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Selandra Community Hub Program

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Community is at the heart of everything we do to create a welcoming, engaging facility that allows people to connect, belong, learn and play.

Visit casey.vic.gov.au/selandracommunityhub Email selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au or Phone: 03 9709 9615

Contact City of Casey 03 9705 5200NRS: 133 677 (for the deaf, hearing or speech impaired) TIS: 131 450 (Translating and Interpreting Service)caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au

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PO Box 1000Narre Warren VIC 3805

Contact Selandra Community Hub7–9 Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North VIC 397803 9709 9615selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

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Office Hours9.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday – Friday10.00 am – 2.00 pm, Saturday

Term 1 – January to March 2021

Shukokai Karate Clyde Accredited instructors running karate classes for children in a fun and safe environment. Develop your child’s confidence, discipline and overall fitness in a class where they will gain skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into young adults. Tuesdays, Thursdays and SaturdaysAges: 3 – 6 years and 7 – 12 yearsContact: 0419 875 732 for details.

Monthly Game DaysCome join us for a free session of enjoyable games and great company at our monthly tabletop games event. With a large games library on-site and a fun, friendly environment it’s the perfect opportunity to discover some new games or play some of your favourites with new friends.First Saturday of the month, starting 6 February 4.00 pm – 11.00 pm Cost: FREEBookings: trybooking.com/BFAXA

Little Sprouts PlaygroupCome along to our fun playgroup for preschool children, parents and carers. Activities are organised by an Early Childhood Educator for you to enjoy opportunities for play and development with your child. Bookings essential.Wednesdays: 10.00 am – 11.30 am starting 17 FebruaryAges: 12 months – 4 yearsCost: $7 per sessionContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Little Seedlings PlaytimeA stimulating play group for babies and parents to come together and enjoy some play time together. Bookings essential.Wednesdays: 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm starting 17 FebruaryAges: For babies 0 – 12 months Cost: FREEContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Curious Kids Lego & Games ClubIf you love Lego, want to learn chess or enjoy board games, this is the place for you! Curious Kids is a free fun afterschool activity where children can make new friends and have fun while stimulating their brains with Lego, activities and other games.Tuesdays: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm (during school term)Ages: 5 – 12 yearsCost: FREEContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Children & Family

School Holiday ProgramsSelandra Community Hub has affordable and fun activities for children aged 0 – 12 years during each School Holidays. Bookings essential. Grab a copy of the program on our website, Facebook page or pick one up at the Hub as school holidays approach.

Youth

Youth HangoutYouth Hangout is a community-based program for young people aged from ten years to come to the Hub and participate in a variety of fun activities including cooking, games and more.Wednesdays: 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (during the school term starting 3 March)Cost: FREE

Casey 360 Bus The Casey 360 is a mobile youth information centre for young people aged ten years and above. Staffed by two youth workers young people can access information, support, games, technology, sports equipment, and free internet access. It will be visiting Selandra Rise Skate Park on Vantage Ave on various dates throughout the year.Wednesday 14 April and Wednesday 30 JuneCost: FREE

Youth Counselling and SupportYouth Counselling and Support Service offers free, confidential counselling for 10 – 25 year olds who live, work or study in Casey and support for parents and or carers of young people.Contact: 9792 7279 for appointments.

Health & Wellbeing

Support Services

Zumba ZUMBA® Fitness is an aerobic fitness programme featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. It is fun, easy, great calorie burner and suitable for all ages and levels. First class is FREE.Wednesdays: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pmContact: Beata 0433 281 875 esoterichealthandfitness@gmail.com

Casey U3A – Qi-Gong Slow gentle exercises practised in China for thousands of years for meditation, balance and concentration. The exercises range from breathing techniques through gentle repetitive movements to more difficult sequences involving concentration, balance and flexibility.Mondays: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pmContact: 0478 226 521

BodyARTBodyART aims to create harmony between body and mind using exercise techniques from yoga, tai chi and pilates. A class to help you relax, reduce stress, relieve back pain, burn fat and improve flexibility. Bookings essential. casey.vic.gov.au/events/bodyartMondays: 10.00 am – 11.00 amContact: Selandra Community Hub 9709 9615

Peninsula Community Legal Centre Do you have a legal problem, unpaid fines, family relationships, afraid of your partner, problems with police, we can help! Peninsula Community Legal Centre provides free legal assistance.Tuesdays by appointment Contact: Peninsula Community Legal Centre on 9783 3600.

