Port Fairy Community House in Port Fairy, Victoria | Community organisation

Port Fairy Community House

Locality: Port Fairy, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5568 2681

Address: Railway Pl 3284 Port Fairy, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our last one for the year is coming up on Nov 21. Bookings are essential.

24.01.2022 Sorry!! We will be closing from Friday afternoon until Thursday morning.

20.01.2022 Out Now! Term 1, 2021 Program - https://mailchi.mp/06f83dcd1d6c/out-now-term-1-2021-program

18.01.2022 Need a helping hand with video calls? We can help you with getting set up for video calling on Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom. Free tutorials now available on how to get set up from your phone, tablet or computer. Send us a message or call the PF Community House on 55682681. ... #beconnected See more

18.01.2022 PLAYGROUP BEGINS! | Playgroups help parents, carers and children come together to learn, play and interact in a fun and supportive environment. Children ag...ed 0 5yrs welcome Playgroup supports parents as their child's first educator Lots of messy play for busy toddlers Free weekly sessions Port Fairy Playgroup begins Friday 19 February Location: Port Fairy Community House Day: Fridays during school term Time: 10am 12pm Fruit snack provided Mortlake Playgroup begins Wednesday 17 February Location: Mortlake Library Day: Wednesdays during school term Time: 11am 1pm Playgroup starts with Rhyme Time in the main library Fruit snack provided, BYO lunch BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Please call or SMS Bianca to save your spot, on: 0448 081 976

17.01.2022 Wow what an amazing response from our wonderful community. . We have raised over $8,500 since launch yesterday morning, nearly half way there... Keep going Port Fairy

17.01.2022 Time for a bit of online fun. We are providing FREE tutorials on: Researching family history Exploring Google Earth Google Earth - more than a map... Beyond Google Earth Blogs - online journals To book in a time, send us a message or call PF Community house on 55682681. #beconnected

16.01.2022 Garage Sale at PFCH. Lots of toys available for just a gold coin donation. All in good condition. Open until 1.30 today.

16.01.2022 UPDATE: Amazing response Port Fairy! We have currently raised $14,000 We still have $6,000 to go, so if you can please donate, details below . PORT FAIRY... A LOCAL FAMILY NEEDS OUR HELP fundraiser endorsed by Emma Watty, Maggie & Ralph Leutton, Peter Sanderson, Kate & Matt Dempsey, Fiona & Heather Hampson. Mario, Rumeshi and family came to Australia from Sri Lanka in 2015. Over the past three years they have become part of our Port Fairy community as they lived, worked and studied here. Mario is a chef at Conlan’s and The Belfast. Rumeshi (Fernando) has recently completed her childcare qualifications and works casual part-time at Port Fairy Community Services Centre. On a Temporary Work Graduate Visa they have both worked hard towards qualifying for Permanent Residency. Having satisfied the education qualifications, english language skills and passing government skills assessment, Mario was very confident of meeting the last hurdle working the required hours with one employer over a specified time. When COVID hit everything changed. Work hours in the hospitality industry diminished and they were ineligible for any COVID government support or even Medicare. For the past 9 months they have struggled to keep their heads above water, depleting their savings and relying on the help of friends. Now their plight is dire and urgent. Due to COVID, changes in visa legislation and the slowdown of government responses over the holiday period, their time has just run out. In order to remain here they have now been required to apply under different categories for Student and COVID visas. Having already paid $14,000 towards visas, skills assessments, medical and legal fees, they are now up for a whole new set of costs and the money set aside for their Permanent Residency has been swallowed up by a bureaucratic nightmare. Mario has just completed the final work hours requirement but as soon as processing opens up for them again they will need to have on hand another $20,000 to cover visas and all the associated costs. Let’s show them what our caring Port Fairy Community can do to help! Please support our MARIO & RUMESHI FUNDRAISER via: GoFundMe link below. donate in person at Port Fairy Community Bank donate- BSB 633 000 Acct no 180 119 240 Mario & Rumeshi Fundraiser

15.01.2022 Growing herbal teas at home with Kirsty Williams from Growing Home Permaculture. Come along and learn how to plan your very own herbal tea garden, which plants to choose, how to harvest and store your tea and taste-test some locally grown staples. 1hr session. Book online at https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/product/5042/... Sunday 13th December 2020 11am - 12pm $20

15.01.2022 UPDATE: We are nearly there Port Fairy! We have currently raised $18,560 165 people have donated to help Mario & Rumeshi. We only have $1,440 to go, so if you can please donate, details below .... PORT FAIRY A LOCAL FAMILY NEEDS OUR HELP fundraiser endorsed by Emma Watty, Maggie & Ralph Leutton, Peter Sanderson, Kate & Matt Dempsey, Fiona & Heather Hampson. Mario, Rumeshi and family came to Australia from Sri Lanka in 2015. Over the past three years they have become part of our Port Fairy community as they lived, worked and studied here. Mario is a chef at Conlan’s and The Belfast. Rumeshi (Fernando) has recently completed her childcare qualifications and works casual part-time at Port Fairy Community Services Centre. On a Temporary Work Graduate Visa they have both worked hard towards qualifying for Permanent Residency. Having satisfied the education qualifications, english language skills and passing government skills assessment, Mario was very confident of meeting the last hurdle working the required hours with one employer over a specified time. When COVID hit everything changed. Work hours in the hospitality industry diminished and they were ineligible for any COVID government support or even Medicare. For the past 9 months they have struggled to keep their heads above water, depleting their savings and relying on the help of friends. Now their plight is dire and urgent. Due to COVID, changes in visa legislation and the slowdown of government responses over the holiday period, their time has just run out. In order to remain here they have now been required to apply under different categories for Student and COVID visas. Having already paid $14,000 towards visas, skills assessments, medical and legal fees, they are now up for a whole new set of costs and the money set aside for their Permanent Residency has been swallowed up by a bureaucratic nightmare. Mario has just completed the final work hours requirement but as soon as processing opens up for them again they will need to have on hand another $20,000 to cover visas and all the associated costs. Let’s show them what our caring Port Fairy Community can do to help! Please support our MARIO & RUMESHI FUNDRAISER via: GoFundMe link below. donate in person at Port Fairy Community Bank donate- BSB 633 000 Acct no 180 119 240 Mario & Rumeshi Fundraiser

