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19 March 2024
Come along to celebrate Eid with the City of Whittlesea CoW community. Lots of activities are planned for the day. There will be food, fun and a chance for all to connect!. - Date: Wednesday, 17th April 2024. - Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm. - Venue: Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre. - Address: 55 Macedon Parade, Wollert. - Cost: FREE. If you need… Read more
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18 March 2024
We encourage our College community to register and be part of this year’s Earth Hour to demonstrate our support for the switch to a renewables-based economy for Australia. WWF’s Earth Hour is the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. Together, we have the power to create a brighter future for our planet. Millions of participants… Read more
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18 March 2024
Apply to become a school crossing supervisor and support your local school community: Council is recruiting for positions in the Epping, Wollert, Mernda and Doreen areas. City of Whittlesea are often seeking new school crossing supervisors to responsibly supervise school crossings during short morning and afternoon shifts. To be… Read more
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7 March 2024
Please join us for a special night in preparation of Ramadan with Qari Dr. Muhammad Ishaq this Saturday, 9th March 2024 from 8pm – 10pm. Qari Dr Muhammad Ishaq is a renowned Qari & scholar with beautiful recitations of the Quran. He is the founder of Al Khair Darul Quraan Al Kareem, and a distinguished specialist in Maqamaat, having… Read more
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15 February 2024
We would like to advise our school community that from this Friday, 16 February until late February 2024, Harvest Home Road eastbound will be closed for gas relocation works. Please find attached the Epping Road Upgrade notification which shows the detour map in place from this Friday onwards. Read more
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12 February 2024
Are you struggling to keep up with the rising cost of energy? We hear you! That’s why Whittlesea Community Connections WCC is here to help with our FREE Energy Assistance Program!. WCC are supporting people to: . - Access extra financial support such as the Utility Relief Grants. - Reduce energy costs. - Set up payment plans. - Ensure… Read more
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12 February 2024
Are you looking for a brighter future, better career opportunities, or just a helping hand in your job search? Look no further! Whittlesea Community Connections WCC offers Community Employment Mentoring Service to help you find your way back into the workforce. If you are 16 years or older, out of school, or have been unemployed for a… Read more
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12 February 2024
Our local Epping Fire Brigade is offering members of our school community, at no cost to the householder, to supply and install smoke alarms along with batteries that have a 10 year life span. This free service is particularly aimed at community members who, because of life circumstances, have less capacity or understanding to install… Read more
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4 February 2024
The weekly community markets by the Whittlesea Food Collectivehttps://www.whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au/whittlesea-food-collective/ have returned on Thursdays. Head over to their Epping venue to purchase fresh fruit and vegetable at affordable prices or order a box online. The Food Collective Market is a social enterprise… Read more
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27 November 2023
The Multicultural Women Association in the City of Whittlesea is a new group for culturally and linguistically diverse women and will be meeting each month in Lalor children are welcome. Please search 'Multicultural Women Association'https://www.facebook.com/groups/867993965009324 on Facebook for more details and to join the group. Read more
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27 November 2023
Melbourne’s first Muslim library has opened up last month in Broadmeadows. From picture books to young adult and resource books, there is a large variety to choose from, alhamdulillah. Membership details are in the flyer. Read more
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31 October 2023
Muslim Men and boys' Social Swimming is available at Mill Park Leisure every Saturday evening from 6pm. Enjoy access to warm indoor pools, spa, sauna, prayer room and outdoor barbecue area. Date & Time: - Every Saturday evening . - Wintertime: 6pm – 8pm. Note: Gate shuts at 6.30pm . - Summertime daylight time: 8pm – 10pm Note: Gate shuts… Read more
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21 September 2023
The project aims to support Multicultural community at risk or experiencing family violence and/or sexual assault in reducing barriers in accessing the Family Violence and Sexual Assault service system. The project is aimed at supporting women and children from the South Asian and multicultural community in the City of Whittlesea. The… Read more
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20 July 2023
We are pleased to advise our school community that Qari Hammad Ullah Sajid has recently arrived from Pakistan and will be conducting Qur'an classes in the middle section of men’s Musalla after Isha prayer from next Monday, 24 July 2023. He will also lead Fajr, Maghreb and Isha salaat for a month, commencing from this Sunday, 22nd July… Read more
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19 July 2023
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of poverty. Financial security is essential to building a good life, but people on low incomes face more barriers to achieving it. BSL advocates for affordable and fair financial services that help put participants in a better position to control household budgets… Read more
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12 June 2023
City of Whittlesea has partnered with Encompass Care Vic to assist people who are experiencing food insecurity. Shared community food pantry is located in the kitchen area of the foyer at Mernda Village Community Activity Centre. Please help yourself to what you need and feel free to donate non-perishable in date food items to cupboards… Read more
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12 June 2023
Looking for work can be hard and sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. The right advice at the right time can make a big difference: Jobs Victoria Advocates support people who are looking for work by connecting them to information, advice and the right services. How can a Jobs Victoria advocate help you get job ready? By… Read more
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7 June 2023
With Semester 1 Exam Week and the VCE General Achievement Test GAT coming this Friday and running until 16th June for our Secondary students in Years 9 – 12, the article below might provide your teenager with some ideas and suggestions on how to better cope with exam anxiety. In this… Read more
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31 May 2023
Free outdoor fitness camps are on now at Lendlease Aurora Sales & Information Centre. No joining fee, no class fee, it’s all free! Regular exercise and good nutrition can help build a happy life. When: Classes at 9:30am on weekdays for 45 minutes each. - Mondays: X-training. - Tuesdays: Boxing. - Wednesdays: X-training. - Thursdays:… Read more
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22 May 2023
TRAC Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre offers FREE women’s only swimming on Monday evenings from 7:45pm to 9:15pm. Build your confidence in the water in a safe and supportive environment. Come along for a casual swimming session supervised by a female swim teacher. Sessions will focus on water confidence & familiarisation… Read more