Uniting Emergency Relief provides disadvantaged Geelong families with emergency food and other useful support at its Norlane and Grovedale centres. Emergency Relief Co-ordinator at Uniting Barwon, Karen Mather, said “we know the impact of cost-of-living pressures has stretched many budgets beyond breaking point. Whether it’s the cost of rent, gas and electricity or putting fuel […]

Corio Little Athletics Centre has partnered with Sport4All through the City of Greater Geelong and has welcomed Travis Zimmer in the role of inclusion coach. The Corio centre is committed to providing an inclusive environment and is confident the support provided by Sport4All will help enhance what it provides. Travis is guiding the centre to […]

Cloverdale Community Centre volunteer Jasmine West is providing important feedback on a support service being trialled for young stroke survivors.  Jasmine, who suffered a stroke when aged just 25, became involved with the Young Stroke Service trial through her involvement with The Stroke Foundation. “Eighteen young Australians have a stroke every day,” Jasmine said. “I […]

Families are getting ready to finish another school year, but it’s also time to think about 2025.  Preparing children for a new school year is more than buying a uniform, bag and lunchbox. Many will start their transition to school in Term 4. Prep teachers at Northern Bay College have suggested that parents follow tips […]

Northern Futures, the grassroots program dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities in Geelong’s north, has joined community services organisation Meli.  Northern Futures CEO, Andrew Palmer, said the decision reflected a mutual respect between the two not-for-profit organisations and a shared commitment to better address barriers to employment in Corio and Norlane.  “The success of Northern Futures’ […]

Northern Bay P-12 College recently hosted the Stories Without Borders exhibition as part of Refugee Week celebrations in the Goldsworthy Campus’ new gallery and auditorium. Stories Without Borders is a two-part exhibition featuring art installations and a short film festival, created by students from the senior campus. The art installations and short films highlighted the […]

Each year, Victoria in Bloom recognises and rewards the great work of gardening enthusiasts living in public or community housing. Renters can enter all types of gardens – from balconies, to back yards and community gardens. No garden is too big or small. Nominations for the 2024-25 Victoria in Bloom Garden competition are open from […]

Barwon Health Community Kitchens program is calling for new volunteers to facilitate weekly cooking sessions in locations throughout Geelong and the Bellarine region. Community Kitchen Facilitators people who are able to relate well to people from all walks of life, and able to organise the kitchen program, which is held at a local community kitchen […]

Are you eligible for a winter gas concession? Discounts on gas bills are available for eligible concession card holders to help ease the cost of living during the winter months.  You may be eligible if you have a Pensioner Concession, Health Care or Veteran’s Affairs Gold Card.  Use the Concessions Eligibility Calculator to find concessions, […]

The ability of food to bring people together is celebrated at Cloverdale Community Centre, where Lotus Kitchen and Lotus Catering continue to grow. Lotus Kitchen was formed when the COVID pandemic struck and Issara Saeyim was in the early days of student placement as part of her Diploma of Community Services. At the time, Issara […]