15.01.2022 Need to learn more about data? We can provide you with a FREE tutorial on everything you need to know about data. What is data? Choosing a data plan... Managing your data Home data vs mobile data To book in a time, send us a message or call PF Community house on 55682681. #beconnected

15.01.2022 Do you have any jewellery, mechanical or general household items that need repairing? Book now

14.01.2022 A huge thank you to Tim from Tower Hill Beekeeping for the very informative, interesting & fun class here at PFCH on Saturday. We had wonderful feedback from this session so if you're interested in attending a similar class in 2021 let us know or keep an eye out on our website www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au or our facebook page.

14.01.2022 Garage Sale at PF Community House. We have had a big clean out of kids playgroup equipment. Lots of stuff. Come and have a look. Going cheap. Thurs, Fri and Sat. 9-1pm.

13.01.2022 As per the snap lockdown restrictions in place from midnight tonight the Community Market will not be operating tomorrow.

12.01.2022 UPDATE: We did it Port Fairy! Over $20,000 raised in 6 days. Thank you to everyone who helped make this local families 2021 a whole lot brighter! A message to the Port Fairy Community from Mario & Rumeshi:... It is so AMAZING and there are no words to express our gratitude and thanks to all the wonderful people who have contributed towards achieving this goal. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and consideration is really appreciated. We are blessed to live in a supportive & caring community. Thank you all! We will be closing the gofundme page but will keep the account at Community Bank open for now.

12.01.2022 PORT FAIRY A LOCAL FAMILY NEEDS OUR HELP fundraiser endorsed by Emma Watty, Maggie & Ralph Leutton, Peter Sanderson, Kate & Matt Dempsey, Fiona & Heather Hampson.... Mario, Rumeshi and family came to Australia from Sri Lanka in 2015. Over the past three years they have become part of our Port Fairy community as they lived, worked and studied here. Mario is a chef at Conlan’s and The Belfast. Rumeshi (Fernando) has recently completed her childcare qualifications and works casual part-time at Port Fairy Community Services Centre. On a Temporary Work Graduate Visa they have both worked hard towards qualifying for Permanent Residency. Having satisfied the education qualifications, english language skills and passing government skills assessment, Mario was very confident of meeting the last hurdle working the required hours with one employer over a specified time. When COVID hit everything changed. Work hours in the hospitality industry diminished and they were ineligible for any COVID government support or even Medicare. For the past 9 months they have struggled to keep their heads above water, depleting their savings and relying on the help of friends. Now their plight is dire and urgent. Due to COVID, changes in visa legislation and the slowdown of government responses over the holiday period, their time has just run out. In order to remain here they have now been required to apply under different categories for Student and COVID visas. Having already paid $14,000 towards visas, skills assessments, medical and legal fees, they are now up for a whole new set of costs and the money set aside for their Permanent Residency has been swallowed up by a bureaucratic nightmare. Mario has just completed the final work hours requirement but as soon as processing opens up for them again they will need to have on hand another $20,000 to cover visas and all the associated costs. Let’s show them what our caring Port Fairy Community can do to help! Please support our MARIO & RUMESHI FUNDRAISER via: GoFundMe donate in person at Port Fairy Community Bank donate online- BSB 633 000 Acct no 180 119 240 Mario & Rumeshi Fundraiser

10.01.2022 Port Fairy Community House is now a Be Connected Network Partner. Discover how being online can add new skills and experiences to your life. If you know of anyone who would benefit from this program please contact us on 55682681 or [email protected] Individual appointments now available and they’re free of charge. #BeConnectedAU

10.01.2022 Our very first twilight Christmas Market is on this coming Friday night - 18th Dec. 4.30 - 8.00pm. Lots of great ideas for your last minute Christmas shopping.

10.01.2022 Port Fairy Community House AGM Please note our AGM will be held at PFCH, not on zoom as previously notified.

08.01.2022 "Summer Garden Series" December Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//summer-garden-series-december-newslett Join us in the garden for beekeeping, plant propagation, permaculture & more...

08.01.2022 Great work Port Fairy! In just 2 days our we are more than halfway there. 116 people have donated $12,120 We still have more to raise so if you can please donate on the link below or at the Port Fairy Community Bank.

04.01.2022 Woohoo Exciting News We have two new coordinators for the Port Fairy Community Garden. Come along Monday mornings at 10am and meet them. They have wonderful plans for our garden so make sure you check it out when you next come to PFCH.

03.01.2022 Donations can be left at Port Fairy Community House.

02.01.2022 Anglican Church CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER Sat 28th Nov @ Port Fairy Community Market 2nd Hand Book Stall... Plant Stall Craft Stall Xmas Raffle See more