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Happy Volunteer Manager Day
Today is the day to celebrate our fabulous volunteer manager, Sue Ohanian. Starting out as a volunteer with us herself, we soon discovered Sue's past career in Human Resources made her a valuable team member. Nearly three years on, she supports our 45 active...
PlayPower for Families
Back by popular demand is our PlayPower workshops: Connect with your inner child, have fun with every day items from around the house and have some simple, quality playtime as a family - the cheapest and best bonding time ever with free laughs and cuddles for all. ...
Elderly humiliated by parking anger taken out on their bus
Sunday 29 October is Graffiti Removal Day. It's not about street art, it's about raising awareness of spray paint vandalism. This year hits very close to home with several of our vehicles being vandalised with not even a tag, but what seems the work of a local enraged...
Thank you, Beatriz Londono
Beatriz Londono has been recognised with the 2017 Maisie Foster Volunteering Award for long standing volunteering for South Eastern Community Connect. Beatriz began almost 10 years ago as a volunteer in the Spanish cancer support group, before moving on to assisting...
It’s that time of year already!
The festive season is around the corner and the creative juices are flowing at our Senior Social Group at Beaconsfield today. The clients really enjoyed it and created beautiful pieces to bring joy to friends and family.
Community Wellness – Sharing the Journey
October is Mental Health Month, and here is YOUR chance to boost your community’s wellbeing. We are running a packed program with FREE creative workshops for those living with mental health challenges as well as FREE, quality training for people in the community to...
Get crafty with us these school holidays!
Join us for FREE, fun activities during the school holidays at Eastlakes Shopping Centre. 3 October 2017, 10.30 - 2.30 pm Paper Spinners Spinning 3D Hot air Balloons Sun & Rainbow Mobiles Paper Plate Birds 4 October 2017, 10.30 - 2.30 pm Straw Rockets...
Welcome, Ashleigh
Welcome Ashleigh, our new Deputy CEO. Ashleigh joined us this week with more than 10 years of experience in the community sector: Q: What is your favourite thing about your job? A: I really enjoy working in the community sector as it gives me an opportunity to meet a...
Welcome, Henry
Henry, the Delta Therapy Dog, and his owner David will be regular visitors at The Cottage bringing smiles and cuddles to our dementia day centre. It has been a long wait at the centre for a furry companion but it was well worth it. Clients, Henry and David enjoyed...