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Term2,3,2018
Term 2017
Chinese New Year at Featherbrook
C
hinese New Year is always a special
,me for our Community. Whilst
the Lunar Fes,val was celebrated
on a larger scale we also enjoyed
some celebra,ons at Featherbrook Community
Centre. Last month Friends of Featherbrook,
our social yoga group celebrated with a
‘Yusheng’, it is served on a large plate with a
colourful array of ingredients including strips of
meat, mixed with shredded vegetables and a
variety of sauces and condiments. Everyone
mixes the ingredients together simultaneously
using a pair of chops,cks whilst wishing good
luck, prosperity and wealth.
Pictured: Michelle and Bec with Friends of Featherbrook
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Group Chinese New Year 2018
Pictured above: Mar%al Arts Dance—’Plum Tears’ Pictured above: Waltz Dance - ‘One Loves’
The Point Cook Chinese Friendship Associa,on celebrated Chinese New Year at Featherbrook Community Centre with their 2018 Spring
Fes,val Gala. The group feasted on delicious dumplings, flavoured boiled eggs, chicken and salad whilst drinking tradi,onal Chinese tea.
There were amazing performances showcasing their talents through dance, choir, along with a calligraphy and pain,ng exhibi,on
featuring the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs.
Featherbrook Community Centre
33-35 Windorah Drive, Point Cook 3030
Phone: 8353 4000 Email: featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Events
Point Cook
Pop Up Park
Make sure you head down to the Point Cook
Pop Up Park over the next couple of months.
A variety of events will be held in the park
including outdoor cinema, picnics and games,
cultural celebra%ons and other ac%vi%es.
You can keep up to date with scheduled events
Wyndham City Council’s website and
h6p://www.pointcookpopuppark.com.au
• FREE Outdoor Movies 23 - 25 March
5pm (family) and 7.30pm (PG/M rated)
• Food Fes%val : 16 - 18 March
• Easter Ac%vi%es : 28 - 31 March
• School Holiday Ac%vi%es : 2 -13 April
• Coworking around the Park with
BizBuddyHub : 28 February - 13 April
• A wide range of community led
events and ac%vi%es for all ages
Big Dance Workshops
We are very excited to have some of the Big Dance workshops at
Featherbrook Community Centre. In case you didn't know, Big Dance is
the largest free celebra,on of dance in the world !
Presented by Ausdance Victoria, Big Dance is a free par,cipatory dance
fes,val, a celebra,on of dance for all ages and all levels of ability.
Workshops will be held in April to help you learn the Big Dance rou,ne.
These sessions are FREE and open to people of all ages and abili,es.
Register to secure your spot as spaces are limited. No prior dance
experience is necessary to par,cipate.This is an inclusive event. If you
require mobility assistance or an interpreter, please let us know.
Session %mes:
Tuesday 3 April 10:30am – 12pm, Saltwater Community Centre
Wednesday 4 April 10:30am – 12pm, Featherbrook Community Centre
Wednesday 4 April 5:30pm – 7pm, Penrose Community Centre
Friday 6 April 10:30am – 12pm, Featherbrook Community Centre
Register for the Featherbrook CC workshops:
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Programs and Activities
EARLY YEARS DAY/ TIME INFORMATION COST
Maternal & Child Health Appointment only Contact: Maternal & Child Health No cost
Professional nursing support and advice for 9742 8148 to arrange appointment
parents of children from birth to school age. www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
First Time Parents Group MONDAY Contact: Maternal & Child Health No cost
For parents of babies 2 - 4 months of age, meet 10.00am-12.00pm 9742 8148
other new parents in the area.
MCH referral required.
Wyndham City Council Immunisa%ons Refer to immunisa,on Contact: Immunisa,ons Department No Cost
Free childhood immunisa,ons sessions on Wyndham 9742 0736
No appointment necessary. website hCps://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/
services/childrens-services/immunisa,ons/
aCending-immunisa,on-session
Wyndham City Council Kindergarten Weekly sessions Contact: Kindergarten Services Fees
3 and 4 year old Kindergarten 9742 8172 Apply
Pram Walking Group TUESDAY Contact: Featherbrook Community Centre No Cost
Get ac,ve whilst connec,ng with other local 10.00am-12.00pm 8353 4000
parents, suitable for parents of babies over six
months.
Songs, Stories & Play Time: TUESDAY Contact: Featherbrook Community Centre No Cost
Interac,ve for preschool kids. 9.30am-10.15am 8353 4000
Limited spaces available.
