George Gray Centre in Maffra, Victoria | Charitable organisation

George Gray Centre

Locality: Maffra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5147 2221

Address: 24 Foster St 3860 Maffra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.maffra.net.au/georgegray

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25.01.2022 Sadly due to stage three restrictions coming into place on Wednesday 5th August 11.59pm George Gray Centre will be closed again. Please refer to our website for our latest update. https://www.georgegray.org.au/covid-19

25.01.2022 Our Green Thumbs group are doing a fantastic job growing their own herbs, fruits and vegetables Great work team!

25.01.2022 Todays the perfect day for a swim! Who else loves heading to the pool for a dip?

25.01.2022 Tag a friend who you need to have a coffee date with! Our friends at Foster Place Cafe- Maffra are excited to be back from holidays and are ready to cook up a storm in the kitchen! Why not come visit them this week?

25.01.2022 George Gray Sensory/Activity garden Fundraiser has begun with Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th May Raffle nights A big thankyou to Maffra Community sports club for supporting us. Make sure you come down and see us Friday night have a lovely meal and purchase your tickets

24.01.2022 Happy Valentines Day! Take a look at the coffee and cake special from our friends at Foster Place Cafe- Maffra!

24.01.2022 Dont forget! Today, Special Olympics Australia is heading to Sale with the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia! See the torch run at 12.30pm at th...e carpark at 98 Cunningham St and then enjoy sports and activities at 1pm at McMillan Park! #choosetoinclude #GREAT2019 #sportforall See more

24.01.2022 This week we have welcomed back our participants to a reduced number of programs! It has been wonderful for everyone! Maddy was so excited to be back that she made a poster and really brightened everyones day. Its great to be able to offer activities to our participants again.

23.01.2022 Wild and windy weather yesterday saw a few branches come down A big shout out to the SES who came to our rescue!!! Our service users enjoyed watching the action

23.01.2022 Please see our latest update regarding masks on our webpage. https://www.georgegray.org.au/covid-19

23.01.2022 A message from our CEO Dear GGC Community Members I am writing to inform you that due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, George Gray Centre Inc. have made a decision to cease operations of our Foster Place Caf and Day Service activities from 4:06pm, Friday the 3rd of April 2020 until further notice.... This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, but due to the current restrictions and measures put in place to try and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus so as to protect the health and safety of the general population, combined with a dramatic reduction in income due to non-attendance, we are left with no choice. For those families/carers that require support to manage during this time, we suggest that you contact your Support Coordinators and Plan Managers to see if you are able to access other organisations that provide in home support. Failing that, we advise that you contact the NDIS/LAC directly to see what other options are available to you during this period. On behalf of all GGC staff and the Committee of Management, I would like to thank you for your understanding regarding this decision and hope that everyone remains well over the coming months. Yours sincerely Antony Giannini Chief Executive Officer George Gray Centre Inc.

23.01.2022 For the latest update on how the George Gray Centre is working through the COVID-19 pandemic go to our website. https://www.georgegray.org.au/covid-19 The website still has parts under construction, but whilst we are finishing those little bits off, its a great place to get information on what we have to offer.

21.01.2022 As a disability rights lawyer, Elise Roy knows that being Deaf gives her a unique way of experiencing and seeing the world. As she says, "When we design for disability first, you often stumble upon solutions that are better than those when we design for the norm." https://youtu.be/g2m97gPI70I

21.01.2022 We had a fantastic day at the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia yesterday and the weather was amazing!

21.01.2022 To our loyal followers and patrons Foster Place Caf would like to inform our customers, that from Tuesday the 24th of March we will be temporarily closed. T...his is due to the current restrictions in place on the operation of Restaurants and Cafes in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and well let you all know when the restrictions have been lifted and we are back open for business. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patronage and encourage everyone to continue practicing good hygiene measures and to take care of yourselves and your loved ones. From all the staff at Foster Place Caf and GGC

21.01.2022 Over the past week our participants have been busy producing some amazing art work. Recognizing our soldiers for Remembrance day and celebrating NAIDOC week with a rainbow serpent

20.01.2022 Have you heard about the Victorian Carer Card program? Carers make a significant contribution to the community and this program aims to help primary carers. The card provides carers with a wide range of discounts and benefits, including: Half price weekday public transport all year round and free travel on weekends and during Carers Week... All the discounts available to Senior Card holders from over 4,000 participating businesses such as Village Cinemas and Melbourne Aquarium To find out more, take a look at the website below. https://bit.ly/2RxkkJK

19.01.2022 Singing and dancing our way into the weekend!

19.01.2022 Happy Birthday Moni 55 years young today!!! Hoping you had the best day

19.01.2022 The George Gray Auxiliary Group needs your help! We are running our annual sausage sizzle fundraiser at Bunnings Sale this Sunday 22nd September and would love some volunteers to help us! If you can spare two hours this Sunday, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Ann on 0438 826 320 for more information!

19.01.2022 Casual -Disability Support Worker Disability Support Workers are responsible for the provision of person-centred support programs that empower people with disability to achieve their full potential and live the life they choose. The Disability Support Worker will work under limited supervision with readily available assistance from Senior Staff / Management to support the ongoing skills development, daily supervision and OH&S requirements relating to our Service Users. The ro...le involves: Providing a safe and enjoyable environment which promotes service user directed decision making and contributes to personal growth Providing supports that will enable the service user to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies and relationships Providing assistance with daily life tasks and personal care Supporting physical health and emotional well-being Completing all relevant documentation and reporting requirements NDIS clearance is required for this position

16.01.2022 An amazing story about how Back to Back Theatre is pushing boundaries and reaching international acclaim!

15.01.2022 Studio Artists working hard producing works for the 2021 Exhibition in the Gippsland Art gallery

14.01.2022 We hope youre all having a wonderful start to 2020! We cant wait to see all of our participants tomorrow for our first day back!

