Veggie Gardening
For anyone interested in gardening, join this workshop to learn how seeds grow and how to make your own biodegradable seed pots and seed tape.
This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years. Presented by Jaclyn Crupi.
This event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival.
Find out more about the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
2. Mad Science
Make a bag mysteriously self-inflate, launch a chemical rocket, erupt a flurry of snow and explore the magic of dry ice.
This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years. Presented by Mad About Science.
This event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival.
Find out more about the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
3. The Incredibubble Show
Tim Credible performs a just-for-fun Bubble Show. Giant bubbles, bubbles in bubbles, fog in bubbles, kids in bubbles and more.
This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years. Presented by Tim Credible.
This event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival.
Find out more about the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
4. Wildlife Presentation
Get hands-on experience with a variety of native lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles, sugar gliders and giant insects.
This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years. Presented by Lizard Wizard.
This event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival.
Find out more about the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
Opportunity for young people in Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong celebrates rich diversity. Despite this, a report published by Victoria University examined experiences of racism and discrimination in the catchments of Greater Dandenong and Casey, highlighted three-out-of-five participants or their families had experienced racism in the previous 12 months, mainly at work, when shopping, or at school.
The 2023 Young Leaders Racism and Discrimination community project has been developed to further understand the experiences of local young people, 12-25 years, whose voices were largely not captured as part of this study. This will be achieved through a Youth Forum and Community Survey.
Diversity Rise Youth Forum
Tuesday 12 September
5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Dandenong Civic Centre
The 2023 Greater Dandenong Young Leaders will host the FREE Diversity Rise Youth Forum for young people aged 14-25. A panel of young guest speakers will explore meaningful conversations about racism, discrimination and cultural awareness and will inspire positive transformation and solidarity.
- Featuring guest speaker Yasmin Poole - Yasmin is Plan International’s National Ambassador, advocating for young women to be heard in Australian politics. She is a regular guest on Q+A, The Drum, and ABC News.
- Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji – Kano is an advocate of diversity and multiculturalism, youth mentor and founder of Third Culture Australia.
- Nyarath Gatkuoth – Nyarath is a South Sudanese, Nuer spoken word poet, writer and facilitator.
Registration essential - Read more information about the Diversity Rise Youth Forum.
Racism and Discrimination in Greater Dandenong Survey
The 2023 Young Leaders have developed a survey to further understand local young people’s (12 – 25 years) experiences of racism and discrimination and to learn what are the barriers to young people not reporting their experience. The survey also asks young people to consider trusted ways that would encourage them to seek support and to report. The findings from this survey will be collated into a report to assist Council’s Youth and Family Services to advocate for improved reporting pathways and support services for young people in our community.
Have Your Say – Complete the Young Leaders Racism and Discrimination in Greater Dandenong Survey
Wellsprings For Women - Know My Story
Wellsprings Annual Fundraising Dinner - Save The Date
School Holiday Clinic
Dandenong Saints Basketball Club
We are looking for new players to start the next season (October).
Dandenong Saints do not do tryouts, and all levels of ability are welcome.
It should also be noted that payment plans for season registration are available.
Please reach out if you have any comments or questions.
Zaria Imran
0481 798 083
dandysaintsbasketball@gmail.com
Saver Plus Program
Saver Plus is a free financial education and matched savings program offered to lower-income families to help them budget and save for education costs. In the 10-month program, participants gain financial knowledge, learn healthy savings habits by saving $50 a month, and have their savings matched up to $500 to be used towards school costs such as uniforms, books, laptops, and extra-curricular activities such as sport or music. sports fees.
At Saver Plus, we pair participants with a savings coach while they budget and save over the next 10 months. Participants attend online Zoom workshops to learn tips, tricks, and information to grow their budgeting and savings skills. Once they reach their agreed savings goal, their savings are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. That means participants save $500 and we match their savings with another $500. $500 plus the matched funds = $1000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:
- Be 18 years or over
- Be a parent or guardian of a student attending school, or be attending or returning to
- vocational training yourself
- Have a current Health Care card or Pensioner Concession card
- Have some form of income, for example, yourself or your partner may have casual, part-time,
full-time, seasonal, or cash-in-hand employment
- Be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance, or payment
*Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible.
Friends Of Refugees - Volunteers needed
The Friends of Refugees in Springvale are looking for volunteers to do the Saturday Tutoring Program for children.
The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm.
Contact email is: anne.neame@for.org.au
Interested in learning how to play Chess?
Every Sunday afternoon there are classes for both beginners and advanced learners.
If you are interested, please register at the front office.
Mazenod FC - Girls Soccer Team:
Mazenod FC is actively striving to create a Female Football program to run parallel to our long-running male football department.
At present, we have FIVE female teams with room to grow. As such, we have places available to fill our Under 13 and Under 15 GIrls teams, who will play in the Football Victoria metropolitan competitions this season.
With the FIFA Womens Football World Cup due on our shores this year, we would like to see the number of female footballers grow, not only for us but for the nation in general.
Greater Dandenong Youth Programs & Events:
Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, ongoing
The FReeZA Youth Committee is for young people aged 12-25 who are interested in planning and delivering community events, supporting local artists, stage management, and technical production. Attendees have the opportunity to volunteer at community events, gain skills, meet likeminded people, and make new friends in this weekly program.
We are looking for young people aged 12-25 to showcase their talents to the community. Artists are paid to perform on stage at various community festivals and events. Skills may include (but are not limited to) singing, playing musical instruments, dancing or cultural performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, circus, or magic tricks.
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 6pm, currently running
A free, community-based tutoring and homework support program for young people aged 12-20 yrs who live, work, or study in Noble Park.