‘Get into gear’ is a free program run by Kidonan Unity Care and can help Kinglake Ranges teenagers over the age of sixteen to get their Learners permit.
The program includes:
When: 29 – 31 March in Kinglake.
For more information contact Tori on 8401 0120.
YMCA Victoria in partnership with VBAF is once again excited to offer free school holiday programs for bushfire affected communities over the Easter holiday period.
Programs for primary aged kids will be run in Alexandra, Healesville, Kinglake West, Yarra Glen and Yea.
Visit the website for all details and booking forms: www.victoria.ymca.org.au
You can also call 9403 5090. Bookings start on Monday 1 March and finish on Friday 19 March, and the YMCA strongly advises bushfire-affected families to Book early as they expect some locations to book out. Information on programs for secondary aged kids will be available soon.
In the months following the February 2009 Bushfires, the struggle to resume normal daily life has put many families and relationships under pressure.
In this informal yet practical session, psychologists Kathryn Allison and Tony Pirotta aim to help us understand the different reactions we can have to stressful situations and how men and women’s responses can create their own tensions.
Recognising the signs of tension and practical ways that couples can grow through unexpected challenges will be discussed. Identifying signs of stress or trauma in children and how they can be supported will also be part of the session.
Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Where: Kinglake West Hall,1055 Kinglake Whittlesea Road
When: Sunday 21 March 2010, 11am – 2 pm (includes lunch)
How to register: Call Penny or Matthew on 9287 5579 by Thursday 18 March 2010
There is no charge for the session and lunch will be provided.
This event is being jointly sponsored by the Life, Marriage and Family Office and Bushfire Recovery Unit of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
When: 14 March- 9:30am till 4pm
Where: Kinglake Temporary Village Community Centre
“The Big Picture”
• Welcome to Country and opening remarks by Auntie Joy Murphy and Lyn Gunter, Goulburn Broken CMA Board Member.
• Groundwater Management in the Kinglake Ranges Simon Cowan, Manager of Groundwater and Unregulated Systems, Goulburn Murray Water.
• Murrindindi Shire Council’s Role in Water Management in the Kinglake Ranges Representative from Murrindindi Shire Council.
• Kinglake Ranges’ Place in the Wider Water Networks by Juliet Le Feuvre, Healthy Rivers Campaign Manager, Environment Victoria.
• Australian Water Network by Bernard Eddy Founder and Convener of Australian Water Network
• Surface Water Systems by Jason Alexandra, Water Policy Leader, Murray Darling Basin Commission
• Interconnectivity of Groundwater and Surface Water by Richard Evans, Principal Hydrogeologist, SKM Consultants.
Panel Discussion –Simon Cowan, Juliet LeFeuvre, Jason Alexandra, Richard Evans, Bernard Eddy.
RSVP to Mary:
info@murrindindiclimatenetwork.org.au or 0402 181 513
All welcome – free entry.
9am – 1pm at the District Services Centre, Main Rd, Kinglake.
Art, craft, fresh produce & plants, soaps, jewellery, collectables, food & drinks and entertainment.
Come along and soak up the relaxed atmosphere, search for special treasures or try some local produce. Enjoy great food and live local music.
When: 13 March- 10am till 4pm
Where: Kinglake Temporary Village Community Centre
“Understanding the Water Cycle and Our Impact on the Catchment.”
Activities on this day are as follows:
Another Sustainable Building Workshop brought to you by the Murrindindi Climate Network and the Moreland Energy Foundation with support from Sustainability Victoria.
Presentations:
• Domestic Wastewater Treatment: The How’s and Why’s by Natalie Stewart from the Murrindindi Shire Council
• Blackwater System Maintenance by Neil Dunbar, Managing Director, WDMS Pty Ltd
• Water Use around the Home and Garden: Capture, Conservation & Recycling by Stuart McQuire, Environmental Scientist, Green Makeover.
Also plenty of exhibitors on local trades and services available throughout the day to answer your questions.
All welcome – free entry.
Sunday 7th March 2010.
Come join us as we drive north!
Bus will leave the Kinglake police station at 7am, picking up also at Kinglake West Primary School. Returning Sunday night. We will travel to Wodonga for BBQ lunch and then travel to the Dartmouth Dam to participate in the Mitta Muster.
See great wood chopping events, whip cracking, horse riding and of course the Mitta Ute Muster.
Lunch provided – bus and fun –no charge – free.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to visit some of Victoria’s most spectacular country. To book a seat for you and your family please call 5786 1606. B.Y.O – folding chairs if required.
Fresh food and arts and crafts.
Market open 9am until 2pm at the District Services Centre, Main Rd, Kinglake.
December and January both saw the succesful running of the Kinglake Produce & Artisans Market. As of February, the market will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month, with interest so far from over 25 stall holders. To help promote the change of dates the market will see an increase in advertising including radio and leaflet drops from as far as Chirnside Park to South Morang.
The Farmers Market Committee are currently seeking local clubs/organisations from across the ranges to assist with the set up and pack up of the market and to count the number of patrons attending. In return all monies taken at the gate will be donated to the organisation. In total the four markets held to date over $3,500 has been put back into varoius groups within the community.
If you wish to participate in this fundraising venture or wish to hold a stall at the next market please contact the Market Coordinator Fred Swainston on 0419 598 732.
Want to join your local playgroup or find out more, come along:
Sunday 28th February 3-5pm
Cnr Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd & Recreation Rd, Kinglake West.
Free activities for the kids including Tim Credible the Magician, jumping castle, playgroup stalls, BBQ & more.
For more info contact Sue on 0429 772 944.
When: 25 February 2010
Where: Kinglake Community Services Hub 19 Kinglake – Whittlesea Road, Kinglake
Time: 10am – 4pm
This is an opportunity to come and discuss with local Telstra Representatives your home phone, mobile or internet related issues you may have since the fires.
The staff in attendance will follow up issues for you and will contact you.
