Sandybeach Centre in Sandringham, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Sandybeach Centre

Locality: Sandringham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9598 2155

Address: 2 Sims Street 3191 Sandringham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.sandybeach.org.au

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25.01.2022 Is it time to get creative with your writing and connect in with others during these times? Starting this Saturday 25 July, Sandybeach has a weekly online workshop for writers who have an ongoing and established writing practice. Join us from 10am - 1pm each week for an 8 week program ... Sat 25 July - Sat 12 Sep, Cost is $95. Secure your spot today! Just contact reception on 9598 2155 or [email protected]

24.01.2022 To all lovers of music - we know you are missing your regular music sessions at Sandybeach so we are bringing the music to you! Introducing 'The Happy Show' - an hour long show including singalongs, name that tune and much more!! Download the program here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VO0G4rE7Y4 If you would like a DVD copy - please contact reception on 9598 2155 or [email protected]

24.01.2022 FINAL CALL-OUT! Just a reminder that tomorrow, 28th August is the last day to register for our Online Art Exhibition All Along the Bay. Wed love to see as many of you involved in this community event - its a great way of experiencing a feeling of connectedness in these tough times. ... Its not about the final product, its about the journey along the way. Details and registration is on our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au//online-art-exhibition-regis

23.01.2022 We recognise Remembrance Day today, 11/11/2020. Lest We Forget all those who sacrificed so much for our country.

23.01.2022 Whilst our centre remains closed for on-site delivery of programs, we are grateful to have our childcare team and families enjoying our space and continuing with their normal program & curriculum. Through play based learning, the children are able to develop a strong sense of identity, which enables them to connect with their community. We are all able to contribute our ideas in a respectful and diverse way in a safe environment.... Sessions are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays. See our website for more details: https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning Enrolments are now open for 2021. Just call us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected] to enquire or book in.

22.01.2022 Coming soonSandybeach Online Art Show! View over 60 artworks submitted from our talented Bayside community. Keep an eye out on Friday for the link to view artworks and vote for the People's Choice Award. Here’s a sneak peek of one of the amazing artworks included in the exhibition.

22.01.2022 Happy Tuesday Everyone! Our latest e-newsletter is out - grab yourself a cuppa and settle in to catch up on all that has been happening at Sandybeach during our closure and how we are keeping our community connected. https://mailchi.mp/687/sandybeach-e-newsletter-may-12439089... If you haven't yet subscribed to receive these newsletters via email, just hop onto our website and sign up. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/newsletters Enjoy.

22.01.2022 Our Childcare and Early Learning Centre is re-opening to the community this Monday 27th July with 3 sessions a week: Mondays 8:30am - 12:30pm Wednesdays 8:30am - 1:30pm Fridays 8:30am - 1:30pm ... Vacancies are still available. Our excellent adult to child ratio, low centre numbers (max 21) and qualified staff, enable all children to feel that they belong and are part of the community. Have a look at our website for more information: https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning To enquire or book your child in, just call our Reception team on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 Tomorrow afternoon - what do you have planned? Join us on the radio again! Sandybeach Centre is going to be back on the local airwaves!... Tune into 88.3 Southern FM, Bayside for the Community Block hour between 3-4pm. You'll hear from Chris, Elana, Juliet & Miranda about how Sandybeach is continuing to support our community and some great things coming up! We look forward to having your company!

22.01.2022 Additional COVID Safe Measures to Keep Victorians Safe as at 25th May 2021. As public health officials work to pinpoint the source of the latest COVID cases, the Victorian Government has put into place measures across Greater Melbourne to help keep Victorians safe. On the advice of public health experts, from 6pm tonight private gatherings in the home will be limited to five visitors per day, public gatherings will be limited to 30 people and face masks will need to be worn i...ndoors, unless an exemption applies. When you are coming into Sandybeach Centre, please ensure you have a mask to be worn. Use of the Service Victoria QR code remains mandatory and please ensure you check-in when coming into the Centre. For more information, please visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ Thank you for your continued support and co-operation.

22.01.2022 We all need to look after our mental health & well-being during these challenging times. Sandybeach is very pleased to be offering another 6 week block for our popular Yin Yoga & Meditation program. Join the wonderful Avril Burbidge for an hour of self-care & time just for you. This is a gentle class for people of all levels and abilities in yoga. Contact us to enquire or book your place and receive the Zoom link.

