Beacon Community Connections Inc. in Shepparton, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Beacon Community Connections Inc.

Locality: Shepparton, Victoria

Address: Cnr Wyndham and Longstaff Street 3630 Shepparton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://beaconcc.org.au

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24.01.2022 If you need someone to talk to, want some help with isolation concerns, please get in touch with us. These times can feel overwhelming, but together we will get through.

24.01.2022 Hi all, we hope you are all well. Unfortunately, Beacon will not be running Playgroup or Kids Club for Term 3. As I hope you can appreciate all our staff are volunteers, and the cost and time required to meet the Covid-19 cleaning requirements during and after each activity/class would place a high burden on our volunteers and their time. We will continue to keep you informed of what is happening and let you know immediately once we feel we are able to commence playground and kids club again. We miss the all families and kids, and intend to restart as soon as practical. In the meantime please take care, stay safe and be kind.

24.01.2022 Michelle reads Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles. #LibrariesChangeLives

22.01.2022 Here is a good link to see what is happening with restrictions in Victoria. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/gradual-easing-restrictions-cov

21.01.2022 After a long period of time without a change in our counselling fees, we have had to make the decision to increase them. Current clients will not be impacted bu...t new clients will need to be aware of the changes. Having said that, part of our ethos is to provide counselling to those who struggle to afford it, so if you need to see someone but are struggling financially, please connect with us.

21.01.2022 Contact us now to register for our three levels of free English classes. Monday-Thursday evenings, online until we can meet in person.

21.01.2022 From a galaxy far, far away, new Star Wars books have landed and are here, ready for you to borrow. Just use The Force (also known as our Click and Collect service) order some of these new titles and have a stellar Star Wars Day on Monday May 4th. #GVLibraries #StarWarsDay #Maythe4th

21.01.2022 Our Men's English Conversation Class is on tonight from 7-8pm on Zoom. Contact Matt on WhatsApp at 0408050291 to be added to the class.

20.01.2022 At this stage playgroup will not be running for the rest of the term. Continue to keep safe and watch here for opening dates.At this stage playgroup will not be running for the rest of the term. Continue to keep safe and watch here for opening dates.

19.01.2022 For the young writer in your household to give it a go. Age groups of Under 12 and 13-18YO.

19.01.2022 Registration for classes is now open! Contact us by Facebook or phone at 0467 644 457 to register now for our free adult evening English classes, starting Apri...l 14th, all taught by a professional English as a second language teacher! * * * *The classes will be made available online until public gathering restrictions are lifted. * * *There will also be online learning options for our students who will be unavailable in the evenings for the month of Ramadan. * * *Level 1-Basic Beginners English: vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and conversation practice. * * *Level 2-Intermediate English: for those more comfortable with English reading, writing, and speaking and who wish to improve English fluency in all areas through writing, reading, and group sharing and discussions. * * *Level 3-Advanced English: for those who wish to polish their English skills, largely through writing projects, reading and listening to others' shared writing, and through group conversations. A special thanks to our funders: Baptist Union of Victoria The Fairley Foundation Rock Springs Church Benalla Baptist & Olive Tree Op Shop

18.01.2022 Our Creative Writing Hub is on this Saturday, on Zoom from 10-11am. All are welcome to join. Contact us here or Thrive Shepparton for more information.

18.01.2022 When Dad hacks working from home with kids #togetherathome #ParentHacks #LadBaby

18.01.2022 Download some audio or ebooks for the kids. Not sure how? Contact the local library and they’ll help you out.

14.01.2022 Our free adult English classes begin TODAY (online for now) and it's not too late to jump in. Our curriculum is designed by our teacher to guide students to pra...ctice speaking & listening (conversation), reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar over four classes per topic (2 classes each week). Unit 1: Self & Family Description. Contact us now to register! See more

14.01.2022 Praise is powerful. Try praising your child or teenager for something they have done well. Do it in a genuine way. ... They may not show it, but you’ll see them doing that good thing again.

14.01.2022 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH UPDATE - If you have questions about Maternal and Child Health appointments during the COVID-19 restrictions, head to the link below f...or answers to frequently asked questions such as: - Are Council's Maternal and Child Health services operating during COVID-19 restrictions? - What have been some of the main challenges of moving appointments to over the phone? - How long do you think it may be until parents and their children can move back to face-to-face appointments? See more

13.01.2022 Great way to check what Shepparton businesses are running and how to support them.

13.01.2022 Want to learn English in Shepparton? It's not too late to join our FREE English classes, currently taught online until we can meet in person. As part of Sheppar...ton Story House, these classes encourage students to learn English through conversation and writing about themselves--their daily and personal life experiences. Our current topic is: Food & Fashion. We offer three levels of classes, two nights a week each. Contact us at Shepparton Story House or Thrive Shepparton to learn more! A special thanks to our funders: Baptist Union of Victoria The Fairley Foundation Rock Springs Church Olive Tree Op Shop and more!

