Community News

POSTPONED to Term 1: Peaceful Hearts for Parents
22 Oct 2026 – Please note that the “Peaceful Hearts for Parents: A Journey Back to You” workshop series has been postponed and will now take place in Term 1, 2027.
31 Oct: Wildlife Rescue Training in Wollert
20 Oct 2026 – Have you ever thought about volunteering your time to help native Australian wildlife? Registrations are now open for an upcoming Basic Wildlife…
25 Oct: Epping CFA Open Day
20 Oct 2026 – Our local Epping CFA Open Day is taking place on Sunday, 25 October, with the local fire station opening its doors to the community from 10am to 2pm.
22 Oct: Social Inclusion Action Group Launch
20 Oct 2026 – The City of Whittlesea invites community members and local organisations to the launch of the Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) on Thursday, 22…
Starting 29 Oct: Free Tennis Program for Females
20 Oct 2026 – Epping Tennis Club is running a FREE tennis program for girls aged 12 and over and women of all cultural backgrounds.
19 – 25 Oct: Join the Aussie Bird Count 2026
12 Oct 2026 – Students, families and staff are invited to get involved in the 2026 Aussie Bird Count! From 19 to 25 October, people across Australia will be…
Free Tax Help Available
5 Oct 2026 – Tax time is approaching, and Whittlesea Community Connections will once again be offering free Tax Help appointments for eligible people with simple…
Al Madina Arabic Language School: Enrol Now for Term 4
2 Oct 2026 – We are pleased to share that Term 4 enrolments are open at Al Madina Arabic Language School, located at Al Siraat College.
Urdu Classes: Enrol Now for Term 4
2 Oct 2026 – We are pleased to share that Term 4 enrolments are open at the Al Siraat Community Languages School for their Saturday Urdu classes, held at Al…
MyLearners: Free Driving Lesson
26 Sep 2026 – The myLearners Free Driving Lesson program offers a FREE 60-minute lesson with a professional driving instructor for learners aged 16 – 21 who have…
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…
Melbourne Market Super Saturdays are here
3 Feb 2026 – Looking for fresh fruit, veg and flowers at great value? The Melbourne Wholesale Market in Epping is opening its doors to the public every Saturday…
Discover The Hiking Tribe
26 Jan 2026 – The Hiking Tribe is a grassroots initiative founded by Br. Najam and Br. Hassan. Their inspiring work was recently featured by SBS Urdu, highlighting…
Volunteer Driver Buddies Wanted: Help Deliver Fresh Produce in Whittlesea
11 Jan 2026 – Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) is currently seeking Volunteer Driver Buddies to support their fresh produce delivery program for families…
Mr Rana Shahid Awarded for Multicultural Excellence
2 Jan 2026 – The Al Siraat community proudly celebrates the recognition of Mr Rana Shahid, who was recently honoured at a Government House Victoria award ceremony…
Al Siraat Wins $8,000 in “Shop to the Top “Challenge
12 Dec 2025 – We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Al Siraat College has won $8,000 in the “Shop to the Top” Challenge, earning the highest total points…