Community Noticeboard

Mount St Joseph Girls' College

Throughout a normal year, we warmly welcome families to our College for Open Mornings, Open Days and personal tours to view our facilities and meet our Principal and students.

This year, due to COVID-19, we are unfortunately unable to have visitors at the College and all Open Events are cancelled for the time being. We would still love to showcase our College and affirm why choosing Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College is the right choice for your child. We are therefore pleased to offer you a 360 degree virtual tour.  To learn more about our vision and community, you can view the video About Us.

Our prospectus is available to download and view.

Enrolments for 2022 and beyond : online enrolment system

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Emmanuel College

It has been amazing to see the way that the students have been so agile in reverting to remote learning again for the beginning of this term. While the COVID-19 situation is terrible in Victoria and worldwide at the moment, one of the authentic positives is how resilient the young people of our communities have demonstrated themselves to be. It shows that our futures are in good hands.

Like everywhere, school life continues to go on, both on-site and online. Please see the attached EC News Quarterly magazine that provides a snapshot of life and times at Emmanuel College during Term 2 this year:

Also, just a reminder that the closing date for enrolment applications for Year 7, 2022 has been extended by Catholic Education Melbourne until Friday 9 October, 2020. 

Even though this date has been extended, we are urging families to submit their application to the College as soon as possible. Prospectus Packs including application forms can be requested from the College Website, www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au, under the enrolment information tab or by contacting the College Registrar at enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or on 8325 5119.

OSHclub

Outside of School Hours (OSH) care (Before and After School Care) is provided by OSHclub, on site at Queen of Peace Primary School.  Children must be pre-registered on line to attend.  More information can be found by clicking this link OSHclub .  Many families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, which reduces the out of pocket cost of outside school hours care. To establish what level of CCS you may be entitled to please contact the Centrelink Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50. 

OSH at QoP Program  0421 287 254

OSH Head Office 8564 9000

Cancellations: 48 hours' notice is required for cancellation of a Before or After School booking.

Cancellations can only be made through the following means:

• Online - Log into your account at oshclub.com.au
• Phone - Contact the customer service and billing team on 1300 395 735
• Text - SMS the Coordinator of the program on 0421 287 254 and include all details: child's name, date and session you wish to cancel.

Council is proud to be partnering with state government as one of 15 councils across Victoria to have recently joined the Working for Victoria program, creating more than 130 jobs within Hobsons Bay through the partnership. These jobs have been designed to provide immediate and long term benefit to Hobsons Bay and will boost the local economy and support the community as it begins to recover from the pandemic.

https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Work-Opportunities/Hobsons-Bay-Working-for-Victoria

Caring for Young People at Hobsons Bay UP

Do you know a young person that not okay? Hobsons Bay UP is continuning to offer free and confidential youth counselling for young people within the Hobsons Bay area. This is a great opportunity for young people to receive support and discuss any difficulties they are experiencing during this time.Contact a youth counsellor on 9932 4000 or youthcounselling@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.Single-session online counselling appointments are also available to support young people and their families through this challenging period. Click here for more information.

"Mind, Body, Soul Course" – Hobsons Bay UP

• A FREE 4 week course Mind, Body, Soul course for young people.
• The course explores a range of yoga styles (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation and is suitable for all levels.
• Commencing Wednesday 12 August from 6pm-7:15pm via Zoom
• This course is open to young people aged 12-25 who study, live, work or recreate in Hobsons Bay.
• For more information visit : https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/youthmindfulness

3 Sides of the Coin Project – IPC Health

• Let’s talk about the impact of gambling on our community. Learn what help is available.
  IPC Health brings you an online interactive theatre opportunity to hear from people with personal experience of gambling harm and recovery.
• Wednesday 5 August, 2pm to 3.15pm
• RSVP to get zoom details: Sarah Jane Blunt Sarah-Jane.Blunt@ipchealth.com.au and 0417 339 816

Online Indirect/Support– Encompass Community Services

• This program has over 15 unique on-line interactive weekday activities that participants can choose from to get them excited.
• A chance to make connections and meet new friends along the way.
• Participants will be able to plan their week ahead and achieve their goals whether they choose to engage in activities they like either in a Group Online Interactive Environment or opt for One-on-One Online Sessions.
• Activities include:  Jewellery Making, Photography or Colouring  to satisfy your creative needs;  Dance, Health & Fitness or Drama to keep you active; Cooking and Baking to work on your independent living skills; and On-line Games, Men's & Women's Group,  or simply join our Chat & Catch Up sessions to meet new friends and remain engaged just to name a few.
• For more information contact Janelle Davey, Support Services Manager on 0419 943 955.  You can also send her an email at: Janelle@encompass-cs.org.au
• click here to view timetable 

Financial Counselling – Salvation Army

• Financial counselling is free, confidential and non- judgmental
• Do you have any money worries due to debts?
• Or can't pay bills and are getting harassed by lenders or debt collectors?
• These sessions will provide you with knowledge to regain over your finances.
• Financial Counsellor will advocate on your behalf with creditors and service providers.
• Offer information and discuss other options with you.
• For more information call 939817250 or email corpsofficer.hobsonsbay@salvationarmy.org.au
• Please click here to view flyer 

The PERSYST Project at Orygen  – Parent Education for Responding to and Supporting Youth with Suicidal thoughts

• Seeking parents of 12-25 year old young people, living in the North and West of Melbourne.
• What is involved? Suicide alertness training, delivered by LivingWorks free-of-charge
• Email at persystproject@orygen.org.au