Wingate Avenue Community Centre in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia | Community centre

Wingate Avenue Community Centre

Locality: Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9212 0236

Address: 13A Wingate Avenue 3032 Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 It's important all of us to follow the rules to keep everyone safe, and to reopen, sooner. Stay up to date with all current restrictions in place across Victoria. For translated information, visit... coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translations See more

24.01.2022 Emerging Minds Australia have developed videos, fact sheets, podcasts and talking guides that can assist parents and carers to support children's mental health during events like COVID-19. Help the kids in your life cope well during this time. Check out the resources at https://emergingminds.com.au//supporting-childrens-mental/

23.01.2022 Red Cross Extreme Hardship Support Program information translated into the following languages: Chinese (Simplified) Malay Nepali Persian... Spanish Tamil Urdu Vietnamese See more

22.01.2022 When we are outside and able to maintain 1.5m distance from others we are no longer required to wear a mask. When indoors and at places where physical distancing is not possible face masks are still required. See below for more details

20.01.2022 Check out some inspiring music and performances from multicultural communities at this online festival TOMORROW. Register for free to watch

20.01.2022 Celebrate Diwali safely this year. A celebration of light over darkness Diwali is the biggest event of the year. While we may need to celebrate differently, there has never been a more important time to celebrate the good.... This year, it’s safest to celebrate outdoors. Remember, there are restrictions on outdoor gatherings and the number of people allowed in your home. Victoria - enjoy Diwali, you deserve it. But please remember to stay safe Find out more at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/language

19.01.2022 Have a Sunday evening full of laughs with some of Melbourne’s favourite comedians

18.01.2022 Help is available if you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. You can reach out to the services below

16.01.2022 Get a bird's eye view of the lives of Peregrine Falcons that have been nesting in a high rise in Melbourne's CBD since the 1990's. You can see what they get up to day to day on their YouTube channel!

15.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week we would like to share a little of the history of a very special, peaceful place, Solomon’s Ford, in Avondale Heights. NAIDOC Week is a fabulous opportunity to learn something new about the rich Aboriginal history of the land we are privileged to live on. The information in the video is adapted from Wurundjeri Willam: The Original Inhabitants of Moonee Valley. ... https://mvcc.vic.gov.au//20/08/Wurundjeri-William-Book.pdf For more information about Aboriginal history in our local area visit: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/my-council/what-we-do/history/ #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOCWeek2020

13.01.2022 Some holiday excitement for all the little mad scientists out there!

12.01.2022 The fantastic work of our partners at The Huddle! Thanks for all you have done for the Ascot Vale community in 2020.

12.01.2022 What a year it has been! Congratulations to all out neighbourhood house colleagues and to Neighbourhood Houses Victoria for all the support during 2020.

11.01.2022 Faces of Wingate Introducing Matthew Hi my name is Matthew and I’ve been friends with Wingate Avenue Community Centre for a few years now... I arrived in Australia in 1981 and shortly after got my first job as a tram conductor with Yarra Trams. I was one of the first Vietnamese people to be employed by Yarra Trams and was employed with them for 36 years. When I was about to retire, I saw some people getting on my tram who had some lovely fresh produce. I asked where they got it from and they told me about food relief at Wingate Avenue Community Centre and how to get there. I thought to myself, this may come in useful when I retire, and I’ve been coming to Wingate Ave weekly since my retirement in 2017. I enjoyed coming to the Friday Food Bank distribution because community members help to give out the food and everyone is very orderly, and we are able to chat and catch up with people we know. I have also been part of the men’s group at Wingate and the Monday evening bread night with Matthew. It’s been wonderful to meet so many new people in the community and staff at the centre over the years. I have supported the Vietnamese community in Flemington with translating and interpreting over the years as I am able to speak fluent Vietnamese, French and English. I even lectured in literature and Asia Pacific issues in the 60’s. I have appreciated all of the opportunities that I have been able to pursue in Australia. Wartime Vietnam was very hard, living hand to mouth. I have been able to raise my children here and give them a good life. Let’s all keep up the masks and following the social distancing and soon we will be back to normal.

10.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL VICTORIANS, an incredible effort

10.01.2022 The great folk at JusticeConnect have got some fabulous resources for anyone whose employment, housing or financial situation has been affected by COVID-19.

10.01.2022 If you’re ready to find a job or study, but need help with your English, reading, writing or maths, the SEE program could be for you. SEE (Skills for Education and Employment) is a government program that can help get you ready for work or study by improving your skills. Free assistance is available if you are aged 15 years and over, registered as a job seeker with Centrelink, and not a full time student.... Contact your Employment Services Provider or call Centrelink on 132 850 to see if you can join. For more information go to www.dese.gov.au/skills-education-and-employment @AusGovEducation

09.01.2022 So pleased to be able to share a beautiful Welcome to Country for NAIDOC Week from Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder Uncle Colin Hunter. Thank you Uncle Colin

09.01.2022 We are thrilled to have been successful in our application to deliver the Reconnect program in 2021. The program will enable us to provide holistic case management to support people experiencing barriers to further education, training or employment in Melbourne's inner north. Bring on 2021!

