Embassy of Ideas in Alexandra, Victoria | Non-profit organisation
Embassy of Ideas
Locality: Alexandra, Victoria
Phone: +61 422 225 801
Address: 3 Bayley St 3714 Alexandra, VIC, Australia
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25.01.2022 Excited to be back hosting events again at the Embassy. The Alexandra Repair Cafe was held on Saturday and is a fabulous community event promoting reuse, repair and skill sharing. It is part of the global Repair Cafe movement with over 2,000 Repair Cafes globally, and is the only one in the Murrindindi Shire. #AlexandraRepairCafe #repaircafe
24.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Cafe Play mobile food van in Eildon is now part of the Murrindindi Meals initiative. The food van is currently located out the front of the Eildon Lake Motel. Thanks for being part of the program Chrissy.
24.01.2022 Community Kindness is contagious! Murrindindi Meals is expanding and is now available in Marysville. Fraga's Cafe and Elevation 423 Bar & Cafe are now part of the pay it forward food program. They are being supported by the Lions Club of Marysville & District who will coordinate distribution of the food vouchers in the local community. If other businesses would like to be involved, please contact us and we can get you started.
22.01.2022 Community kindness and connection is more important now than ever. Ongoing Covid restrictions can be tough for many, as it means we are unable to see family and friends and we cannot maintain our usual social connections. That is why we are starting Lockdown Letters. We invite members of the community to write letters, draw pictures, send a poem or create some art. Write your own letter or use one our Lockdown Letter Postcards (there is space on the back), which can be post...ed in the new letterbox outside the Embassy of Ideas. They will be delivered to residents at Kellock Lodge Nursing Home and to others in the community who are isolated and live alone to brighten their day. Letters can be written anonymously. Let’s help our community to stay connected. We hope the joy a person gets from opening a letter will let them know that they are very much an important part of our community, and that there are people who care and are thinking of them See more
20.01.2022 Wow Grant St. Grocer has made us this month's recipient of the donation jar. We feel extremely grateful. Thanks for your ongoing support of so many local community groups like ourselves, it means so much.
18.01.2022 Goodbye Winter.Hello Spring! In celebration, we are distributing over 200 envelopes containing flower seeds to grow, as a way to spread joy and happiness in the community. These envelopes will be appearing over the next few weeks as a community treasure hunt. You might find one in your mailbox or hanging from a tree on your daily walk or left on a park bench. Keep a look outyou never know where you might find some Seeds for Spring. Happy Spring everyone!
15.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Murrindindi Meals is now in Eildon. Check Out 7 Cafe is now participating in the pay it forward food program. Eildon Lions Club will be working with Check Out 7 to distribute the food vouchers in the local community. If other business wish to become involved please get in contact and we can help get you started. Many thanks to everyone in the community for their generosity and kindness in paying it forward.
15.01.2022 How amazing are these funky masks! Thanks so much to Donna Merrilees for sewing and donating 20 handmade mask to the Embassy for distribution in the community. Some masks have been put in the community caring cupboard. If you or someone you know needs a reusable mask please message us to arrange contactless pickup.
15.01.2022 LAST CHANCE to register for the FREE virtual movie screening of the film 2040. You MUST register before 5pm on Monday 10th of August. A unique link will be sent via email enabling you to watch the film in the comfort of your own home from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August . See the film before? You can still register, all participants will be contacted to complete the Climate Ready Hume survey, which will support DELWP to collect community feedback to inform development of the Hume Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. This is an opportunity to be part of the conversation. To register go to https://events.humanitix.com/2040-movie-murrindindi-shire.
15.01.2022 We are excited that from midnight tonight there are further easing of restrictions, allowing us to open up to user groups and host small events indoors again at the Embassy!
15.01.2022 Our Covid Flag Journey Update Pop down to Grant St and see different flags in the window. There is still time to decorate a flag piece/s... I wonder if we can get 200 pieces....
14.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried. We all have difficult days. It’s OK not to be OK. It is more important than ever for us all to stay connected, and for those who are able to, be willing to support those around us so we can tackle these challenges together. You are not alone. Every day is a chance to check in on your families, friends and neighbours. Let’s make staying connected part of our daily routine.
