Our Place Bridgewood in Officer, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Our Place Bridgewood

Locality: Officer, Victoria, Australia

Address: 115 Bridge Rd 3809 Officer, VIC, Australia

Website: https://ourplace.org.au/portfolio-items/bridgewood

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24.01.2022 Cardinia Life are hiring!

23.01.2022 To all the KIDS, mums, dads, carers, teachers & support staff. WELL DONE, you did it!! Even though the holidays may look a little different this year we hope you enjoy a well-earned break. Spring is in the air so be sure to ENJOY the parks, a walk, and as much sunshine as you can. See you in term 4

22.01.2022 Good morning all TODAYS COFFEE CHAT IS CANCELLED Sincere apologies, we are in a staff training session this afternoon and are unavailable for the coffee chat session. ... WE WISH ALL FAMILIES A SAFE AND HAPPY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. COFFEE CHAT SESSIONS WILL RESUME IN TERM 4 (we are all taking a break over the holidays ) Everyone has earned a well earned rest!!! Enjoy the spring sunshine with your family knowing that you are creating memories with your children.

22.01.2022 Free - Post COVID-19 Team Building Fun Activities for Kids by Sikh Australian Support for Family Violence (SASFV) Register via: https://events.humanitix.com/kids

20.01.2022 Scavenger Hunt Sunday - where we share a new list of items to find! This weeks list is for items INDOORS

20.01.2022 This week's contents are listed in the comments section.

20.01.2022 Financial wellbeing - free support Taking control of our money can have a positive effect on other areas of our lives. Earlier this month, Financial Counselling Australia partnered with Beyond Blue to launch 'Money on Your Mind'. The campaign encourages people to access free support services to cope with the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and supports people experiencing financial stress and mental health issues. This website provides a range of options and information to help you with your finances https://www.beyondblue.org.au//staying/financial-wellbeing

20.01.2022 Monash Health are running Two Free webinars: 'Healthy Eating' & 'How to deal with difficult emotions & support others' for all community members in the City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong & Cardinia Shire Council. Topic: Healthy eating with limited time: When: Tuesday 6th October 2020... Time: 4-5PM Where: Online - Webex Meetings Topic: How to deal with difficult emotions: Date: Monday, 12th October 2020 Time: 5 6PM Location: ONLINE WEBINAR Webex Events Links for meetings are sent when you RSVP, for more info and RSVP details contact The Bridgewood Community Team via messaging this Facebook Page.

19.01.2022 Some great upcoming virtual programs for parents happening thanks to Anglicare Victoria. As always, we are happy to help families with the registration process if needed.

19.01.2022 Reclink Australia's final session of our nutrition webinar series this TODAY!

19.01.2022 Officer Basketball are looking for some new team mates!

18.01.2022 School is back and so is the daily lunchbox routine. Nutrition Australia is here to help with their #HealthyLunchboxWeek campaign! Healthy Lunchbox Week aims to inspire parents and carers to create healthy lunchboxes that children will enjoy. Check out their website for more tips, tricks and recipes: https://www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au/ #HealthyLunchboxWeek

18.01.2022 Healthy Spring Recipe Tips from the Heart Foundation Granola with Greek yoghurt and sessional fruits: Get going on a sunny spring morning with this satisfying, seedy and scrumptious breakfast. This granola recipe takes around 40 minutes to complete. If you make enough in one go, you can have a week’s worth of delicious cereal ready to eat before you dash out the door. Make the most of the season and add some delicious berries. Link: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au//Granol...a-with-Greek-yog Chicken and salad wholegrain rolls: Nobody has heaps of time to cook a complicated recipe for lunch. These chicken and salad rolls are ready in just 10 minutes! Plus, they are brimming with season-fresh flavours like carrots, spring onions and mint. Link: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au//Chicken-and-salad-whol Fish with Moroccan lentil salad: Everybody craves a dinner that’s bursting with flavours. Take your tastebuds on an exotic trip with this dinner recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Fish is a delicious heart-healthy protein, and in this dish, it’s paired with lentils, currants, chilli, mint leaves, black pepper, lemon and more! Link: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au//Fish-with-Moroccan-len

18.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples.

