Japara Neighbourhood House Inc. in Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Japara Neighbourhood House Inc.

Locality: Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9728 3587

Address: 54 - 58 Durham Road 3137 Kilsyth, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.japarahouse.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Japara is inviting to you to our virtual AGM. Please contact the office for the link if you would like to attend. See you there!

25.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Get in fast to enrol into our Christmas Wreath Workshop with Marli Bloom this Thursday. Numbers are limited so if you don't want to miss out, get in fast!

23.01.2022 Japara needs your feedback While our doors may be closed for a little longer, we are still working in the background, keeping in touch, planning and looking towards the future. As part of this we ask for your help.... If you could complete a quick 2 minute survey for us it would assist in planning for future courses and also ensure that we are giving as much assistance to our community as possible. Just click on the link and off you go. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDSDLQ9 It wont be long until we are all able to meet face to face again. Until then, stay safe and well.

23.01.2022 Great news - well done Victoria!

23.01.2022 CLICK FOR HOME DELIVERY IS BACK! While we are closed in line with Stage 3, Stay at Home restrictions, we are happy to announce that we can once again offer home... delivery of your reserved items! You can place holds on all your favourite items in the catalogue and get in contact with your library to arrange a delivery once they come in. Feel like mixing it up a little? Ask our staff to make a selection for you, whether thats magazines, books, DVDs or games! - You can return your library items in the same box when you get another delivery by attaching the enclosed returns label. - When you are notified about your next delivery, leave the box at the drop-off point. - It will take a few days for items to be removed from your card. - Boxes are a maximum of 10 kgs. .................... Get in touch with your library to arrange a delivery: - Call us Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) on 1300 737 277 or call your local branch. https://www.yourlibrary.com.au/locations-hours/ - Log in to your account and follow the prompts: https://www.yourlibrary.com.au/catalogue/my-account Our return chutes remain open 24/7 and remember we are now 100% fine free!

22.01.2022 A fun filled night had by some of the ladies from Curves Kilsyth at Japara. Thank you Yarra Ranges Life TV.

21.01.2022 The donations bins are now in place at Glen Parks emergency relief donation point at Eastland. The community has already started to embrace the spirit of gi...ving and have started donating. Details on how, where and what to donate are listed here https://eastland.qicgre.com//Glen-Park-Emergency-Relief-Do

21.01.2022 Spoonville has come to Japara! J.K. Spoonville is located under the big gum tree near our Early Years building and playground (Hansen Road) you will be able to see it as you walk past and we look forward to seeing everyones spoons. Please share your photos when you visit. ... Thankyou to Andrea and her girls for setting it all up today- looks amazing and we are very excited to see lots of spoons from our community.

20.01.2022 Join Michelle for a family storytime all about monkeys! Stories: Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett Little Monkey by Rod Campbell... Would You Like a Banana? by Yasmeen Ismail Songs: We Clap and Say Hello The Itsy Bitsy Monkey Five Cheeky Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Monkey See, Monkey Do Row, Row, Row Your Boat Activity: https://www.yourlibrary.com.au//uploads/2020/07/monkeytemp

20.01.2022 Congratulations Glen Park Community Centre providing to the community. Well done everyone.

20.01.2022 Good Morning! Don't forget to join our Community Chat from 11am today. Call Japara to let us know you are joining in.

20.01.2022 Hi Japara Friends and Followers! Japara would like to extend its invitation to our annual AGM to all of you. If you would like to join us in celebrating the year that was please contact Japara for the zoom link. We would love to have you with us.

20.01.2022 Today, 10 August, 30 years ago in 1990, Victorias first and only woman Premier, Joan Kirner, was sworn in. Joan was a true pioneer for women in politics and l...eadership roles more broadly. She was a fearless warrior for social justice and gender equity and a big supporter of the neighbourhood house movement. Today we salute you, Joan.

19.01.2022 Everyone 12 years and over entering school grounds must wear a face covering. For more information see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

19.01.2022 Spring is in the air friends! With spring, comes new birth, growth and hope. The Maggies are sharpening their beaks and collecting all sorts of goodies for their nests. Japara would like to wish you a happy spring and hope to see you in the not too distant future

18.01.2022 Over this week, the Outer East Chatline will be moving to a call back service only. If you would like a phone call on a regular basis, please leave your name an...d number and we will call you back and match you with someone who will give you a regular call. Thank you to all the fabulous people who gave their time to answer the phone and to those who have called people and will continue on with regular phone calls. We have had many comments on the big difference it has made to people calling in and recipients of the regular calls. Phone 1800 984 825 See more

18.01.2022 As Victoria begins a phased approach to recovery, we are happy to share the first steps of Your Librarys roadmap to reopening: From 14 September: Return chutes... will be open 24/7. From 21 September: Click + Collect services will be available. Postal delivery will remain available to vulnerable members of our library community. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding during these challenging times.

