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Passionate local advocates Sara Mitchell & Susan McIntyre who are also part of the Point Cook Action Group have been accepted into the Neighbourhood Project to create a pop up community space in Point Cook. They are very excited, their idea to activate a space where locals can connect with locals, was chosen out of many applications from across the State. The group will work in collaboration with Wyndham City Council, Stockland Point Cook and Co-Design Studio—The Neighbourhood Project. The proposed date for the Pop Up Park is from The Lunar Festival 26 February 2018 until the Easter School holidays 15 April 2018.

If you would like to offer support as a volunteer, offer your time, support with skills, resources, donations or would like to host events submit your expression of interest through https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCPOPUP or email PCPOPUP@groups.facebook.com and for more information visit the Point Cook Pop-Up Park Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PCPOPUP

The Neighbourhood Project is a practical program to make community-led place making easier, removing roadblocks and headaches by creating a replicable model that can be used by councils and communities everywhere. In addition to supporting local leaders, the Neighbourhood Project is serious about creating lasting changes in how councils work with their communities. “Great places are made by local people,” said Lucinda Hartley, CEO of CoDesign Studio, “we want to create the enabling environment within councils that lets the community take a role in creating neighbourhoods that improve their lives. We know the Neighbourhood Project will do that”.

GET INVOLVED WITH THIS AMAZING COMMUNITY LED PILOT PROJECT

POINT COOK

POP UP PARK

Fifteenth day of the eight lunar month (middle of the 3 months of autumn in China) is the Chinese Traditional Mid Autumn Festival, which fell on 4 October this year. It marks a time for family to reunite to enjoy the harvest

together. It is customary for Chinese to admire the moon while eating Mooncakes, which are round in shape to symbolise the full moon and the symbol of reunion. The Moon Cake comes in many varieties and the making differs throughout China and other Asian countries. There are sweet, salty, meat and vegetable fillings with a variety of decorative patterns and words.

MOONCAKE FESTIVAL

Local community group the Wyndham Chinese Culture Promotion Inc held their very first Art Exhibition. There were over 100 art pieces on display at the Point Cook YMCA where the group meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. The exhibition displayed a variety of work from local artists (pictured right). These included traditional Chinese Ink & Watercolour brushwork and calligraphy, paintings, sketches, embroidery and photography.

Council Customer Service, Library, Kindergarten & Maternal Child Health services will continue to operate as usual

Customer Service and community centre enquiries desk has been relocated inside the library

Open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday

Phone 9395 6399 or email pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Builder has been appointed (Alchemy Construct)

Demolition works to commence from 16 October

Temporary entrances will remain until works are complete

Demolition is anticipated for completion by end of the year

Building works will continue and are scheduled for completion by mid-2018

Some of the activity people will see in the coming weeks include:

Erection of hoardings around the works area (to ensure community safety, minimise dust and noise from construction work)

Relocation of the artwork /sculpture at the rear of the centre

Demolition of old community centre foyer, office and

community rooms

UPDATE ON CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT WE’RE BUILDING A

BETTER POINT COOK

COMMUNITY

LEARNING CENTRE

KNITTING FOR GOODNESS

The ladies from the Saltwater Craft Group have been at it again! They have been busy little bees….. knitting up a storm of goodies. Blankets, beanies, gloves, mittens and toys for the Refugee families from the Wyndham Community & Education Centre, Ronald McDonald House & Indigenous Health Services. Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Sufferers. Inside each hand crafted muff are different objects and textures for the wearer to play with. These have been shown to alleviate anxiety commonly associated with dementia, autism, Asperger’s and other mental health issues. The group recently visited Western Health’s GEM Dementia Assessment Unit at Sunshine Hospital. On top of that keeping with their tradition they made Tea Cosies for the Royal Melbourne Show “Tea Cosy Collective” Art & Craft competition. The Tea Cosies will go on display at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne raising funds for Alzheimer’s Australia. If you would like to get involved, the group meets every Wednesday from 9am-12pm at Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook. For more information contact the centre 8376 5500 or email Saltwarecc@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

WYNDHAM CHINESE CULTURE PROMOTION INC ART SHOW

Free activities are set up for children and their families or caregivers to enjoy together with the support of Early Childhood Educators. These sessions are held

Outside Target on the corner of Main & Murnong Streets, Point Cook

10am-11.30am Wednesdays during school terms

During the centre renovations, the Library is continuing to run their early years programs, with Rhyme Time and Story Time in the town centre and Baby Time still in the Library. For Book Week in August, the Library put on a special dress up Story Time in the town centre for Children and their families. The library team have been hard at work on running as many programs as possible while the Library is in a smaller space during construction, plus some exciting school holiday activities at Featherbrook Community Centre. Please check the Library website or call 9395 7966 for updates on program times and locations.