22.01.2022 Lockdown might just be the time to finally write that book you have always talked about! Starting Sat 25 July, Sandybeach has a weekly online workshop for writers who have an ongoing and established writing practice. Join us from 10am - 1pm each week, Sat 25 July - Sat 12 Sep, $95. To book, contact reception on 9598 2155 or [email protected]

22.01.2022 People with disability and disability workers are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please take the time to have a read through the information available and share with your friends, family and networks. https://www.health.gov.au//information-for-people-with-dis... https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine

21.01.2022 In light of the Circuit Breaker restrictions announced on Thursday 27th May by the Victorian Government, Sandybeach Centre will be closed for all on-site programs until the end of Thursday 3rd June 2021. Childcare will remain open. Our scheduled online programs will continue as normal. Some of our on-site programs will move to online delivery during the closure. Participants in these programs will receive the Zoom link via email from our Reception team over the next day or ...so. Please refer to the DHHS website for up to date information https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus If you need further support, the following services are available. www.beyondblue.org.au www.lifeline.org.au Enquires can be directed to [email protected] or call 9598 2155. Please bear in mind that our staff will be working remotely and not able to respond as quickly as usual. www.sandybeach.org.au We thank you for your continued support. Please take care and stay safe. Regards, Chris Hill. CEO

20.01.2022 We received some very exciting news today - our wonderful Mentoring Program has been nominated for the ACFE Learn Local Award 2020 - in the Victorian Learn Local Pre-accredited Pathway Program Award, category. A sky's the limit approach is taken in our Mentoring Program. The goal is to empower adults with a disability to find employment or volunteering opportunities. Congratulations to Emma Raverty and the team for this wonderful recognition of a great program, impacting liv...es in our community. We look forward celebrating this amazing achievement! All the details can be found here: https://www.education.vic.gov.au//2020-Learn-Local-Awards-

20.01.2022 Get ready to be WOWed! - our online Art Show is now live! Over the last few months, our artists, both new and experienced, have worked tirelessly to put together a showcase that is truly extraordinary who knew we had such talented participants, volunteers, staff and children in our community. Each piece in the exhibition represents the artist’s interpretation and their connection to our beautiful Bayside area. The show has been cleverly produced as a video to give you the... sense that you are viewing the show in ‘real life’. Our website also contains information about the winners, some of our artist’s stories and the opportunity to purchase artworks that are for sale through the Artwork for Sale section. We also invite you to vote for your favourite piece which will go towards deciding which artist will win the People’s Choice Award! We hope you will be as impressed by the efforts of our creative and talented community as we are! Please visit www.sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition Here is 1st prize winner - 'Over the Bay' by Anne Tompson.

19.01.2022 What a delight it has been to receive some photos of the beautiful paintings some of our REACH clients are working on with their Activity Packs provided by Tina, one of our art tutors. Today's showcase is from Peggy, who just loves spending time in her garden and painting plants and nature. Peggy is a participant in our Art Beat, Art for All and a number of other programs. Thank you for sharing Peggy, you are very talented and we are so glad we can stay connected with you during these times.

19.01.2022 Social Inclusion Week continues - one of our participants, Robyn Shaddick has been kind enough to allow us to profile her involvement with our online programs. Robyn has been enjoying a number of our programs & we hope by sharing this story, it will encourage others to get involved too! We are currently exploring ways that we can continue to support our community in accessing online programs through targeted assistance. ... Getting to know you - Robyn Shaddick What programs did you attend prior to March? Fit and Fabulous and Pilates. How long have you been coming to us? On and off for the last thirty years! What programs are you doing online with us? Fit and Fabulous on Tuesday with Elana and Pilates three times a week with Pennie. Had you done any online learning prior to joining our online classes? No, I was completely new to it. Were you apprehensive about any aspect of online learning? Not really. There was plenty of information from Sandybeach about the process and even though my computer skills are fairly basic, it was no problem at all. Joining a zoom session is very simple - just clicking on a link in an email from the tutor! I would encourage anyone to give it a try - you will get plenty of support! What advantages have you found to online learning? It is really convenient to be able to do it at home - no worrying about the weather, traffic, parking and it takes less of your day without the travel. It is also great to see the other members of the class and the tutor and maintain that social contact. Have you found it has helped to maintain your connection to Sandybeach during lockdown? Yes! Along with the regular phone calls and the newsletter, this is another level of connection to the Centre which I love. Thank you for sharing Robyn and glad to hear you have enjoyed the programs so much! For all the details of our online program, visit our website. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/online-courses

