Melton South Community Centre in Melton South, Victoria, Australia | Community centre

Melton South Community Centre

Locality: Melton South, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9747 8576

Address: 41 Exford Road 3338 Melton South, VIC, Australia

Website: http://meltonsouth.org.au

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25.01.2022 During this COVID-19 lockdown, the centre has been providing books, games and puzzles to people who attend our food parcel distribution on Fridays and need some entertainment for themselves or their families while stuck at home. This has proved extremely successful, and we are now running out of children's books, as well as games and puzzles. If you have any you would like to donate, that would be fantastic and much appreciated. Donations can be left at our front gate, or brought to the front door personally on Friday mornings when staff are in the office. Please stay safe, well and, of course, entertained. We're almost on the other side of this, and look forward to seeing you sooner rather than later.

25.01.2022 Due to the reduction in COVID-19 cases, there have been some changes to the hours of operation at the Melton Fever Clinic. Even though infection numbers are going down, it's extremely important that nobody lets their guard down. Keep wearing your masks and washing your hands, keep a safe distance from people who aren't a part of your household, and please, if you show any symptoms, no matter how minor they might seem, get tested and self-isolate!

25.01.2022 If there's one thing that can be said about recent times, it's that life has become incredibly uncertain in many different ways and things have felt a little 'up in the air'. One way to gain some clarity and reassurance is by reading tarot cards, which you can learn how to do in our upcoming Tarot Card Reading for Beginners course. In this 6-week course (Thursday 20 May to 24 June, 7:00 to 9:00pm), you'll discover how to develop your intuition and confidence as you decipher y...our deck of Rider-Waite cards to answer life's pressing questions. Being a course for beginners, no prior knowledge or experience is required; however, you will need to bring your own deck of tarot cards to each class. (If you don't have any of your own already, these can be purchased from the centre.) The total fee for this course is just $80.00, or $75.00 if you have a current concession card. To reserve your place in this life-changing learning experience, or find out more about the course, contact our office on 9747 8576 or [email protected].

25.01.2022 Tax Help is currently available through Melton South Community Centre, until late October. This free service is available to members of the community who would like some help filing their tax returns for the just-ended financial year. For more information or to make an appointment, call 0412 101 952 between 9:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that these appointments are ONLY over the phone due to COVID-19 restrictions; you will not be able to have a face-to-face ...appointment. For your phone appointment, please ensure you have an active myGov account, and you have all of your relevant records and documents with you.

24.01.2022 Kudos to the CWA - Melton Owls Branch for helping to brighten the day of seniors at home. The ladies have been busy baking ANZAC biscuits for gift wrapping and delivery to older people in the community, and these beautiful little packages have been gratefully accepted by their recipients.

24.01.2022 If you work in hospitality or a similar industry and need your RSA, get in touch with Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, who run RSA courses regularly and are currently taking bookings.

24.01.2022 In addition to Mantra Meditation, Ish is now offering weekly online Ancient Vedic classes to complement your spiritual and mental recalibration. These classes are also free, and you can register by the same method as Mantra Meditation.

24.01.2022 Intro to Pastry & Baking has been progressing brilliantly this term, with the students making a variety of tarts last Saturday. Is anyone else getting hungry?

23.01.2022 Competition closes tomorrow - submit your entries to the Melton City Council Learning Directory before the deadline.

23.01.2022 We're thrilled to be hosting headspace Melton for their upcoming Tuning Into Teens program, helping parents and teens understand and manage the wide variety of emotions that adolescence can bring.

23.01.2022 Limited places are still available in our only Food Handlers course of the term! Call 9747 8576 to book.

23.01.2022 This week is the 30th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross Trauma Teddies initiative. Each year, over 50,000 beautiful teddies are hand-knitted for needy children who are doing it tough. This year, the need was greater than ever, and many Melton residents answered the call by participating in the CommuKnitty Crafters project, creating 473 Trauma Teddies over thousands of combined hours. A big thank you to everyone who took part - these teddies will be a wonderful support for hundreds of vulnerable kids.

