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!
This is a FREE community service, helping reduce waste and bring neighbours together through skill-sharing and sustainable practices. Come along, learn a new skill, and help create a more sustainable Mernda. Everyone is welcome!
- When: Saturday, 20 June 2026
- Where: 2 Heals Road, Mernda
- Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Our skilled volunteers, aka the Repair Doctors, will be on hand to help with:
- shoe repairs
- bike and scooter tune-ups
- small electrical fixes
- clothing mending and darning
- fashion jewellery repairs
- power tool fixes
For more info, visit: www.merndanh.org.au/repair-cafe
Looking for a fun and affordable way to celebrate the end of Term 2? Bring the family along to the World Environment Day Movie Night on Friday 26 June!
Designed for children aged 3 – 12 years and their families, this exciting community event promises an evening packed with entertainment and activities. Before the movie begins enjoy face painting, craft activities and stalls, followed by a finger-food dinner, popcorn, and ice cream.
WALL-E shares an important message about caring for our planet and reminds us that even small actions can make a big difference.
When: Friday, 26 June, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Where: Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre
Cost: $5 only per person
Bookings are essential – visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/movienight to secure your spot.
Get involved in one of the most exciting environmental restoration projects in our region this winter!
Council’s National Tree Day planting events in Wollert on 11 and 26 July are part of an incredible large-scale initiative that will see 50,000 native plants established over two years, with this year marking the second stage of the project.
The transformation of the site is already well underway, and the scale of the revegetation effort is something truly special. These planting days offer the community a chance to get hands-on in restoring local habitat, improving biodiversity, and creating a greener future for generations to come.
As a beautiful reminder of the enduring impact of planting and caring for the earth, it is said:
“The Prophet (ﷺ) reminded us that even the smallest act of planting can become an endless charity. Every person or animal that benefits from your tree becomes a source of reward for you.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 43)
Everyone is welcome! Whether you can plant a few trees or stay for the whole session, your contribution will help shape a thriving natural environment in Wollert.
Become a Nature Steward this spring and feed your curiosity and passion for the natural world. This hands-on community program is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and take meaningful action for the environment.
Join the Nature Stewards Spring Program, running every Saturday from 12 September to 28 November 2026 at the Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre in Wollert, with regular local excursions exploring nearby natural environments.
This hands-on program offers engaging learning experiences, including:
- local animals, plants, geology, soils and river systems
- practical skills to support nature at home and in the community
- connecting with like-minded locals
- pathways into volunteering and community leadership.
Do something positive for you, nature, and your community.
- Dates: 12 Sept – 28 Nov 2026
- Open to: 18+ years (no prior experience needed)
- Fee: $175 residents / $87.50 concession
- Applications close: 30 August 2026
Starting Primary School or moving on to Secondary School is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring significant expenses for families.
Saver Plus is a free financial education and matched savings program that helps eligible families prepare for education costs while building lifelong money management skills. Participants who complete the program can receive up to $500 in matched savings to help pay for school-related expenses.
Matched savings can be used for a range of educational needs, including:
- Laptops and tablets
- School uniforms and shoes
- Books and supplies
- Camps and excursions
- Lessons and extracurricular activities.
Saver Plus has helped thousands of Australians strengthen their financial wellbeing, with many participants continuing to save years after completing the program.
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