09.01.2022 Flemington Community Bank Branch have a fantastic scholarship opportunity for local young people who have been offered a place to study in 2021. Check out the details below. Applications close 29 January 2021.

09.01.2022 Every test helps us to stay on top of the virus

07.01.2022 Woohoo! We’ve got this Melbourne

07.01.2022 We are so excited to have taken our first delivery of Halal meals from Mamma’s Kitchen, an initiative employing locals to cook healthy and culturally appropriate meals for food relief. The first meals for the community to try are alicha, a cabbage and potato stew served with rice, and lamb suqaar, a sautéed dish flavoured with Worcestershire sauce. Call us on 9212 0236 to make a food relief appointment.... Thanks for your support @mooneevalleycc

05.01.2022 Flag Inc. has made a fun video with creative tasks for primary kids to get busy with in and around the home. Check out their ideas for kitchen characters, a toilet roll looking glass and more. Send photos of your creations to [email protected]

04.01.2022 The rules for wearing face masks have changed. You are now only required to wear a fitted face mask when you are in indoor places such as: on public transport in a commercial passenger vehicle (taxis or rideshares)... inside an indoor shopping centre inside a supermarket inside a department store at an indoor market inside a furniture, hardware, or electronic store You are still required to carry a face mask at all times when you leave the house. Wearing a face mask or face covering is strongly recommended when you leave your home and cannot keep 1.5 metres physical distance from others. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-vic-covid-19

03.01.2022 Food relief is an essential service and is still operating from our main building. Please call ahead to make an appointment to pick up a food parcel if you are needing support. 9212 0236 Food parcel pickup is operating by individual appointment spaced 10 minutes apart for hygiene and distancing.... Please note: COVID-19 testing being operated by DHHS Public Health teams is operating from a separate building (the Community Shed) There are signs out the front directing people about 50m to the left of the centre. Follow the footpath to the building with a deck and a roller door

03.01.2022 Lockdown has been tough, for everyone. For people living on their own, being away from our family and friends has been a real challenge. That’s why single people, and single parents with... kids aged under 18, may now choose one person who can come and visit them at home. Case numbers are going down but there’s still work to do. If we can be patient for a little while longer, all of us will be able to see our loved ones again very soon. For translated information, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ translations

02.01.2022 Friendship in the time of COVID-19 Cindy and Lido share a love of the old Beijing, moving the body, and great conversation. Cindy studied English at Wingate Ave and Lido came to get advice on a parking fine through the legal service; unfortunately, she had to pay the fine but fortunately discovered the community centre.... Cindy and Lido met during COVID restrictions this year, through the centre’s Zoom women’s group. They could tell from looking at each other they had Chinese heritage and were eager to learn more. Lido learned that Cindy was from Beijing and thought ‘Wow, this is common ground’. Cindy grew up in the ancient city of Beijing and Lido’s son is currently living there. They exchanged phone numbers and the following week went for a socially distanced walk with the sun on their faces and the wind rustling in the trees. The picture they both paint of ancient Beijing sounds full of mystery and wonder. In the 1980’s Lido was working for a Swiss company that was managing a project based in Beijing. During that time China was closed to foreigners and it was very hard to get a visa. Lido loves the history and feels very lucky to have visited during that time, soaking up the culture from the Ming dynasty to the Forbidden City. During her visit in the 80’s she vividly remembers everyone wearing a uniform. One for winter and one for summer, colours of blue, green and grey. Cindy loves the history of Beijing, the home of her childhood. Later in life Cindy worked at the Bank of China and would cycle every morning through the Hutong (little alleys) and would pass the old city and big trees, a little piece of her heart will always be there. Cindy and Lido are very excited about the easing of restrictions and have made plans to catch up, becoming firm friends. Amid the challenges of COVID-19 it is beautiful to know that friendship blossom and the sharing of our lives continues.

02.01.2022 Have some last minute bubble making fun on the last day of the school holidays!!

02.01.2022 Great news for parents with children going to kinder next year and for those using after school care.

02.01.2022 Are you looking for paid work experience? The Working for Victoria Youth Employment Program offers 6-12 month jobs in the Victorian public service for people aged between 17 and 29. Get a foot in the door and on-the-job experience and training. Register as a jobseeker: www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

01.01.2022 Find out about our newly elected Councillors. Wingate Avenue Community Centre is in Ascot Vale in Myrnong ward.

01.01.2022 Merri Health have worked with community members from lots of different backgrounds to share what it's like getting tested for COVID-19. Below is Rasha's story in Arabic. https://www.youtube.com/watch... Visit their YouTube channel to see all the videos in the following languages: Bangla English Farsi Italian Pashto Sinhala Turkish Urdu