19.01.2022 Last chance to vote for the People's Choice Award in the Sandybeach Art Show - votes close Frid 6 Nov, 5pm. sandybeach.org.au/artexhibitionLast chance to vote for the People's Choice Award in the Sandybeach Art Show - votes close Frid 6 Nov, 5pm. sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition

18.01.2022 Looking for childcare for your little ones in 2021? Sandybeach offers a wonderful, family-friendly early learning service that can be used for permanent bookings or occasional care. Term 1 Dates: Wed 27 Jan - Thur 1 Apr. Mon/Tues/Thurs: 8.30 - 12.30, $52 per session Wed/Frid: 8.30 - 1.30, $58 per session... Visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning for further information on our early learning program. Reception will be open for enquiries and bookings from 11 Jan 2021. Please contact us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Our October e-newsletter has just been published. Wow, what a month it has been - this edition is packed full of news - lots of great things happening! https://mailchi.mp//sandybeach-e-newsletter-sep2020-125209

18.01.2022 Due to Stage 4 restrictions being enforced in Melbourne, Sandybeach Centre is required to formally close our doors as we are not classified as an essential service. From Thursday 6th August, these new requirements will apply to our centre and will last until at least Sunday 13 September 2020. All of our staff will now be required to work from home. ... Our Childcare and ELC will be closed from today due to restrictions on attendances. We will continue to offer our online programs which are being enjoyed and appreciated by our community. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/online-courses We will continue to offer support to our participants through our weekly phone calls and we are working through a remote solution for providing our Reaching Out and Stepping Out Newsletters. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/newsletters Our reception staff will remain available during our usual hours of 9am 5pm for enquires and online program enrolments. Please note that due to remote working we may not be able to get back to you as quickly as we normally do. Take care everyone and stay safe.

18.01.2022 This week is Social Inclusion Week and the theme this year is - Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate. Since we had to close our doors for face to face programs in March, that is exactly what we have been doing for our participants in a number of different ways and today's feature is sharing the success of one of our online Zoom programs. Our STEP Drama team, a program for adults with a disability used the theme of Halloween for connecting and celebrating. Here is the session coll...aborating as the Addams Family for their class that week. Lots of fun was had dressing up and catching up! Our online programs have been designed to be inclusive and accessible for our community and we are planning for our 2021 schedule. For details of our current programs just visit our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au/online-courses

18.01.2022 Ever tried Chi Ball? Now is your chance to try this relaxing mind and body exercise in the comfort of your own home! Sandybeach Centre is launching a new online (via Zoom) Chi Ball class, starting Monday 13th July, $40 for 6 weeks. Contact reception to book - 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Sharing a COVID Update post from Brad Rowswell MP - Member for Sandringham COVID Exposure Site: Sandringham Dry Cleaners, 36 Bay Road Sandringham. Exposure time: Monday 21 June 2021 to Wednesday 23 June 2021 between the hours of 9am and 4pm. (Currently being confirmed with the Department of Health) Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days.... Details of the Sandringham Hospital COVID-19 testing clinic: The clinic is located at the rear of the Sandringham Hospital main car park at 193 Bluff Road, Sandringham. The clinic has extended its operation hours to between 9.00am-8.00pm this coming Friday to Sunday. Entry is via a footpath external to the hospital building. A map of the location can be found here https://bit.ly/36FCCB4 See more

18.01.2022 For all the carers in our community. Please find information below about a free online event by Carers Victoria, Thursday 10th September 10 - 11.30am. Click here for more details - https://www.carersvictoria.org.au//carers-victoria-r-u-ok-

17.01.2022 CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS WEEK - Wayne's story. Wayne has been volunteering with Childcare at Sandybeach Centre for 7 years after first coming to the Centre in his capacity as Facilities Supervisor. Of what he most enjoys about his volunteering, Wayne says: I enjoy the interaction with the children, their families and seeing the children maturing. ... When asked of his highlight he said: On the last day of childcare in 2019, one of the girls who was moving on to four year old kinder, her mother was tearful as she said goodbye. I thought it demonstrated how much the Centre is regarded. To learn more about Wayne's story - watch a little video he put together https://youtu.be/KiJsr7UFK5U Thank you Wayne!

17.01.2022 Settle in with a cuppa in this wintery Melbourne weather and enjoy a read of our latest Sandybeach REACHing Out Newsletter. As always, thank you Miranda and team for all your work compiling these newsletters for our community. Keeping us all connected! Edition 31 click here. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/newsletters

17.01.2022 Whilst at home, the children from Sandybeach Occasional Care love going on bike rides with their family. We hope you are all managing to stay active during these times, good for our mind & body.