15.01.2022 Glen Park Community Centre and Eastland are expanding their relationship to provide a click and collect service through Eastlands Valet. This service is availa...ble to those community members that are needing meals to feed themselves and their families that do not fall within 5km of Glen Park due to the current restrictions. These meals are free to vulnerable community members who are experiencing hardship. The meals come frozen for the convenience of storage. If you would like more information on the initiative, please visit https://eastland.qicgre.com//Glen-Park-Community-Centre-Fo See more

15.01.2022 Gladesville Primary School is preparing to send out letters confirming enrollment in our 2021 Foundation program. This is an exciting time for families as they ...start their journey into primary school life. 2021 Foundation students will also receive their Gladesville House polo shirts through the mail with their letter of confirmation so they can wear it to our Term 4 transition sessions. It is not too late for families to contact us about 2021 enrollments as we have places in grades across the school. If you are yet to finalise your childs enrollment for school in 2021, please visit our website and call or email the office to arrange a virtual tour or phone conversation.

14.01.2022 All the wonderful things Neighbourhood Houses have provided to our communities during 2020.

13.01.2022 If you are feeling like a chat there will be someone on the other end of the phone.

13.01.2022 Yarra Ranges is one of Victorias largest and most varied municipalities, and we understand that during this difficult time, previously simple tasks lik...e getting groceries might be a little more difficult, particularly in areas like the Upper Yarra. It is okay to travel further than 5km to access things that are essential; but, not simply for preferences. If you need it and its essential, and you cant get it within 5km, then its okay to go to the nearest provider. We need to remember that staying home is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please only leave home or the 5km radius from your home if its absolutely essential. As a community we are in this together, so be kind to yourself and be kind to others. If you need help, reach out, help is available. Whether youre having trouble accessing essentials or need support in other ways, give us a call on 1300 368 333 or view our list of support agencies at yrc.vic.gov.au/bekindtoyourself

13.01.2022 Well done Maree,looks amazing and just around the corner from Japara. Japara has taken delivery of our house for book swap and we are hoping to have it installed near the front entrance on Durham Road very soon.

13.01.2022 Get healthy, get organised, feel alive, meet new friends, focus on you, celebrate, be part of something special. Japara's autumn program is not to be missed.

12.01.2022 Positively You, Positively Dru. Start your week on a positive note by joining our Dru Yoga class with Angela. Enrolments are open and essential...so is this class. Monday 19th April 9:15am-10:30am. Namaste

12.01.2022 Glen Park has just released our first September edition of our Community Chit, Chat & Chew Newsletter. A special thank you to our guest reporter; Conor, for being a part of our newsletter. You did a fantastic job! We hope you enjoy

12.01.2022 Great work Glen Park.

11.01.2022 Powerful words and so relatable to the neighbourhood house movement where community always comes first. RIP Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

10.01.2022 We know its been a challenging few months for families, so we have put together a School Holiday schedule to help everyone have some fun. Keep an eye out for ...links and updates, or message us for more details. Well done to all of the young people for completing Term 3 (*and all of the carers/ parents supervising Remote Learning, etc). Our community has shown amazing resilience and support for each other. Lets have a great break filled with sunshine and smiles Lock Down Lego Challenge To book for our free activities: https://www.cire.org.au/community-hubs/ (once you book with us once, you will receive a Participant ID to auto-fill your details in the future) See more

10.01.2022 It's been a crazy year for neighbourhood houses - we only hope that the support we've provided has made things a little easier. For more numbers and highlights, check out: bit.ly/nhvicreport20

09.01.2022 One can never have enough drawstring bags. They make great gifts and a way to use up scraps.

08.01.2022 A message from Dave and Paul. Thank you to the residents of Montrose, Kilsyth and Mooroolbark for your wonderful support yesterday. It makes us so happy to see ...everyone with a smile and to build the memories for their families and children. Unfortunately we were not able to get to everyone yesterday as we were overwhelmed with the whole community support, we will be back soon. #clarksicecreamtruckandcyclonetaities #thewhippytruckicecreamandgelati

08.01.2022 Glen Park has just released the second August edition of our Community Chit, Chat & Chew Newsletter. This month, we have a featured report from Cafe on the Parks Social Enterprise Coordinator; Naomi! We hope you enjoy!

07.01.2022 If anyone is the area you might like to add to this spoonville.

07.01.2022 Whats better than having one whippy truck.....how about TWO Whippy trucks!!!! We will be heading to Kilsyth and Mooroolbark, starting at 12. Listen out for th...e tunes. Hope to see you all this afternoon Dont forget to like and follow the page for daily updates

07.01.2022 Although it wasnt made clear during Dans announcement this afternoon, I have been doing some thorough investigating and at this stage I am confident to announ...ce that we can continue to stay open during stage 4 restrictions...however with so many businesses closing, there will be some changes to our operating times which we will update later in the week...so tomorrow it will be business as usual 8am til 3pm...hope to see you then See more

07.01.2022 The Parent Child Mother Goose Program goes Virtual! If you have children 0-4 years old you're invited to the FREE Parent Child Mother Goose zoom session happeni...ng every Wednesday morning 9.3010.30am during school term. Sessions will support you to guide your child's language development; stimulate their imagination; strengthen bonds; learn new ways to interact and play together, and will connect you with other mums, dads, carers and families in our community. Email: [email protected] for more information and to receive the Zoom link.

