Courses, classes, workshops, seminars
Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre
Call WNC on 5672 3137 to book activities and courses
Learn Share Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount. Donation of a Gold Coin - GC.
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
There are times when we long for the ‘good old days’ when so many aspects of our lives were not affected in some way or other by Covid. It’s strange to think that the ‘old days’ were less than two years ago. A lot has gone down since then and some connections to others have been lost. Here at Mitchell House we offer groups and activities that you may be interested in. It’s good to do stuff together with like minded people, a way to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Also, there is an opportunity to get involved in our local community, through volunteering at Mitchell House. If you feel that you’d like to help others facilitate what’s on offer, whether it is attendee or facilitator, then perhaps you would like to become a volunteer here at Mitchell House we have half day shifts and full day shifts available. We will train you on the job and allocate a work buddy to work with you. If you’re interested call Iain – the Centre Manager on 5672 3731 to chat about joining the team.
Now it seems, lately, that our mornings have been beautiful and sunny. It’s a good time to get out there bike riding and even better, in company with others. Don’t be put off if you can’t ride a bike, we can teach you. Just ring Mitchell House at least a weekday ahead of time to enrol. It’s on Monday mornings and starts at the Harvest Centre (address at the bottom of our article.) Another outdoor activity is the garden group on Wednesdays, also at the Harvest Centre. It’s a good place to share tips and ideas about, well, gardening. There are more activities and groups going on at Mitchell House, visit our Facebook page or ring us up on 5672 3731.
There are moves to develop a carers /family connection group which aims to bring together these people to develop social connections and information on their needs. If you are interested, email Dyon for further information on imprintsintime@bigpond.com . There is also an expression of interest being put out for joining a chess club with a view to learn to play competition chess.
The Unemployed Workers Union works for the rights and dignity of unemployed people. The meeting is on the first Monday of the month (1st November) at the Harvest Centre Shed. 12noon to 2pm. It’s a gold coin donation.
By the time this is in print our October Fixit Café will have happened. We hope that items booked in to be fixed were successfully done so. Our next and final Fixit Café for the year is on Sunday 21st November. Remember to book your item in so we can match it up with a fixer.
If you are struggling to pay your power bills there is a one off $250 Power Savings Bonus from the State Government. Visit www.compare.energy.vic.gov.au/welcome.
There is also a Covid Rent Relief Grant program. Grants of up to $1500 will provide direct financial support and will be paid straight to your landlord. Visit www.housing.vic.gov.au/help-renting/rentrelief .
You are welcome to contact us if you need any help.
Please note that when you become a member of the WNC, all Learn Share Activites (LSA) are free until the end of the year. Some other activities have a special cost and you may be able to get a discount., or they are a gold donation. Most of our activities are at Mitchell House, 6 Murray Street. Others are at the Harvest Centre beyond the Big W car park, past the Goods Shed. The Centre is open between 9.30 and 4pm Mon – Fri. Please follow all Covid protocols and have a good time. Also, keep up to date with all activities through our Facebook Page at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre Inc Mitchell House.
Call WNC on 5672 3137 to book activities and courses
Learn Share Activities - LSA, with Membership there is a cost discount. Donation of a Gold Coin - GC.
Activities are at Mitchell House unless stated otherwise.
There are times when we long for the ‘good old days’ when so many aspects of our lives were not affected in some way or other by Covid. It’s strange to think that the ‘old days’ were less than two years ago. A lot has gone down since then and some connections to others have been lost. Here at Mitchell House we offer groups and activities that you may be interested in. It’s good to do stuff together with like minded people, a way to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Also, there is an opportunity to get involved in our local community, through volunteering at Mitchell House. If you feel that you’d like to help others facilitate what’s on offer, whether it is attendee or facilitator, then perhaps you would like to become a volunteer here at Mitchell House we have half day shifts and full day shifts available. We will train you on the job and allocate a work buddy to work with you. If you’re interested call Iain – the Centre Manager on 5672 3731 to chat about joining the team.
Now it seems, lately, that our mornings have been beautiful and sunny. It’s a good time to get out there bike riding and even better, in company with others. Don’t be put off if you can’t ride a bike, we can teach you. Just ring Mitchell House at least a weekday ahead of time to enrol. It’s on Monday mornings and starts at the Harvest Centre (address at the bottom of our article.) Another outdoor activity is the garden group on Wednesdays, also at the Harvest Centre. It’s a good place to share tips and ideas about, well, gardening. There are more activities and groups going on at Mitchell House, visit our Facebook page or ring us up on 5672 3731.
There are moves to develop a carers /family connection group which aims to bring together these people to develop social connections and information on their needs. If you are interested, email Dyon for further information on imprintsintime@bigpond.com . There is also an expression of interest being put out for joining a chess club with a view to learn to play competition chess.
The Unemployed Workers Union works for the rights and dignity of unemployed people. The meeting is on the first Monday of the month (1st November) at the Harvest Centre Shed. 12noon to 2pm. It’s a gold coin donation.
By the time this is in print our October Fixit Café will have happened. We hope that items booked in to be fixed were successfully done so. Our next and final Fixit Café for the year is on Sunday 21st November. Remember to book your item in so we can match it up with a fixer.
If you are struggling to pay your power bills there is a one off $250 Power Savings Bonus from the State Government. Visit www.compare.energy.vic.gov.au/welcome.
There is also a Covid Rent Relief Grant program. Grants of up to $1500 will provide direct financial support and will be paid straight to your landlord. Visit www.housing.vic.gov.au/help-renting/rentrelief .
You are welcome to contact us if you need any help.
Please note that when you become a member of the WNC, all Learn Share Activites (LSA) are free until the end of the year. Some other activities have a special cost and you may be able to get a discount., or they are a gold donation. Most of our activities are at Mitchell House, 6 Murray Street. Others are at the Harvest Centre beyond the Big W car park, past the Goods Shed. The Centre is open between 9.30 and 4pm Mon – Fri. Please follow all Covid protocols and have a good time. Also, keep up to date with all activities through our Facebook Page at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre Inc Mitchell House.
Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL)
PICAL offers a great array of on-site Workplace Training, Learn Local, and Leisure & Lifestyle classes in Term 3 as per current social distancing guidelines.
We continue to provide emergency food relief to Bass Coast residents from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
The Women Connect Hotspot Office will re-open from July 14, operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. Here local women can access free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing.
To view the course guide please head over to: www.pical.org.au/courses
PICAL offers a great array of on-site Workplace Training, Learn Local, and Leisure & Lifestyle classes in Term 3 as per current social distancing guidelines.
We continue to provide emergency food relief to Bass Coast residents from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
The Women Connect Hotspot Office will re-open from July 14, operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. Here local women can access free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing.
To view the course guide please head over to: www.pical.org.au/courses