Busy Bees Playgroup TUESDAY Contact: Monica Fees
9.00am-11.00am busybeesfeatherbrook@gmail.com apply
Featherbrook Li6le Kookies Playgroup THURSDAY Contact: Featherbrook Community Centre Fees
Children have the opportunity to learn through 9.00am-11.00am 8353 4000 apply
play, imagina,on and crea,vity all whilst featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
developing social skills.
Point Cook Japanese Playgroup FRIDAY pointcookjappg@gmail.com Fees
Introduce children to Japanese culture and 11.00am-1.00pm apply
language through a number of ac,vi,es.
KIDS DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
E2 Young Engineering: Lego Challenge SATURDAY 0466 996 864 Fees
Safe study space for year levels 7-12. Bring a 2.00pm—5.00pm wsmelbourne@young-engineers.com.au Apply
group or study alone! www.wsmelbourne.young-engineers.com.au/
HelloRobo SATURDAY 0468 774 703 Fees
A unique robo,cs learning program for kids 10.00am—12.00pm hellorobo.vic@gmail.com Apply
using the ‘Edison Robo’. Learn STEM, hCps://www.facebook.com/hellorobo.vic/
computa,onal thinking and programming.
MY TIME—Tweddle WEDNESDAY Contact: Kylee at MY TIME No Cost
Peer support for parents of children with a 9.30am—12.30pm 9689 1577
disability or Chronic Medical Condi,on. kylee.brealey@tweddle.org.au
Programs and Activities
KIDS DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
Artland THURSDAY Contact: Marina Fees Apply
A unique program based on Eastern and Western 4pm—6pm 0425 139 033
art educa,on. artland.pointcook@gmail.com
Point Cook Dance TUESDAY –SATURDAY Contact: Mandy Fees Apply
Dance classes for all ages. Classical Ballet, Jazz Various days/,mes 9395 3694
Funk, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acroba,cs, info@pointcookdance.com.au
Drama, Singing & Pre-Schooler Dance Fun. www.pointcookdance.com.au
Hey Dee Ho Music Program FRIDAY Contact: Melissa Fees Apply
Dynamic music program for parents & children 10.00am-10.45am 0457 301 878
(under 5 years). heydeehomusicwyn@gmail.com
www.heydeeho.com.au
Tiny Tutu’s THURSDAY 1300 245 060 Fees Apply
Ballet for children 18mths -7 yrs. 9.00am-11.00am www.,nytutus.com.au
Rachana Natyalaya FRIDAY Contact: Archana Fees Apply
Indian Bollywood One of the foremost centres for 6:30pm-10.00pm 0432 161 933
Indian classical and folk dance offer classes for 5 koorthy@gmail.com
years+.
Shiamak Davar Interna%onal MONDAY Contact: Darshan Fees Apply
Bollywood, Jazz Contemporary & Hip Hop dance 6pm-9.30pm 0499 888 115
classes for Kids, Teens & Adults. admin@shiamak.com.au
Point Cook Girl Guides TUESDAY Contact: Robyn $5 + Annual
Promotes & encourages girls’ development. U/8yrs - 4:45pm—6:15pm wyndham@guidesvic.org.au M’ship
9+yrs – 6.30pm
BAL Yoga SATURDAY Contact: Roopa Fees apply
This is a fun filled but challenging 8am-9am Children 0411 296 442
yoga session specialised for children aged 8 to 14. info@pranayogastudio.com.au
Meet Dita TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, Contact: Dita Fees apply
This is a fun filled but challenging SUNDAY 0451 060 345
Various ,mes aninditb@gmail.com
RECREATION & LEISURE DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
Jump Into Life Personal Training SATURDAY 7:00am Contact: BrigiCe Fees Apply
HIIT workouts including Metafit, MetaPWR, Fat WEDNESDAY 6.00am 0421 647 414
burn Extreme and Boxing. Suitable for all levels of hCp://jumpintolifept.com.au/
fitness and kid friendly.
Fun Fitness Gentle Exercise THURSDAY Contact: Featherbrook Community Fees Apply
A gentle physical ac,vity program suitable for 11.00am-12.00pm Centre
anyone. 8353 4000
Ac%ve Youngs 55+ MONDAY, TUESDAY & Contact: Featherbrook Community No cost
Ac,vi,es to become more relaxed, more healthy FRIDAY Centre
and enjoy life! Ac,vi,es include: Table Tennis, Various ,mes 8353 4000
Cards, Carom, Yoga and English.