22.01.2022 City of Melton are running free waste education webinars this Wednesday and Saturday, for anyone wanting to learn more about properly disposing of their rubbish and recyclables. For more details, check out their post.

22.01.2022 Thanks to Good 360 and a generous donation from Big W Melton, Dadirri Melton Counselling has new clothing and shoes available for people in need. Clothing items will be available to Health Care Card holders on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, at Melton Uniting Church (15-17 Yuille Street, Melton). COVID-safe rules apply, and there is a limit of no more than 20 items per person.

21.01.2022 Here is a great chance to brush up on your communication and presentation skills, whether it's for job interviews or other important events.

21.01.2022 The City of Melton, in collaboration with the City of Wyndham, the The Salvation Army Australia and Tomorrow Man, is offering a free online event for men (16 years and over) in the west of Melbourne, where participants can discuss what it means to be a man today, what being a man in years to come might look like, and how men can use this information to better look after themselves and each other. This event will be hosted on Zoom, with 2 sessions available. To register for the Monday evening session, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-virtual-night-with-the-bl To register for the Thursday evening session, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-blokes-night-with-t

20.01.2022 Although headspace is a youth-focused organisation, much of their advice is suitable for anyone of any age. If you're struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, here is a fantastic action plan to help you get on top of things: https://headspace.org.au//headspace-day-2019-healthy-heads If you are in crisis and need further assistance, please get in contact with an organisation that can help you, and call Lifeline, BeyondBlue, headspace, Kids Helpline or one of the other free services available to the community.

20.01.2022 As the weather begins to warm up, it's time to start thinking about and preparing for the upcoming fire season. Here are some tips from the CFA that you can use to help make your house as fire-safe as possible.

19.01.2022 Starting tomorrow is this series of free online workshops that will help you get on top of your finances and become more money-savvy. To join, click the link within the Melton City Council Learning Directory post.

19.01.2022 That's another Melton Lifelong Learning Festival done and dusted! Congratulations to everyone involved in organising this unprecedented event, and thank you to all who took part and joined in the online activities. Hopefully the festival will be back as usual next year, with the centre being able to take part and offer some free learning events.

18.01.2022 Wow, we have some keen readers in Melton - our Little Library is back, and more popular than ever! As a result, our supply of books for all ages has completely disappeared, and we'd be hugely grateful for any books you can spare. If you have any books for children, teenagers or adults of any age and would like to give them a new life at the centre, contact the centre on 9747 8576 or bring them by the office between 9:30am and 4:30pm on any weekday.

18.01.2022 The Pop Up Hub is here today!

18.01.2022 COVID Connect is a free service from the Australian Red Cross, providing social interaction and connection over the phone for people feeling lonely or isolated. This service can be used as often as needed, whether it's just a one-off conversation or more regular interaction. Although it is not a counselling or crisis service, COVID Connect is a great option for anyone who just needs some companionship at the moment. To find out more and register for the service, go to https://www.redcross.org.au//community-servi/covid-connect. If you need some extra help registering, call the Red Cross Customer Care Team on 1800 733 276.

17.01.2022 FREE TO GOOD HOME We have received a number of pre-loved computer monitors (screens), and are happy to distribute them to anyone who wants them. This picture shows one of the monitors available - please note that there are a number of different kinds. All monitors must be gone by COB this Friday, so be quick! If you are interested, please call the centre on 9747 8576 to arrange pickup.

17.01.2022 If you are a holder of a current concession card and receive payments from Centrelink, you may be eligible for the $250 Power Saving Bonus payment supplement, implemented to provide relief to households struggling with power usage and payments as a result of the pandemic. To find out more, visit https://www.energy.gov.au//energy-bill-relief-concession-c and contact us on 9747 8576 if you require assistance with the application.

