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What’s on around Brimbank and North West

04/06/2013

By BENJAMIN PREISS

History meeting: Keilor Historical Society has its next meeting at 7pm, June 12, in the upstairs community meeting room, Brimbank Council offices, Old Calder Highway, Keilor. New members and visitors welcome. Details: 9953 9469

Our neighbourhood: Australia Post is offering a grants program, with eligible charities and community organisations invited to apply for grants of between $1000 and $25,000 to support local projects. Applications close June 28. More details: visit ourneighbourhood.com.au or pick up an application kit at any Australia Post outlet.

Volunteers needed: AMES provides support for newly arrived refugees in the western suburbs and is seeking volunteers to help clients settle in their new community. Details: 8398 4700 or jaenschm@ames.net.au

Youth workers: Volunteers are needed to work in schools with youth for two hours a week. Visit: mmvllen.org.au

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