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Access Darebin Autumn - Winter 2013 Edition
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Access Darebin
Autumn/Winter 2013
Aquatics Leisure Centres
Both the Reservoir Leisure Centre (RLC) and Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC) provide aquatic programs suitable for people of all abilities. These programs include swimming lessons, water movement and aerobic classes.
ContactRLC Wendy on 9486 7200NARC Andrea on 9496 1050
Australian Rules FootballParkside Football Club
The Parkside FIDA Team welcomes people of all abilities to get involved in the game of Australian Rules football. You can get involved either as a player (game or training) or as a supporter/ spectator everyone is welcomed, so if you are 15 years and over this is the club for you. The team is based at the Parkside Football Club at Pitcher Park in Alphington.
When Games every second Sunday (between April–August)
Contact Darryl 0415 104 487
Basketball Helping Hoops
Helping Hoops Inc. is a Melbourne charity running free basketball programs for disadvantage youth. Helping Hoops in partnership with Special Olympics Victoria are running 45 minute basketball programs for people with an intellectual disability living in Melbourne’s north.
When Monday Group A 3pm–4pm and Group B 5pm–6pm
Where Croxton Special School, 159 Beaconsfield Parade, Northcote
Contact Adam at Helping Hoops on 9415 9400
Cricket Holy Trinity Cricket Club All Abilities Program
The Holy Trinity All Abilities Cricket Program operates during the cricket season between November and February. Weekly skills sessions are delivered based on the successful “In 2 Cricket” programs. The program specifically provides young people with a disability an
Sport, Recreation and Leisure Activities
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Access DarebinAccess Darebin is published biannual and is a guide to a range of accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure activities available within local sporting clubs, leisure centres, neighbourhood houses and community organisations. The listed activities and programs are fun, affordable and take place in supportive environments with trained staff and volunteers.
Darebin City Council has a long standing commitment to accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure opportunities that increase the participation and involvement of people with a disability in community sport and recreation.
If you have an enquiry about any of the sport, recreation or leisure activities listed or would like further information on accessible and inclusive sport, recreation and leisure across Darebin please contact:
Clinton Fullgrabe Access for All Abilities Coordinator Darebin City CouncilPh: 8470 8396Email: [email protected]
opportunity to participate in and learn the skills of cricket in a fun and safe environment.
Sessions are delivered during the cricket season between October to March.
When Saturday 10–11am
Where Hayes Park, Flinders Street, Thornbury
Contact Matt O’Brien 0417 352 058
Dance Moving Stars
Moving Stars combines movement, dance, drama, music and art into two hours of fun. Adults with a disability can get together and be creative in a safe, caring and friendly space. Moving Stars is facilitated by qualified dance therapists.
When Monday 6.30–8.30pm
Where Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House
Cost $72 / $65 (for 10 weeks)
Contact 9480 0466
Gym Staying Active All Abilities Gym Program
A gym program designed for people with a disability. A fitness consultant is available to do an assessment and set you up with an individual program plan. A great program if you want to improve your overall well-being.
When Tuesday 1–3pm
Where Reservoir Leisure Centre
Cost $5 per session
Contact Wendy on 9496 1050
Staying Active Memberships
The membership provides people who have a disability concession card or a senior’s card access to an
affordable membership at Reservoir Leisure Centre. The membership provides access to the gym and pool along with a number of group fitness and mind body classes. All facilities can be accessed 7 days a week up to 4pm daily.
Cost $45 per month
Contact RLC reception on 9496 1050
MS Australia Confident Living Program
This program is an exercise program for men with progressive neurological conditions.
When Wednesday 10.30am
Where Reservoir Leisure Centre
Cost $8 per session. Transport provided (if required)
Contact Virgina 0418 370 053
Witness the fitness
Is a fun fitness program that encourages people of all ages who identify with the experiences of mental illness to participate in a fully supervised gym program designed to enhance fitness, fun and inclusiveness.
When Tuesday 2–3pm
Where Reservoir Leisure Centre
Cost $5 per session
Contact Felicia (RLC) 9496 1050Ail & Sharon (Mind Australia) 9462 3700
Gardening Bundoora Park Community Garden
The community garden at Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park has plots available to the public. If you don’t have room at home for your own garden plot, then why not lease a plot at Coopers Settlement?
When Daily 10am–4.30pm
Where Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park
Cost Raised plot $30, standard plot $55
Contact 9870 8170
CERES – Gardening for All Abilities
Interested in starting your own vegetable garden?
Want to learn new skills?
Join CERES and learn the basics of horticulture and organic gardening in the safe and fun environment at CERES Community Environment Park.
This hand’s on course is designed specifically for individuals with a disability and will provide you with the skills and knowledge to
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confidently propagate seedlings, save seeds, grow vegetables and herbs, care for chooks and more!
Where CERES Honey Lane Market Garden
Cost $120 ACFE concession
Contact CERES 9389 0100
Sprout Community Garden Sprout is a community garden coordinated by Mind Australia and developed by people living with mental illness, at risk of homeless or recovering from substance addiction.
When Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 1–3pm
Contact Booking essential. Call 9484 5565 or email [email protected]
Horse Riding Ridability at Bundoora Park
Ridability Victoria is a not for profit organisation providing opportunities for riders with a disability to participate in horse-related activities, including learning to ride, trail riding and opportunities to compete in games, dressage and show jumping.
When Friday 10am–3pm (during school terms)
Where Coopers Settlement, Bundoora Park, Plenty road, Bundoora
Contact Maree Castles on 0409 918 311
Lawn BowlsAlphington AAA Bowls Program
AAA Bowls is a partnership project between Alphington Community Centre and Alphington Bowls Club. The program is open to adults of all abilities who would like to come and try bowls at this fun-filled 6
week program. We will celebrate the end of the program with a BBQ and a special game of bowls.
When Wednesday 1–3pm
Where Alphington Bowls Club, Parkview Road, Alphington
Contact Sarah 9499 7227
Social Lawn Bowls ProgramAll ages and abilities welcome. Come along and have a roll with the enjoyable leisure activity. No experience necessary supported by experienced volunteers from the Kingsbury Bowls Club.
When Thursday 10–11.30am
Where Kingsbury Bowls Club
Cost $3 per session
Contact Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House on 9480 0466
Soccer Northern Falcons Soccer Club
The All Abilities Soccer Program coordinated by the Northern Falcons provides opportunities for both men and women with an intellectual disability interested in the world game. All levels of ability are welcome.
When Tuesday 5.45–6.45pm
Where Hayes Park, Flinders Street, Thornbury
Contact Anthony Risoli on 0413 290 074
7-Aside Football 7-Aside Football! is delivered in partnership by Disability Sport and Recreation and Northcote City Soccer Club. The 7-Aside Football Development Program will teach you the skills to dribble the ball down the field or scoot the ball across the goal line. Once you
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have mastered the skills of 7-Aside Football, take to the field for some competition. The 7-Aside Football Development Program is aimed at Victorians with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury and people who have experienced stroke.
When Sunday 10–11.30am
Where John Cain Memorial Park, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury
Contact Tim Nield 9473 0133 or [email protected]
Walking Darebin Walking Groups
Walking is great fun and low cost experience to improve your health and wellbeing. Across Darebin there are a number of walking groups that provide great social, health and welling outcomes for its members. Please contact Leisure services on 8470 8305 to find out more.
Modified Sports Programs Kelly Sports
Kelly Sports will be able delivering the Time Out for Sport Program is back again in Term 4, 2011. The program provides children with autism an opportunity to participate in sport and recreation programs that supports the development of their motor and social skills. Come a join the program which provides a variety of fun and challenging activities delivered by experienced coaches.
When Tuesday 5.15–6.15pm
Where Merriland Community Centre
Contact Shane 9731 6323
NMIT Sport 4 All Program
The Sport 4 All Program runs of a Tuesday afternoon from NMIT Sports Hall at the Preston Campus. The program aims to increase the participation and physical activity of people with disability through a fun and interactive sports program. All sessions are fun, active and enjoyable that has a variety of sports and skills that will be taught through all sessions.
When Tuesday 1.30–2.30pm
Where Darebin Community Sports Stadium
Contact NMIT Sports Development Unit 9269 8397
Merrilands Community Centre – PRACE Connections Canteen
Is a pre-accreditation course in basic hospitality skills for people with mild intellectual or learning difficulties.
When Monday 9.30–3.30pm
Where Merrilands Community Centre
Contact PRACE Office 9462 6077
Making Connections
Is a pre-accredited program for people with mild intellectual or learning difficulties. The program will develop employability and life skills, including literacy, numeracy and basic computer through a range of activities and experiences.
When Tuesday 9.30am–1pm Wednesday 9.30am–12pm
Where Merrilands Community Centre
Contact PRACE Office 9462 6077
Special Olympics VictoriaNorthern Metropolitan Region
Special Olympic Victoria Melbourne North has been established since 2005 ad covers the northern suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne including the municipalities of Yarra, Darebin, Whittlesea, Hume and Moreland. Training and competition is provided in the sports of Aquatics, Bocce, Golf and Tenpin bowling. For more information about each sport please contact the following details.
AQUATICS
When 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 11am
Where Reservoir Leisure Centre
Contact Ruth 0431 710 992
BASKETBALL
When Wednesday 3–4pm and 5–6pm
Where Croxton School
Contact Adam 1300 851 810
BOCCE
When 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10.30am
Where Veneto Club
Contact Sandra 0400 963 245
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GOLF
When Tuesday (Term 1 and 4) from 5.15pm
Where Ivanhoe Golf Course
Contact Mark 0432 384 530
TEN PIN BOWLING
When 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9am
Where Greensborough Lanes
Contact Terry 0459 919 879
Free Exercise in the Park Free Exercise in Park is a free initiatives delivered by Darebin City Council that encourages participation in physical activity within various parks and reserves across Darebin. The program is offered three times per year for a 6-8 week block during Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter.
