Category: Health & Fitness

Term 4 2022 Centre Programs & Events!

Posted on by harry
Our team are excited to let you know that bookings for our Term 4 programs and events are now open!
We’re delighted to welcome you back to enjoy old favourites like kids’ cooking programs, patchwork quilting, yoga, art programs and more. We also have several new programs and one-off workshops to experience including preserved flower workshop, Seniors Festival Morning Tea, creating festival floral centrepieces and more.

Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below.

AINTREE

CAROLINE SPRINGS

DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE

HARKNESS

HILLSIDE

KURUNJANG

MELTON

STRATHTULLOH

TAYLORS HILL

Community Safety Month

Posted on by harry

Melton City Council is committed to increasing safety in the municipality through Community Safety initiatives. 

Community Safety Month is an annual event held every October and reminds us that we all have a role in making our communities safer.

The campaign shines a spotlight on a number of community safety issues, including personal safety, cyber safety and mental health and wellbeing.  

See a list of events below and stay up to date by liking us on Facebook.

 

TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER

Accredited CPR and First Aid Course – SOLD OUT
This one day comprehensive first aid training and CPR course is facilitated by accredited trainers from Results First Aid Training. During the 6 hours you will learn CPR and a range of first aid skills and receive an accredited certificate which is valid for 3 years from completion.

  • Location: Melton Central Community Centre
  • Time: 9am – 3pm
  • Age Group: Adults and Seniors
  • Cost: $20
  • BOOK

FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 

Self Defence Workshop
Come along to our free Self Defence workshop and learn some basic techniques, build confidence and leave feeling empowered.

  • Location: Melton Youth Centre
  • Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
  • Age Group: 12 – 17 years
  • Cost: FREE
  • BOOK

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 

Neighbour Connect Day
Hosted by Neighbourhood Watch, this event aims to bring together local organisations, services and a variety of clubs and not-for-profit groups based in the local area. There will also be free activities for the whole family.

  • Location: Cobblebank Stadium Ferris Road,
  • Time: 11am – 2pm
  • Age group: All ages
  • Cost: FREE

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 

CARE Melton Expo (VIRTUAL)
Are you a senior, person with a disability or a carer? Visit the Virtual CARE Melton Expo. You can view information and resources from over 40 local organisations who support the needs of carers, people with disabilities and seniors at any time. Visit: https://virtualcareexpo.melton.vic.gov.au/ or  CARE Melton Expo Melton City Council

THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 

More Than a License: An information session for supervising drivers
This session provides parents, guardians, friends and family members who are supervising a learner driver with practical information, tips and advice to help build their coaching skills.

  • Location: Online
  • Time: 7pm – 8.30pm
  • Age groups: Adults, Youth, Seniors
  • Cost: FREE
  • BOOK

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 

CARE Melton Expo (IN PERSON)
Are you a senior, person with a disability or a carer? Visit the Virtual CARE Melton Expo. You can view information and resources from over 40 local organisations who support the needs of carers, people with disabilities and seniors at any time.

  • Location: Fraser Rise Children and Community Centre
  • Time: 10am – 2pm
  • Age groups: Adults and Seniors
  • Cost: FREE
  • BOOK

Child Car Restraint Checks
Correctly fitted child car restraints and booster seats play a critical part in protecting children from serious injury and death in the event of a car accident. As part of the Children’s Week Family Fun Event Safe Seats, Safe Kids will be providing free child car restraint fittings and safety checks.

  • Location: Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre
  • Time: 10am – 2pm
  • Age groups: Adults and Seniors
  • Cost: FREE
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER 

Accredited CPR and First Aid Course 
This one day comprehensive first aid training and CPR course is facilitated by accredited trainers from Results First Aid Training. During the 6 hours you will learn CPR and a range of first aid skills and receive an accredited certificate which is valid for 3 years from completion.

  • Location: Melton Central Community Centre
  • Time: 9am – 3pm
  • Age Group: Adults and Seniors
  • Cost: $20
  • BOOK

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER 

Flavour Fest
Come and see our emergency services who will be attending Flavour Fest. While you’re at it, enjoy some of the music, attractions and delicious food on offer!