17.01.2022 Here's a fantastic opportunity for anyone currently looking for work and wanting to maximise their chances.

16.01.2022 This year's International Day of the Girl is coming up, and Health Promotion at Djerriwarrh Health Services is running a fantastic competition to celebrate! To enter, follow the instructions within their Facebook post. Submit your entries before Wednesday 30 September for your chance to win a $50 e-gift card!

16.01.2022 A great online opportunity courtesy of Linking Melton South.

16.01.2022 Here is some information on a training course that will be held online next week. Faith leaders and people involved in faith communities are invited to attend this free session, where you can learn more about recognising and responding to family violence issues in your community.

15.01.2022 Although the Daughters of the West program is currently booked out, there is a waitlist you can put your name on if you'd like to be involved. If there is enough interest, there is the possibility of additional programming. To find out more about this year's event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/daughters-of-the-west-onlin or send an email to [email protected].

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Ish on her successful online Mantra Meditation event - it was so successful that she will now be doing them weekly! If you want to find peace and balance in your mind, body and soul, join these free sessions by calling 0492 949 200, emailing [email protected] or visiting mantrameditationish.wixsite.com/mantrameditation.

15.01.2022 As many of you will have heard by now, a 7-day lockdown has been announced and will be starting at 11:59pm tonight. Unfortunately, these measures mean that we are not able to run our classes until the lockdown is lifted, and we're currently working to contact all of our students to let them know about the change. Classes scheduled for this afternoon and evening will be held as usual, with all students required to wear face masks unless they have a valid exemption. As an esse...ntial service, our food bank will continue to run and support the community. so if you are in need, have a current concession card and live in the City of Melton, come to the centre tomorrow to collect a food parcel. We will continue to be contactable by phone and email, so if there is anything we can assist you with, please call 9747 8576 or email [email protected]. Please look after yourselves and each other, be safe and we'll be out of this lockdown before we know it!

15.01.2022 We're currently experiencing some issues with our email system and aren't able to send or receive emails, and have been advised that this may last for several more days. If you need to contact the centre for any reason, please call 9747 8576. We apologise for any inconvenience, and are doing everything we can to get our systems restored as quickly as possible.

15.01.2022 We'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and thank you all for the incredible support you've continued to show, even during this hugely challenging year. The centre will be closed for the festive season as of tomorrow, and we will reopen on Monday 11 January. Our term 1 program will be released online and in print on Monday 18 January, at which time we'll be able to start taking enrolments. Happy Christmas, or any other occasion you may celebrate, and we look forward to starting fresh with you in 2021. We can't wait to finally share our program with you!

14.01.2022 Our new 4 Winds Mahjong group is up and running and accepting new members! Make some new friends and learn from experienced players of this iconic game as you harness your skill, strategy and luck to outwit your opponents each week. This group is free to join, meeting from 1:00pm to 3:00pm every Tuesday, and all game materials are supplied each week.... To find out more or register your interest for this exciting new group, contact the centre on 9747 8576.

14.01.2022 CHRISTMAS FOOD & TOY DRIVE During the month of November please give generously to your nearest Community Connector Hub for those who need it most. All donations... should adhere to the below guidelines. Food All donated food is non-perishable, unopened, in its original packaging, in date and undamaged Toys All donated toys are brand new and in their original unopened packaging Toys should not be wrapped Stuffed toys should not be donated See more

14.01.2022 Here are the dates, times and locations of some immunisation sessions running around Melton this week.

14.01.2022 Just a reminder to everyone that although the centre is open now that the lockdown is over, we will be closed again on Monday due to the Queen's Birthday public holiday. The office will be closed, and classes and groups scheduled for Mondays will be returning the following week. We will re-open on Tuesday 15 June at 9:30am, and can't wait to welcome students and visitors to the centre again.