Zumba – MAI Fitness MONDAY: 7pm-8pm Contact: Lisa Fees Apply
You can forget about the workout, it’s the SATURDAY: 9am-10am 0449 568 821
ul,mate dance fitness party.Programs and Activities
RECREATION & LEISURE DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
Prana Yoga SATURDAY Contact: Roopa Fees
Hatha yoga for all ages Integra,ng yoga 7am-8am: Adults Apply
postures, breathing techniques & medita,on. 0411 296 442
info@pranayogastudio.com.au
Monday Yoga MONDAY 8353 4000 Fees
Yoga for all ages. 11am – 12pm featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au apply
Yoga for Seniors THURSDAY Contact: Prem No Cost
6:30pm—7:30pm 0430 740 023
Quil%ng & Patchwork TUESDAY 8353 4000 Fees
For beginners through to experienced quilters 12pm — 4 pm & featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au apply
7 pm—10 pm
EDUCATION & TRAINING DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
JEI Learning: MONDAY Contact: Harry Fees
English, Maths, Reading, Wri,ng and 4pm-6pm 0402 547 227 Apply
Problem solving. Age: Prep—9 FRIDAY jei.melbourne@gmail.com
4pm-6pm www.jeilearning.com
Abacus 4 Kids WEDNESDAY Contact: Jaslyn Fees
4-12 years. A fun and innova,ve way for kids to FRIDAY,SATURDAY 0406 946 069 Apply
learn mathema,cal skills. Various ,mes abacus4kids@gmail.com
Japanese AJer-School Playgroup MONDAY pointcookjappg@gmail.com Fees apply
speaking, learn to write & read Japanese. 4.30pm-6.30pm
Fundamental Thinking MONDAY and Contact: Subhajit Fees apply
Tutoring for Primary to VCE students. THURSDAY info@fundamentalthinking.com.au
Various ,mes 0469 771 325
English Conversa%on Classes—Adult WEDNESDAY Contact: Hope Ink No Cost
9.00am-11.00am 9108-0350
English Conversa%on Classes—Adult FRIDAY Contact: Featherbrook Community Centre No Cost
12pm Class 8353 4000
1:30pm Class featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
E2 Young Engineers: Lego Challenge SATURDAY 0466 996 864 Fees
Edutaintment program introducing school 2.00pm-3.00pm wsmelbourne@young-engineers.com.au Apply
children to the basic principles of STEM www.wsmelbourne.young-engineers.com.au/
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
topics) using LEGO Technic.
Have you heard about our FREE yoga classes for ages 50+ ?
Pranayam & Yoga: Practice for mental health, stability, blissfulness,
enthusiasm and a stress free-life.
Featherbrook Community Centre on Thursdays from 6.30 til 8.00pm
Contact Prem for queries and registration: 0430 740 023Programs and Activities
FAITH, CULTURAL &
DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST
COMMUNITY GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Contact: Regis 0421 464 874 Fees
Le Petrel Mauri%an Seniors
12:30pm-3:30pm Patrick 0421 079 740 Apply
Point Cook Chinese Friendship Group MONDAY: 1-4pm Contact: Sanhong
Meet weekly to dance, sing, learn songs, THURS: 10-2pm
0437 310 888 No Cost
learn English, healthy lunch and play English Conversa,on
Ping Pong. WED: 1.30-3.30pm zhusanhong123@gmail.com
THURS: 2pm-4pm
Friends @ Featherbrook Costs
MONDAY 8353 4000
Yoga followed by social ea,ng, May
11.00am—3:00pm featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
community building and ac,vi,es. Apply
Point Cook Evening VIEW Club: 1st WEDNESDAY of the Contact: Catherine
No Cost
Social outlet for Point Cook women. month—7pm-9pm 0407 726 852
Western Gymkhana Club Inc. Contact: Sudhir
FRIDAY 0415 661 021
A club for families aiming to bring social, Fees
7.30pm-9.00pm www.westerngymkhanaclub.com
recrea,onal, cultural and development Apply
FB: www.facebook.com/
opportuni,es to its members. WesternGymkhanaClub
2nd TUESDAY Contact: Indira
Indian Seniors Group
of each month 0402 458 648 No Cost
Recrea,on, Ac,vi,es and Food.
