South Shepparton Community Centre Inc. in Shepparton, Victoria | Community organisation

South Shepparton Community Centre Inc.

Locality: Shepparton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5821 6172

Address: 11 Service Street 3630 Shepparton, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Why not go for a walk this weekend? "Walk in Greater Shepparton" is a 50 page walking guide that has all the information you need to know about walking in the Greater Shepparton region This guide includes: Comprehensive coverage of pathways, tracks and trails within the townships.... Interesting features about each of the walks. Tips and information on safety and good practice, health, safety and accessibility. 18 x walking routes with maps around the region ranging from 800 metres to 9.3 kilometres. Parks and Reserves Walking club and organisation contacts Annual events You can download the Walk in Greater Shepparton guide below or contact the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on 1800 808 839 to obtain a hardcopy.

24.01.2022 Thursday at the Centre. Open air social morning at 10am. Limit of 10. Social distancing and masks please. A beautiful day to spend time in our garden with others.

22.01.2022 Every year on December 9th, International Anti-corruption Day raises public awareness for anti-corruption. Here are some ways you can participate: Raise awareness about the costs of corruption for crucial services like health and education Teach the youth about ethical behavior Always report incidents of corruption... Refuse to participate in activities that are dishonest and illegal See more

22.01.2022 14 sleeps til Christmas. The photo was taken yesterday as we celebrated making it through 2020. I would like to thank everyone for giving Katrina and me such great support throughout this year The Centre will close for the Christmas break from Thursday 17th December and reopen on Tuesday 5th January 2021. Until then we will be here to assist anyone in need, have chats and laughs as well as for food assistance.

21.01.2022 Pedro's latest mural. Covid-19 there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

21.01.2022 Bernadette has been fabulous helping out at the centre whilst Dawn and I took a break. Thankyou for all your assistance, we will miss your help next week

21.01.2022 Our garden is a great place to sit and have a cuppa. Come in and see us for a chat.

21.01.2022 Great news for those of you who feel housebound, as of Thursday morning you can leave home for any reason. Still remember to social distance and wear a mask. Photo of our lovely friend Gwen with some of her beautiful mosaics. Miss you all. See you soon.

21.01.2022 Pedro Pascasio is at it again creating another masterpiece. The Centre is lucky to have such a talented volunteer.

19.01.2022 As restrictions lift a little bit and the Centre is open for drop-in visits we welcome back two of our wonderful volunteers today. Marcella and Lee-Anne will be here to have a chat.

19.01.2022 Do you remember the bonfire and cracker night on November 5th? My primary school always had a big bonfire with CFA trucks at the ready. History for November 5 - On-This-Day.com. 1605 - The "Gunpowder Plot" attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I.

18.01.2022 Today, 8th September 2020 is the the global celebration of International Literacy Day. I am proud to tell you I have just completed an Adult Numeracy & Literacy qualification. Many people had bad experiences at school and don't feel confident with their spelling or maths and others can't read or write at all. The Centre will know be able to help people in this situation and change their lives. let's celebrate Love from Dawn

18.01.2022 Remembrance Day 11th November. Remembrance Day in Australia is dedicated to Australians who died or suffered as a result of war, particularly from World War I onward. We are also celebrating NAIDOC week. At least 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers served during World War I, and as many as 8,000 may have signed up during World War II. Thank you all for your sacrifice

18.01.2022 Our local witch, Marcela, has been hard at work making the Centre look good for Halloween. Check out all her amazing work!!

17.01.2022 The Centre will be closed from 11:30am today. We will be back Friday morning at 9am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

17.01.2022 It is important to spend time in the sunshine to keep your vitamin D levels up. Some rain expected over the weekend so when you see sunshine in between showers pop outside and soak up some vitamin D. When natural sunlight hits the skin it triggers the body's production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin. It is a crucial ingredient for overall health; protects against inflammation, lowers high blood pressure, helps muscles, improves brain function and may even protect against cancer.

16.01.2022 Today is pumpkin day. The day you buy a pumpkin and start to carve your Halloween pumpkins. You could roast the seeds for a tasty, almost healthy snack, but you’re not going to do that, are you?

16.01.2022 Remember we are closed tomorrow for Melbourne Cup public holiday. Enjoy the sunshine!!

15.01.2022 Welcome to Sishir. He is doing work placement at the Centre to complete his Masters in Community Services. Sishir will be working with Amal to promote our Centre to the Shepparton community and let as many people as possible know the benefits of the services and friendship on offer here.

15.01.2022 It is time to wish Sheryl and Gerry Wilson "Bon Voyage" as they leave Shepparton and move back to Darwin. They have both been very helpful to the Centre and its members. Sheryl has been a volunteer and also on the Committee. Everyone at the Centre wish you both well and the best of everything on your adventure and into the future.

15.01.2022 Just a reminder, the Centre will be closed tomorrow Friday 23rd. We hope you enjoy the long weekend no matter how you're spending it

14.01.2022 The weekend is upon us again. Make sure you relax and take some time for yourself, read a book, watch a film, talk to a friend on the phone. Remember the housework, mowing the lawn, and laundry will wait a little longer, unless of course it is what you like to do

14.01.2022 Do you want to learn how to create a beautiful art work like this? Come on Thursday morning at 10am to 12 noon for a demonstration. $5 per session.

