Our neighbourhood: Australia Post is offering a grants program, with eligible charities and community organisations invited to apply for grants of between $1000 and $25,000. Applications close on June 28. More details: visit ourneighbourhood.com.au or pick up an application kit at any Australia Post outlet.
Super support: Care about someone who has a mental illness? You’re welcome to attend monthly meetings that provide support and information. From 7-9pm on the third Tuesday of the month at community care units, Synnot Street, Werribee. Details: 8734 1576.
Kicking goals: Hoppers Crossing Sports Club invites you to watch the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying game against Iraq at the Grange Reserve clubrooms, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, on Tuesday, June 18, with kick-off at 7.30pm. Visit: hopperscrossingsc.com.au
Class acts: Iramoo Community Centre is offering art and cooking classes. 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale. Bookings and pre-payment required. Call 8742 3688 or email lisa@iramoocc.com.au
Room for hire: Yerambooee Community Centre has a function room available for hire with tables and chairs. Stalls are also available for the next market in August; 55 Maple Crescent, Hoppers Crossing. Call 9748 9310 or email info@yerambooee.org.au
Point Cook seniors: If you’re interested in meeting people, or playing cards, Monopoly, Scrabble or other board games, join a new club at the Point Cook Learning Centre each Friday from 12.30-2.30pm. Details: 9395 1953.
Activity group: Werribee U3A provides activities for semi-retirees and retired people. Meet people with similar interests. U3A also welcomes anyone interested in teaching new subjects. Details: 9749 1093.
Volunteers needed: AMES provides support for newly arrived refugees in the western suburbs and is seeking volunteers. Details: 8398 4700 or jaenschm@ames.net.au
Home run: Werribee Giants Baseball Club is seeking junior players. Training is at Presidents Park, McGrath Road, on Tuesdays from 5pm. Details: marywilson12@yahoo.com.au