South East Community LinksDo you need help settling into Australian life? South East Community Links provides casework to assist refugees and migrants for up to five years after arrival. We also provide leadership skills, governance, and project management training and on-going mentoring for emerging community leaders or community groups. Contact: 0423 493 945

STEMBuddy Coding and Robotics Education A hands on coding and robotics program for children led by an experienced teacher, where students learn simple to advanced programming language and have their robot up and moving within minutes. No prior coding experience required.Saturdays: 10.00 am – 12.00 pmContact: 0450 212 756 or info@stembuddy.com.au

The Learning Space – Southern Migrant Resource Centre The Learning Space provides participants with a welcoming, safe space to learn and develop their skills at their own pace. Participants meet new people, whilst developing stronger links to the community. Classes include:English Conversation10.00 am – 12.00 pmSewing & Handmade Items 12.00 pm – 2.00 pmTuesdays (during school term) Contact: Liz Currie at SMRC 0413 106 077

Studywise Learning Centre Tutoring Primary and Secondary students in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Specialised in preparation of Scholarship tests and Selective Entry School tests. Teachers are registered with VIT.Mondays and Wednesdays 5.30 pm – 8.30 pmContact: Tej 0430 095 076 https://studywiselearning.com.au

ToastmastersCranbourne Toastmasters club provides an enjoyable and supportive environment where members help each other to develop communication and leadership skills. Our club can help you reach your goals to become better at public speaking, to communicate more effectively, develop your leadership skills and increase your self-confidence.Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month: Arrive 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm meetingCost: First three meetings FREE, membership fees then apply.Contact: Francine 0427 328 494 vtmp-6684@toastmastersclubs.org

Careers Advice and CounsellingMAS International provides free career advice to anyone who requires support and career guidance. Tailored one on one career advice based on your interests, as well as help exploring career educational and occupational pathways you may have not considered. Fortnightly on Thursdays (during school term)9.00 am – 5.00 pm by appointmentContact: 1300 627 628

Homework ClubHomework Club gives young people a space to learn, enhance their literacy skills, and work through homework with the support of volunteer tutors. For students Grade 3 to Year 12. Saturdays: 10.00 am – 11.30 amAges: Grade 3 – Year 12Cost: FREEContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Learning & Development

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Start a career working with children and ensure their safety, well-being and development goals are achieved. Students will learn to use organisational policies, procedures and children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children; facilitate leisure and play and enable them to achieve a positive development outcome. Classes run once a week.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Master all the necessary learning outcomes to provide full assistance to the development of young children. Students will learn all aspects from being an educator to managing a childcare service; from designing, reviewing and implementing curriculum to managing compliance, safety and staff in the service. Classes run once a week.Cost: $0 course cost if eligible for government funding ($99 material fee for textbooks). Contact: Bec McPhee of Melbourne College of Further Education on 0416 555 588 or bec@mcfe.com.au

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Specialist Training and Counselling ServicesWe offer highly specialised counselling for anger, grief, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues and much more.By appointmentContact: Dirk 0408 787 099 dirk@no2trauma.com.au

Casey Rainbow Community GroupA group for LGBTQIA+ people in the City of Casey and surrounds. We are working to improve inclusion and connections within our rainbow community. First and third Saturday of the monthContact: jobi.petty@outlook.com

Cuppa and Chat Drop into this friendly and informal group for a cup of tea and a chat. Everyone welcome. Tuesdays: 10.00 am – 11.00 amCost: FREEContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Safe Spaces SeriesWay Over There Collective and SCH presents Safe Spaces. The Safe Spaces Series aims to create a safe environment for People of Colour to come together, share, learn, educate, connect and collaborate. See more information about our upcoming Safe Space and register a spot for FREE through our website: wayovertherecollective.online/eventsMonthly gathering at Selandra Community HubContact: wayovertherecollective@gmail.com