17.01.2022 Now is the time to go online! Starting this week for term 3, Sandybeach is offering a number of courses online via Zoom: * ChiBall * Yin Yoga & Meditation... * Pilates * Writing Skills * ESL https://www.sandybeach.org.au/online-courses Why not do something to help your mind & body during this 2nd lock down. All you need to do is contact our reception team to book in & receive the Zoom links - 9598 2155 or [email protected].

16.01.2022 Are you feeling a little overwhelmed at Melbourne being back into lockdown? Now really more than ever is the time to take care of you - your mind & your body. Yin Yoga & Meditation is the perfect way to do just that. Our new online 6 week program starts next Thursday. Enjoy all the wonderful benefits that yoga offers from the comfort of your home with one of our favorite and highly experience yoga teachers, Avril Burbidge. Enrol today! Just contact reception on 9598 2155 ...or [email protected]. For details on all online courses (and more to come) - visit our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au/copy-of-courses-activities

16.01.2022 Now is the time to go online! In Term 3, Sandybeach will be offering a number of courses online, including Yin Yoga and Meditation - just what we need at the moment! Contact reception today to enrol - 9598 2155 or [email protected]. For details on all online courses (and more to come) - visit our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au/copy-of-courses-activities

16.01.2022 Want to try yoga but thought it wasn’t accessible for you? Well now it is! Try out our FREE online Chair-based yoga class with experienced instructor Avril Burbidge. Suitable for all ages and abilities.... This event is on Thursday 22nd October at 2pm as part of the Bayside Seniors Festival. Just click here for more details and to register & to receive the Zoom link. https://www.sandybeach.org.au//chair-based-yoga-taster-cla

15.01.2022 Our beautiful garden has been well looked after during this period. A big thank you to the team behind the broad beans.....Frank, Sabrina, Elana and Leanne! Frank's STEP Gardening class had done a fantastic job, pre COVID19 looking after and caring for the garden. Frank has been coming in regularly to maintain it and ensure it is all ready for when our doors re-open again. The garden is thriving and looking great! From the jonquil, daffodils, silverbeet, sweetpea, and the ...mini English cottage garden, amongst other flowers and vegies, - these are all providing their own beauty to admire. It has been a real team effort with all the many jobs involved in maintaining a garden, thank you again - much appreciated. We all look forward to spending time in our beautiful garden again.

15.01.2022 Is English your second language? Would you like some conversation practice to improve your English? Run by a friendly and supportive tutor, this class will improve your confidence and social skills. Classes run via Zoom every Monday. For further information, contact reception on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 What are you doing at 3pm this afternoon if you're in Melb Metro and in lockdown? Join us on the radio again! Sandybeach Centre is going to be back on the local airwaves!... Tune into 88.3 Southern FM, Bayside for the Community Block hour between 3-4pm. You'll hear from Chris, Elana and Caroline about how Sandybeach has been supporting & will continue to support our community during this 2nd lockdown. We look forward to having your company!

13.01.2022 Announcing the Sandybeach All Along the Bay Online Art Show People’s Choice Award, and the winner is Zac Barbarino, age 11, for his photography titled ‘Patience’.... In Zac’s words, It took patience to line up this photo and wait for the right moment. That’s why I called it Patience, also because I needed patience during COVID doing home learning and waiting to go out places. Thank you to everyone who voted, it was a close call in the end! Zac wins a $50 voucher from Officeworks. Congratulations to Zac who also won an Honourable Mention in the Children’s category such a talented young man! To view the online artshow and/or purchase art please visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition

13.01.2022 Bookings are open for our new online exercise class Fit and Fabulous via Zoom on Tuesday mornings. This fantastic class is suitable for all fitness levels and will allow you to work at your own pace and ability. No equipment required! Pro-rata enrolment is fine.... To enquire or book in - just call us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

12.01.2022 Here are the new holiday plans for 2020! Levi and Amelia from one of our Childcare families have got the right idea and is supporting the STAY LOCAL and SUPPORT LOCAL. Tent up in the backyard, sunshine and toasting marshmallows in the fire. AH BLISS.... Check out the latest newsletter & activity packs also provided by Carmela and her team. Lots of wonderful activities to keep the little ones entertained whilst at home, enjoy!

