Give netball a go
Enjoy netball? Come along to Rock up Netball at Keilor Basketball and Netball Stadium at 10am on Tuesdays throughout May. Join in, get social and enjoy the experience. A crèche is also available for $4.40 per child.
■ Kim, 0429 174 009, 9321 2222 or visit www.rockupnetball.com.au
Green thumbs required
Green thumbs are encouraged to attend two community planting days in Sunshine West and Keilor. Sessions will be held at the Caroline Chisholm Reserve in Keilor on May 29 and Buckingham Reserve in Sunshine West on June 5, both from 10am to midday.
■ 9249 4717 or environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Good for kids
A wellbeing program for children aged between eight and 12, including mindfulness techniques, will run from 1-2pm on Saturday, May 28, at the Hillside Community Centre, Royal Crescent.
■ 9449 8027
Seniors rights
A Seniors Rights Victoria representative will speak about ways to “protect your rights as you age” on Wednesday, June 15, from 10-11am at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive. Morning tea will be provided.
■ 9747 5424
Share your vision for Brimbank
Brimbank residents are encouraged to share their vision for the area in 2030 by taking part in an online survey by July 1. Your ideas will help shape an update of the Brimbank Community Plan (2009-2030), which is updated every four years. There will also be direct consultation with groups active in the community. Survey can be found at www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
■9249 4032 or 9249 4441 email: johns@brimbank.vic.gov.au or francesn@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Creative classes
Duke Street Community House in Sunshine is offering classes where children can explore their creativity and have a unique artistic experience with internationally renowned artist Saidin Salkic. All ages and abilities welcome. Spaces are limited.
■ 9311 9973
Autism awareness
Families navigating the disability support system can get some relief through a new group program at Sunshine for families of children with autism. Tweddle Child and Family Health Care’s My Time, is a free weekly group on Tuesday mornings at the Sunshine Special Developmental School for kids up to the age of 16 of all disabilities, chronic medical conditions and developmental delay. A trained facilitator guides discussions and connects parents with support services, while a skilled play helper engages children to give parents and carers a break. My Time runs from 9.30am to 11.30am during schools terms.
■ 9689 1577 or www.tweddle.org.au
Free coffee courses
Free barista training courses will be held at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre in Keilor Downs on May 23, 25 and 27 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. It’s one of many programs being developed by the centre to help local unemployed people find work.
■ 9514 8700 or training@jss.org.au
Tea time
A biggest morning tea event will be held at the Delahey Community Centre on May 24 from 10am to midday. Entry is $3.
■ 9249 4900