14.01.2022 Have you recently discovered a love of cooking and baking? Do you want to create handmade treats and gifts for special occasions? Are you considering a career in the food industry? If your answer to any or all of these questions is yes, then our Intro to Pastry & Baking course is for you! Learn to create a delicious array of baked goods in this pre-accredited 6-week course, conveniently taking place on Saturday afternoons (Saturday 15 May to 26 June, 12:30 to 3:00pm). You'll ...leave each class having mastered new recipes, including bread, tarts, eclairs and Sallie's renowned opera cake, which finishes up the course. This course is an amazing opportunity to get a foot in the door in the industry or further study, or you can just enjoy your new skills at home and share them with loved ones. As a pre-accredited course, Intro to Pastry & Baking is funded by ACFE/Learn Local, which enables us to offer the course at the reduced rate of $95.00/$75.00 concession (this is the total course fee per student). Students receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course, which can be used as a platform for employment or further study. Places are limited and enrolments close tomorrow afternoon (Thursday), so get in quick if you'd like to enrol! Call the office on 9747 8576 or email [email protected].

14.01.2022 Little Woods Studio has a series of online pottery workshops coming up, with the first class happening on Thursday 24 September. Book in for one session, or all four - the choice is yours! If you require supplies in order to participate, let the studio know, and a kit will be delivered to your door with everything you'll need. For more information or to book, go to classbento.com.au/little-woods-studio or send an email to [email protected].

13.01.2022 This Sunday is Father's Day, and we'd like to send our best wishes and appreciation to the fathers in our lives, as well as those who take on the role of father in one way or another.

13.01.2022 Do you want to improve your English vocabulary and pronunciation? Then, Wait No More! Join our English Classes "English for Everyone - Next Step" by visiti...ng the link below: https://djerriwarrh.org.au/courses/english-for-living/ TOID: 3771

13.01.2022 Many thanks to the Sri Durga temple for all their hard work and kindness as they work to keep the community fed throughout these hard times. If you would like more information or to book a meal, contact 9747 1628 or 0435 374 641.

13.01.2022 This colourful mural looks amazing and is a cheerful addition to the Exford Rd shopping strip - kudos to everyone involved! We were thrilled to provide the space (pre-lockdown, of course) for the participants to do preliminary work on this gorgeous artwork.

13.01.2022 A reminder that even if you couldn't take part in this year's online Lifelong Learning Festival, the videos are always available on the Learning Directory's YouTube channel.

13.01.2022 Anyone needing to obtain or update their RSA, tonight's course with Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services has been postponed until January, and is now taking bookings.

13.01.2022 Check out Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services's range of short courses, which are open for enrolments.

12.01.2022 Our latest Living at Home Longer session was a great success, attended by members of the community wanting to learn how to maintain an independent lifestyle into the senior years. Thank you to Phillip from Latrobe Community Health Service for running this session for us as part of Neighbourhood House Week, as well as facilitating our previous sessions.

12.01.2022 Even though case numbers are going down and the end of lockdown is in sight, it's still really important that everyone get tested when showing any symptoms.

12.01.2022 It's almost time for the Lifelong Learning Festival! As the festival is based online this year, you can enjoy the array of free events from the comfort of your own home. Head to the Melton City Council Learning Directory website to check out the events on offer and RSVP.

11.01.2022 Melton City Libraries is now offering a free online book club! To join, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeltonCityLibrariesDigitalBookClub/ where the club is based. In the group, members can recommend books that are available in digital format, and meetings to review and discuss the books are held virtually on the third Tuesday of every month. All community members are welcomed, and open and friendly discussion is encouraged.

11.01.2022 The Melton City Council Learning Directory continues to add to its fantastic YouTube channel, uploading a variety of videos that teach you everything from cooking to coding to keeping fit. Not only that, but they currently have a competition running - hurry, entries close soon! Check out their Facebook page for details.

