NAIDOC Week
Take part in NAIDOC Week in Brimbank by attending a flag-raising ceremony and community celebration. Celebrations will include a smoking ceremony and welcome to country, followed by the flag raising. There will a free barbecue, craft activities for kids and entertainment from Melbourne-based Aboriginal singer songwriter Robert K Champion. On Tuesday, July 4, from 11am at 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine.
■ 9249 4000 or info@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Business stress
A workshop designed to deal with common stresses of running a business will equip participants with the tools and strategies, including dealing with the biggest mistakes, keys to financial success and implementing change. On Wednesday, July 5, 9.30-11.30am at Brimbank Community and Civic Centre. ■ 9249 4413 or ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Taylors Creek working bee
Help keep the Taylors Creek wildflower display gardens in great condition and learn how to grow local native plants in your own garden. Join workers for a warming cup of tea afterwards. Bring gardening gloves, water bottle and sturdy shoes. On Wednesday, July 5, 10am-noon at Taylors Creek Wildflower Garden, 53A Rutherglen Way, Taylors Lakes.
■ 9249 4000 or info@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Holiday swimming
A winter school holidays swimming program for adults and children over three years old costs $78 for a five-day program. The second week of the program starts on Monday, July 10, at 9am Sunshine Leisure Centre.
■ 9249 4635 or slc@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Volunteer needed
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking a female, Italian-speaking volunteer to join its program to visit an elderly lady in an aged-care hostel in Ardeer. Please contact the MS Community Visitor’s Scheme at volunteer@ms.org.au or phone 9845 2729.
