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Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park

Locality: Ringwood, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9870 2602

Address: Bedford Park, Rosewarne Ln, Ringwood VIC 3134 3134 Ringwood, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Call-To-Test service now available! The DHHS have launched a service allowing Metropolitan Melbournes most vulnerable to get tested at home. The Call-to-Test service will enable some of our most vulnerable to get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) at home with a qualified health clinician. The service will provide access for people who cannot leave home due to injury, mobility or other eligible reasons. To find out if you are eligible, follow the below link. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/call-to-test-covid-19

25.01.2022 Seniors Week Re-imaged until the end of October. Normally we would be hosting festivities at the Centre this time of year, but alas, that cannot be the case. Still, there is a digital festival happening right now with some amazing guests being interviewed remotely, radio series, music and more. Check It Out. https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards Check it out and let the Seniors week festival be a reminder of the rich contributions of our seniors, the wealth... of knowledge and experience. Take this opportunity to check in with the seniors in your life, see if theyll share a story over a cuppa by zoom or by phone or perhaps even through a fence that divides your properties.

25.01.2022 Hello Everyone. Term 1 activities will be starting back in just a few weeks. We plan to re start most classes face to face but please note that class sizes will be smaller due to COVID safe room capacity regulations. To ensure you get a place, hop on over to our website and enrol for your class. Art, Craft, Languages, Computers, Playgroup, Support Groups, Social groups and more. ... We also have some exciting community events this year including a Jobs and Skills Fair and our Local Sustainability Fair. Keep up to date with CRCC news by signing up to our newsletter.

24.01.2022 Has your income been impacted by Covid-19? Are you concerned about money? Neighbourhhod Houses Victoria is hosting four free online sessions with Financial Counsellor Sandra Kingston from the Salvation Army to help you with your money concerns. The first is tomorrow, Thursday 13th August 10:30am to 11am. Click below for more details.

23.01.2022 Purple is the new black!! sSport something purple today and share a photo to show your support. #wearitpurple2020

23.01.2022 Share your thoughts and ideas with us! We are seeking feedback from you, our community, to better support and help you. Completing this survey will take less than 3 minutes and will give us the information we need to design programs and workshops tailored to you! We ask that you pass this on, share this post with your friends, family and neighbours. We want to hear from everyone, whether you are a regular visitor to the centre or not, whether you are living in Ringwood or no...t, whether you know who we are or not! https://form.jotform.com/202190965612858 Have you heard of the seven degrees of separation? The idea is that anyone in the planet can be connected to anyone else in just six steps, or six social connections. Lets see how many "steps of sepearation" we can take with this survey.

23.01.2022 Save and drop your CLEAN #Lids4Kids to your closest collection point REGIONAL COORDINATOR: Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park... TOWN COORDINATORS: Please PM town coordinators for their address to drop off lids and bread tags. Burwood (City of Whitehorse) Caroline Rigby - Town Coordinator Cheltenham (City of Kingston) Jay Jay K - Town Coordinator (please limit drop offs to one A4 paper box at a time) Glen Huntly (City of Glen Eira) Alicia Voges - Town Coordinator Mooroolbark (Shire of Yarra Ranges) Tracey Langridge - Town Coordinator Patterson Lakes (City of Kingston) Sarah Bates - Town Coordinator PUBLIC COLLECTION POINTS: Burwood Go Vita at Burwood One Cranbourne Next step 2 fitness Emerald Fernlea House Shop of Opportunities Kinglake Middle Kinglake Primary School - please drop during school reception hours only Lilydale Kindy Patch - 18 Wilsons Lane, Lilydale Mitcham The Little Gym Mitcham Northcote Northcote Bakeshop Seaford Mystical Dragon Seville Seville Community House Silvan Recycled Roots & Leaves Tecoma Tecoma Uniting Church Warburton Warburton Primary School REMINDER: we can only accept lids with number 2 or 4 plastic and nothing bigger than milk lids. Some may not be labeled but any milk, soft drink, water bottles and long life milk cartons are definitely fine. Please ensure your lids are washed, CLEAN and dry. If dropping off large quantities please sort by colour. We will NOT accept dirty lids. *Breadtags do not need to be washed or sorted, but please remove any stickers or glue* Thank you and happy collecting

