Community News

25 Oct: Mernda Repair Cafe
8 Oct 2025 – Do you have broken items lying around at home? Don’t toss them – bring them along to the Mernda Repair Café and give them a second life!
Closing 18 Oct: Shop to Keep Al Siraat at the TOP
8 Oct 2025 – We’re thrilled to share that Al Siraat College is FIRST on the ladder for the Shop to the Top challenge! If we hold our position, we could win $8,000…
Discounted Swimming and Water Safety Program
8 Oct 2025 – Mill Park Leisure and TRAC are proud to offer the innovative GOswim program to students, families and the wider community across Mill Park, Thomastown…
Council’s FREE Stray Cat Desexing Program
8 Oct 2025 – With spring upon us, it’s not only the season of flowers but also the peak of kitten season. Across Melbourne, cat shelters are overflowing, and many…
Sign up for the Annaul Aussie Bird Count
8 Oct 2025 – From 20–26 October, join thousands of Australians taking part in this year’s Aussie Bird Count – it only takes 20 minutes! Simply count the birds you…
Welcome Back to Term 4 with “Extend"
5 Oct 2025 – Our After School Hours Care provider “Extend” welcomes students back for Term 4 with the theme “Dream Big, Aim High, Achieve Together!”, inspiring…
Learn to Ride Program 2025–2026
1 Oct 2025 – Have you always wanted to ride a bike, or build more confidence on two wheels? The City of Whittlesea’s Learn to Ride program is here to help!
Free Muslim Teen Boys: Mosaic Futures Program
1 Oct 2025 – Expressions of Interest are now open for the Mosaic Futures Program, a free 6-week initiative commencing in Term 4, 2025 at Mill Park Leisure.
Melbourne Muslimahs Playgroup: Register now for Term 4
1 Oct 2025 – Looking for a fun, safe and engaging environment for your little ones? Melbourne Muslimahs is running two playgroup programs this Term 4 to help…
Aussie Hoops: Register Now for Term 4
15 Sep 2025 – We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the Aussie Hoops Basketball Program in the upcoming Term 4, delivered in partnership…
Join the Mernda Dragons Rugby Teams in 2026
8 Sep 2025 – Mernda Dragons Rugby League is gearing up for an exciting 2026 season and is now calling for Expressions of Interest to join their competition teams.
Community Voices Rise Against Wollert Incinerator
3 Sep 2025 – It is wonderful to see members of our Al Siraat staff, led by Ms Julie Asma Ahmad, take a courageous stand in opposing the proposed waste-to-energy…
1 & 2 Nov: 2025 Whittlesea Show
1 Sep 2025 – The 2025 Whittlesea Show will take place on Friday, 1st November, and Saturday, 2nd November, offering a weekend of entertainment, learning, and fun…
Collaboration with Ray White Wollert
25 Aug 2025 – Al Siraat is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with Ray White Wollert. As a valued community partner, Ray White will be supporting…
Combating Islamophobia: Report Online Islamophobia
11 Aug 2025 – Online Islamophobia can take many forms, from hate-filled posts to abusive messages or biased news content.
Volunteer Drivers Wanted: Help Deliver Fresh Produce in Whittlesea
11 Aug 2025 – Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) is seeking friendly Volunteer Drivers to help deliver fresh produce to families in need across the City of…
Discover The Hiking Tribe
10 Aug 2025 – The Hiking Tribe is a grassroots initiative founded by Br. Najam and Br. Hassan. Their inspiring work was recently featured by SBS Urdu, highlighting…
Urdu Community School Eid Celebration
18 Jun 2025 – On Saturday the 14th of June, the Urdu Community School at Al Siraat College came alive with a festive spirit as we gathered to celebrate Eid ul-Adha…
Islamic Storytime Eid Party at Al Siraat College
12 Jun 2025 – This week Al Siraat College wrapped up the Islamic Storytime programs for both English and Urdu for the term with a beautiful Eid Party celebration…
Sisters Multicultural Eid Celebration
11 Jun 2025 – We are very excited to announce our second Sisters Multicultural Eid Celebration proudly hosted by Al Siraat College Parents & Friends Community (PFC)…