The Neighbourhood Hubs team together with Wyndham Community & Educations Centre continues to offer a suite of programs out posting across various centres; for details refer to the program guide.

Come along and join a free informal catch up and go for a walk with your baby (under 18 months). These sessions run from the

10am-2pm Tuesdays Featherbrook community Centre 33 Windorah Drive, Point Cook

For more information on either of their programs call the Children & Family Resource Unit 9734 5478

the centre may be under redevelopment but programs go on

Programs and Activities

EARLY YEARS DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

Wyndham City Council Immunisation Free childhood immunisation

Various times & locations across Wyndham City No appointments necessary

Phone: 9742 0736 Website: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au Search Immunisations

No cost

Wyndham City Council Maternal & Child Health Offer professional nursing support and advice for parents with children from birth to school age

Appointment only Phone: 9742 8148 Website: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au select ‘Maternal & Child Health Services’

No cost

Wyndham City Council 4 Year Old Kindergarten Services For information on how to enrol your 4 year old child at a Council operated kindergarten.

Weekly sessions Kindergarten Enrolment Officer Phone: 9742 8172

Fees Apply

Phone: 9395 7966 Email: ptcooklibrary@wyndham.vic.gov.au

No cost

Early Years Children’s Programs All children under the age of 13 attending Library programs must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Time (ages 0–12months) Monday & Wednesday 9.30am @ Point Cook Library

Rhyme Time (ages 1-3 years old) Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am @Town Centre

Story Time (ages 3-5 year olds) Friday 9.15 am @Point Cook Library

Little Buddies Toy Library A wide range of toys suitable for 0-5 year olds, including ride-ons, educational toys, puzzles, games, imaginative play sets, baby toys and more. We aim to give families of babies and pre-schoolers affordable access to varied selection of safe, clean, age appropriate toys that can help children learn and develop through play.

Tuesday 9.30am-11am Friday 12pm-1.30pm Saturday 9.30am-11.30am

Now located at the Saltwater Reserve Pavilion Corner of Point Cook Road & Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook Phone: 8353 1196 Email: wlbtoylibrary@bigpond.com Website: littlebuddiestoylibary.com.au

Membership applies

Programs and Activities

YOUTH DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

Friday Night Fiction A book club for teens—ages 12-19 years

1st Friday every month 4.30-5.30pm

Point Cook Library 9395 7966

No cost

Urban Vibes 12—25 years old A multi-cultural music program

Mondays 3.30pm-5.30pm

Youth Services @ Point Cook Ph: 8375 2346 (during School Terms Only)

These programs run from the Youth Space

Level 1 Suite 703 Main Street Point Cook Town Centre Enter through C8

No cost

Girls Night 12-17 years old Centre based activities. Great opportunity to try something different, chill out, have a bite to eat and meet new friends.

Tuesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm

Point Cook Drop In 12-20 years old Come hang out with your mates, eat food, play games and & make new friends.

Wednesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm

Point Cook Prime Force Youth Com-mittee 15-25 years old For young people interested in developing their leadership skills

Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm

Gamers Den 12-20 years old Focuses on console and classic games.

Fridays 3.30pm-5.30pm

KIDS DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

Junior Chess Club For primary school aged children Must know how to play Chess

School terms only Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

No cost Point Cook Library 9395 7966

Lego Club For children 12 years and under.

School terms only Fridays 4pm-5pm

RECREATION & LEISURE DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

Point Cook Walking Group Interested walkers young and old all welcome

Every week day 9am

Contact Bev Ph: 9395 1953 Meet at the Point Cook Dry Cleaners Shop 115, Coles Precinct Point Cook Town Centre

No cost

Yak & Yarn Join us at our regular social knitting and crocheting group, where you can share conversation, ideas and learn new skills. Bring your own project, or learn to knit and help us make blanket squares to donate to kogo, and give winter woollies to people in need. If you have some, please bring your own 4mm knitting needles.

Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm

Drop in and join no bookings required

Point Cook Library 9395 7966

No cost

Programs and Activities

EDUCATION & TRAINING DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

One-on-One IT Tech Help Get focused support with computers & technology. Bring your own devices or use the library’s computer.