22.01.2022 CRCC Corner August #2- https://mailchi.mp/e/offering-free-classes-for-term-5258574

22.01.2022 We have some exciting news for you! - https://mailchi.mp/2c0adaaa9fca/course-guide-term4-5306162

21.01.2022 Tell us what you really think! We are seeking your honest opinions, to help us tailor our resources and programs to you! Tell us what you need most, what you are missing, and how we can best support you Completing this survey will take less than 3 minutes and will give us the information we need to design programs and workshops tailored to you! ... We ask that you pass this on, share this post with your friends, family and neighbours. We want to hear from everyone, whether you are a regular visitor to the centre or not, whether you are living in Ringwood or not, whether you know who we are or not! https://form.jotform.com/202190965612858

21.01.2022 A terrific collaborative effort here. Turn your e-waste into meals for the vulnerable folk in our community. Contactless pickup from your home.

20.01.2022 CRCC Corner August - https://mailchi.mp/b/offering-free-classes-for-term-5253586

20.01.2022 Yesterday we dropped off more soup and other donated items to the winter shelter in Ringwood! Thank you to all our lovely volunteers who made soup for those doing it tough right now

20.01.2022 CAN YOU HELP? The Winter Shelter and all the volunteers, including our amazing Sunday and now also Friday Soupers are working hard and doing a wonderful job to support those in need. There is one job that if someone could do, would be a huge help!... We are looking for a volunteer to, of a Friday, drive to Warranwood one week and Croydon the next to pick up meals, and deliver them back to the Winter Shelter in Ringwood. If anyone local to these areas might be willing to help that could save some travel time. Comment please if youre able to help and someone will be in contact. You will be issued a permit to leave the house enabling you to volunteer during stage 4 restrictions.

20.01.2022 Vote for the winning image for our Bee Connected Challenge! We received so many beautiful images, it was tricky to narrow it down, so here are your three finalists. We want YOU, our community, to have the final say. Vote for the image you like best, by commenting below with the appropriate letter. Which ever image has the most votes by midnight tonight will be our winner Happy voting

19.01.2022 We are hosting a series of online sessions, free to anyone in the community who has been hit financially due to COVID-19. Salvos Moneycare - Youre The Boss Fin...ancial Counsellor Sandra Kington will provide some practical tips and advice on how to stay in control of your finances during this difficult period. Here are the links to register for which ever sessions you think will be most beneficial for you: 13 August - Intro to Money / Why Budget: bit.ly/ytboss1 20 August - Everyday Savings: bit.ly/ytboss2 27 August - Loan Traps and Contracts: bit.ly/ytboss3 3 September - Taking care of Christmas: bit.ly/ytboss4 These sessions will occur through Zoom.

19.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week! This brings a great opportunity for women to reflect and prioritise their health. By celebrating Womens Health Week, women are reminded to take time out for yourselves, to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. You can sign up on the Womens Health Week website to receive information on womens health and helpful tips to maintaining health, both physically and emotionally, every day this week!

19.01.2022 Be a Lid Legend with us! Start collecting these lids at home, and when we are able to, we will be collecting them at the centre. Lids need to be thoroughly cleaned and stored in cardboard, not plastic or glass. If you have any questions please comment below. Lets do our part to reduce plastic going to landfill

19.01.2022 Are you a manager and looking for ways to support your team through this stressful time? Or perhaps you work from home at a desk that's really not built for purpose. As we move into this new "COVID normal" stage, it is important to check in with ourselves and those around us Join us for a short session of desk Yoga . Free for just 2 more weeks! All you need is a chair and yourself. Spread the word, lets take some time this week to tune into ourselves and breathe. Link to sign up is in the event below

18.01.2022 A fun challenge for the next couple of weeks for us all. Spend some time outside and try and snap a photo of a bee. Bens Bees has kindly offered up 3 jars of his delicious locally made honey and all entries will go in the draw. So get snapping : )

16.01.2022 Do you miss your social catch ups? Would you love to chat to some new people and make connections with your community? Join our casual support group, via Zoom! Due to popular demand, we are now offering a Monday session at 12pm. Visit the link below to join our Keeping Connected Support Group https://www.crccinc.org.au/programs/keeping-connected

16.01.2022 Did you know you can use kitchen ingredients for your beauty regime? Do you want to know more about easy ways to reduce the nasty cleaning chemicals in your home? Keen to learn sustainability hacks? If you said Yes to any of these, book your free ticket today and join us Tomorrow. ... State Government funded Let's Stay Connected Grant 2020 has provided us an opportunity to offer a series of FREE Wellbeing and Sustainability programs. First up this weekend in Kirsty Bishop Fox of Sustainability Pathways THIS SATURDAY This funding has afforded us the opportunity to get Kirsty on board, who you may have seen on Sunrise or the news or heard speaking at events. We're excited to have her tomorrow, so help us get the word out and make the most of this opportunity. Invite your friends to get these Free tickets to hear from this sought after presenter.