13.01.2022 KIDS SADNESS ABOUT COVID-19 MAY LOOK LIKE: - anger - resisting the new order - tiredness - numbing out... - displaced frustration - boredom We must seek to understand behaviors and let kids talk about their feelings. Please join & share free VPC Live Event on Thursday 20 August at 7.30pm YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID AND BEYOND - WHAT PARENTS CAN DO? - DR MARIE YAP Registration required vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/events/ Via Bred Weinstein Thank you for sharing ‘Susan G Colmer, Counselling Psychologist’ - https://gvdevelopmentalclinic.com.au/ #erinlaba #HackingSchoolDiscipline

11.01.2022 Click and Collect Library Library closed? No problem! No need to run out of things to read or watch. Our libraries may be closed, but you can still get your re...ading fix. Simply search our library catalogue, place your chosen items on hold, and wait for a phone call from us to arrange a pick-up time. Go to our website www.gvlibraries.com.au and select My Account. Log in using your membership number and PIN, and start selecting your books. Only items belonging to Goulburn Valley Libraries items can be placed on hold at the moment. Call your local branch on 1300 374 765 if you need assistance, or our staff will place the holds for you.. Not sure what you want to read? Contact our staff, let them know what you like to read and they will select a range of books, magazines or DVDs for you to collect. You can also get free access to our great range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streamed Movies and Doco’s via Kanopy, research family history, watch kids story times and much more. Click and Collect in three easy steps: 1. Place your order. 2. We will contact you. 3. Go to the library and pick it up. Just go to www.gvlibraries.com or call 1300 374 765 #GVLibraries #LibrariesChangeLives

09.01.2022 Do you love to write? Do you love to tell stories? Do you want to improve your English writing skills?... On April 18th we will be launching our Saturday Creative Writing Hub as part of our new Shepparton Story House English learning program. The Creative Writing HUB is not just for English learners, but for anyone in the community who wants to connect with others and tell stories, whether fact or fiction, in creative ways. If we're still unable to meet in person on April 18th, we'll be having our weekly meetings on ZOOM, where we can all meet and chat and share face-to-face virtually until we can meet in person. The program will be run by our professional ESL teacher and published author, Lacey, who is a specialist in teaching writing to English learners and a graduate of The University of Edinburgh's masters in Creative Writing program. To join, please send us a Facebook message and we will add you to our closed and private Facebook group, where we'll begin this coming week with a creative writing prompt so we can share and get to know each other before the program launch on April 18th. *Program will soon be run in person only in Shepparton so is ideal for Greater Shepparton residents only (and those willing to commute on Saturdays). *If you are under 18, please note that you will need parental permission to be part of this program.

09.01.2022 NAIDOC week is fast approaching. DIY cookie decorating box’s available for $20 each including 8 cookies, buttercream icing and sprinkles. Pick-up 4th July. PRE ORDERS ONLY. Inbox message to place order. Postage available at additional cost.

08.01.2022 We hope you are keeping safe and are all well. Unfortunately, we will not be running playgroup in Term 4. Playgroup Victoria has recommended not restarting playgroups til next year and our staff are all volunteers and, with their other commitments, the cost and time to comply with the necessary COVID-19 cleaning cannot be met.... There are some families who have paid for terms in advance. We will be contacting you soon individually to arrange for refunds. We have everyone's artwork from Term 1 and would like to make the kids' artbooks. If you would like to have your child's artbook please contact us to arrange. If there are any changes, we will let you know immediately and look forward to starting a better New Year.

08.01.2022 COVID-19 can be stressful and confusing for children. Be kind and patient with children to help them understand and feel more secure.

06.01.2022 If language is a barrier to accessing accurate and trusted COVID-19 information; SBS has launched a Multilingual Coronavirus Portal, a dedicated online information hub for multicultural communities in 63 languages. Access via the link; https://bddy.me/3a02dn1

06.01.2022 Let the kids know

06.01.2022 Shepparton library is still open with a click and collect service contact them on (03)5832 1600 to arrange, while you’re there you can pick up one of these to keep the kids busy.

05.01.2022 Our next "in person" Creative Writing Hub will be this coming Saturday, July 18th, from 10am to noon at Shepparton Baptist Church, 600 Wyndham Street. * This i...s a creative space for writers, poets, and others with interests in practicing writing (fiction or non-fiction) to come together for a weekly workshop, a time for writing, and for a space to find others to share writing with. English learners and native English speakers are all welcome. Space is limited with social distancing, so please contact us to reserve your spot! * Contact us on Facebook Thrive Shepparton or Shepparton Story House or contact Lacey at 0467644457. *Those under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. See more

05.01.2022 Our Men's English Conversation class is back this Wednesday from 7-8pm, temporarily on Zoom. Contact Matt at 0408050291 by SMS or on WhatsApp for more information.

05.01.2022 Contact us now to register for our free adult evening English classes for term three, beginning July 13th! We're hoping these classes will be in person this ter...m, depending on the virus situation and government restrictions. Stay tuned for updates, but do let us know if you're interested, as spaces will be limited due to social distancing. A special thanks to our funders: Baptist Union of Victoria The Fairley Foundation Rock Springs Church Olive Tree Op Shop

05.01.2022 Try taking 20 minutes doing something the kids choose like playing a game or reading - together with them. No phone or TV so you can focus on them. Quality time will make them feel safe and loved.

04.01.2022 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES - We are continuing to run a modified Maternal and Child Health Service to support our local families. Home visits and centre... visits for very young babies (0-8wks of age) are continuing to be offered. We are ensuring social distancing and hygiene precautions with all contacts to keep our service safe for both families and staff. All other appointments will be conducted by phone. Your Maternal and Child Health Nurse will call you at or around your appointment time. Please contact MCH administration on 5832 9312 (8.30am - 4pm) if you would like to book an appointment or speak with a MCH Nurse. Please ensure you have downloaded the Maternal and Child Health app and have the 24hr Maternal and Child Health Line number saved: 13 22 29. These arrangements are subject to change quickly and will be updated as often as required.

03.01.2022 The World of David Walliams is releasing an audio story from The World’s Worst Children every day for the next 30 days! Keep the kids busy with these daily audio treats, perfect for tea-and-biscuit breaks Head to bit.ly/AudioElevenses each day for the latest story!

02.01.2022 You can arrange a ‘click and collect’ service with the library. Contact them on 0358321600 to discuss/arrange.