12.01.2022 From 27 May - 3 June we mark National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, culture and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. For more details, please visit https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

12.01.2022 We are SUPER EXCITED to announce we have received funding from Bayside City Council for a long wished for project at Sandybeach Centre - an art mural on the outside of our building that brings our community together and celebrates the beauty of Bayside!! We can't wait to get started on this project. Stay tuned for more info as we want our community to be involved :) See below video of Mayor Clarke Martin for details on all successful grant recipients.

12.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that the artist chosen for our Sandybeach Mural project as part of our Bayside City Council, Victoria Community Grant program is Danny Awes! Danny comes with a wealth of experience in community mural projects and we loved seeing examples of his previous work, showing a diverse range of styles. We were excited by his design concept for the Sandybeach building and felt that he would work really well with our community to bring our walls to life... with the spirit of Sandybeach! More details of community consultation and engagement will be released shortly. Watch this space! https://dannyawes.com/

12.01.2022 Our Bayside Seniors Festival online events have kicked off this week and we still have spots available for the Young Hearts Happy Show music event via Zoom on this Friday 9th October 10:30am 11:30am. An uplifting event for all ages brought to you by Andrea Lees and her team of talented performers. Sing along to your old favourites, tap your toes to new tunes and stretch your brains with our music quiz! For more details and to book in, visit our website... https://www.sandybeach.org.au/events or contact us on 9598 2155 email [email protected] See more

11.01.2022 Sandybeach Centre is up for an award and we need your help! Our wonderful Mentoring Program, led by tutor Emma Raverty, has been nominated for the ACFE Learn Local Award 2020 - in the Victorian Learn Local Pre-accredited Pathway Program Award category. Voting for the People's Choice Award is now open - please click here to fill out the survey and select Mentoring - Sandybeach Centre in Question 4.... If you would like to read more about the awards program - click here https://www.education.vic.gov.au//aw/Pages/learnlocal.aspx

11.01.2022 Sandybeach Centre recognises NAIDOC Week 8-15 November 2020. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. This week invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. This year’s NAIDOC theme Always Was, Always Will Be. ... It recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. See more

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from all of us here at Sandybeach Centre. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!! See here for our latest newsletter with Term 1, 2021 program. https://mailchi.mp/67b3a2c/sandybeach-e-newsletter-dec2020

11.01.2022 The Christmas spirit is in full swing at Sandybeach this morning. Here is the team hard at work packing our final Christmas edition of our seniors newsletter 'Reaching out'! You might be getting a knock on the door soon!

11.01.2022 Sandybeach is excited to now be taking enrolments for all our programs. Term 1 will be a combination of face-to-face and online programs to ease everyone back into the swing of things in a COVID Safe manner of course. See our website for all program details. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/courses-and-activities... Our Child Care will re-open on the 27th January and bookings are now open for all 5 days of the week. Due to COVID Safe practices and protocols, we have limited numbers available in each program, so be sure to book in early. Just call us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected] We look to welcoming our community back!

10.01.2022 If you haven't already, YOU MUST check out the Sandybeach online art show. The talent we have in our community is astounding. And...should you be looking for a special one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, these beautiful works of art are for sale as well at a variety of prices. Check out the website for further details - https://www.sandybeach.org.au/artwork-for-sale

10.01.2022 We are very excited to introduce a new online exercise class Fit and Fabulous via Zoom on Tuesday mornings. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and will allow you to work at your own pace and ability. Move to music while you build strength, improve your balance and tone your muscles. Click here for all the details https://www.sandybeach.org.au/online-courses... and just call us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected] to enrol, pro-rata. See more

10.01.2022 Our Childcare and Early Learning Centre is a small, friendly occasional care centre for children up to the age of 5. From Monday 27th July we will be re-opening this part of our centre for 3 sessions each week as follows: Mondays 8:30am - 12:30pm... Wednesdays 8:30am - 1:30pm Fridays 8:30am - 1:30pm Our excellent adult to child ratio, low centre numbers (max 21) and qualified staff, enable all children to feel that they belong and are part of the community. Have a look at our website for more information: https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning Places are available, so to enquire or book your child in, just call our Reception team on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

09.01.2022 New podcast! If you missed hearing us on the radio last week, have a listen to the podcast from Southern FM, Bayside's local station. It's a great way to hear about all the things that we are up to even whilst our Centre remains physically closed, with the exception of Childcare. ... Our host this month was Molly, and she has been a big supporter of ours, thank you again. Enjoy :) https://www.southernfm.com.au//molly-with-sandybeach-cent/

09.01.2022 Keeping in touch with our participants - on the road again! A big thank you to our amazing team of drivers and their trusty sidekicks who do a great job each week delivering the REACHing Out Newsletter. They also deliver the STEPPing Out Newsletter and anything else that gets thrown at them (often at the last minute!)... So, Tony, John, Angel and Ian - thanks for all you do - always with great efficiency and always with a smile! Sit down with a cuppa and enjoy this week's newsletter - it's full of great content to keep you entertained, especially during these times. To view all of our newsletters, click here https://www.sandybeach.org.au/newsletters If you would like a copy of any of our newsletters, or know someone who would, just give us a call on 9598 2155 or email [email protected] to get added to our list. Enjoy!