  • Location: Frontier Park, Woodlea Boulevard &, Frontier Ave
  • Time: 12pm – 6.30pm
  • Age Group: All Ages
  • Cost: FREE

TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 

Children’s Week Family Fun Event

  • Location: Melton Community Hall
  • Time: 10am – 12.30pm
  • Age Group: All Ages
  • Cost: FREE

Child Car Restraint Checks
Correctly fitted child car restraints and booster seats play a critical part in protecting children from serious injury and death in the event of a car accident. As part of the Children’s Week Family Fun Event Safe Seats, Safe Kids will be providing free child car restraint fittings and safety checks.

  • Location: High Street Service Lane
  • Time: 10am – 2pm
  • Age groups: Adults and Seniors
  • Cost: FREE
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 

Defence Driving Course
Melbourne Defensive Driving provides techniques to increase safety with low risk driving, driving efficiency and situational awareness on busy roads. Learn how to expect and handle the unexpected, starting with vehicle safety checks through to understanding the physics of driving. A minimum of 90 hours must be completed if on your Learners Permit.

  • Location: Melton Youth Facility
  • Time: 9am – 2.30pm
  • Age Group:  17 – 25 years
  • Cost: $20
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 

Defence Driving Course
Melbourne Defensive Driving provides techniques to increase safety with low risk driving, driving efficiency and situational awareness on busy roads. Learn how to expect and handle the unexpected, starting with vehicle safety checks through to understanding the physics of driving. A minimum of 90 hours must be completed if on your Learners Permit.

  • Location: Melton Youth Facility
  • Time: 9am – 2.45pm
  • Age Group:  17 – 25 years
  • Cost: $20
  • BOOK

Children’s Week Family Fun Event
Come along for some after school fun at the Library. Enjoy hands on activities including arts and crafts, African drumming, sports and more. Meet local early childhood professionals and learn about how we can create a safe community for all children.

  • Location: Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub
  • Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm
  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Cost: FREE

Term 3 2022 Centre Programs & Events!

Posted on by Alison La Rose
The year is flying by! Our team are excited to let you know that bookings for our term 3 programs and events are now open!
We’re delighted to welcome you back to enjoy old favourites like kids’ cooking programs, patchwork quilting, yoga, art programs and more. We also have several new programs and one-off workshops to experience including family first aid, a preserved flower workshop, Tuesday dinner club in Taylors Hill, greeting card making and more!

Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below.

AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

CAROLINE SPRINGS

DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE

HARKNESS

HILLSIDE

KURUNJANG

MELTON

STRATHTULLOH

TAYLORS HILL

Term 2 Programs & Events!

Posted on by Alison La Rose
We are pleased to let you know that face-to-face programs and events will return once again to Council’s community facilities in term 2 2022!
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We are ecstatic to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We’re also excited to offer a range of new programs including adult cooking workshops, flower arrangement workshops, various accredited courses plus so much more.
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Bookings for all term 2 programs and events open at 9am on Tuesday 22 March. Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below.
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CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

MELTON

HARKNESS

Melton Learning Directory Yoga Extravaganza – 8 Yoga programs for the price of 1!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton Learning Directory Yoga Extravaganza – 8 Yoga programs for the price of 1!

A selection of yoga classes instructed by our friendly tutor Alicia that are normally held in Council’s community facilities will be delivered online throughout term 4 whilst covid-19 restrictions prevent us from meeting in person. Whilst we would love to be catching up with you in our centres, this online delivery of classes gives us the opportunity to offer you more bang for your buck!

How it works:

Simply book into any one of the virtual yoga programs listed below and we’ll send you an email with Zoom links to every single program! You’’ have access to eight different sessions each week all for the cost of one! We have programs suitable for all ages and abilities with sessions available all across the week for the full duration of term 4.

Price: $95 full price or $85 concession for all programs except Yoga for Seniors which is $50. Payment must be made via the appropriate webpage relevant to the program you’d like to book into.

