Community News

Parkside Netball Club – Coach Wanted

Parkside Netball Club is seeking an experienced netball coach for our under-17 years team for season 2, 2021 (school terms 3 and 4). Commitments required are:

• One hour of training per week at our club court in Fairfield from 5:30 – 6.30pm on Thursdays during school term
• Attendance at games on Saturday mornings at Darebin Netball Association (Reservoir High School, Plenty Road) game time is 11.50am.

This is a paid position. All coaches over the age of 18 will require a current WWCC.

Please email expressions of interest to info@parksidenetballclub.org.au or contact Liza Grage-Perry on 0437 352 436 to discuss further.

~ Parkside Netball Club

You're Invited: Progressive Dinner 

The Fairfield Traders Association are holding a progressive dinner on Wednesday 21 July, starting at 6:30pm.

• Where: 6:30 pm at Oasis Bakery (appetizers) | 7:30 pm at Fifteen Pounds (dinner) | 8:30 pm at Nikos (dessert)
• Cost: $65 per person (plus Eventbrite admin fee)
• For any enquiries, please email fairfieldstationvillage@outlook.com
• Book your place online: https://bit.ly/3vj7t0s

Darebin Information Volunteer Resource Service – Supporting the Community

Darebin Information Volunteer Resource Service (DIVRS) is a not-for-profit volunteer driven organisation that delivers free services and programs for vulnerable populations in Darebin, reducing financial crisis, social isolation and barriers to accessing community information.

As the costs of living are increasing, there are services offered by DIVRS offers to assist families in need. Families who are living in Darebin and in financial crisis (or difficulty) are able to access our food program each fortnight. Each fortnight families can get pantry items including pasta, rice, UHT milk, and fresh in season food. DIVRS supports clients to apply for Utility Relief Grants and the new Power Saving Bonus.  DIVRS can also assist with Telstra bills and No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS).

For more information: https://www.divrs.org.au/

Free Parenting Programs

ParentZone Northern provides information on parenting programs, parenting activities and support services that are available in the Northern Region to assist parents in their parenting role. In term three the following programs are on offer.

Tuning in to Kids

• Mondays (6 weeks): 26th July - 30th August, from 11am to 1pm
• Online Zoom Session
• Cost: Free. Registration is essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BRBGX

Parents Building Solutions

• Tuesday 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August, from 10am – 11.30am
• Booking is essential and must be done by 23 July: https://trybooking.com/BMUKW

Bringing up Great Kids

• Fridays (7 weeks): 6th August - 17th September, from 10am – 12pm
• Where: Ruthven Community Room, 12 Donald Street, Preston.
• Booking is essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BRLPP