09.01.2022 Get that body moving each week and join us for an invigorating walk every Monday along Bayside's beautiful coastal tracks. This is a great social activity followed by a half hour light exercise and stretch indoors. To book, contact reception on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

09.01.2022 Who can believe we are into October already?! Here is a copy of our latest e-newsletter for you to enjoy. :) Catch up on what we have been up to & check out what's on for this term. We have lots of online programs and FREE online events as part of the Bayside Seniors Festival.... https://mailchi.mp//sandybeach-e-newsletter-sep2020-125075

09.01.2022 Is English your second language? Don't let lockdown stop you from practising your English conversation skills. Sandybeach Centre has a new online conversation group, starting Monday 13th July, $50. To book, contact Sandybeach Centre 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

09.01.2022 It's not too late to book in for our 6 week Yin Yoga & Meditation program online with Zoom. Starts tomorrow - now really is the time to take care of you - your mind & your body. Yin Yoga & Meditation is the perfect way to do just that. ... Enjoy all the wonderful benefits that yoga offers from the comfort of your home with one of our favorite and highly experience yoga teachers, Avril Burbidge. Just contact reception on 9598 2155 or [email protected]. For details on all online courses visit our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au/copy-of-courses-activities

08.01.2022 For our senior participants who have started to receive our 'Reaching Out' christmas newsletters, you may have noticed the hand crafted gift tags. We send out a special thanks to our children at Sandybeach childcare who very carefully and lovingly decorated these for you :)

08.01.2022 Looking for something to do on this chilly Melbourne afternoon? Grab a cuppa and catch up on the gossip from Sandybeach! The recording of our radio spot on the Community Block, Southern FM Bayside is now available to listen to. Chris, Elana and Caroline will fill you in on what's been happening at the centre and what is coming up! https://ondemand.southernfm.com.au/publi/TUE_1500-1600.mp3

08.01.2022 We had happy participants and happy staff this week in our REACH Artbeat group. Following feedback and consultation on the room set-up, some changes were made to make everyone feel more comfortable in the Morey Hall. We were also very pleased to enable the return of afternoon tea to the program - all in a COVID safe manner. Thank you to all staff & volunteers involved in making these positive changes for our community.

08.01.2022 Another happy customer from the Sandybeach All Along the Bay Art Show! Artworks are still available for purchase - please visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition if you would like to purchase an original piece of art and support our local community. Don't miss out on viewing the art show - only running for another 2 weeks! ... (Note: Part of the proceeds will go towards Sandybeach Centre)

07.01.2022 It has been such a joy to have our families back in our ELC and Childcare centre with our COVID Safe Plan. Lots of happy faces and happy parents! Carmela and her team have done an amazing job getting everyone settled back in and of course co-ordinating the activities for the children to enjoy inside and outside. Bookings are available for our sessions currently scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and we have a wait-list to open up Tuesdays. Just call us on 9598 21...55 or email [email protected] to enquire or book a spot. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning See more

07.01.2022 Sandybeach Centre re-opening Update Following the Victorian Government’s easing of restrictions that will come into effect from tonight 10th June, Sandybeach Centre is pleased to let you know that planning is underway to re-open our doors to the community. We will re-open on Tuesday 15th June, under the new group capacity limit guidelines that will be in place for all Neighbourhood Houses. ... Group sizes for indoor settings will be limited to 10 people. Unfortunately, no indoor physical activity is permitted. Due to the restrictions, some of our program delivery has changed, please refer to our e-newsletter on the link below for full details. NB: Friday 18th Writing Skills Online program remains online. Enquires can be directed to [email protected] or call 9598 2155. Please bear in mind that our staff are working remotely and may not able to respond as quickly as usual. https://mailchi.mp/56/sandybeach-e-newsletter-june-14966407