 

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Mondays:

  • Yoga for Seniors – Normally conducted at Stevenson House
    • Starting from 4 October: 10.30am – 11.30am
    • BOOK NOW
  • Yoga for Men & Women – Normally conducted at Stevenson House
    • Starting from 4 October: 12pm – 1pm
    • BOOK NOW
  • Yoga for Men & Women – Normally conducted at Parkwood Green Community Centre
    • Starting from 4 October: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
    • BOOK NOW
  • Yoga for Men & Women – Normally conducted at Parkwood Green Community Centre
    • Mondays from 4 October: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
    • BOOK NOW

 

Thursdays:

  • Yoga for Men & Women: General Class – Normally conducted at Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
    • Starting from 7 October: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
    • BOOK NOW
  • Yoga for Men & Women: Advanced Class – Normally conducted at Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
    • Starting from 7 October: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
    • BOOK NOW

 

Saturdays:

  • Yoga Next Level (Intermediate) – Normally conducted at Hillside Community Centre
    • Starting from 9 October: 9.45am – 10.45am
    • BOOK NOW
  • Yoga Fusion (Yoga and Pilates) – Normally conducted at Hillside Community Centre
    • Starting from 9 October: 11am – 12pm
    • BOOK NOW

 

Need to ask a question about our yoga extravaganza? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

See you on the mat!

 

Term 3 2021 Programs

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Our community centres are ecstatic to be welcoming residents back in term 3 for another wide range of programs and events for all ages, abilities and interests. These free and low cost lifelong learning opportunities provide ways for you to discover a new skill, improve your health and fitness, connect with others in your area, spend time learning with your family, provide pathways to employment and much more, right in your own community!

Our term 3 newsletters are now available. Find your closest centre’s newsletter below and click the link to make booking to join us.

 

ARNOLDS CREEK CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Harkness, 3337

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

BANCHORY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Hillside, 3037

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

BOTANICA SPRINGS CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Brookfield, 3338

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

BRIDGE ROAD CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Strathtulloh, 3338

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

EYNESBURY DISCOVERY CENTRE

Eynesbury, 3338

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

FRASER RISE CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Fraser Rise, 3336

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Hillside, 3037

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

KURUNJANG COMMUNITY HUB

Kurunjang, 3337

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

MELTON CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Melton, 3337

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

SPRINGSIDE CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Caroline Springs, 3023

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

STEVENSON HOUSE

Caroline Springs, 3023

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

TAYLORS HILL YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Taylors Hill, 3037

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

 

TIMBERTOP CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Aintree, 3336

VIEW NEWSLETTER

MAKE A BOOKING

Term 3 program bookings open Tuesday 15 June!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Although we currently find ourselves looking for new things to learn and engage in from the comfort of our homes, our team are still busy at work planning a full schedule of online and face-to-face programs for term 3! Our community are extremely lucky to not only be able to get involved in a variety of old favourites, we have many new and exciting programs and events on offer as well!

Bookings for term 3 programs will open from 9am on Tuesday 15 June. Listings are being added each day this week but you can already browse many opportunities already. Visit the programs page of our website to see what’s on offer and put those things that get your attention in your wish list ready to book in next week!

BROWSE PROGRAMS

We are following the coronavirus situation in metropolitan Melbourne closely. Rest assured that you can make a no risk booking into our programs next week. Should any lasting restrictions at the beginning of term 3 result in the cancellation of any programs, refunds for those sessions will be issued to all paying participants.

Create a Bus Safety Poster to Win

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Travelling to school by bus, although not particularly prominent in 2020, can be for many young people, their first experience of travelling independently.

Transdev are committed to promoting education around bus safety and building young people’s confidence to use a bus for travel.

To help spread the message, Transdev are inviting students in years 5-8 to create an original poster featuring a bus safety message for your chance to win 1 of 4 prizes. Entries close 25 September.

For more details and to enter, visit the Transdev website: 

Caroline Springs Library hosting $15 summer Yoga sessions

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Give your body, mind and spirit a great start to the new year.

Over January, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub will host a series of summer yoga classes, made possible by Hillside Community Centre. These Hatha inspired yoga classes are designed to align and calm your body, mind and spirit through exercise, breathing and meditation.

Delivered by an experienced and passionate yoga instructor, Alicia’s classes provide an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension while strengthening and promoting flexibility in the body. 

Suitable for men & women of any age and ability, this series of three classes are a great introduction to the new year before Alicia’s regular yoga classes begin for the year in February.

DETAILS

SESSION 1
Thursday 9 January
7pm – 8:30pm

SESSION 2
Thursday 16 January
7pm – 8:30pm

SESSION 3
Thursday 23 January
7pm – 8:30pm

All sessions are $15 per person. BYO yoga mat.

BOOKINGS: Click here.

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