14.01.2022 GREAT NEWS. As of Thursday 17th September we will be open as a drop in Centre. Come in and have a cuppa. All rooms will be open so social distancing can be adhered to. Don't forget your masks. You might be able to catch up with this lovely, but weird, lady!

14.01.2022 Yippee!!!!!! At last a light at the end of the tunnel.

11.01.2022 Dawn spending time with people, being a social butterfly, fly in fly out with that beautiful smile. Photo before covid

11.01.2022 The Centre will have the new program of activities ready next week, so clear your diary in anticipation of some fun times ahead. You are always welcome at the Centre even if you aren't participating in specific activities. Art & Craft with Diane is on tomorrow at 10am to 12 noon.

11.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful Police people who work so hard to keep us safe.

10.01.2022 Today is world Teachers' Day. A big THANK YOU to all our educators for the work you do to teach the up and coming generation. These young people are the future and are our hope to create a better world.

09.01.2022 Who did you choose to be in your bubble?

08.01.2022 Thursday at the Centre Emergency food assistance 10 to 12 Live, Love, Laugh 10 to 12 Learn Mosaics or other crafts 12 to 2 Healthy Connections... 2 to 3 Music with Sharon As always you are welcome to drop in for a cuppa and chat See more

08.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards the Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards are going virtual this year. The Awards ceremony will be held on Monday 21 September at 6pm and will be streamed via Council’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GreaterShepparton) and YouTube pages (https://www.youtube.com/greatershepparton).... All are welcome to tune in so encourage your friends and family to watch too. Mheg has been nominated this year, so tune in and watch!

08.01.2022 The 1st day of regional Victoria's move to open up. The Centre is open for drop-in visits and will be open during school holidays if you want a catch up. It will be great to see our community back at the Centre. Photo before COVID.

08.01.2022 Welcome to our newest volunteer. Nyakiir Mou. She is a South Shepparton Resident and wants to become more involved with the local community. WELCOME we are very happy to have you join our team. Cheers

07.01.2022 Friday, known as Weekend Eve. During the weekend write a list things that make you happy. Perhaps you could look through old photo albums and remember some heart warming times.

07.01.2022 Welcome to Amal, he is undertaking work experience to finish his Masters in Community Services at Federation Uni. Amal will be working to promote the Centre to all the Shepparton community, business, and other Community Service organisations.

07.01.2022 The Centre will be closed from 11am on Thursday 10th December but we will be back on Friday 11th. If you know anyone who needs food assistance please let them know. The photo is of a special visitor to the Centre. Isn't nature beautiful?

07.01.2022 Learn Smart Phone or Android device functions today at the Centre $5. 11am to 12noon. There is always something to learn!

07.01.2022 After over 30 years of dedication Wendy Cook has resigned as the Tutor for Needle Magic. Wendy has shared her skills as an extremely talented and qualified textile artist. I cannot express the gratitude everyone at the Centre has for Wendy's support over the years. Wendy is on the far left of this photo.

05.01.2022 Two Kinds of Friends 1. Those who are around when you need them. 2. Those who are around when they need you.... The Centre is always around when you need us. With the exception of the Christmas break. The Centre closes at 3pm tomorrow, Thursday 17th December and will reopen at 9am 5th January 2021. Two of the Centre's special friends

04.01.2022 9th September Wonderful Weirdos Day. What a great excuse to be your wonderful and weird self! Rather than conforming to the normalised behavioral roles society puts us in, break out against those roles and do something crazy.

04.01.2022 Wednesday at the Centre Creative Art: 10 - 12 English Conversation: 10 - 11 Citizenship test practice: 11 - 12 Grow Group - Mental well being 1 - 3... Everyone at the Centre are looking forward to seeing all our friends now the Centre is open to all activities. Come on down! See more

03.01.2022 I'm back! Did you miss me? Probably not as Bernadette and Katrina did such a good job. I will tell you about my travels during my annual leave. I went to the grocery store 3 times, the chemist once and I won't tell how many times I visited the bottle shop. Plenty of time to catch up on housework but I am proud to tell you I didn't do it. Sorry for the blurry photo but I feel I look better that way! Give me a call if you would like to catch up.

03.01.2022 Our wonderful mural painter has struck again. Drop by and check the newest addition to our fence. Well done Pedro Pascasio!

02.01.2022 GREAT NEWS! The Centre is able to open for all purposes with up to 20 people maximum indoors and up to 10 people per space, subject to density quotient of 1 per 4m2. (No more than 5 people per space singing or using wind instruments for amateur groups.) MASKS must be warn and social distancing to continue at all time

01.01.2022 Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away. Benjamin Franklin Today is Are you OK Day. Let us know if there is anything we can do if you're feeling a little down. Give us a call and we can have a laugh

01.01.2022 Our heart goes out to anybody caught up in the latest Covid outbreak. The Community Centre is here to help you if you need support or a hand up. If you want to talk to someone give us a call on 5821 6172 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Pedro's latest mural. His masterpiece is interpretative art. The panel is illustrating the thoughts of an anti-social graffiti tagger dreaming of a a paradise where a better life could be found. His dream place can be seen through a hole in fence.