Book SwapRead it, Share it, Swap it. Pop in and check out our little library of books for all ages. Bring in your own unwanted books from home and swap for something else. Open to everyone.Contact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Community Life

Kids Art ClubCome create and play at Art Club, where local artists will teach and facilitate art making in the form of painting, drawing, sculpture, performance art, photography, embroidery, knitting, poetry, printmaking, collage, dance and more! Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/BOJXCStarting Monday 15 February (6 weeks): 4.30 pm – 6.00 pmCost: $60 for termContact: Selandra Community Hub 9709 9615

Arts & Culture

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Book a Computer – Digital KioskNeed a quiet space to study, use free wifi, or access a computer for emailing or internet use? Perhaps you’re a job seeker looking for work or wanting to update your resume. Selandra now has a public computer available for 60 minute time slots during selected business hours. Session bookings essential and available one week prior to session time.Bookings: trybooking.com/BNTIFCost: FREEContact: Selandra Community Hub 9709 9615

Casey BookwormsWe come together to discuss, express our opinions and be inspired by a ‘great’ book. We choose old, new and interesting books from a range of genres. You are welcome to join us.Last Wednesday of every month 7.00 pm – 9.00 pmCost: FREEContact: SCH 9709 9615 or selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

Volunteer Opportunities:If you are interested in volunteering time to support any of our highlighted programs or events we would love to hear from you. Email your interest to selandrach@casey.vic.gov.au

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Rinnah MinistriesWe conduct church services in Singhalese and Tamil language. We would love to greet you at one of our worship services and come together as a community. All are welcome. Come and worship the Lord with us.Sundays: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pmContact: Moses at rinnahministry@gmail.com

Clyde ConnectA community-based program that promotes healthy lifestyle information and support, and helps build family relationships and youth development. Saturdays: 10.30 am – 2.30 pmContact: Jared French 0414 433 615

Events

Authorised Anglican Dinka Congregation We are a Christian Anglican congregation aiming to educate and ground our children in Christian values and Dinka cultures.Church service on Sundays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmContact: Yuoang Alier 0470 216 914

Aspire Church Aspire is a vibrant, contemporary church affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches. Offering a great kids program and refreshments afterwards.Sundays: 11.00 am – 1.00 pmFor details: www.aspire.church

Faith Communities

Immunisations

National Immunisation ProgramThe City of Casey hosts immunisation sessions at Selandra each month. A free service for children, adolescents and adults eligible for vaccines under the National Immunisation Program. Bookings not required. Second Tuesday of the month1.30 pm – 2.30 pmContact: Visit casey.vic.gov.au/immunisation, or call City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200 or speak with your Maternal and Child Health nurse.

Rooms for Hire: For Facility Hire Information, visit casey.vic.gov.au/facilities-hire/selandra-community-hub Selandra Community Hub is a modern facility offering good access, free parking, Wi-Fi, data projectors and air-conditioning. Ideal for community and cultural events, training, expos, meetings and corporate functions.

Selandra Community Garden MeetingsBecome a member and share the harvest. Selandra Community Garden is situated at Heritage Park, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North. Meetings and workshops on the third Saturday of every month.Third Saturday of every month 9.00 amCost: Membership fees applyContact: selandracommgarden@gmail.com

Rainbow Community Picnic – Midsumma in the SoutheastA day to celebrate our LGBTIQ+ community in Melbourne’s Southeast. Pack a picnic, enjoy a coffee or grab a free sausage. Enjoy performers, drag storytelling, face painting, community artmaking, and an elders dance session. Borrow a “binge bag” of books from Casey-Cardinia Libraries’ Rainbow Collection and check out various community organisation stalls. Presented by Casey Rainbow Community, City of Casey, Casey-Cardinia libraries and Selandra Community Hub. Sunday 18 April: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm