Category: Program News

Free African drumming classes coming to Melton Central!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

We are excited to let you know that our Council was one of five Victorian winners of the Heart Foundation’s Active Australia Innovation Challenge, attracting a $10,000 grant to run African drum classes for seniors! Melton residents will soon be moving to the beat of Africa thanks to this new program.

The African drums classes will be held at Melton Central Community Centre, where participants will learn djembe drum techniques and rhythm. The free program aims to promote fitness, co-ordination and fun, improve mental wellbeing and bring people together. The program is targeted at residents aged 45-70 years.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact these musical sessions will have on our community

The classes will begin in October and run until next August.

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

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BANCHORY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Hillside, 3037

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BOTANICA SPRINGS CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Brookfield, 3338

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BRIDGE ROAD CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Strathtulloh, 3338

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EYNESBURY DISCOVERY CENTRE

Eynesbury, 3338

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FRASER RISE CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Fraser Rise, 3336

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HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Hillside, 3037

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KURUNJANG COMMUNITY HUB

Kurunjang, 3337

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MELTON CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Melton, 3337

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SPRINGSIDE CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Caroline Springs, 3023

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STEVENSON HOUSE

Caroline Springs, 3023

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TAYLORS HILL YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Taylors Hill, 3037

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TIMBERTOP CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Aintree, 3336

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Winter 2021 School Holiday Activities for Kids!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Looking for something free or low cost for your kids these school holidays?

Join us at a number of our community centres across the municipality for a wide range of activities including dance, cooking art, games, magic and more!

BOOK NOW

 

NO RISK BOOKINGS

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

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.

Neighbourhood House Week in the City of Melton

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Neighbourhood House Week is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the role of neighbourhood houses and centres in the community.

Given the extraordinary efforts of neighbourhood houses, including those in the City of Melton, during Victoria’s 2020 coronavirus lockdowns, in Victoria this year’s theme will be ‘Honouring our community heroes during COVID’. The aim is to shine the light on those who went above and beyond to support others during this unprecedented time in our state’s history.

Melton City Council’s community centre’s are honouring this year’s theme, with a full program of events for all ages, abilities and interests.

You can find out more about neighbourhood houses at the Neighbourhood Houses Victoria website.

Free Technology Support Coming Soon

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Volunteers from the City of Melton will soon be delivering a series of FREE technology workshops aimed to help upskill our community to get online.

Learn complete basics like how to turn a computer on and open a Word document, how to create a Facebook page or save your family’s photos to your device, how to avoid internet scams, how to safely shop online, how to read the news online, watch TV shows and movies and much more. You will be encouraged to let your Digital Mentor know what you would like to learn to ensure you get exactly what you want out of your time in these friendly sessions.

Formal and informal classes are coming to venues across the municipality very soon. Register your interest in upskilling in any area of technology by contacting us via phone or email.

MORE INFO: 9747 7200 | mld@melton.vic.gov.au

This free technology support is part of Melton City Council’s Digital Mentor program which aims to upskill community members to teach other community members how to use technology and get online. This program is funded by Good Things Foundation and the Australian Government’s ‘Be Connected’ initiative.

Learn to Support Others to Upskill in Technology: Free Training

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council will soon be launching a series of free, 6-hour ‘Digital Mentor’ training sessions for people in our community who’d like to share their technology knowledge with others!

WHAT IS A DIGITAL MENTOR?

A Digital Mentor is someone who is able to support others in the community to build their confidence and skills to use technology. Being a Digital Mentor is about inspiring people to try using digital technology and supporting them through their first steps using computers, mobile devices and the internet. Learn about this here.

Your knowledge could be as simple as how to turn on a computer and open a Word document or as complex as building a website or creating a Facebook page.

Delivery of your lessons to community are completely informal, no teaching experience is necessary. Digital Mentors are supported by Council officers and all devices and materials are supplied.

If you’d like to be involved in getting our community online, contact us for more information and to register your interest.

TRAINING DATES

Register your interest in any of these training sessions .

  • 26 March: Melton
  • 29 March: Fraser Rise
  • 20 April: Kurunjang
  • 23 April: Burnside

MORE INFO: 9747 7200 | mld@melton.vic.gov.au

This free training is part of Melton City Council’s Digital Mentor program which aims to upskill community members to teach other community members how to use technology and get online. This program is funded by Good Things Foundation and the Australian Government’s ‘Be Connected’ initiative.

This Girl Can Week in the City of Melton!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

This Girl Can week is an annual celebration inspiring women and girls to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged. Learn more about this exciting initiative via the This Girl Can website.

Our 2021 schedule of events is now available! All event are free but bookings are essential. View the brochure and secure your space now!

Monday 22 March

  • Mums and Bub’s Fitness Class in Eynesbury: BOOK NOW

Tuesday 23 March

  • Women’s Fitness Class in Caroline Springs: BOOK NOW

Wednesday 24 March

  • Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Taylors Hill: BOOK NOW
  • Pre & Post Natal Yoga in Strathtulloh: BOOK NOW

Thursday 25 March

Friday 26 March

  • Zumba in Kurunjang: BOOK NOW
    • Use code THISGIRLCAN2021 at checkout

Saturday 27 March

  • Bolly-X Bollywood Inspired Fitness Class in Taylors Hill: BOOK NOW
  • Self Defence in Kurunjang: BOOK NOW

Monday 29 March

  • Yoga for Everyone in Caroline Springs: BOOK NOW
    • Use code THISGIRLCAN2021 at checkout

The Kurunjang Community Gardening Group is relaunching in 2021!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

The Kurunjang Community Gardening Group is relaunching in 2021! Anyone interested to join this welcoming group is encouraged to contact the Community Activation & Learning Officer at Kurunjang Community Hub on 9747 7339 or kurunjang@melton.vic.gov.au

The community garden is a place where you can plant and grow your own crops and maintain the surrounding garden areas. This friendly group gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people in your local area.

Each season, the group plants new seedlings generously donated by Bunnings Warehouse. Group members also enjoy one off workshops in the garden throughout the year including seasonal produce workshops, wicker bed workshops and co-planting just to name a few.

This program is delivered by the community, for the community. People of all ages and gardening abilities are invited to join, Everyone’s ideas and skills are welcome!

Bring down your gardening gloves and some equipment and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the Kurunjang Community Hub in this friendly, relaxed group.

Summer Youth Holiday Program

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Join City of Melton Young Communities in their Summer Youth Holiday program with a mix of in person and virtual fun!
 
From Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January, there’s a WHOLE bunch of activities for young people aged 12 to 25 to enjoy. Check out what’s on offer below!

 

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