Community News

PSW Late Night Shopping - 13th December

Our uniform supplier PSW are having an exclusive late night shopping evening for VUSC families at their Deer Park Store: Unit 2,  51-53 Westwood Dr, Ravenhall on Tuesday 13th December from 5.00-730pm.

 

**Please scan the QR code from the attached flyer to make a booking.**

Any queries please call PSW on 9768 0342.

 

PSW are extending their hours every Saturday until March - please see the flyer attached for store hours and the uniform price list:

 

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Melbourne Pasifika Festival - 3rd December

The WFWP Australia (www.wfwpaustralia.org) in support of our Pacific Island Nations are running the Melbourne Pasifika Festival on December 3rd, 2022 at Yarraville Gardens.

 

This festival is held annually to promote and celebrate our Pasifika Culture and communities in Victoria.

 

The Festival begins with a youth rugby clinic run by the Melbourne Rebels Rugby team, followed by a Charity walk around the gardens, where all money raised goes to assist aid projects in the Pacific Islands (please see our website for more details) and finishes with the festival from 2-8pm with entertainment, performances, food, stalls and more!

 

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Love playing soccer?

Sunshine Heights Junior Soccer Club is a family friendly soccer club running programs for girls and boys from 5-16 years of age at Castley Reserve on Glengala Rd.  Check out the flyer below or register your interest at: 

https://forms.gle/deWWCtdJNm2MowSp7

 

 

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Information from Brimbank Libraries

On Demand Training & Employment Resources

Study support and employment resources are not limited to in person events.  We also provide on demand, 24/7 resources via the library website.  Access LinkedIn Learning, Studiosity and many more from the comfort of home or wherever you have a Wi-Fi connection.  All no charge with a library membership.

Brimbank Libraries are seeking expressions of interest from young people aged 18-25 to run a 60-90 minute workshop at the library between April and June 2023. Workshop facilitators will be paid ($250 per workshop) and supported by library staff.

Want to hang out in a safe, relaxed space just for young people? Drop in, chill out, speak up – it’s for you. Held at Deer Park Library and Sunshine Library. 

Deer Park Library – Every Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Sunshine Library -  Every Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm

 

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An invitation from Brimbank Croquet Club

Croquet can be played by people of all ages, physical fitness and ability.  It's fun and challenging! Croquet can be played all year round and all equipment is supplied. Come and have a game!

 

Brimbank Croquet Club

65 Nobel Banks Drive, Cairnlea

 

Playing days: 

Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am

Saturday from 1.00pm

First 3 days of play are free!

 

Contact 0413 614 668 or 0400 151 115

or email bbcroquetclub@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Talking to children about smoking and vaping

New resources are available for parents and carers to understand the risks of smoking and vaping, and help them talk to their children about it. There is also information on where to get support. 

 

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Bike/Scooter Helmets

A message from your local police

 

Victoria Police would like to remind everyone that all users of bikes and scooters (including the motorised versions) MUST wear helmets unless exempt. Police have had concerns raised by members of our community, and it is quite apparent that residents have become complacent regarding these laws. Mandatory bicycle helmet laws were introduced in July 1990. This applies when riding:

  • on roads and road-related areas
  • on bike and shared paths
  • in bike lanes
  • in recreational parks
  • in car parks
  • on footpaths.

Police can stop bike and scooter riders and issue a fine or warning for not wearing an approved bicycle helmet. The current fine for this offence is $231. Research indicates that bike helmets greatly reduce the risk of head injuries, which are the major cause of death and injury to bike riders.

  • Bicycle helmets reduce the chances of a serious head injury by almost 70%.
  • Two years after introducing bicycle helmet laws in 1990, there was a 23% reduction in head injuries in Victoria. 

This is a significant safety issue, and Police encourage you all to look after yourselves, your family and friends.

 

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