Uniting Werribee & Wyndham in Werribee, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Uniting Werribee & Wyndham

Locality: Werribee, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9051 2000

Address: 19 Duncans road 3030 Werribee, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.vt.uniting.org/locations/wyndham

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25.01.2022 Can you or people you know help?????? We are in urgent need of items for our 2019 Christmas Program... Gifts For ages 0 to 18 years Brand new and unwrapped presents or gift cards Festive Food Anything to make a Christmas Day meal more special Food needs to be shelf stable (does not require refrigeration) Eg: soft drink, chips, nuts, short bread, pudding, long life custard, bonbons Drop off: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Uniting Wyndham 19 Duncans Road, Werribee

23.01.2022 A big shout out to the 2019 VCAL Students at Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc for fundraising throughout the year! The Fundraising was part of a project to purchase brand new gifts, to assist our Christmas Appeal Program. The students have done a fantastic effort to support our Emergency Relief Program. ... THANK YOU 2019 VCAL class. We really appreciate community groups such as Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc supporting us and our clients.

23.01.2022 Today we were honoured to have Gayle Tierney MP and Luke Donnellan MP attend the virtual launch of the new Raising Expectations website. We'd also like to thank... our University partners Federation University Australia, La Trobe University and Swinburne University of Technology for supporting young #Victorians. The new website is a hub of information, inspiration, support, and connection for young people with a care experience with a passion to go to TAFE or uni, get a dream job and take control of their future. Visit www.raisingexpectations.com.au to get started on your journey.

22.01.2022 A big shout out to Golden Fries in Heidelberg for their continued support in donating frozen chips to our emergency relief food program. A big thank you also to Japinder Sandhu from Lets Feed and United Sikhs for delivering the chips to us.

22.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 and the many changes that have been happening, we are wanting to keep you up to date on what is happening at our agency. Due to COVID-19 we have made a temporary changes to our opening hours Monday... Office: 9am to 4pm Emergency Relief: by appointment 10am to 2pm Tuesday Office: for emergencies call 0468 605 015 Emergency Relief: no appointments Wednesday Office: 9am to 4pm Emergency Relief: by appointment 10am to 2pm Thursday Office: 9am to 4pm Emergency Relief: by appointment 10am to 2pm Friday Office: 9am to 4pm Emergency Relief: by appointment 10am to 2pm For appointments call: 03 9051 2000 email: [email protected] We are committed to offering essential services during the current COVID-19 situation. We have made these changes to our opening hours so that we can continue to provide service in a way that will keep everyone safe and healthy. Were still here for you and will provide our support and services by phone wherever possible. This will limit contact and contribute to slowing the spread of the disease. Thank you and stay safe and healthy!

21.01.2022 #NRW2020 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2020 27th May to 3rd June... Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. We are holding a colouring competition to raise awareness about reconciliation. If you are interested in joining the competition please contact us for details 03 9051 2000 Check out some of the beautiful entries we have received so far..

21.01.2022 #HW2020 Homelessness could happen to anyone........ 30% of people experiencing homelessness have a job (ABS 2016) The problem is that rents have soared and wages haven't.... 94% of rental properties are unaffordable for low income earners Please see yesterdays post about "What can you do" to help.

18.01.2022 Our op shop in Werribee was closed today until further notice in response to COVID-19. Further update to be provided when we know more about when the shop will re-open. Thank you for your co-operation and support during this time.

18.01.2022 A big shout out THANK YOU to Werribee Primary School who raised $1360.60 form ice-cream stalls to purchase Christmas presents to assist vulnerable children in the Wyndham community. Werribee Primary School were very grateful for the generous donation from IGA Werribee. IGA Werribee generously donated all the ice cream used in the ice cream stalls. ... The students have done a fantastic effort to support our Emergency Relief Program! Thank You Werribee Primary School

17.01.2022 Over the last 5 years the number of children in out-of-home-care has doubled. You can make a difference. If you can support a vulnerable child or young person ...in need, we would love to hear from you - bit.ly/2kH6tnX #fostercareweek19 #valueofcarers