13.01.2022 We had a lovely morning making community connections in the sunshine. Thanks to those who came along. For several people it was their first time ever visiting the Embassy. We are so glad you found us! We host our free community morning tea every Friday - pop in and say hi and connected with others in your community. Everyone is welcome :) #communitea #everyoneiswelcome
13.01.2022 We are excited to help coordinate a new initiative called Murrindindi Meals based on the Pay It Forward system. How it works: customers simply purchase a meal or donate a $ value toward a meal and pay. A note will be posted on the Pay it Forward board in the café. Anyone who needs a meal can come in and take a note off the board and redeem for a meal. Customers can also purchase a Murrindindi Meals voucher, which they can give directly to a person, who can then come in and r...edeem for a meal. For those who cannot come in, there is an option to call and get delivery. Local community groups will also be engaged to assist with coordinating delivery to those in the community who would be appreciative of a meal. The initiative hopes to foster community spirit during these testing times and provides a tangible way that people can help and support others in their community, show kindness while supporting local businesses. Look out for the Murrindindi Meals logo in the window of the following participating cafes; Café Alex, Redgate Expresso and Grant Street Grocer. Buy a meal to show someone you care, it could be for a neighbour, elderly friend, someone doing it tough or someone who needs a pick me up. It is a way to show you care and say you matter. If other cafes/businesses would like to get involved, please get in contact with us. See more
12.01.2022 We are grateful for the continuing support and contributions by the community to the sharing and caring cupboard located outside the front of the Embassy. Just a reminder that the cupboard is for non-perishable food items and personal care products. Please don’t donate any food that is open or past it’s used by date. We do not accept general used household items like linen, kitchen items etc. Thank you for your understanding. #caringCupboard #foodsecurity
10.01.2022 We often get asked how the community caring cupboard is going and if the food is really going to people in need. The cupboard was set up based on goodwill and trust, that people only take what they need - not questions asked - and give what they can. It is accessible 24/7. We assume it is going to those who need it. So it was lovely to find this card in the cupboard this week, and know that the cupboard is making a difference. It shows that kindness really can have a ripple effect on many others. Thank you to everyone who has embraced the caring cupboard during this pandemic to combat food insecurity in our community and make the cupboard what it is. Your kindness has been noted.
09.01.2022 Our Covid Journey Flag.... We have received the most beautiful pictures of two talented designers and their flag pieces. Thank you Phyllis Graham and Kathleen Chanter from Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home for sharing with us. We look forward to adding these amazing pieces to our flag.
09.01.2022 Masks are about to become compulsory. There are some disposable ones available in the community caring cupboard outside the Embassy. We hope to have some reusable masks available soon too for those in need. Take care and stay safe everyone.
07.01.2022 Have you got your popcorn ready? For those who have registered to watch the film 2040, you should have now been sent a link to watch the film. For those who missed out, we have a few spare links. Send us a message if you want to watch the film this weekend and we can email you the link to watch it.
07.01.2022 Many thanks to The Outdoor Education Group for their generous donation of food (thanks to Alexandra Community Hub for coordinating delivery). We will be stocking the community caring cupboard and also making up food hampers. If you know someone who would appreciate a hamper please send us a message, as we have a few spare. We also have disposable masks and reusable masks (kindly made and donated by a wonderful community member) in the caring cupboard. Please give what you can and take only what you need.
04.01.2022 Look at these lovely lockdown letters and handmade notes that we received in our "letterbox" at the Embassy this week. Thank you so much to the anonymous makers/writers. These cards have been delivered and given to many in the community who live alone to brighten their day. Anyone can contribute to this community connection writing project. If you are looking for a school holiday project, we would love some kids art and letters to distribute to Kellock Lodge.
04.01.2022 There is still time to book your free ticket to watch a virtual screening of the movie 2040. To register go to https://events.humanitix.com/2040-movie-murrindindi-shire Booking closes Monday 10th August. .
03.01.2022 It was a big day on Saturday and a significant milestone in the evolution of the outdoor space at the Embassy, with plumbing and outdoor taps being installed. This stage lays the groundwork for the development of our Feed it Forward Community Garden which we have been planning and our Goodwill Garlic social enterprise. Huge thanks and massive shout out to these local legends Andrew Carren Wood from A&C Wood Plumbing and Clifford Brady from ITEC Earthworks Pty Ltd for donating their time, skills and expertise to make this happen. We are so grateful for your support and contribution. #Feeditforward #goodwillGarlic
02.01.2022 Here is a picture of last weeks CommuniTea. Due to stage 3 restrictions we are unable to host any more activities at the Embassy this includes CommuniTea and the Repair Cafe. This is a difficult time for many. Please stay safe and take care everyone. Be kind and look out for each other.
02.01.2022 Thank you The Weekly Times for sharing our story this week.