The program provides three different types of activities these include; Outdoor Fitness, Pilates and Yoga classes.
Some of the venues for the program include; Penders Park, All Nations Park, Edwards Lake Park, Bundoora Park, Zwar Reserve, Oldis Gardens, Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Reservoir Neighbourhood House and Fairfield Community Room.
For further information about the program or to receive the upcoming schedule please contact Darebin Leisure Services on 8470 8888 or refer to Darebin City Councils website www.darebin.vic.gov.au.
New Outdoor Fitness Equipment Darebin City Council has recent installed new outdoor all weather gym equipment to be used freely by any member of the public for teenagers through seniors in two of our parks. The equipment provides a cardiovascular workout, developing most muscle group while enjoying the scenic outdoors. With this equipment you can enjoy your exercise any time for free and no commitment.
Locations Edwardes Lake Park – Griffiths St, Reservoir
C.H. Sullivan Memorial Park – Blake St, East Preston
Community Recreation Facilitator
Getting Out and About...Are you aged 18-65, have a disability and live with a family or voluntary carer in the North-West Metro region? If so, then contact the Community Recreation Facilitator (CRF) at Darebin City Council today. The CRF can help you locate and access community activities you enjoy – such as:
• Joining a footy club• Taking art or cooking classes• Learning to use computers• Going to the gym• Meeting up with a social group• Going on regular outings to
places of interest
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The CRF can also help you plan getting to and from a community activity and introduce you to other people so you feel safe and confident going to activities on your own.
Contact Janet Bailie, Community Recreation Facilitator on 8470 8308 or email [email protected]. gov.au
YMCA Open Doors Programs YMCA Open Doors is a community based initiative that aims to strengthen health inequalities by ensuring no one is denied access to YMCA programs and services that strengthen the mind, body and sprit.
YMCA Open Doors is targeted at people and families whose financial circumstances make them unable, not unwilling, to pay the full fee of YCA programs and services.
The criteria for the YMCA Open Doors states that;
Applicants need to live or attend a services or school locally to the YMCA managed centre/ program they wish to access
Children 10 year and under must be accompanied by an adult when attending the YMCA managed centre/ program
Applicants will need appropriate attire to participate in some programs
To receive ongoing assistance, applicants will need to demonstrate that their circumstance has been improved through their involvement in YMCA Open Doors.
Within the City of Darebin the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (YMCA) is a participating centre in YMCA Open Doors for further details regarding the initiative at Northcote please contact the centre on 9496 1050.
2013/2014 Community Grants The City of Darebin 2013/2014 Community Grants Program will open on Monday 4 March to not-for-profit community groups and organizations.
Applications can be submitted for activities/projects and programs focusing on issues such as social justice, health, education, sport and recreation, environment and arts and culture.
Community groups and organisations can also apply for venue hire at a number of Council’s nominated facilities to conduct meetings and activities.
This year only on-line applications will be accepted and only annual grants will be available with the maximum of $6,000.
The Information Booklet 2013/2014 with guidelines, selection criteria is available from www.darebin.vic.gov.au/communitygrants or hardcopies can be obtained from our Customer Service Office at 274 Gower Street, Preston.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 26TH APRIL AT 4.00 PM
For information, please call the Community Grants Coordinator on 8470 8504.
Alphington Community Centre 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington 3078 (Melways 31C10) Ph: 9499 7227
Bundoora Park 1069 Plenty Rd, Bundoora 3083 (Melways 19F4) Ph: 8470 8170
Darebin Community Sports Stadium 857 Plenty Rd, Reservoir (Melways 19C7) Ph: 9471 4935
Darebin International Sports Centre John Cain Memorial Park 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury 3071 (Melways 31A6) Ph: 8470 8305
Jika Jika Community Centre Corner Union & Plant Sts, Northcote (Melways 30F10) Ph: 9482 5100
Kingsbury Bowls Club Arch Gibson Reserve, Dunne St, Kingsbury 3083 (Melways 19C4) Ph: 9462 2803
Merrilands Community CentreCnr Asquith St & Sturdee St, Reservoir, 3073 (Melways 8H12) Ph: 9462 6077
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) 180 Victoria Rd, Northcote 3070 (Melways 30J8) Ph: 9486 7200
Preston Neighbourhood House218 High St Preston 3072 Ph: 9484 5806
Reservoir Leisure Centre Cuthbert Rd, Reservoir 3073 (Melways 18K5) Ph: 9496 1050
SPAN Community House 64 Clyde St, Thornbury 3071 Ph: 9480 1364
Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House 131 Shaftesbury Pde Thornbury 3071 (Melways 30D5) Ph: 9480 0466
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Venues
PO Box 91 Preston Victoria 3072274 Gower Street, Preston Victoria
Telephone: 8470 8888Facsimile: 8470 8877After Hours: 8470 8889
TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 03 8470 8888Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 8470 8888Internet relay users connect to the NRS www.iprelay.com.au then ask for 03 8470 8888
Multilingual Telephone Line: 8470 8470
www.darebin.vic.gov.au [email protected]
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