06.01.2022 Please join Japara in celebrating our years achievements and successes. If you would like to attend our AGM please contact Japara for the Zoom link. See you there!

05.01.2022 Just up the road from Japara in Collins Place shopping strip.

05.01.2022 Foodbank Victoria are a great supporter of Glen Park and provide some of the food and staples that are available to the members of the Community Pantry. What yo...u may not know is that Foodbank also have a range of other community partners throughout Victoria that are also working hard to provide food relief to Victorians in need. Check them out below and read each of their unique stories! https://www.foodbank.org.au/VIC/partner-spotlights/

05.01.2022 By the look of these happy faces, Japara seniors are making up for missing Easter last year. There is chocolate eggs and fresh hot cross buns being consumed at a great rate. Hooray for 2021, welcome back !!!

05.01.2022 What a wonderful initiative - well done Glen Park.

05.01.2022 Our students have been embracing Spring during art lessons. They have been creating paper flowers and floral drawing masterpieces. I think you will agree Spring has sprung at Gladesville

04.01.2022 Great to hear all the amazing work community houses are doing. Thank you

04.01.2022 2020 continues to be a year like no other for schools and early childhood services. Today I announced $26.7 million for a range of measures to support our early... childhood services and families, including providing additional funding to ensure that sessional kindergarten remains free for most families in Term 4. Community-based, local government and school providers offering sessional programs will be eligible for about $500 per enrolment to provide children with access to a free 15-hour program each week. We are also supporting children as they transition from kinder to prep. In a normal year kinder kids visit their local schools in preparation for their first year of primary school. This year prep teachers will visit kinders to engage with the kids, and work with early childhood teachers to make sure all children are supported and have a great start to school. Our early childhood teachers and educators do a brilliant job. This year they have gone above and beyond. They all deserve our thanks and gratitude. We have already seen more than 4,170 teachers and educators sign up to participate in transition training to help children move from kindergarten into school, and 6,800 staff attend webinars on supporting families through learning remotely. These are brilliant examples of the dedication that our early childhood professionals have towards supporting Victorias littlest learners. We know that starting school is a huge milestone. Victorian families can rest assured that our dedicated early childhood and school teachers are working together to support Victorian children to transition from kinder to prep.

04.01.2022 Today we say thank you to all the childcare educators especially our wonderful talented team at Japara.

04.01.2022 Well done Glen Park!

03.01.2022 Protect your most precious cargo by participating in our Child Car Restraint Program. It is FREE and you will feel safe in knowing your little one's are secure. Go to https://safeseatssafekids.com.au/venues-mec/ to book your place. Next Tuesday at Japara Living and Learning Centre, rear carpark.

03.01.2022 We have had a lot of people asking us what they can do to help their local community during such tough times? Can they donate to the Glen Park Community Pantry ...and if so, what do we need? The answer is YES you can donate! Naomi will be at Glen Park cooking up a storm to restock our freezers on Tuesday 18th August to provide meals to community members that may be struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented and trying times. Donations will be accepted between 10am 11am and due to food safety guidelines, we can only accept food that is in date and has not been opened. Glen Park Community Centre and its staff adhere to all applicable social distancing and personal protection measures during COVID-19. Naomi will be sporting a funky mask and will maintain a 1.5metre distance. We ask that you respect our safety and the safety of the community by doing the same; masking up and maintaining a 1.5metre distance when dropping off food.

03.01.2022 We have some very exciting news to share with you all Tomorrow night at 6pm well be launching a live stream of our much-loved Penguin Parade. Fans from acro...ss the world will be able to tune in on either our Facebook page or YouTube channel and ask our Rangers questions in real-time. This free 30-minute stream will run nightly from tomorrow. You can watch on your phone, laptop or even stream to your TV to see Phillip Islands Little Penguins swim from the ocean and waddle home to their burrows. This is believed to be the worlds first live stream of a natural wildlife event at a regular time, with expert commentary - so its certainly one you wont want to miss! #LivePenguinTV

03.01.2022 If you enjoy being puzzled by puzzles then join this group of puzzlers. Want to know more? Contact us. They’re back this Friday 4th December. Please call Japara to enrol.

02.01.2022 Japara will be open on Monday 23rd November.

02.01.2022 Seniors Fitness commences next Tuesday 20th April at 10:15am. Mary is a qualified Fitness Instructor and has a gentle and positive approach to exercise. Improve your strength and balance whilst enjoying the company of others. It's fun, it's engaging and most of all you will love feeling healthier.

02.01.2022 Hi everyone, my girlfriend is about to open Kilsyth Dog Grooming soon at 24 Collins Place, Kilsyth. Her Facebook page has lots of details including many before and after shots. Please support local business. Thanks.

01.01.2022 Wonderful initiative for all our young women.