Tuesdays 2pm-3pm Wednesday 11am-2pm Max 2 sessions per person

No cost

Bookings essential

Point Cook Library 9395 7966

Resume writing and interview techniques Learn how to structure a resume/CV How to address Key Selection Criteria Techniques to “Nail” that interview Select the “Right Referees”

Friday 12.30pm -2.30pm 27 October

Beginners Computer Classes Do you have little or no experience with computers? Come & learn some computer basics.

Due to centre renovations programs details are still to be confirmed. To be updated on our new programs schedule for term 4, contact us. Phone: 9395 7966 Email: ptcooklibrary@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Digital Literacy - Advanced For people who already have basic computer skills and would like to enhance their skills.

Creating and saving new Word document

Formatting text

Working with tables

Working with pictures and Clipart

Working with margins, page orientation and borders

Creating PowerPoint slides

Formatting backgrounds

Using Wordart, text boxes and using shapes with picture filling

PowerPoint animation and slide transition

Adding timing and music

Tuesdays 9am-12pm 10 October-19 December 10 Week program Bookings essential course run at

Saltwater Community Centre 153 Saltwater Promenade Point Cook Phone: 9395 6399 Email: pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 9742 4013 Email: enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au Delivered by Wyndham Community & Education Centre

$35/$20

concession

Excel

Creating a basic Excel spreadsheets

Merging Cells

Excel filtering and sorting data

Formatting cells and conditional formatting

Creating Formulas

Creating Excel Work books

Linking pages and hyperlinking

Creating and formatting Charts

Creating drop down forms and surveys

Creating New tab and groups

Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm 14 October-16 December 10 week program

Bookings essential course run at Wyndham Community & Education Centre 4 Synnot Street Werribee Phone: 9395 6399 Email: pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 9742 4013 Email: enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au Delivered by Wyndham Community & Education Centre

$35/$20

concession

Programs and Activities

EDUCATION & TRAINING DAY & TIME INFORMATION COST

Introduction to MYOB Practical hands on course designed to teach computerised accounted package MYOB

Creating a new data file

Creating the Chart of accounts

Entering Sales and Purchases

Making and receiving payments

Bank reconciliation

Creating inventory

Creating Card Files

Payroll Module

Business Activity Statement (BAS)

Backing up and restoring files

Thursdays 9am-12pm 12 October-14 December 10 week programs

Bookings essential course run at Saltwater Community Centre 153 Saltwater Promenade Point Cook Phone: 9395 6399 pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 9742 4013 Email: enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au

$35/$20 concession $65 for study book & DVD

Saturdays 9.30am-12.30am 14 October-16 December 10 week programs

Bookings essential course run at Wyndham Community & Education Centre 4 Synnot Street Werribee Phone: 9395 6399 pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 9742 4013 Email: enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au Delivered by Wyndham Community & Education Centre

Introduction to Bookkeeping Designed for people starting their own business or who want to broaden their knowledge of business finance or improve their job opportunities.

Chart of Accounts

Posting Journals to General Ledger Trial balance & Balance Sheet

Profit and Loss Statement Sales & Sales Returns Journals

Purchases & Purchases Returns Journals

Subsidiary Ledgers

Bank Reconciliation

Cash Receipts Journals

Cash Payments Journals

Tuesdays 6pm-9pm 10 October-19 December 10 Week program

Bookings essential course run at At Jamieson Way Community Centre 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook Phone: 9395 6399 Email: pointcookclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au Or 9395 3777 admin@jamiesonwaycc.org.au Delivered by Wyndham Community & Education Centre

$35/$20

concession

Council is committed to our partnership with the

Wyndham Community & Education Centre and Jamieson Way

Community Centre to continue to bring “Learn Local” , low cost and

affordable programs to Point Cook & across Wyndham

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Local community group Melbourne Yangtze Choir was just one of many great performances and activities at the Public Pedagogies Institute (PPI), Pop Up School, at Station Place in Werribee during the Wyndham Learning Festival last month. The Learning Festival which celebrated life long learning, offered more than 130 free events right across Wyndham. The Melbourne Yangtze Choir meets every Saturday night at Featherbrook Community Centre, Point Cook. For information email yangtzechoir@gmail.com

“An ongoing project of the PPI, the Pop Up School initiative is designed to create community events that explore learning and teaching located in specific places and locations. The project is supported by research into how knowledge is perceived and valued geographically,” said Karen Charman President of PPI. For more information on PPI Institute visit their website www.publicpedagogies.org/