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 […]

Do you have a legal problem or legal question? Deakin Law Clinic will be available to help in weekly sessions at the Cloverdale Community Centre starting in July. Deakin Law Clinic is a free, community legal service and teaching clinic where Deakin Law School students are supervised by Clinical Solicitors. They will be at the Cloverdale Community Centre […]

Helping others has always been part of Rowley Bone’s life – through his sporting, social and community affiliations. Today it’s more important than ever, and something he does because he wants to give other people the same opportunities he has had. Rowley grew up in Corio and attended the former Corio Technical School before embarking […]

Do you need help to find your dream career? Free appointments are now available at Corio Library, with a professional career counsellor able to help you plan a pathway to your next job. You can also get help with job application documents and job search strategies. All you need to do is register and make a free, […]

The Alumni program at Northern Bay College, now in its second year, has benefitted from talented and knowledgeable alumni who have returned to their own school to share their insights on life post school. This program runs a variety of alumni events, including career panels. Co-ordinator Alison Meredith said “hearing from real-world people, people who […]

Young people who love music can now access a new program, MusicSpace After-School, at Cloverdale Community Centre. MusicSpace After-School is a Bluebird Foundation program held weekly for young people to get involved in music, or to further develop their music skills. Anyone can join in at MusicSpace After-School regardless of music experience and the program […]