🌟 National Volunteer Week is here.
This year’s theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” celebrates the many ways people contribute across different life stages, communities and circumstances.
Every volunteer brings something valuable to our community, and we are grateful for the time, skills and kindness they share.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing inspiring stories from some of our wonderful volunteers and community members, highlighting the impact they make every day.
Stay tuned.
#NVW2026
#VolunteerYear
🎒 We’re ready to welcome you this afternoon!
Kids Connect Club is a fun and welcoming space for children aged 7 to 12 to make new friends, enjoy activities and get a little help with homework. 📚✏️
New participants are always welcome.
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Mernda Neighbourhood House
2 Heales Road, Mernda
🔗 Register here: /pages/responsepage.aspx... See less
Need help filling out forms, finding services or understanding what support is available? 🤝📝
Our Community Help Clinics offer free outreach appointments in a warm and welcoming space. Our team can assist with information, referrals, forms and connecting you to the right services.
📍 Appointments are available monthly at:
• Murnong Community Centre, Donnybrook
• Thomastown Neighbourhood House
• Whittlesea Community House
📞 To book an appointment, call (03) 9401 6666 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please share this information with anyone in the community who may benefit
Feeling the pressure of rising household costs? 🚰💧
You may be able to save up to 50% on your water and sewer charges by registering an eligible concession card with Yarra Valley Water
In some cases, discounts can even be backdated for up to 12 months.
Find out more and check your eligibility on Yarra Valley Water Financial Support:
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🚛 Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?
We’re looking for Volunteer Truck Drivers to help deliver fresh produce to families in need through our Food Collective program.
No truck licence is required and all training is provided, so if you enjoy driving and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Contact Aisha Khurram on 0404 433 086
📧 [email protected]
Yesterday, we celebrated the amazing mums who are raising not only their children, but also the next generation of climate champions 🌏💚
Meet Foram, one of our wonderful Whittlesea Climate Action Network (WCAN) members, teaching her six-year-old daughter how to care for the environment and build sustainable habits ♻️✨
It’s a beautiful reminder that climate action starts at home.
We hope all mums had a lovely Mother’s Day and felt celebrated for everything they do for their families, communities and our planet 💚
Want to learn more about WCAN? Visit the link in our bio.
🎁 Looking to wrap your Mother’s Day gifts?
Come and find our wonderful gift wrapping volunteers at Pacific Epping this weekend.
For a small donation, our team can help make your gifts extra special while supporting Whittlesea Community Connections programs, projects and community activities.
🎀 Small gifts: $2
🎀 Large gifts: $5
📍 You’ll find the gift wrapping station near the Information Centre at Pacific Epping.
🕐 Opening hours:
Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 & 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Every donation helps support our local community 💛
👩👧 Earlier this week, our Parent Pathways team hosted a beautiful Mother’s Day Morning Tea at Kirrip Community Centre in Wollert.
Around 90 parents, children and community members joined us for a joyful morning of connection, delicious food and fun activities, including face painting, henna, balloon twisting and a photo booth.
It was wonderful to see families travelling from as far as Wallan and Kilmore to be part of the celebration and connect with the community.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special 🌸✨
Come celebrate one year of nugal biik with us 🌿
Join us at Wollert Community Farm for a relaxed morning with community, families and local organisations as we celebrate one year of nugal biik on Wurundjeri Country.
Enjoy a shared vegetarian morning tea and a guided walk through this beautiful space within marram baba Merri Creek Regional Parklands.
📅 28 May 2026
📍 Wollert Community Farm, 521 Craigieburn Rd E, Wollert VIC 37
Please register using the link in our bio.
Meet Abdullah 👷
Through the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) initiative, Abdullah received support through WCC to improve his CV, prepare for interviews and connect with supportive local employers, like @repurposeit_
Abdullah is now working full-time, supporting his family and building confidence and stability in his new community.
EPRI helps create meaningful employment pathways and stronger, more cohesive communities.
We would welcome continued government support for EPRI.
The Whittlesea Community Connections Multicultural Women’s Group Grants Program is offering up to $5,000 per group across the City of Whittlesea.
This funding can support existing groups to engage more multicultural women, or help start a new group that builds connection, confidence and inclusion in our community 🤝
Join our Zoom information session:
📅 12 May 2026 | 11:30 am
👉 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71281607347?pwd=oYJmp78CKjYW301tDFzfXHJUyWMTYY.1
If you’d like more information, please contact:
📞 May Thu Ne Win – 03 9401 6666
📧 [email protected]
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Say hi to WCAN today 👋
The Whittlesea Climate Action Network (WCAN) will be at Pacific Epping Shopping Centre, connecting with locals and sharing more about climate action in our community.
They’re also running a short survey to help shape their future action plan. Your input really matters.
📍 Opposite BIG W
🕙 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Drop by for a chat or have your say online: /mryyswvh