15.01.2022 #FosterCareWeek2019 #ValueOfCarers

15.01.2022 #HW2020 What can you do? o Sign the Every Victorian Should Have a Home petition... https://www.change.org/p/daniel-andrews-more-houses-for-mor o Talk to your friends, family and colleagues about the housing crisis in Victoria o Watch and learn more about homelessness and the housing crisis, by watching Filthy Rich and Homeless or You Cant Ask That or if you have kids, Sesame Street ( https://sesamestreetincommunities.org//family-homelessness/ ) o Ring, email or write to your local Members of Parliament to tell them that Every Victorian Should Have a Home. See we ( https://everyvictorianshouldhaveahome.com.au/ ) for MP contact information. A quick phonecall or a short email to let your local Members of Parliament know that you are concerned about homelessness in your area is powerful. You can ask that they priortise fixing Victorias housing crisis. o Join the national Everybodys Home campaign https://everybodyshome.com.au/ (Thanks to the North West LASN for allowing us to use their images and information )

14.01.2022 In celebration of National Volunteer Week a big thank you to all our volunteers and carers who generously give their time to support our organisation.

14.01.2022 This Foster Care Week we're setting ourselves a big challenge: to find 400 new foster carer households to support Victorian children and young people over the n...ext year. We'll be working side by side with our partner foster care agencies across the state to raise awareness for the need for more carers and the valuable role carers play in the lives of children who can't live with their own families. Are you passionate about children and want to give back to your community? Wondering how you can help? - Like and Share this post with your friends and family to help us spread the word! - Learn more about why foster care is so important by visiting www.fosteringconnections.com.au/why #FosterCareWeek19 #ValueofCarers

14.01.2022 #HW2020 Today's post is a showcase of some of the entries that we have received for our coloring competition. The winner will be announced Wednesday 12th August. ... Thank you to all participants who have entered a picture into the competition.

13.01.2022 Uniting Werribee Op shop (next to the Uniting Church) is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm Saturdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Please come down and purchase a bargain. Our op shop supports our ER program at Uniting Wyndham.... Our volunteers have done a fantastic job setting up our Christmas display with lots of available items for sale for Christmas.

13.01.2022 Just a reminder that this Sunday the 17th May is IDAHOBIT ( International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia) It has been 30 years on May 17th since the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.... International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTIQ people globablly, and raise awareness for the work still needed If you would like to know more about IDAHOBIT, and ways in which you can be involved in the day Please visit https://www.idahobit.org.au #IDAHOBIT

13.01.2022 Sometimes it's the simple things #sharingiscaring #fostercare

11.01.2022 Happy National Carers Week everyone! This week we join Carers Australia in honouring our amazing foster carers. Foster carers give their all each and every d...ay so children and young people across Victoria can grow up proud and strong! As part of this week's celebrations we have a very exciting announcement to make, so keep your eyes peeled and stay tuned! #Carers2019 See more

11.01.2022 #HW2020 What 's happening in your neighbourhood? According to our last census data, Wyndham saw an increase of 76% in community members experiencing homelessness. ... The west in general last census saw an overall increase of 40% in the number of people who were homeless on Census night. COVID 19 has caused so much uncertainty for so many people. If there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, it is the importance of a home.

09.01.2022 There's a few rainy days forecast, so this could come in handy for the kids (and adults too!) #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

09.01.2022 A Big shout out to Lets Feed for their ongoing support to our Emergency Relief Food program. Lets Feed has been a great support towards Uniting Wyndham and our ER and Op Shop program. THANK YOU Lets Feed... We really appreciate community groups like Lets Feed supporting us and our clients. Also remember we only have 43 days until Christmas. If you are wanting to donate BRAND NEW Gifts to our operation Santa program. Please contact our reception on 9742 6452.