11.01.2022 Welcome to 2021! We hope you all had safe and happy holidays, and wish you all the best for the year ahead. We know you're all very keen to find out what's on for term 1, and we can't wait to tell you! Our term program will be available next Monday morning (18 January), and you'll be able to enrol straight away for anything you would like to join. As in the past, the program and information about courses, groups and events will be uploaded to our website, as well as the Melto...n Learning Directory. Copies of the program will also be distributed to local letterboxes, and to those who have signed up to our email list. To enquire about anything in our program, call the centre on 9747 8576 or send an email to [email protected].

11.01.2022 Here's a great competition from the Melton City Council Learning Directory - get your entries in while you can!

10.01.2022 Some updated information we have received from Centrelink: *The Australian Government announced it will further extend the Coronavirus Supplement from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 at the rate of $150 per fortnight. This extension is subject to the passage of legislation. *The following will be waived for a further three months, from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021:...Continue reading

10.01.2022 There are still a couple of places available in our upcoming Food Handlers course! If you currently work with food in any way, or you anticipate doing so, this certificate is an absolute essential. Learn about the essentials of food preparation and storage, as well as hygiene and OH&S, in this 3-hour course. The cost for the course is$65.00 or $60.00 concession. This is our only Food Handlers course for this term, and due to current restrictions, our class sizes are smaller than usual, so be quick if you want to enrol! Call 9747 8576 and speak to our office staff.

09.01.2022 Let Djerriwarrh Health Services know what issues you'd like prioritised in the coming years by filling out their survey, and go into the draw to win a $50 gift voucher.

09.01.2022 KEEP YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN CHECK | During the current climate, it can be difficult to maintain your health and wellbeing even though its more important t...han ever. To help combat this, we were joined recently by positive psychology expert Kylie Bell, who showed us how the current COVID situation may be impacting us, and practical strategies to calm anxiety and maintain wellbeing. Head to our YouTube channel to take part in the workshop and ensure you stay as healthy as possible during these challenging times. WATCH NOW: https://bit.ly/3jXa0aQ Healthy City of Melton

09.01.2022 UPDATE: Tax Help services are now available until the end of November.

09.01.2022 SMARTER LIVING 3 PART ONLINE SERIES | In this free series of online sessions, learn how to live smarter in your home. Over 3 short pre-recorded videos you’ll l...earn about a range of smarter living hacks including: How to understand how much your electrical appliances cost to run. How to start a beginner vegetable garden from scratch Sustainable living tips and how reduce your carbon footprint. Delivered by representatives of Melton City Council, these free sessions aim to teach local residents how to save money on bills but also how to live in a way that is kinder to the environment. You can watch the first video of the series on our YouTube channel now! https://youtu.be/kKpbU9jyHl8

09.01.2022 The Little Library is officially out of children's books! If you or someone you know has some picture books or other children's reading laying around the house, please bring as many as you can spare down to the centre so we can share the joy with local families.

08.01.2022 Enrolments close today for Intro to Pastry & Baking! Call 9747 8576 or email [email protected].

08.01.2022 FREE ONLINE FESTIVE CONCERT FOR KIDS | Keep your kids active and entertained with this live concert to celebrate the upcoming festive season! Delivered by child...ren’s education specialists, Heydeeho HobsonsBay Melton, this interactive session will dancing and singing amongst other exciting role play activities. Suited to children aged 1-6 years. DATE: Friday 18 December TIME: 10am - 11am COST: Free BOOK: https://bit.ly/2JA5Rx1

08.01.2022 If you're in need of food, our Community Connector Hubs are here to help! The Hubs are located in Kurunjang, Aintree and Caroline Springs, and can assist you with food, as well as sanitation supplies. In addition, Kurunjang Hub is offering emergency food relief for the remainder of stage 4 lockdown, in the form of 10 hampers that will be distributed on a first-call, first-serve basis. To register for a hamper, contact Carly on 0402 309 321 between 9:00am and 10:00am on a Wednesday morning. If you are successful, you will be given an appointment time to collect your hamper.