07.01.2022 Sandybeach Childcare Term 1 starts next week - Wed 27 Jan! Contact Carmela and the team now to confirm your child's place. 9598 2155 or [email protected] Term 1 Dates: Wed 27 Jan - Thur 1 Apr. Mon/Tues/Thurs: 8.30 - 12.30, $52 per session Wed/Frid: 8.30 - 1.30, $58 per session... Visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning for further information on our early learning program. See more

06.01.2022 This year Sandybeach Centre joins all Australians in celebrating National Reconciliation Week which starts today until the 3rd June and the 20th anniversary of the Peoples Walk for Reconciliation, which shaped Australias journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Sandybeach Centre acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work the Boon Wurrung people. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders, past, pres...ent and future and uphold their relationship to this land. For more details, click on this link. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-/

06.01.2022 Looking for childcare for your little ones in 2021? Sandybeach offers a wonderful, family-friendly early learning service that can be used for permanent bookings or occasional care. Term 1 Dates: Wed 27 Jan - Thur 1 Apr. Mon/Tues/Thurs: 8.30 - 12.30, $52 per session Wed/Frid: 8.30 - 1.30, $58 per session... Visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning for further information on our early learning program. Reception will be open for enquiries and bookings from 11 Jan 2021. Please contact us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO VIEW THE SANDYBEACH ONLINE ART SHOW!! The Sandybeach ‘All Along the Bay’ Online Art Show is running for one more week. Don't miss your chance to view and purchase the amazing artwork of our local community. www.sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition

05.01.2022 Settle in with a cuppa and catch up on all this things Sandybeach with our latest e-newsletter! Even during these times, there are lots of positive and happy things happening at our centre. Have a great Friday. http://mailchi.mp/77f8/sandybeach-e-newsletter-may-12493002

05.01.2022 Men's Health Week is on 15th -21st June. Did you know that the health status of males in most countries, including Australia, is generally poorer than that of females. Men's Health Week was started in the United States by the US Congress in 1994 to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. ... Events soon spread to Australia to help share the message and educate the community. Take a look at the events and activities on this week and share with your family & friends. https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/about/about-the-week

05.01.2022 Caring for a loved one can take up a lot of time & energy - so it's really important that you make time to care for yourself as well. Like to learn more about caring for yourself? Interested to improve your wellbeing as a carer?... Join us online next Tuesday 13th October from 10:30 - 11:30am for an informative Zoom workshop co-hosted with Carers Victoria as part of Bayside Seniors Festival. For more details and to book your place, just visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/events or contact us on 9598 2155 email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Status Update COVID19 - Staying Connected with our Community The last 48 hrs have been tough for many people, however the return of Stage 3 State Government restrictions are necessary to keep us safe in these challenging times. Unfortunately, these restrictions mean we are not able to re-open the centre as we had planned over the past month, which we know will be disappointing to many of you. I have confirmed the following with the Board regarding reopening the centre :-... The centre will remain closed for the next 6 weeks for programs as per current restrictions, with the exception of Childcare. We will proceed with a re-opening plan for Childcare with the aim to start on 27th July for 3 days a week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will continue offering support to our participants through our Reaching Out and Stepping Out newsletters/activity packs and our weekly calls We will continue to expand and develop additional online programs for Term 3 We will monitor the directions of the State and Federal Governments in relation to all restrictions and changes. We will review the opportunities over the next 6 weeks to consider opening other programs and potentially open access to our more permanent renters. To keep you connected and engaged we are excited to advise that our new online delivery options for term 3, commencing next week are:- Yin Yoga & Meditation Chi Ball Pilates Writing Skills ESL Just visit our website https://www.sandybeach.org.au/copy-of-courses-activities for all the details. To book in just contact our reception team on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]. More online programs will be coming soon, including programs for Art and STEP. The number one priority for us remains the safety of our staff, volunteers, participants and community members. Our thoughts are with those who are affected by this virus - we must work together to support the vulnerable in our community. Thank you for your patience and your ongoing support and assistance.

05.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to find your inner artist! There is just one week left to register for the Sandybeach Online Art Exhibition. You dont have to be an artist, just willing and open to having a go you may discover a new passion along the way! Wed love to see as many of you involved - its a great way of experiencing a feeling of connectedness in these tough times. Its not about the final product, its about the journey along the way. ... Encourage your family and extended family to register too! If you need them, art supplies can also be ordered online at Art Shed. https://www.artshedonline.com.au/art-shed-moorabbin-melbou/ Registration is done on our website & closes next Friday, 28th August. https://www.sandybeach.org.au//online-art-exhibition-regis All the best!

