Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House in Braybrook, Victoria | Community organisation

Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House

Locality: Braybrook, Victoria

Phone: 93175610

Address: 113 Melon Street braybrook 3019 Braybrook, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bmnh.org.au/

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25.01.2022 From today fitted masks are only permitted. We have masks at the House for anyone needing them. Please ring and make a contactless appointment to pick one up. Or, for those who receive bread on Mondays and fruit and vegetables on Tuesdays. Please let Vivienne no if you need masks when you arrive for your pick up. Bandannas, scarves and faceshields are not permitted. Your mask must cover your nose and mouth to be effective.

25.01.2022 We have free homemade soup on Thursday this week for any families needing some extra food at 1pm-3pm phone 9317 5610 to book.We have free homemade soup on Thursday this week for any families needing some extra food at 1pm-3pm phone 9317 5610 to book.

22.01.2022 With Stage 4 restrictions now in place we are continuing our Food Security programs every Monday and Tuesday. Wednesdays if we receive deliveries with no contact procedures. We still have some home made masks for those connected to the centre. Our vulnerable clients are being contacted to monitor their needs. Would like to thank Maria, Pauline and Elizabeth for their continued support with the Food programs. Also Pauline for the online Digital learning program she has been running. All staff have been issued with their working permits.

22.01.2022 Wednesday 10am to 12 noon mosaic class. Cooking with maria 12.30pm to 2.30pmWednesday 10am to 12 noon mosaic class. Cooking with maria 12.30pm to 2.30pm

22.01.2022 This afternoon Premier Dan Andrews has announced a five day lockdown which will commence at 11.59pm this evening and will end on 11.59pm Wednesday 17 February. What does this mean for the Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House? All classes such as Mosaics, Cooking, Playgroup, prize bingo and all computer classes are on hold until further notice. The House will only be open Monday for the Emergency relief 9am to 2pm and Tuesday for our Emergency fruit and Vegetable program12.30 to 3pm These programs will be no contact. Masks must be worn. This lockdown is for the safety of all. Please abide by the latest restrictions and we will get on top of this latest strain. Stay safe everyone.

20.01.2022 Its National Carers Week this week. If you no a carer do something nice for them. They give so much.

19.01.2022 Thanks to our dedicated volunteers today for putting together our weekly food security program. Produce and pantry items donated from secondbite, water to all and save the food.our House is very proud of what we have achieved throughout the pandemic.

16.01.2022 We continue to support our community each week with our food security program. Thankyou to secondbite and Tony from water 2 all for the produce this week.our families were very happy to receive their goodies. It means a lot to them. The volunteers did a great job. They are always there to support the house when needed. Thanks everyone.

16.01.2022 FEEDING NEIGHBOURS IN NEED 0 It’s often an unexpected crisis that can leave a family struggling to make ends meet. The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting job losses have left many people in our community struggling to put food on the table.... In September 2020 five Neighbourhood Houses in Maribyrnong joined forces and took action to ensure people in their community didn’t go without. A pilot project called NOURISH was launched to rescue surplus food and provide free, nutritious meals for people doing it tough. Food that is still good enough to eat but can no longer be sold, is transformed into delicious, healthy meals at the Yarraville Community Centre kitchen by a qualified staff member. The food is then distributed to community members by the five Neighbourhood Houses in Maribyrnong. The project not only helps to feed the community but supports the environment by reducing food waste. The pilot project was a huge success and we were able to support over a thousand people with food relief in less than 10 weeks, said Lana Bedford, Manager of Duke Street Community House. We are seeing people coming to us in great need. Some of them are people we wouldn’t normally connect with but because of the economic circumstances, and the challenges they are facing, they need food. Thanks to a $75,000 State Government Community Food Relief Fund grant, the NOURISH program will continue and expand in 2021. We did not receive any funding for the initial pilot project and relied on volunteers and donations, so this funding boost is much-needed, said Rheanna Christodoulou Manager, West Footscray Neighbourhood House. We will now be able to hire staff, recruit new volunteers and buy equipment to increase the capacity and reach of the project. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Foodbank, Lions, Rotary, CWA, and a range of local businesses for partnering with us to support community members who are in need of support, said Meg Higgins of Angliss Neighbourhood House. For further information please contact: Christine McCall at Yarraville Community Centre [email protected], facebook.com/YarravilleCC Meg Higgins at Angliss Neighbourhood House [email protected], facebook.com/anglissnh Vivienne Conn at Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House [email protected] Rheanna Christodoulou at West Footscray Neighbourhood House [email protected] facebook.com/Westfootscrayneighbourhoodhouse Lana Bedford at Duke Street Community House [email protected], facebook.com/dukestreetcommunity

16.01.2022 It's Anti-Poverty Week. There's never been more Australians understanding the importance of affordable housing, especially public housing. We must build more public housing, in Victoria especially, so that every person that needs a home, has one.

13.01.2022 Thankyou Bunnings sunshine.

13.01.2022 Tuesday fruit and vegetable program 12.30 to 4pm. Bookings only. 9317 5610

12.01.2022 FREE MEALS FOR OLDER PEOPLE. If your 65 or older, Australian Multicultural Services can deliver 2 pre-cooked and frozen meals to you on a Monday afternoon. For more information. Contact Irena Mladenovska on 0488 101 183

11.01.2022 Fruit and vegetable program 12.30 to 3.30 today 9317 5610Fruit and vegetable program 12.30 to 3.30 today 9317 5610

07.01.2022 Playgroup 10am to 12noon

06.01.2022 I would like to thank the volunteers this week for all their hard efforts in our Food Security Program. They have been working Monday and Tuesday tirelessly. As our volunteers are limited, it means everyone is working harder. Also thanks to the volunteers who pick up the Bread from Bakers Delight in Sunshine on Sunday evening. Thanks very much you great people.

03.01.2022 People often feel disconnected from each other, at the best of times. Now with Covid19, social distancing and restrictions on public movements and gatherings, i...t can be even harder to maintain relationships with those around you. Today we launch our "Know Your Neighbour" campaign. We conducted a survey and found that 73% of people didn't know their neighbour's surname. Do you know your neighbour's name? We have a bunch of resources you can download and use, to assist you in getting to know your neighbour(s). Join our campaign. Visit: www.skcc.net.au/knowyourneighbour #knowyourneighbourvic

02.01.2022 Food security program today supported 35 families. A big thankyou to secondbite ,water 2 all, jerrys cafe for the supplies. We also thank bunnings sunshine for the antiseptic wipes.without our partners we would not be able to support our community.

02.01.2022 If anyone is interested in this research contact jenny or Fiona. Details on flyer.