08.01.2022 The researchers at St Vincent's Hospital are seeking interested members of the community for one of their current studies. If you are over the age of 60 and have noticed a change in your thinking or memory, you are eligible to take part. If this fits the description of you or someone you know, contact Kelly on 9231 2251, or send an email to [email protected].

08.01.2022 Join us for the next Community Garden working bee!

07.01.2022 We did it, Melbourne! Another lockdown is at an end. From 11:59pm tonight, there will no longer be only 5 reasons to leave home and many venues and businesses, including the centre, will be able to re-open. Some restrictions will still be in place, however, including the wearing of face masks both indoors and outdoors - go to https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ for all the latest information. As always, if you experience any symptoms or find you have been at risk of exposure,... please go and get tested. As of tomorrow, our office will be once again be open as normal. We are working to accommodate all of our classes and groups as best we can within the restrictions in place, and will be in contact with our students and room hirers with any updates relating to them. As usual, our food bank will be available tomorrow to anyone living in the City of Melton (with a current concession card) who needs assistance with food essentials, so if you are in need, please come down to the centre from 10:30am.

06.01.2022 YRIPP is a volunteer-based initiative that works to ensure that young people are adequately supported when dealing with the justice system. When a parent or guardian is not available, YRIPP volunteers visit with young people in custody to check on their welfare, help them understand their rights and, in accordance with the law, are present during questioning for those under the age of 18. YRIPP are in need of volunteers, and could use your help. If you'd like to find out more or sign up, go to https://www.cmy.net.au/yripp/ or yripp.org.au, email [email protected] or call 9340 3777.

06.01.2022 This free online program is a wonderful opportunity to brush up on your skills and ready yourself for the next phase in your career.

06.01.2022 Final designs for Victoria's Family Violence Memorial space in the Melbourne CBD have been unveiled, with the garden being created as a space to memorialise victims and survivors of family and domestic violence, which, sadly, is still happening at alarming rates. If you are suffering from domestic or family violence and need help, contact Safe Steps or Victoria Police.

05.01.2022 Places are currently available in a number of Sallie's highly sought-after cooking and baking courses! If you'd like to join any of these fantastic workshops: Cake Decorating for Beginners (Tuesday 25 May-15 June, 6:00-8:30pm, $115.00/$110.00 concession)... Croquembouche & Caramel (Sunday 23 May, 1:00-4:30pm, $60.00/$55.00 concession) Breadmaking for Beginners (Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May, 9:00am-12:00pm, $85.00/$80.00 concession) contact the centre today on 9747 8576 or [email protected] before these places are snapped up!

05.01.2022 People with disabilities, carers and support workers are welcome at the Melton Disability Day Out at Hannah Watts Park on 16 December.

04.01.2022 With a grant from the City of Melton, we were able to pack and distribute Hygiene Care Packs for our patrons who attend our food bank on Fridays. The care packs contained essentials such as hand sanitiser, disinfectant spray and wipes, tissues, hand wash, paper towels and face masks, and were gratefully received by the community.

04.01.2022 Here's a taste of what we'll be announcing next Monday: in-person Yoga classes are back! Led by devoted and experienced teacher Leticia, these classes are a great chance to let go of some of the stresses of the past few months while you relax your body and improve your strength, flexibility and overall fitness. Classes begin and end with calming meditations, and incorporate a wide range of techniques and influences, so that there is something for everybody. All abilities and ...fitness levels are welcome in this adult-aged course, which begins on Wednesday 10 February and ends on 31 March. We are now (finally!) able to offer you a choice of timeslots: the morning session, from 10:30am to 11:30am, or the new evening session, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The entire course is just $80.00 or $75.00 for concession-card holders, and this fee must be paid by no later than Wednesday 2 February. Each student is advised to bring a yoga mat and anything else they will need in order to be comfortable while they take part (for example, a drink or additional items of clothing, such as warm socks or a jumper). As with everything we run here at the centre, this course will be delivered in a fully COVID-safe manner, with social distancing and sanitation precautions taken at every opportunity to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and patrons. If you would like to be a part of this incredible 8-week course, contact the centre on 9747 8576 as of Monday 18 January. We're thrilled to finally be able to get this term off the ground, and can't wait to see you!