04.01.2022 2021 bookings for Sandybeach Centre CHILDCARE now available. Contact Carmela and the team to book a space for your child - 9598 2155, [email protected]. Further details below. Term 1 Dates: Wed 27 Jan - Thur 1 Apr. Mon/Tues/Thurs: 8.30 - 12.30, $52 per session Wed/Frid: 8.30 - 1.30, $58 per session... Visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/early-learning for further information on our early learning program.

04.01.2022 If you're not headed to the beach on this beautiful day, enjoy listening to us on the radio this afternoon between 3 - 4pm. Each month we are proud to be a part of Bayside Southern FM's Community Block where we share all things Sandybeach with our local community. Join Chris, Caroline, Carmela and Elana and tell your friends too! Listen out from 3pm on 88.3 FM radio. The sounds of Bayside :)

04.01.2022 The Sandybeach Online Art Exhibition starts today! Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and take a virtual tour of our wondrous Bayside area with over 60 beautiful artworks from the Sandybeach community. Make sure you vote for your favourite for the People’s Choice Award to be announced on the 7th November. Artworks are also available for sale. Click here to view the exhibition - https://www.sandybeach.org.au/artexhibition

03.01.2022 We all understand that it is hard for everyone right now - not being able to see our community and feel that connection to Sandybeach. The good news is that we can still hear each other! Enjoy our podcast from this week with Chris, Caroline, Elana & Andrea updating Bayside on all the wonderful things that are going on at Sandybeach even while we're all living in these challenging times.... We just love being part of Southern FM's Community Block each month and thank you to Colin for hosting us once again. https://www.southernfm.com.au//sandybeach-centre-podcast-/

03.01.2022 Help Us to Help You - Survey closing soon! Our team is busy working away behind the scenes to continue to support our community & provide ways for our participants to remain engaged & connected during these times. To help us continue to plan and work on programs & activities for our community, we have put together a short survey and would love to hear from you!... You're invited to complete the survey to help us gain more information from our community it'll just take a few minutes! Click on the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYFDQCY Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to get in touch with us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Carmela and our Childcare team are keeping our families connected through their wonderful Sandybeach Occasional Care Activity Packs. This edition included ideas for exploring using nature and creating dirt patches. Lots of fun! Our families are embracing the ideas and an archaeological dig has come about where sticks were gathered to create a dinosaur skeleton, what a great idea. ... You can find more ways to keep your little ones entertained with a range of activities. Click here. https://tinyurl.com/sb-childcare-activity

02.01.2022 Meditation and Yoga - the perfect antidote to these uncertain times. Start the new year with this positive and restorative practice. All age groups welcome. Limited places available - To book your spot contact reception - 9598 2155 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Sandybeach is very pleased to be offering another 6 week block for our popular Online Yin Yoga & Meditation program - starting this Thursday. Give yourself some time out and join the wonderful Avril Burbidge for an hour of self-care in this gentle class for people of all levels and abilities. Just call us on 9598 2155 or email [email protected] to book in receive the Zoom link. Secure your spot today!

02.01.2022 Let isolation be the time for your creativity to shine. Join one of Sandybeach's two online (via Zoom) writing courses. Writing Skills - starting Thur 16 July and Writing Proficiency - starting Frid 17 July. $110 for 10 weeks. To book, contact reception 9598 2155 or [email protected]

01.01.2022 June was a busy month of planning, trialing online courses and keeping in touch with our participants. Take a look at our June e-newsletter for all latest from Sandybeach. Click here - https://tinyurl.com/y8k5866b If you haven't yet subscribed to receive these newsletters via email, just hop onto our website and sign up. https://www.sandybeach.org.au/newsletters... Enjoy! See more

01.01.2022 It's never too early to become a Mini Scientist! Learning from home during these times - children at Sandybeach Occasional Care are scientifically investigating and exploring. Carmela and her team are providing families will a range of activities to keep our children engaged and growing whist at home and using what they have available to learn! ... What cure will this future scientist discover?

01.01.2022 Calling all Sandybeach artists - young and young at heart!! We are looking for submissions for our upcoming online art exhibition - All Along the Bay. Let's celebrate the wonderful community we are a part of at Sandybeach Centre and the wonderful natural environment that we live in by creating beautiful art we can share. Register by 14 August - $15 for 1 artwork, $20 for 2 artworks, $10 for children's artwork. Entry fees due 14 August, artwork submissions due 18 September. For full details, visit https://www.sandybeach.org.au/events