08.01.2022 #HW2020 What can you do? o Sign the ‘’Every Victorian Should Have a Home’’ petition... https://www.change.org/p/daniel-andrews-more-houses-for-mor o Talk to your friends, family and colleagues about the housing crisis in Victoria o Watch and learn more about homelessness and the housing crisis, by watching Filthy Rich and Homeless or You Can’t Ask That or if you have kids, Sesame Street ( https://sesamestreetincommunities.org//family-homelessness/ ) o Ring, email or write to your local Members of Parliament to tell them that Every Victorian Should Have a Home. See we ( https://everyvictorianshouldhaveahome.com.au/ ) for MP contact information. A quick phonecall or a short email to let your local Members of Parliament know that you are concerned about homelessness in your area is powerful. You can ask that they priortise fixing Victoria’s housing crisis. o Join the national Everybody’s Home campaign https://everybodyshome.com.au/ (Thanks to the North West LASN for allowing us to use their images and information )

07.01.2022 From August 2-8 is Homelessness Week. #HW2020 This week gives us the opportunity to think about what having a home means to those of us who have them, and to consider what it might be like for those who dont have them. This week also provides an opportunity for those who are concerned about the numbers of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria to take action. Each day throughout Homelessness week will be posting different statics and information about homelessness in V...ictoria and our Local Wyndham area. We are also running a Childrens coloring competition, so please feel free to ring our reception and ask for an entry. Our competition closes 9th August.

07.01.2022 The bushfire events over the New Year have affected all of us deeply. The impact of these bushfires and the devastation they have caused will be felt for years to come. You can support communities affected by the bushfires through our Bushfire Appeal - bit.ly/2sJdxog

06.01.2022 Fantastic story below around our current volunteer Jhez and her son Troy.

06.01.2022 A BIG congratulations to our volunteer Christine Lainson Christine who received a 2019 Lalor Heroes Community Volunteer Award (from Joanne Ryans local MP office) for her outstanding effort in the last 12 months as a volunteer for our agency. Christines commitment has been outstanding as she continuously goes over and beyond to perform her duties.... It is volunteers like Christine that helps Uniting successfully run our programs to assist vulnerable people in our local community.

05.01.2022 Its National Children's Week! The theme for 2019 is the right of all children to be healthy and safe - a right which foster carers uphold for the children in h...ome-based care. Events will be taking place all over Victoria between 19-27 October. Find an activity near you. https://www.education.vic.gov.au//events/Pages/childrenswe

04.01.2022 A big shout out to Larry Zhao and the Asian community for donating 200 disposable masks to our Emergency Relief program to assist vulnerable people in the Wyndham community.

03.01.2022 A big shout out THANK YOU to the Dunnings Road Social Club who are made up by professional firefighters stationed at the Point Cook Fire Station. The Social Club donated toys as part of our Christmas Appeal to assist vulnerable children in the Wyndham Community. Members have made voluntary donations throughout the year when working additional shifts. These donations go into an fund which then assists local charities such as Uniting Wyndham at Christmas time. ... THANK YOU Point Cook Fire Station!!

03.01.2022 Can you Help??? We have a free book corner in our main reception area, where clients and their children can come and read, take or swap books for free. We are currently running really low on books.... If you have any childrens books at home that you no longer use and would like to donate, we would appreciate your donations. Our Reception would be happy to accept donations of books, you can drop off your donations Monday to Friday 9-.5pm our address is 19 Duncans Rd Werribee.

03.01.2022 Please help our local Emergency Relief Program meet the needs of people in crisis. Drop your donation of food and other essential items at Uniting, 19 Duncans Road, Werribee.

02.01.2022 Can you Help???? We are currently looking for donations for our op shop in Werribee (next to the Uniting Church in Synnot Street). We ask that all items please be in good condition and we accept items such as clothing and shoes, Manchester, home-wares, bric a brac, jewellery, handbags etc. ... In particular, we are looking for clothing for size 4 to 8 boys and girls. If you can assist, please drop off at the shop during opening hours from: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm. Any queries, please direct to the Volunteer Programs Coordinator on 03 9051 2000.

01.01.2022 Uniting Wyndham is currently looking for a Volunteer Driver/Jockey with a valid drivers license required to assist in our Emergency Relief Food Program to collect and sort food from local donors. The person would need to be available in the mornings to start at approximately 8am. The days are negotiable and no weekend work is required.... Please contact the Volunteer Programs Coordinator on 0466 592 505 for further information.

01.01.2022 To help prevent the spread of corona virus and support social distancing we have made some changes to our food relief services All food vouchers and food parcels are now by Appointment Only Please call us before attending the agency to book an appointment.... Our new number is 03 9051 2000 Thank you for your understanding and cooperation