14.01.2022 Have you seen Australias first ever public education campaign showing the discrimination autistic people face on a daily basis? More than 200 autistic people and their families helped shape the campaign and its stories. https://bit.ly/2IadA0d

13.01.2022 The Latest GGC update is posted on our web page. (Link below) We will send out more information regarding the recent government direction regarding masks in regional Victoria in the next few days. https://www.georgegray.org.au/covid-19

13.01.2022 Our hearts break for everyone who has been affected by the devastating bushfires and we cant thank our brave firefighters and emergency service teams enough for their tireless efforts to keep our communities safe. Thanks to Key Word Sign Australia, here are some #KeyWordSign resources that can be used to inform and talk about the crisis.

12.01.2022 Parks Week kicks off this Saturday 29th February! There are plenty of events coming up and a great chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.

11.01.2022 We love it when our cooking group gets together each week - the centre always smells so GOOD!

10.01.2022 Thank you to all who supported the raffles at Maffra Sports Club last night with proceeds going to The George Gray Centre sensory/activity garden . A big thanks to our amazing volunteers Hurley, Nat, Leanne, and Kylie, you are all amazing

10.01.2022 Fridays are for...Babycinos! Bring in your little ones for a coffee date and receive a free babycino.

10.01.2022 Did you know our wonderful team at Foster Place Cafe- Maffra has a function room available for private events? Get in contact with the team today to book your next meeting or event!

09.01.2022 Go to the George Gray Centre website for our latest update. https://www.georgegray.org.au/covid-19

09.01.2022 The Australian Government Department of Healths coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert provides information on how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 and ho...w to seek more advice. Tap to view https://bit.ly/2Ine3w7 [Image Description: Image is a graphic with four illustrations that depict: Coughing into your elbow, taking a tissue, putting the tissue in a rubbish bin and washing hands. There is text on the top right that reads: Coronavirus (COVID-19]

09.01.2022 Woolworths and many IGA stores have announced they will be opening exclusively for the elderly and those with a disability to shop from 7am to 8am. In these challenging times, its so important to take care of those who are vulnerable.

08.01.2022 Last week, our basketball participants were lucky enough to meet the lovely players from Melbourne Boomers WNBL and have a basketball shirt signed!

07.01.2022 New opening hours! Thats right! Starting next Monday 24th February, we are open: Monday 8am-3pm... Coffee, cake and sandwich bar options only. There will be ready made options to go. You can even pre-order your coffee and sandwich bar options for quicker service! Tuesday-Friday 8.30am-4pm Full menu available. Were so excited to be opening Monday and we cant wait to see you!

07.01.2022 Do you have any Woolworths discovery garden seeds you no longer need? Why not drop them in to our centre and our Green Thumbs group can turn them into an amazing vegetable garden! Well be sure to keep you all updated as our garden grows.

07.01.2022 Autumn is a beautiful time of year for Gippsland. Its a great day to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather!

07.01.2022 We celebrated Bev’s 70th birthday today with this beautiful cake! Happy birthday Bev, we hope you have a wonderful day.

07.01.2022 Special Olympics Australia is heading to Sale next week with the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia! There will be a Torch Run and Come and Try Sports Events and we welcome everyone to come and join us! Were excited to see some of our participants taking part in the day. Please come along and share this opportunity with everyone you know! ... #choosetoinclude #GREAT2019 #sportforall See more

05.01.2022 Happy International Womens Day! Were so proud to have so many amazing staff and participants who are part of the George Gray Centre family. #IWD2020

04.01.2022 Did you know Melbourne Airport has a Hidden Disability Program? Melbourne airport has recently implemented a Hidden Disability Program for its International Terminal to assist those with a disability which is not immediately apparent to airport staff, including autism, mental health conditions and visual impairment. The program supports travelers requiring special assistance as they travel through the airport. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/36vYHzf

04.01.2022 Not sure how to get started with your NDIS plan? NDIS has a range of booklets available to help you get started. It helps people with a disability determine if they are eligible to receive NDIS support and how to access it. Download it here http://bit.ly/2OQO4DE

01.01.2022 Did you know we have mowing service? Our Foster Place Gardening Service crew can help keep your lawn looking fantastic all year round! Give us a call on (03) 5147 2221 to organise a free, no obligation quote!

01.01.2022 George Gray participants from "The Voice" program were very excited to accept a $2000 grant from Kalbar Operations. The participants were successful in applying for a community grant specifically for purchase of an Obie interactive projector system. Connor, Nat , Sarah and John were invited to Kalbar in Bairnsdale for a special morning tea with other successful applicants. The team at Kalbar were amazing and we would like to thank them all for their interest and support. Pa...rticpants were able to discuss with the Kalbar team not only the Obie project, but also our plans for future projects including our fundraising efforts for a Sensory activity garden. We were lucky enough to learn about the Fingerboards project and the process of separating the minerals from sand and what these minerals are used for. The voice program is doing some great work at the Centre researching ideas, running participant meetings and helping to plan fundraising efforts and future events. Thankyou Kalbar for your generous support and we look forward to you all visiting our Centre to see the Obie projector in action See more