Community News

14 Aug: “Her Halaqa” Sisters Program
10 Aug 2026 – We are excited to share that “Her Halaqa” will return in Term 3.
22 Aug: Urdu Language School Celebration
10 Aug 2026 – Our Al Siraat Community Languages School – URDU – warmly invites families and members of the wider community to join us for a Pakistan Independence…
16 & 23 Aug: Mental Health First Aid Course at Al Siraat
10 Aug 2026 – The Centre for Muslim Wellbeing is offering a nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid course at Al Siraat College, delivered by a qualified…
11 Aug: Be Counted in the 2026 Census
10 Aug 2026 – Census Night is Tuesday, 11 August. Every response helps shape Australia’s future, including funding and services that support our communities over…
From 10 Aug: Community Hoops
10 Aug 2026 – Young people aged 12 to 17 years are invited to join Community Hoops, a free five week social basketball program designed to encourage physical…
23 Aug: Circular Fashion Market – Winter Edition
9 Aug 2026 – Do you love a bargain, great style and keeping clothes out of landfill? The popular Circular Fashion Market is your place to shop pre-loved fashion…
15 August: Mernda Repair Cafe
9 Aug 2026 – 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!
30 Aug: Hurstbridge Wattle Festival & Steam Train Rides
8 Aug 2026 – One of the most anticipated attractions of the annual Hurstbridge Wattle Festival is back, with steam train tickets now on sale for this year’s…
Starting 10 Aug: Walking Football Program
8 Aug 2026 – Reclink Australia, in partnership with Walking Football 4 Health, is launching a new community program designed to bring people together through…
Extend: Community Newsletter August 2026
4 Aug 2026 – Our After Hours Care provider Extend has just released their latest monthly newsletter edition “The Link Community Hub” for August 2026.
Whittlesea Nature Stewards Program: Apply Now
3 Aug 2026 – Become a Nature Steward this spring and feed your curiosity and passion for the natural world. This hands-on community program is a wonderful…
A Night Under the Stars: Experience the Australian Bush with Confidence
2 Aug 2026 – Have you ever wanted to experience camping in the Australian bush but weren’t sure where to start? The City of Whittlesea’s popular Australian Bush…
Free All Inclusive Tennis Program in Epping
2 Aug 2026 – Looking for a fun and welcoming way to stay active and connect with others? A free weekly tennis program is inviting community members of all ages and…
Free Tax Help Available
12 Jul 2026 – Tax time is approaching, and Whittlesea Community Connections will once again be offering free Tax Help appointments for eligible people with simple…
Urdu Classes: Enrol Now for Term 3
8 Jul 2026 – We are pleased to share that Term 3 enrolments are open at the Al Siraat Community Languages School for their Saturday Urdu classes, held at Al…
Preparing for a New School Year? Saver Plus Can Help
28 Jun 2026 – Starting Primary School or moving on to Secondary School is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring significant expenses for families.
Combating Islamophobia: Report Online Islamophobia
24 Mar 2026 – Across Australia, Muslims continue to experience abuse, threats, discrimination, vandalism and online harassment. Too often, incidents go unreported…
Parent Information Session on Public Bus Route Changes
20 Feb 2026 – This morning, Al Siraat hosted an important parent information session regarding the proposed public bus route changes and what they may mean for our…
Summer Fire Safety Reminder for Our School Community
18 Feb 2026 – Following the recent local grassfire last weekend, we are reminded how quickly conditions can change during summer. Fire preparedness is not optional…
Beat the Heat: Helping Wildlife and Pets This Summer
16 Feb 2026 – With hot summer days here now, we kindly ask our Al Siraat families to spare a moment for our native wildlife and pets. The high temperatures can be…