16.01.2022 Join us tomorrow, FREE 20 minute desk yoga @ 12pm. This class is perfect if you are on your lunch break or need a little "me" time. Better yet, join with your friends to share the experience with those you care about. We all know someone who could benefit from a little bit of yoga! Sign up using the link in the event description!

15.01.2022 **** ENTRIES CLOSE THIS SUNDAY Keep sending in your Bee Connected photos! We have received many entries into this competition! To go into the running for some pots of honey and a "Bee Kind" Tshirt, take a photo of a bee in your garden or on your daily walk and post here in the comments! Lets spend some time appreciating the hard workers in nature, whilst staying connected! Entries close this Sunday, 6th September, at 9pm. #bekind #beeconnected #community

15.01.2022 Yesterday was our first delivery day for the local winter shelter in Ringwood! Four lovely volunteers donated their time to make 2-3 litres each of delicious soup, below is a Moroccan Lentil soup that was prepared and delivered yesterday. We were fortunate enough to receive 24 bread rolls donated by Bakers Delight as well as some bottled water. These donations are distributed to those most vulnerable in our community, and we couldnt be happier to be apart of it. If you would like to contribute by making soup or delivering the donations to the winter shelter, send us a message and we will be in touch!

14.01.2022 We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to Elizabeth Taylor! Elizabeth is studying Music Therapy and has just finished her last round of work placement with u...s during lockdown. If you were luck enough to participate in one of Elizabeth's sessions, you will know just how fabulous and engaging she was! During her time with us, Elizabeth ran over 50 sessions, 40 individual and 10 group experiences. She provided over 50 hours of music therapy and wrote 5 original songs with community members. We have put together the video below, so you can listen to one of the fabulous songs that she wrote with a group of community members. This song was written in one session, conducted over Zoom, how incredible is that?! We hope you enjoy! Thank you again to Elizabeth Taylor!! See more

14.01.2022 Amazing donation of lids and bread tags from Gerri from Next step 2 fitness from city of Casey.

12.01.2022 Council Elections will be held via post in October. Make sure youre enrolled by 4pm 28th August. Check your details are correct at https://votealert.vec.vic.gov.au/s/tcHnMDMe The zoning areas have changed with more seats available. Get to know whos running in your area so you can make an informed decision.

12.01.2022 Aww I recognise that garden I love seeing it be used and enjoyed!

12.01.2022 Times up! Our Bee Connected Challenge is now officially over! We hope you have sent in your favourite bee image, taken in your garden or your local area. The winner will be announced tomorrow, good luck to all!

12.01.2022 Tomorrow, Friday 20th, is World Children's Day. We encourage you take one small action today, to help make one big change for Aussie kids in the future. Did you know, almost 600 children aged 10yrs to 13yrs are imprisoned, every year! Here in Victoria, that's kids as young as grade 4...behind bars!! Sign a letter to your local member of parliament and petition with us, to 'Raise The Age' to 14yrs, a world median. Visit the website below to read some of the preventative actions proposed instead of sending our youth to prison. The email you can send with the link below will take less than 60 seconds and can have a big impact. Lets fill those inboxes, demand change, and support our young, vulnerable kids.

11.01.2022 Some interesting insights

11.01.2022 To our wonderful Tutors and Volunteers and to all the teachers in Maroondah who have stepped up and out of their comfort zones to help our community through what has been a challenging year, Happy World Teacher Day. We appreciate you. Our Tutors cover classes including: Computers, Developing Skills, Water Colour, Oil & Acrylic, Social Painting, English Conversation, Crochet, Needlework & Tapestry, Paper Tole, Knitting, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German, Sew Talk & Learn, Cooking classes, Meditation, Nutrition, Wayapa, Playgroup, Permaculture, Gardening and Sustainability, Yoga and our regular Centre users covering everything from Line Dancing to First Aid and everything in between. You're a stellar bunch of talented individuals that make this place a vibrant, inclusive and joyful place to be. We are truly grateful.