04.01.2022 FriendLine is a free social support service offered by Friends For Good, a volunteer-based organisation working to better community connections and wellbeing. If you're feeling lonely and want a chat, call 1800 424 287 or visit friendline.org.au to have a friendly, relaxed conversation with a volunteer. Please note that this is not a crisis support service - if you are experiencing mental health issues, please get in contact with services such as BeyondBlue or Lifeline.

04.01.2022 If you're struggling and need some help accessing essential food supplies, your local Community Connector Hub is here to help.

03.01.2022 If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, why not learn about indigenous ingredients and how to make damper with chef Nornie Bero?

03.01.2022 The City of Melton has released its program of online events for the upcoming school holidays - check it out!

02.01.2022 We're currently accepting enrolments for our exciting new Dip Powder Nails course! Scheduled for Saturday 29 May, this workshop will teach you all you need to know about the latest SNS-style manicures, including nail application, repair and removal, refills and jewel nail art. If you'd like to be one of the first to try this new course with our incredible tutor Angie, contact the centre on 9747 8576 or [email protected] before enrolments close on Monday!

02.01.2022 The new Foodies Club is a great initiative created to bring the local community together while supporting Melton businesses. If you want to find out more about different cuisines from the chefs who cook them, and meet other people who enjoy them, why not join in the fun?

02.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day, which aims to promote healthy communication and better understanding of mental health issues that face many Australians. If you haven't already, check in with your loved ones and have an honest conversation.

02.01.2022 Click & Deliver is back at Melton City Libraries!

01.01.2022 Jesuit Community College are preparing for the next round of their fantastic Money for Life course, scheduled to begin next Wednesday afternoon. Based online and run over Zoom videoconferencing, this 10-hour course will teach you everything you need to know about building and protecting your savings. Create a budget, prioritise your spending, be more aware of what scams are out there that could place you at risk, and much more. This course is government-funded for eligible participants. To find out more about the course or the eligibility criteria for funding, or to sign up, contact Jesuit Community College by emailing [email protected] or calling 9415 8700 or 0439 260 908.

01.01.2022 Is anyone else getting hungry, or just us? Students in Sallie's weekend Croquembouche and Caramel workshop learned how to make their own custard-filled choux pastry profiteroles, then coat them in glossy caramel and assemble them into the famous tower shape known as the croquembouche. As you can see, they did incredible work! We love seeing what our students achieve in their classes and courses, and hope they're all just as proud of themselves as we are of them.

01.01.2022 R U OK Day is next Thursday, and Linking Melton South are running a competition! Details on how to enter are within the original post. Although this is an important day to check in with ourselves and each other about our mental health, this care shouldn't be limited to one day per year. So as much as you can, be kind to those around you, take care of yourselves, and if you or someone you know isn't OK, talk about it to your loved ones, join a support group, or contact an organisation like Beyond Blue or Lifeline Australia.

01.01.2022 Did you know tomorrow is RU OK? Day? https://loom.ly/9FuBPhs We've put together some activites for our staff and community and we'd love you to join us https:/.../loom.ly/qhEEbrs We also have some prizes to give away. Comment about RU OK? Day on this post before midnight on Thursday and you'll be in the running to win a prize. See more

01.01.2022 As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival taking place in October, Melton Council is running a giveaway for seniors in the area. If you know someone over the age of 65 who has either had a tough time lately or has done valuable work for the community, nominate them by emailing [email protected] with the contact details of your nominee/s, and why they deserve a special pick-me-up. The lucky 100 recipients will have a grazing box, such as the one pictured here, delivered to their home. The boxes are sourced with a variety of delicious items, sourced from local businesses in Eynesbury.