What's happening in Term 2!
We started the year off with the Share the Love Festival. It was a hot February day but we still drew a crowd. The House, the carpark and the Community Centre were buzzing with people meandering through market stalls, food trucks, stage entertainment and children's activities. The highlight of the day was Ozzi Elvis who serenaded us with a bunch of Elvis classics. Photos below.
The greatest change to our programming this year has been our playgroups. Tara has done an excellent job getting all our new playgroups up and running. Whether you are just starting out with a young baby or have a little person getting ready to start school, we have a playgroup just for you. More details on our website with direct links to book for term 2.
Now taking term 2 registrations
Please note that enrolments/registrations for playgroups and cooking programs are not automatically carried over to the next term. If you wish to participate in term 2, please book and pay online.
It's finally here!
Our new website - www.goonawarranh.com.au
The URL is the same but everything is different.
From now on, you'll be able to view all our up-to-date programs and book online through the "What's on" tab.
I encourage you to browse through all the pages and take in all the useful information we have on there. In particular I draw your attention to the "Community" tab that has links to a range of useful resources in our local community.
There are also links to our recent newsletters under the "News" tab.
Share the Love Festival 2023
Here's a few images of that fun-filled event.
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Sick Pay Guarantee
Don't wait until you're sick. Sign up now to ensure you can get paid when you do fall ill.
For eligible casual employees.
If you need assistance signing up, give us a call on 9740 6627.
Power Saving Bonus
It's back. Regardless of whether you have claimed the Power Saving Bonus before, you can claim it again from March 24th.
If you need assistance making a claim, please give us a call on 9740 6627.
You'll need to bring in a copy of your current electricity account and your bank details. Names on both must match.
Neighbourhood House Week
Come and try any program for free during the week of May 8-14.
Keep an eye on our website or Facebook for more information.
Volunteer Cooks for Soup or Salad Lunches
We're thinking of starting up a Wednesday soup (in winter) or salad (in summer) lunch program but we need volunteer cooks.
If you can help us, please click on the link.
No Interest Loan Scheme
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria can assist eligible community members to access No Interest Loans for:
- Household essentials: Up to $2,000 over 2 years.
- Vehicles: Up to $5,000 over 3 years.
- DFV Victims/Survivors: up to $3000 over 3 years.
Conditions apply. More information via the link below.
Francis Boulevard Closure
7pm Tuesday April 11 to mid-May
The Sunbury Road upgrade work will remove the temporary roundabout at the entrance to Francis Boulevard and install new traffic lights, just like Lancefield Road. For this period of time, traffic will be diverted down Lancefield Road into Goonawarra. You can still travel along Sunbury Road past Francis Boulevard.
There will also be diversions and delays to the bus service.
Flyers with more detailed information available at the House.
Just pop in!
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Sunbury-Macedon Ranges Group
Now meeting at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House on alternate Tuesdays at 11:30am.
They'll be here supporting mums who are breastfeeding, mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing not not breastfeeding. You'll have access to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can assist you with any concerns or questions you may have.