17.01.2022 Our weekly email newsletter/update goes out each Thursday. Our weekly updates are aimed at providing families with information about: 1.Upcoming events and opportunities at Bridgewood and in the local community 2. Resources available to you and your family... 3. Information about local support services and programs 4. Free or low cost activities at Bridgewood and in the local community To sign up to receive our weekly update visit: https://forms.gle/xrH2e2qNFHuhyqZf6

16.01.2022 Current Vacancies with Cardinia Shire Council

16.01.2022 There is still time to register for Friday's online session. Visit: https://forms.gle/6dhE8y4RshD4oHUr5 to register

16.01.2022 Services Australia Information Session: The Our Place Bridgewood Community Team have the opportunity to organise a Free online Information Session with Services Australia (Centrelink) for the Bridgewood Community. If there is enough interest a session will then be arranged. If this is something you would be interested in, please complete this Google Form https://forms.gle/UqG7fowdrREkedF9A

16.01.2022 Facebook Albums with activity ideas for these school holidays: The Our Place Bridgewood Facebook page has a collection of albums that you can browse to find free and low-cost activities and ideas to keep you and the kids busy over these school holidays. When you click on a photo in the album, the details of the event are included underneath. The Albums you may be interested in are:... Activities to do at home for Children & Families Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ Term 3 2020 School Holiday Ideas Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ Family Movie Recommendations Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ See more

15.01.2022 As the school holidays are coming to an end, coming up with ideas and activities to keep the little ones busy can be hard! Don't forget, we have some albums of ideas that may be of some interest: Activities to do at home for Children & Families Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ Term 3 2020 School Holiday Ideas Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ ... Family Movie Recommendations Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/ See more

15.01.2022 Series for EAL students - Life Chat With Learn English The fabulous Learn English series, Life Chat, explains common words and phrases through role-plays based on everyday conversations using Australian accents. Life Chat with Learn English, featuring Charlotte Batty and Lawrence Gunatilaka, explains common words and phrases through role-plays based on daily life situations in Australia. ... Link: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/life-chat-with-learn-english

14.01.2022 IACC - Indian Australian Community Cooperative Inc have kindly donated 3 Diwali gift packs for us to give away as part of a competition to celebrate Diwali 2020. All you have to do is answer 3 True or False questions correctly to go in the draw. Competition closes Friday 13th November. For more information or to enter visit:... https://forms.gle/pdzKAsFPnYPhiyGX9 See more

14.01.2022 Are you a jobseeker looking for work or free training? The Working for Victoria online platform matches jobseekers who are ready to work with employers who are looking for skilled and talented employees. More information available at: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/find-work-or-employees-f

14.01.2022 Some great FREE and online programs are on offer through Uniting Vic.Tas

13.01.2022 Happening tomorrow! Casey Cardinia Libraries presents 'Moving Into Primary School: The Transition From Pre-School To Primary School in 2021' Do you have a kindergarten child starting prep next year? Wondering how to help them become ‘school-ready’ in this new environment? Join us in a live discussion with Dr Elizabeth Rouse from Deakin University. No bookings required, simply save the date in your diary and be on the Casey Cardinia Libraries Facebook Page for this live event.... Wednesday, 2 December 2020 from 7:30pm -8:30pm. Link to event: https://www.facebook.com/events/205463354461430/

13.01.2022 Fast-Tracking Professionals Into Teaching Careers - https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/fast-tracking-professionals- Aspiring school teachers with a bachelor’s degree will be able to complete their Masters of Teaching in 18-24 months through either an employment-based model combining paid on-the-job training at a local school with studying or through a hybrid model that combines intensive study with pracical classroom experience. Diploma-qualified early childhood educators will also be able to trim the three-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education down to 18 months. The first graduates from this initiative will be ready to work as qualified teachers in local government secondary, specialist schools and early childhood services in 2022.

13.01.2022 The Our Place Bridgewood Community Team have put together a collection of free or low cost activities for children and families to participate in, in person or online. Click on each photo for more details about the activity. New activities will be added regularly!