10.01.2022 Lots happening in and around Melbourne this Christmas. What would you reccomend people go and see this festive season?

08.01.2022 CRCC Corner - Improving Your Health - https://mailchi.mp/7/offering-free-classes-for-term-5268682

08.01.2022 Learn the basics of a new language! Begin your passion for language with these holiday kick starter sessions! Delve into the culture of Spain, China or Italy these school holidays, you will be surprised how much you can learn in just two weeks, and for only $50! For more information and to enrol, visit the link below https://www.crccinc.org.au/programs

07.01.2022 I know some of you will still be packing away Christmas, there's a neat trick you might like to try with your Christmas/ Holiday cards. You can always make one..., but you can often cut up the front of your beautiful cards and give them new life as gift tags ready for 2021. Super easy, very pretty, unique..and who doesn't love a little upcycling. If anyone has cards they couldn't find another use for, consider dropping them at the Centre and they'll make good use of them. We hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. If you've got any clever ways of reusing festive items, we'd love to hear.

07.01.2022 UPDATE Today we got an email that our area is ok to drink the water again. It reccomended we flush the taps for a couple of minutes first to be sure. Check for notifications on your area. IMPORTANT Public Notice. Water must be boiled first before drinking or using in cooking after storms affected water supply. Please have a read through the article below.

07.01.2022 You can drop off your bread tags at the office and we ensure these are taken up to Adelaide (Sustainably of course) where they are added to tags collected from all over Australia for this great cause! Check out the little news story and see the impact you can have by simply saving those tiny unassuming little bread tags which would have otherwise ended up in landfill.

06.01.2022 Tomorrow is Ausmusic Tshirt Day! Do you love Australian music? And do you care about the people who create it? Then be a part of #AusmusicTShirtDay! Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is a massive nation-wide celebration of Australian music that reminds us how lucky we are to have such a strong local music scene, with many highly talented and successful artists across all genres of music.... But as we all know, this year has been a COVID-19 driven wipeout, with all tours and festivals cancelled; venues closed and careers put on hold. So it is important this year more then ever, to get around the artists you love, buy their merch, share their music and follow them on social media. Tomorrow we want to see as many people wearing Australian Music merchandise as possible! Be sure to send us photos and spread the word Tag your favourite artists below, or better yet, if you are an artist with merchandise, put a link in the comments below for people to support you! You can also donate to Support Act via the link below.

04.01.2022 To all our amazing Bedford Park Garden Tutors, a massive THANK YOU!! Happy World Teacher Day! Thank you for sharing your expertise, for inspiring us, for your p...atience, for the work you put into creating fun and engaging classes and for for bringing us together in learning and laughter. We appreciate you! For anyone who's attended a class, please give your tutor a shout out and help make them feel special today.

04.01.2022 Wow! 11 days of 0 new cases. Some good news too for families with free kinder for 2021 and an increase in before and after school options. These have been difficult times for everyone but we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge the year 12's, many of which are will be undertaking the English exam today. We commend your resiliance and fortitude, it will definitely be a year that will go down in history. We wish you the very best during this exam period and in planning for your future.

04.01.2022 My Frugal Friday find. Found this ripper craft idea to entertain the kids over the weekend. Who doesnt love foozball.

04.01.2022 We are celebrating NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week, from yesterday, the 8th November, to the 15th November. This year the theme is "Always Was, Always Will Be". Below is a snippet of what is included in the NAIDOC website. Have a read, if you would like to learn more, visit naidoc.org.au "Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spirituall...y and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be." There are plenty of events happening this week that you can be apart of. Visit the link below to see what's on! https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

03.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day - This year the message is "There is more to say, after R U OK?". We encourage you all to pick up the phone and call a friend or family member you havent spoken to in a while, have a chat and ask them, "R U OK?". More importantly, know what to say if the answer is "no". You can expand this further, ask a neighbor, community member, or someone you are close with. Sometimes it can be the people we are closest to that may struggle to speak up. Below is a he...lpful link with more information and resources if you need! https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

02.01.2022 A lovely initiative by our friends at Glen Park. Wishing all those Dad out there a very happy Fathers day

01.01.2022 And the winner is Kim. Were excited to get some delicious local honey delivered to you care of Bens Bees. Congratulations Kim

01.01.2022 CRCC Corner September - Spring is here! - https://mailchi.mp/b/offering-free-classes-for-term-5264866