As we prepare for an exciting Term 3, families are encouraged to book their child’s sessions with Extend, our external After School Care provider early to secure their preferred days and take advantage of Extend’s Early Bird Rate.
Extend provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can learn, play, create, and connect with friends before and after school. From arts and crafts and creative projects to games, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning experiences, there is something for every child to enjoy.
With experienced educators and a focus on children’s wellbeing, Extend offers families peace of mind, knowing their children are cared for in a nurturing and enriching setting.
Early Bird Savings
Book your sessions at least 14 days in advance to receive the best available rate.
We encourage families who require care in Term 3 to plan ahead and make their bookings early.
For enrolments and bookings, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Extend website for more information.
Looking for ways to keep the kids active these school holidays? TRAC (Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre) and Mill Park Leisure are offering a range of fun activities for children.
These programs provide children with opportunities to stay active, build confidence, make new friends and have fun in a safe and supervised environment. Activities available throughout the holidays include:
- Pool Inflatable Days
- Mini Olympics and Pool Olympics
- Kids Group Fitness
- Kids Boxing
- Kids Zumba
- Kids Yoga.
For more information, session times and bookings, please visit:
• www.millparkleisure.com.au/winter-school-holidays/
• www.trac.com.au/winter-school-holidays/
Alternatively, scan the QR codes on the attached flyers.
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
The Girls Cricket Winter Academy is a wonderful opportunity for girls to get involved in cricket through a program run by Thomastown United Cricket Club.
Open to girls from any club or association, whether currently playing or not, the 2026 academy will be led by a team of three female coaches supporting skill development, with additional experienced coaches and players involved throughout.
The academy is free of charge and caters for all levels of experience.
For girls who have never played cricket; for girls who have played and stopped; or those who have extensive experience apply here. Girls will be grouped according to experience and where needed the club has extensive gear available for use.
For any questions, please contact Thomastown United Cricket Club directly via the details provided in the flyer.
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.
A women’s only boxing program will be running in Term 3 on Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm in Epping, delivered by Reclink Australia.
The program offers a supportive and inclusive environment for women of all fitness levels to improve their health, build confidence, and engage in a fun, structured physical activity.
- Women’s only sessions
- Starting Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Location: Epping Community Centre, 378 Findon Rd, Epping
- Cost: Free
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