1.00pm-4.00pm indiramohan@aus.salva,onarmy.org
Garam Ministry SUNDAY Contact: Pastor Marlina
No cost
Indonesian Chris,an Services. 8:30am-12:30pm 0408 301 006
Chinmaya Youth Mission
SATURDAY Contact: Sudha Fees
Family program with classes for prep to
3:30pm-5:30pm 0425 718 887 Apply
adults on Hindu culture and values.
SUNDAY Contact: Denwardson
First Born Gospel Church No Cost
12:30pm-4:30pm 0456 191 341
Contact: Primo
The Feast Melbourne 1st / 3rd SUNDAY
0413 237 784 No Cost
Light of Jesus Family Victoria Mission. 4.30pm-8.30pm
jackcordeta@yahoo.comFeatherbrook Community Centre
Edible Gardening
Craig Castree from Edible gardens will
be running a workshop at
Featherbrook Community Centre that
changes the way you think of
gardening! Discover the principals of
Kindergarten enrolments will be open via the online companion plan,ng and innova,ve
portal which opens Tuesday 3rd April 2018 and closes ways to make gardening easier!
Friday 1 June 2018. Cost: Gold coin dona,on
Featherbrook Open Day:
Date: Wednesday 11th April
Thursday 22 March: 5.00pm – 8.00pm.
Time: 7.30—9.30pm
Online Portal: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au or Call Early
To secure your spot call 8353 4000
Educa,on and Care Services on 9742 8147
School Holiday
Activities at Featherbrook
Community Centre
WEEK ONE:
Saturday 31st Hello Robo
Wednesday 4th —Big Dance Workshop
Friday 6th —Big Dance Workshop
Saturday 7th —Hello Robo
Saturday 7th —32 Young Engineers
WEEK TWO:
Monday 9th —MeetDita Fun Ac,vity Day
Friday 13th —MeetDita Fun Ac,vity Day
Community Group in spotlight…
Western Gymkhana Club is a local not for profit
community club for families.
Western Gymkhana Club
Ac%vi%es:
The club aims to engage and bring social, recrea%onal,
Fridays 7.30pm %l 9.00pm Featherbrook Community Centre:
support and cultural opportuni%es to its members on
Family recrea,on Table Tennis, Carrom, Cards, Playing Cards, Catch up.
a regular basis.
1st Saturday of the Month 6.30pm %l 9.30 pm Saltwater Community Centre:
We have men and women groups, exclusive bonding Members Family Based Events
ac%vi%es every month as well as four major events
each year including Christmas, Holi, Diwali and Contact: Sudhir - 0415 661 021 Email: western.gymkhana@gmail.com
Web: www.westerngymkhanaclub.com
Western Gymkhana Club Anniversary.
Membership Fees Apply (Special offer for seniors and single parents)Events
Clean Up Australia Day!
O n the usual first Sunday of March, Clean Up Australia Day was celebrated around Point Cook with many localised
events under way. Point Cook Open Spaces mounted a big campaign to clean a one kilometre sec,on of Skeleton
Creek running alongside Wallace Avenue which was full of dumped domes,c and industrial waste. Several community
groups helped, including the Point Cook Chinese Friendship Group, who meet here at Featherbrook Community Centre.
All up, 85 people volunteered during the day, and picked an astonishing 2,640 Kg of liCer. How do we know how much?
Because four truckloads of rubbish were taken to the ,p and had to be weighed at the weighbridge. Point Cook Open
Spaces run smaller clean up events all year round, with details to be found on their Facebook page, Point Cook Open
Spaces. A big thank you to all those who helped clean up Point Cook! Wyndham Council assisted the efforts,
providing a truck all day to ferry material to the ,p. Driver Bruce did a great job helping, giving up his Sunday to be
available. Refreshments were served aUer the day’s work was done, provided by a Community Environment Grant from
Council. Thanks to Council, and all the community-minded people who turned up and made the local environment
beCer. Skeleton Creek is very grateful to be rid of all that liCer.
Photo credit: Simon O’Keefe.
Did you know that Wyndham City offers free
‘Volunteer and Community Training’ for Would like to
members of a community group or not for profit
organisa,on? expand your skills?
* Understanding the Financial Reports
* A Guide to Event Planning
* Star,ng a Not-for-Profit Community
Organisa,on
* Volunteers and the Law
* Grant Wri,ng
* Food Handling Basics
* Victorian Child Safe Standards
Visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/
volunteering to view the full online calendar
of training, and to book your spot!You can also read