11.01.2022 On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

10.01.2022 December Kindness Calendar #DoGoodDecember

09.01.2022 Thank you IACC - Indian Australian Community Cooperative Inc for placing a sign at Bridgewood For those interested in participating in a competition that we are running with prizes being goodies from IACC please visit: https://forms.gle/xb9fSizewPkAT9Cu8

09.01.2022 School holiday activity? :)

08.01.2022 Free online information session on the Officer Town Centre Precinct development, and One Centre Square, Date and Time: Wed, 7 October 2020, 10:30 AM 11:30 AM AEDT Register via: ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/webinar-information-on-the-

07.01.2022 Looking after you and your families mental wellbeing is as important as ever! This is why we would like to share this great resource for you and your family from the Victorian Government Department of Education and Training. The school holidays are great for relaxing from the usual daily chores AND trialing out some new family rituals and routines that can help keep everyone smiling! If you feel you or someone in your family needs any extra support please contact your local GP or reach out to Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 or Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

07.01.2022 A summary of what information was emailed out this week's weekly update. A quick and easy way to sign up to receive our weekly email news update, visit: https://forms.gle/xrH2e2qNFHuhyqZf6 Alternatively, if you would like information on a particular topic in this video, feel free to get in touch with Sam at [email protected] or message the Our Place Bridgewood Facebook Page.

07.01.2022 If you are around Bridgewood today between 2pm and 3pm, pop over to the cafe for a tea/coffee/juice and a chat with the Community Team and other families. Hope to see you there!

06.01.2022 Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre - Looking to improve your Job Readiness skills to gain employment or just to refresh, register for their Job Readiness Workshops via Eventbrite - searching Chisholm SJC and the suite of workshops will pop up.

04.01.2022 Job vacancy at Chelle's Soulfoods Cafe for a casual cook to join the team for 15-20 hours per week. More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3854348487922788&id=1051699714854360

04.01.2022 Free online Yoga classes by Reclink Australia Get your Yoga and Meditation fix every Tuesday @11am via Zoom. Zoom Meeting link: https://bit.ly/363E27n Meeting ID: 921 6986 7945 Passcode: RECLINK

03.01.2022 The Our Place Bridgewood community Team wishing you a happy term break and providing updates on activities and programs

03.01.2022 Dear Bridgewood Community, This weeks email update has gone out this morning. If you are not a part of our email list and would like to be, let us know by phoning, texting or emailing Sam. Or if you would like any information on anything from this weeks email, please get in touch (feel free to use Facebook messenger). ... Sam: 0416 596 551 or [email protected] This week's email had information about: Monash Health 2 Free Webinars: 'Healthy Eating' & 'How to deal with difficult emotions & support others' Upcoming free online sessions for parents and carers by Anglicare Victoria Services Australia (Centrelink) Information Session New Service Directory for South East Melbourne Bridgewood Community Survey New Mental Health Service in Officer Free online Information session on the Officer Town Centre Precinct development and One Centre Square Free Recording of presentation - Tuning in to Kids and the value of emotionally connecting with children Bridgewood Women’s Friendship Café New children's podcasts (free) Article on Preventing parent burnout Free & Online workout tips and videos from the National Heart Foundation Virtual Coffee and Chats are back in Term 4

03.01.2022 Message from Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre: Have you had a strong employment history in working in the Manufacturing Industry and looking for work? There are several positions available below if you meet the requirements. These roles are in Dandenong South and it's recommended you have a car and license as the hours are on a rotating roster Monday through to Friday, 38 hours per week plus possible overtime. ... The employer is looking for safe and conscientious workers that has had a strong background in Manufacturing. If you meet these requirements mentioned above and below, please email your resume to [email protected] with the vacancy title in the subject line.

03.01.2022 Officer Cricket Club are looking for young girls to join their team! Officer has a full pathway to senior women's cricket. One of their past female players is currently playing for the Renegades in the WBBL. (women's Big Bash League). This is a family club and all are welcome.

02.01.2022 Express you interest in the 2021 Bridgewood Walking Group Let us know if you are interested in participating in a weekly walking group in 2021. The walk will be at your own pace, pre-schoolers, babies, pets welcome. We start the walk from Bridgewood PS and finish up for a cuppa at The Officer Club. Day and Time still to be confirmed.... Let us know if this is something you may be interested in by visiting: https://poll.app.do/expressions-of-interest-for-2021-bridge See more