Community News
New - Shepparton Council Survey
Greater Shepparton City Council is now inviting feedback and comments on the idea of having an inclusive and respectful day of community celebration that is not held on 26 January.
We recognise people have different views on 26 January and this survey provides an opportunity to be comfortable to share your view.
Further information on the consultation and the survey can be found here.
Consultation closes on 2nd June 2023.
Train with the Gators
Please see attached a flyer regarding a 'Train with the Gators' day.
If this is of interest please RSVP to Steve on the number below.
Steve Beks (0418586033)
First Aid Course
The following First Aid Course will be delivered at MEAC on Monday 19th June.
CPR - HLTAID009 $70
First Aid – HLTAID001 $110
First Aid for Education and Care – HLTAID012 $140
If you or a staff member would like to attend, please call MEAC reception on (03) 5825 1774 and register.
UCanDance
Furphy Literary Award
In 2023 the Furphy Foundation will continue to hold a junior and youth competition. The junior and youth competition will be split into four categories.
Junior Short Story, for writers 12 and under to submit an entry on any theme 2000 words or less.
Junior Poetry, for writers 12 and under to submit a poem of 20 lines or less on any theme. Youth Short Story, for writers aged 13-17 years to submit an entry on any theme 2000 words or less.
Youth Poetry, for writers aged 13-17 years to submit a poem 30 lines or less on any theme.
Each category will have a first place prize of $300, followed by second $100 and third $50. Entries can be submitted from March 1 to May31st, 2023.
For terms and conditions click here, or visit www.furphyliteraryaward.com.au/junioryouth
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.
Italian Classes
Mooroopna Park - 'Their Care' After School Care
Their Care - After School Care is being run from Mooroopna Park 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 please contact program coordinator - Sharyn on 0499 243 303 or or to enrol 1300 072 410
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
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.
Family Day Care Vacancies
Before and After school Family Daycare positions available.
Please contact the Greater Shepparton Family Daycare 5822 1373
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
Saver Plus
Helping take the stress out of back to school time.
The Saver Plus community program has helped over 55,000 Australians take the stress out of back to school time. It’s free for eligible people to join.
At Saver Plus, we pair you with a savings coach while you budget and save over the next 10 months. You attend online workshops to learn tips, tricks and information to grow your budgeting and savings skills. Once you reach your agreed savings goal, ANZ matches your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. You can use that money towards education costs such as uniforms, text books, laptops or extra-curricular activities such as sport or music.
You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:
- have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- are at least 18 years old
- have some regular income from work (you or your partner) including casual, part-time, full‑time or seasonal (we also accept child support and carer’s payment as income)
- have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.
If you’re eligible, start now and we’ll help take the stress out of next year’s back to school.
To find out more, or to apply, go to www.saverplus.org.au or call 1300 610 355“
For Berry Street program overview: Please click on link: www.berrystreet.org.au/saverplus
